I'm in Vegas with Berta visiting Lini and Mariaha and family, having the bestest time! Mani and Jon are on their way right now...can't wait to see my baby!
Love,
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Showing posts with label Lini. Show all posts
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
More Couponing, Photo Marketing Convention and pictures!
So today I took my cousin Rachel and Aunty Lasi to do some couponing at Albertson's. We are totally taking advantage of this sale! Our checker was extra 'nice' to us, and by nice I mean extremely RUDE! But do you think we cared? NOPE! We "KILLED HER WITH KINDNESS"!!! It was funny funny funny...here's what I wrote at the PYP forums:
"That's my motto (well most of the time-lol). So today I went to Albertson's in Orem on Center Street. I had my cousin and my Aunt with me, they're newbies like me, but I had gone to take advantage of this sale last week and they kinda wanted me to help them to show them the ropes
I, of course, agreed!
So we got our items, my cousin had four transactions and my aunt had four, I had one (but stood in a different line). Mind you, they only had TWO checkers at this Albie's at about 10 AM and one of those checkers was also monitoring the Self Check AND Customer Service!
After I had checked out, I could tell my cousin was getting flustered and the checker had the grouchiest look on her face, EVER! So I went over to help out. The checker was extremely rude and kept saying snide remarks. She also mentioned to a 'buddy' of hers (the bagger) how unhappy she was about having to be pulled from her break to do 'this'. It is so not like us to be rude back, but I seriously wanted to. Instead we were telling her how excited we were about this sale and how this is our first 'real' couponing trip since we took the 'class'. The checker looked SHOCKED, and I mean SHOCKED at that comment and said, "THERE IS SOMEONE WHO TEACHES YOU TO DO THIS?!" (I'm typing in caps because she was on the verge of shouting/crying)
And we began to tell her about Grocery Smarts and Pinching Your Pennies and she says, "Only in Utah County would they do that!" She was TICKED!!! She was SOOOOOOOO MAD that someone actually TEACHES US to make her life MISERABLE! (At least I know that's how she felt) I told her, "Actually, I think Utah County is kinda not as busy as SL County" I also said, "And there are people ALL OVER the US that do this" and she said, "NO WAY! ONLY Utah County, NO one else does it!" She was totally arguing with me. 
Now, I could have thrown a fit, argued right back with her and told her not to be mad at us because their store manager didn't schedule enough checkers during a major sale like this, but instead we decided to "kill her with kindness" and keep positive over the whole thing. After we were done, we thanked her and told her we really appreciated it and she could have cared less.
It's funny because there were about at least 4 other women there who were fellow couponers (hi guys!) at that same store. So to all the frustrated checkers, please direct your anger/frustration at your store managers (or whoever does the scheduling) and encourage them to schedule MORE checkers during a sale like this.
That is my story LOL Sorry it was super long, but I just wanted to share my story in case someone had a similar thing happen to them. Kill 'em with kindness my fellow couponers, because in the end...WE are the ones who walked away with KILLER savings!!
I'm soooo extremely greatful for Grocery Smarts as well as PYP and all the hard work everyone puts in to these sites so that people like me, who can't afford to pay full price for anything, can actually be excited (not stressed) to spend money on food
Yay!
"
On to the Photo Marketing Convention. My sister Lini works for Caesar's Palace and she's one of the Catering and Convention Manager, people, thingy. LOL! I don't know her "official" title, but it's something along those lines. Anyways, she called me today and said that one of her clients could get tickets to the convention, ALL INCLUSIVE-HOLLA! I've only been hearing all the hoopla (is that the word?) about WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention) but haven't heard anything about PMA. So when Lini told me about it, I googled it and they have a ton of stuff, mostly catering to helping you market your business/products but I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!! I should have made arrangements for WPPI, but I didn't even think to ask my sis for hookups, SILLY ME! But there's always next year :-)
And lastly, look at this McCutie (shout out to my Grey's girls! LOL):
"That's my motto (well most of the time-lol). So today I went to Albertson's in Orem on Center Street. I had my cousin and my Aunt with me, they're newbies like me, but I had gone to take advantage of this sale last week and they kinda wanted me to help them to show them the ropes
I, of course, agreed! So we got our items, my cousin had four transactions and my aunt had four, I had one (but stood in a different line). Mind you, they only had TWO checkers at this Albie's at about 10 AM and one of those checkers was also monitoring the Self Check AND Customer Service!
