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An Unicorn Kind of Day
Today was surely a day of unicorns where not one, but two proverbial unicorns made an appearance. First off, Starbucks really did launch their magical Unicorn Frappuccino today.
Yup, it’s pink, purple, and blue and looks absolutely crazy! But, the taste is anything but crazy. Heck, it’s even not as sweet as it looks. Sure, there’s sugar galore, but it’s not so bad that you’re done after a few sips. Despite this drink’s outlandish appearance, you’ll taste vanilla. Colored vanilla, but vanilla nonetheless. The sour raspberry swirl does add a much needed kick for contrast, but there’s not enough of it. You’ll quickly go back to vanilla. There’s a tinge of fruity flavor, but I wouldn’t have said mango if I didn’t already know that. Fun and frivolous, but it’s one and done for me.
The second unicorn of the day occurred while waiting at a traffic stop light. Check this out.
See that old school Toyota Servco bag? I haven’t seen one in years since I was a teenager. I had a black one with the silver panels. Such memories of stuffing sporting equipment and anything else in the bag. No pockets, no dividers, no compartments, just one cavern of space. Okay, really, it wasn’t the greatest bag, but the memories! I guess these bags are still made, or is this really an unicorn sighting?
Signs of Hawaii: Community Sink
I don’t know what kind of places @abaggy frequents, but he does find signs that are doozies. I mean what kind of workplace needs to post this kind of sign in the first floor breakroom?
I guess you need to rinse your mouth and spit in the communal bathroom sink.
THIS IS A COMMUNITY SINK.
Unicorn at Starbucks?
Apparently, yes, there will be an unicorn at Starbucks come April 19. This mythical drink is in the form of a Frappuccino and will be a crazy swirl of pink, purple, and blue… that tastes like mango… with sour raspberry.
Crazy. I’m there.
My MacBook Pro Saga Ends
Four months later, the saga comes to an end with the receipt of this final shipment.
The saga started in January when I received my MacBook Pro charger and charging cable. A few days later, another USB-C dongle showed up. Now in April, my USB-C dongle life is full with the ThunderBolt and Ethernet adapters.
Hawaii Ocean Expo 2017 Poke Eating Contest
A new year, a new event, a new food, but the results are well… watch and see.
This was the first ever poke eating contest at the Hawaii Ocean Expo.
Need more gut-busting amazement? Check out his first win at the Farm Fair in 2009 followed by a victory in 2014. Now add spicy ahi poke to the list of defeated foods. Simply the best.
Sleep Train Is Mattress Firm
Even through a dirty, rainy car window, the rebranding of Sleep Train to Mattress Firm is done.
Though I must admit that I prefer the former name of Sleep Train. Kinda kooky and the radio commercial with the train whistle was odd but still sounds more fun than Mattress Firm.
Squatty Potty Commercial Is All Wins
Admitedly late to the game but the commercial for the Squatty Potty is all wins. An unicorn pooping rainbow ice cream!?!?
And like I mentioned, this invention is legit.
The Lights in the Wilson Tunnel Are Agitating
I guess there are new lights in the Wilson Tunnel while driving the Likelike. These LED lights are bright compared to the old lights, but the spacing or position of the lights creates a nasty flickering as you drive by.
Very, very agitating.
Update 3/6/17. Now with agitating video.
Torture Is…
…standing in back of a group of young teens at Starbucks. Yes, they all ordered individually but thankfully did not place orders for friends who weren’t physically there. Yes, they ordered time-consuming drinks like Frappuccinos and various pink drinks.
Luckily, my iced non-fat, no whip Smoked Butterscotch Latte was prepared somewhere in between the kids’ orders, so I didn’t have to wait too long. But that no whip part was lost in the translation since there was a mound of it with my name on it. No, I wasn’t about to wait any longer to fix this fatty oversight.
No, I have no pictures of this tortue. Yes, the SBL with whip was good.