[october 14, 2007]
my out of state relatives came to chicago for the wedding.
we spent the whole weekend eating a ton of good food. 
it was fun, ya'll! hopefully, we'll see you again next year!
the cousins w/ the soon-to-be bride and groom at the paebaek ceremony. 
October 3, 2007
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birthday fun!
went to Entourage in Schaumburg for some delicious pork chops w/ Jenny & Jennine.
the gang + baby came over to our house for some fun. somebody put Jobie's
halloween costume on Joshua. isn't he the cutest thing you've ever seen??
the girls spontaneously decided to hit the clubs with james. hehe...we crazy!
took a steppin' class w/ my sister and ate at Dixie Kitchen mmm...fried green tomatoes..
September 25, 2007
September 20, 2007
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yay..this quarter has finally ended!!! no more drawing classes anymore!
ha..that's the most exciting part. observational drawing was a pain.now i have 2 weeks to relax before the winter quarter starts. i'm dreading
waking up early for class and walking in the blustery winter cold. yikes.
but i'm liking my new schedule of having classes on tues/thurs again.
September 14, 2007
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The Cheapest Day to Buy Certain Items
Airplane Tickets
When to Buy: Wednesday morning.
Why: "Most airfare sales are thrown out there on the weekend," says
travel expert Peter Greenberg, a.k.a. The Travel Detective. Other
airlines then jump into the game, discounting their own fares and
prompting further changes by the first airline. The fares reach their
lowest prices late Tuesday or early Wednesday.Books
When to Buy: Thursday.
Why: Price compare between major chains Borders and Barnes & Noble. The former releases its weekly sales and coupons on every Thursday; the latter, every Tuesday.
Cars
When to Buy: Monday.
Why: "Car dealers live for the weekend, which is when they make most of
their sales," says Phil Reed, consumer advice editor for Edmunds.com.
"On Mondays, the low foot traffic makes it seem like the weekend will
never come." That dealer desperation, paired with fewer consumers on
the lot, give you more negotiating power.Clothing
When to Buy: Thursday evening.
Why: That's the day when stores stock their shelves for the weekend,
and when many retailers — including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and
Express — start their weekend promotions, says Kathryn Finney, author
of "How to Be a Budget Fashionista." You'll find great prices and the
best selection. "It's an effort to get people to shop in the middle of
the week," she says.Department-Store Wares
When to Buy: Saturday evening.
Why: Department stores have a lot to mark down for their Sunday
circulars, so they frequently start the process on Saturday evenings
before store closing, says Finney. "They're preparing for the big
rush," she says. Bonus: Even if the markdowns haven't been made, many
employees will honor the sale price if you ask. Print out the circular
preview from the store's web site, and bring it with you when you head
to the mall.Dinner Out
When to Buy: Tuesday.
Why: Most restaurants do not receive food deliveries over the weekend.
"Sunday is the garbage-can day of the week," says Kate Krader, senior
editor at Food & Wine magazine. "No doubt, they're cleaning out
their fridges. Tuesdays, they're starting fresh." Dining out on that
day offers the best odds you'll get a meal worth paying for, no matter
your price point, she says.Entertainment
When to Buy: Wednesday.
Why: Plenty of movie theaters, amusement parks and museums offer extra
discounts to consumers who visit midweek. Six Flags theme parks offer a
$12 discount to AAA members — three times its usual discount of $4. AMC
Theatres offers members in its free AMC Movie Watcher reward program a
free small popcorn on Wednesdays. (This summer, it's also the day
select theaters offer free Summer Movie Camp screenings.)Gas
When to Buy: Thursday, before 10 a.m.
Why: The price of oil isn't the only factor influencing costs at your
local pump. Consumer usage plays a role, too — and weekend demand is
high, says Jason Toews, co-founder of GasBuddy.com,
a price-monitoring site. Prices usually swing upward on Thursdays as
travelers fuel up to head out the following day. By hitting the pump
before 10 a.m. (when many station owners change their prices), you'll
beat the rush and the price jump.Groceries
When to Buy: Sunday — or Tuesday.
Why: Maximize savings by combining store sales, which run from
Wednesday to Tuesday, with the latest round of coupons from your Sunday
paper, says Mary Hunt, publisher of Debt-Proof Living, a money-saving
newsletter. "It's a smart idea to wait until you have those in hand to
match up with the week's sale items," she says.To snag savings on items you don't need just yet, shop on
Tuesday, advises Hunt. Chances are, the store will have run out of the
sale items. "That means you can pick up rain checks, which allow you to
buy those items later when you need them, and at the sale price," she
says.Hotel Rooms
When to Buy: Sunday.
Why: There are two kinds of hotel managers, and the kind that won't
give you a discount on your room rate has Sundays off, says Greenberg.
Call the hotel directly, and ask to speak with the manager on duty or
the director of sales. These employees are open to negotiation, he
says. They'd rather have a booked room at a discounted rate than an
empty room. (The rest of the week, your call would get you a so-called
revenue manager, who monitors profits — and is rarely willing to lower
rates.)
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