After I had checked out, I could tell my cousin was getting flustered and the checker had the grouchiest look on her face, EVER! So I went over to help out. The checker was extremely rude and kept saying snide remarks. She also mentioned to a 'buddy' of hers (the bagger) how unhappy she was about having to be pulled from her break to do 'this'. It is so not like us to be rude back, but I seriously wanted to. Instead we were telling her how excited we were about this sale and how this is our first 'real' couponing trip since we took the 'class'. The checker looked SHOCKED, and I mean SHOCKED at that comment and said, "THERE IS SOMEONE WHO TEACHES YOU TO DO THIS?!" (I'm typing in caps because she was on the verge of shouting/crying)
And we began to tell her about Grocery Smarts and Pinching Your Pennies and she says, "Only in Utah County would they do that!" She was TICKED!!! She was SOOOOOOOO MAD that someone actually TEACHES US to make her life MISERABLE! (At least I know that's how she felt) I told her, "Actually, I think Utah County is kinda not as busy as SL County" I also said, "And there are people ALL OVER the US that do this" and she said, "NO WAY! ONLY Utah County, NO one else does it!" She was totally arguing with me. Now, I could have thrown a fit, argued right back with her and told her not to be mad at us because their store manager didn't schedule enough checkers during a major sale like this, but instead we decided to "kill her with kindness" and keep positive over the whole thing. After we were done, we thanked her and told her we really appreciated it and she could have cared less.It's funny because there were about at least 4 other women there who were fellow couponers (hi guys!) at that same store. So to all the frustrated checkers, please direct your anger/frustration at your store managers (or whoever does the scheduling) and encourage them to schedule MORE checkers during a sale like this.
That is my story
LOL Sorry it was super long, but I just wanted to share my story in case someone had a similar thing happen to them. Kill 'em with kindness my fellow couponers, because in the end...WE are the ones who walked away with KILLER savings!!I'm soooo extremely greatful for Grocery Smarts as well as PYP and all the hard work everyone puts in to these sites so that people like me, who can't afford to pay full price for anything, can actually be excited (not stressed) to spend money on food
Yay!
"On to the Photo Marketing Convention. My sister Lini works for Caesar's Palace and she's one of the Catering and Convention Manager, people, thingy. LOL! I don't know her "official" title, but it's something along those lines. Anyways, she called me today and said that one of her clients could get tickets to the convention, ALL INCLUSIVE-HOLLA! I've only been hearing all the hoopla (is that the word?) about WPPI (Wedding and Portrait Photographers International convention) but haven't heard anything about PMA. So when Lini told me about it, I googled it and they have a ton of stuff, mostly catering to helping you market your business/products but I'm soooooooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!! I should have made arrangements for WPPI, but I didn't even think to ask my sis for hookups, SILLY ME! But there's always next year :-)
And lastly, look at this McCutie (shout out to my Grey's girls! LOL):
Check out more of him and my other handsome boys, here.
Love you all and have a fabulous week!
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Yes...the creative block went away (for the time being, at least)
This is an LO of my nieces, Liaina and baby Lei. This is one of their first pics together, if not the first. It's not the most photogenic picture, but I love it! I'm so proud of my sister for being as strong as she is. I love my 3LW!Love,
Aunty Rina
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Sisters are a girls best friend =)
Last weekend I got to spend some time with Bert and Lini (and Lia and Baby Lei). Bert drove down from Logan and Lini's family drove up from Las Vegas. We had a lot of fun just talking, eating and taking pictures of our 3LW. It's so nice to have your sisters as your BFF's. Don't get me wrong, we still get in to our little "quarrels" every now and then, but nothing so huge we couldn't forgive and forget.
