Hello guys! The beast challenge was brutal but fun and worth it :D I'm really glad I joined and more importantly that I completed the goal I initially set for myself. Also I didn't take a break because the challenge is over, it was just a coincidence :) On Saturday I went shopping and I spent around 4h walking, possibly more. I was too exhausted afterwards, luckily not much muscle aches. Now I'm back ^^ Also I totally messed up my sleep again: sleeping during the day, which really sucks. Trying to fix that now.
I always make shopping lists and when it's long enough I go shopping in the center (non groceries). I try to sticky to the list and not buy extra, but I always fail a bit :P First I bought some watercolor paper and a natural shampoo and soap. I finally found some sweet condensed milk! Please link any good recipes you know :) I only bought 2 cans as they're a bit over priced. I mostly eat it with a spoon right out of the can I might try cooking some of get caramel, but it's bad to boil the cans apparently.
I mainly went to get new running sneakers, as I want to run regularly. However, my old ones are over 3 years old and completely worn out, they're still comfortable for simple walking. I've read and I've been told that it's important to use good shoes to avoid injuries, which is the last thing I need. I also bought a jumping rope and a fanny pack for my phone I don't understand the fanny pack hate!
Also while looking around for shoes, to my surprise I ran into the international charity bazar!! I love those and it has been many years since my last one. Considering I barely ever go to center, this was dumb luck. Apparently it was the International Children's Day. It was incredibly crowded, so I couldn't get a good look of everything, but I got more than enough. My husband was jealous that he missed it xD (his own fault for being lazy to go out haha)
The first thing I bought was a can of Dr. Peppers and a root beer, we don't have those here. I always thought Dr. Pepapers is more like Coke and Pepsi, but it's quite different. It has a sort of additional cherry taste, but not exactly. We haven't tried the root beer yet.
What soda do you prefer if any?
My all time favorite is lemon Mirinda.
Next I found a grape soda (non alchoholic), which turned out awesome, from the Czech stand I think. Also I bought my nostalgia waffle biscuit, sadly it's not how I remember. Now it has cream, I think it used to have a crunchy sugar powder.
Last but not least I bought 4 teas, 2 from the Chinese stand and 2 green teas from Japanese. I tried only 1 so far and it's ok. I love teas but I drink them in moderation :)
I would have bought more stuff, but I ran out of cash . Few hours later on my way back, the bazar was sadly already over.
I also went to see a friend at her work. I didn't take any photos of that tho :) And while walking I caught a whole bunch of Pokemons
Have you been to an International Bazar?
Thank you for checking out ^_^
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That would be fun, but never been to an International bazaar. Looks like many good things to take home. As for soda, I've always been a rootbeer nut. Particularly with pizza.
But used to drink some Dr. Pepper. It was supposedly a laxative in the beginning, and I've always heard that's why it said 10 2 4 on the label. But I guess that's more for the times you're supposed to drink it for a 'spring in your step', as the day wanes on to tiredness. Either way, it's still good stuff. But not rootbeer ( :
I know you can make Irish Cream out of condensed milk, like Baileys or Cask and Creame. I made some once, it was too good...drank too much of it. But that condensed milk is pretty tasty. Like caramel, as you say.
Well, have a nice Sunday, I am SO behind on here. Oh well, what else is new...I'm also a huge champion of the fanny pack. One of the best human inventions, next to the bicycle. I wrote an impassioned reply to @old-guy-photos last month about his new one. Yes, I am serious about my bum bag, people. Never understood the vitriol they get on a regular basis. Maybe those folks never TRIED one. They'd love it if they did. (I think it's wearing it in front that drives them nuts. Maybe not..)
Haha, for some reason rootbeer reminds me of some weird medicine or something, I can't put my finger on what exactly puts me off. Interesting about laxative part, my mom told me cola plant in general was used as a medicine for stomach ailments, at least when she was a kid.
Ohh I forgot about Bailies, I haven't had any in a while, I'd love to make low achohol version. :D I love bailies taste, but it's too strong for me. A friend made me once homamade, and it was so good!
Yeah so far I love the fanny pack, I wish I got it sooner! I wonder if there is a nicer name for it? I'll probably start using it for other than workouts. The thing is I always carry a small over the shoulder bag, without several shopping cloth bags, those don't fit in the fanny pack xD
You're behind? I'm 100 times more behind!! I'm so glad to see you here, since I took a rather long break from Steemit ^_^
Nice to see you back on the site. It can be very time and energy consuming, that's for sure. So everyone seems to take a break now and then. Think you have to. I've been on here going on 3 years, and have taken a couple Sabaticale de' Steem as well. Though fun, it can be relentless. But what fun!
They make an Irish cream Tourani (sp?) flavoring. Tastes similar. Probably too much sugar, but good in a sparkling water things, like La Croix. And I think if you made your own actual Bailey's wannabe, you could leave out some of the alcohol.
They call them Bum Bags in countries like NZ and Australia, etc. More appropriate, I guess. I learned that the hard way in NZ. Going on about my Fanny Pack. Got the worst looks from folks in public, before being told about it. In the U.S. it's just another name for your posteriorii. Live and learn (and turn red now and then...) I guess. But they are SO handy, no matter how much grief people give you. I have about 10 different ones. Think it comes from working in the woods over the years. A great thing to carry necessary stuff in. Cheers, to a Tuesday night in the middle of the night.
I wish I knew about this international bazaar. :(
I didn't know either, but apparently it's every year now :D