We were missing Teri and Tia, who are in Samoa. Wish they were here, that would have made everything P E R F E C T. Anyway, Mani was such a great host (Shout out to mah hunny! LOL). He even made us cinnamon rolls on Saturday morning. And they were the bizzomb!
(Mani's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls)
Here are some pictures that we took of our 3LW:
Thanks girls for coming down and spending time with me =) I'm looking forward to the next time we hook up.
Love ya,
Rinabina
We were missing Teri and Tia, who are in Samoa. Wish they were here, that would have made everything P E R F E C T. Anyway, Mani was such a great host (Shout out to mah hunny! LOL). He even made us cinnamon rolls on Saturday morning. And they were the bizzomb!
(Mani's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls)
Here are some pictures that we took of our 3LW:
Thanks girls for coming down and spending time with me =) I'm looking forward to the next time we hook up.
Love ya,
Rinabina
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Hungry baby, baby hungry...
Our trip to Vegas was so amazing. I'm so glad that Bert and I were able to go. We left early Friday morning and got to Vegas at around 1 PM. First of all, I am amazed that gas in Vegas is about .20 cheaper than Utah gas. But I'm a LOT annoyed! LOL
We went to pick Lini and Lia up and headed straight for the hospital. Baby Lei is sooooooooo tiny. But boy is she gorgeous! She does look like her sister, which I didn't notice at first. She most definitely looks like her mommy (thank goodness). I couldn't get over how small she was. Unfortunately, we weren't able to go in to the NICU. Baby is still in the NICU, but hopefully she'll be able to go home tomorrow.
So after the hospital, we grabbed some dinner and met up with Mariaha and her kids and then we went shopping. Ugh, that seemed like forever and I was soooooooooo tired! We were planning on cooking meals for Lini and Lia, that they could freeze and prepare when they're ready.
Saturday consisted of cooking and cleaning. I can't believe how much food we made! It was cool, they will have food at least for the next 4 weeks! I am definitely considering the whole "cook for the month" and "freeze" method :)
Lia is getting so big. She is such a good girl and only cried like once, which is AMAZING!! hehe Lia cracks me up, I miss her so much. Her favorite things to say..."My tummy hungry" and "My mommy ugly". HEHEHEHEHE Ok, those weren't the only things she'd say, but those were the cutest/funniest.
After seeing baby Lei, I decided that I'm not done having kids. Mani says I'm just "baby hungry" from seeing her. That could very well be it, but I'm glad I still have the option to have a baby if I want to. But Mani and I both want to wait until we're in a better financial situation (dang it!).
Love,
Rina #7
We went to pick Lini and Lia up and headed straight for the hospital. Baby Lei is sooooooooo tiny. But boy is she gorgeous! She does look like her sister, which I didn't notice at first. She most definitely looks like her mommy (thank goodness). I couldn't get over how small she was. Unfortunately, we weren't able to go in to the NICU. Baby is still in the NICU, but hopefully she'll be able to go home tomorrow.
So after the hospital, we grabbed some dinner and met up with Mariaha and her kids and then we went shopping. Ugh, that seemed like forever and I was soooooooooo tired! We were planning on cooking meals for Lini and Lia, that they could freeze and prepare when they're ready.
Saturday consisted of cooking and cleaning. I can't believe how much food we made! It was cool, they will have food at least for the next 4 weeks! I am definitely considering the whole "cook for the month" and "freeze" method :)
Lia is getting so big. She is such a good girl and only cried like once, which is AMAZING!! hehe Lia cracks me up, I miss her so much. Her favorite things to say..."My tummy hungry" and "My mommy ugly". HEHEHEHEHE Ok, those weren't the only things she'd say, but those were the cutest/funniest.
After seeing baby Lei, I decided that I'm not done having kids. Mani says I'm just "baby hungry" from seeing her. That could very well be it, but I'm glad I still have the option to have a baby if I want to. But Mani and I both want to wait until we're in a better financial situation (dang it!).
Love,
Rina #7
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
...and baby makes 3.
Just got some great news! Lini, number 3, had her baby today. Selinalei (can't remember) Hamilton. I can't wait to see my beautiful niece. Congratulations Lini!
(Lini and her daughter, Liaina)
Well since we're talking about her already, Lini is my sister. Growing up, I [we] hated/feared the Queen B (no jokes). *History Report:Lini named me after someone she didn't like...no wonder she and I didn't get along most of my minor years. End Report* Lini is very, very intelligent. When I think about memories past with Lini, I think about school. She was in school for freakin' EVER! But she graduated with an MBNA (I think that's what you call it) in Business Management. I'm so proud of her. I remember when we were little, we alllll had chores (duh), and Lini always seemed to have the chore of "Supervisor". I hated that! Oh well, I also hated her mustache and her cow prom dress...and both at the same time =-) LOL! oh man.
It don't matter though, I can say I "disliked her" for being bossy, mean, rude, rude, mean and bossy, but the truth of the matter is, I wanted to be like her. She always had the nicest clothes, makeup, accessories, and so on and so forth.
Hmmm...I remember Lini was 'dating' this palagi (caucasion) guy, when we were little, the guy drove a convertible (or his parents did?). I remember going to the beach for a picnic with this guy. Wasn't much of a picnic, we had cheese sandwiches (bread, cheese, if we're lucky that week: mayo). I also remember ants getting in to our sandwiches-dammit! I think I ate mine anyway, yeah, I'm pretty sure I did. Anyway, I just remember Lini being so "bubble gum", in to "white" things?? Then she went to Hawai'i and got ghetto on us. HAHA! But I wouldn't trade her for the world =O)
(Lini catching snowflakes...hehe)
Lini has a very strong personality, if she don't like, she ain't gonna make an effort to be your friend. This can be a good thing and a bad thing...ok, no, just a bad thing. People usually don't like Lini when they first meet her, trust me, I know-hehe. I mean hey, it took me how many years to like her?? LOL! But Lini is one of the kindest, most loyal, smartest, prettiest (thank goodness for Nair), people I know. She's down for her fam and that's all that matters.
i love you lin dog,
Rina
(Lini and her daughter, Liaina)
Well since we're talking about her already, Lini is my sister. Growing up, I [we] hated/feared the Queen B (no jokes). *History Report:Lini named me after someone she didn't like...no wonder she and I didn't get along most of my minor years. End Report* Lini is very, very intelligent. When I think about memories past with Lini, I think about school. She was in school for freakin' EVER! But she graduated with an MBNA (I think that's what you call it) in Business Management. I'm so proud of her. I remember when we were little, we alllll had chores (duh), and Lini always seemed to have the chore of "Supervisor". I hated that! Oh well, I also hated her mustache and her cow prom dress...and both at the same time =-) LOL! oh man.
It don't matter though, I can say I "disliked her" for being bossy, mean, rude, rude, mean and bossy, but the truth of the matter is, I wanted to be like her. She always had the nicest clothes, makeup, accessories, and so on and so forth.
Hmmm...I remember Lini was 'dating' this palagi (caucasion) guy, when we were little, the guy drove a convertible (or his parents did?). I remember going to the beach for a picnic with this guy. Wasn't much of a picnic, we had cheese sandwiches (bread, cheese, if we're lucky that week: mayo). I also remember ants getting in to our sandwiches-dammit! I think I ate mine anyway, yeah, I'm pretty sure I did. Anyway, I just remember Lini being so "bubble gum", in to "white" things?? Then she went to Hawai'i and got ghetto on us. HAHA! But I wouldn't trade her for the world =O)
(Lini catching snowflakes...hehe)
Lini has a very strong personality, if she don't like, she ain't gonna make an effort to be your friend. This can be a good thing and a bad thing...ok, no, just a bad thing. People usually don't like Lini when they first meet her, trust me, I know-hehe. I mean hey, it took me how many years to like her?? LOL! But Lini is one of the kindest, most loyal, smartest, prettiest (thank goodness for Nair), people I know. She's down for her fam and that's all that matters.
i love you lin dog,
Rina
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