It really helps when you are surrounded by supportive caregivers that truly care about a patient’s health and comfort. I’ve been around other health care settings in other states that should read Compassion and Competence 101 over again. Anyhow, I will resume my reviews and doodles on a daily basis! I’ve had a great deal of free samples piling up and need to catch up…

Please set up a system where you can purchase online!

After retrieving my danish-like treat out of the toaster, my first thought was: “wow – this is pretty heavy!” It felt like it weighed a pound or so – I was truly taken aback. The second thought was ” this smells pretty appetizing!”

However, the filling is not evenly distributed. There was an entire section that lacked filling. For a couple of bites, the pastry became pretty bland – a waste of space. For me, when you actually get to the filling, it’s a bit overpowering in texture and sogginess. My last impression is that this is a product that ultimately suffers from being frozen before cooked.

Despite all of the weaknesses I detected, the overall pastry is relatively filling. In the end, I think this product may appeal much better to a younger crowd.

Note: Also available in Strawberry.

Today, I felt compelled to wander over to the other side and enter the only bank open today. The staff was friendly; and the process to open up a checking account was quite painless and fast. I may even come back to start a savings account. I was also pleased to hear that the bank is open until 6pm throughout the week – something HSBC fails to do. How can you close at 4pm – when some people haven’t even gotten off of work at that time? How inconvenient – especially for me!

Well, in order to enjoy free checking with Chase, you just have to set up direct deposit within two months or promise to use your debit card at least five times per month – something that is not difficult for me to accomplish. I rely on debit cards rather heavily to complete my business for each day and rarely carry cash (a habit I should probably curb).

Anyhow, I’m impressed with Chase Bank and look forward to our new financial relationship.

The product glides smoothly across the armpit and the scent is pleasant – not the typical overpowering powder puff baby bottom memories that some deodorants offer. The scent also lasts pretty long, which is very much welcomed by myself – a person that likes to smell fresh and doesn’t care for perfumes.

Secret Flawless claims that you will receive five benefits from using their product: strong protection, goes on clear, is smooth and lightweight (yes, no clumps or crumbles), skin nurturing conditioners, and continually renewing fragrances. I agree with all of their statements. And doesn’t it just have the coolest name – flawless…

I bet Emerald does a smashing job with their BBQ and honey roasted flavored peanuts that I bypassed on the shelf, but as for the wasabi, I think the company was afraid to commit to the full strength of the green-colored condiment that sharply hits the senses with an almost fiery greeting.

In case you’re wondering what the heck wasabi is, I should mention that it is the Japanese version of horseradish – made from the root of an Asian plant. Used in both a paste and powder form (my favorite), this specialty is commonplace in Asian markets that has also found a place in tasty snacks and tangy dishes throughout the United States.

I will say that I think Michele Williams looked radiant in the film, but she was wasted in a predictable plot with not much room to truly shine. Other bit roles went to Lisa Gay Hamilton, Natasha Henstridge, and Maggie Q – refreshing faces, yet once again wasted. This movie could have been so much more! The way I see it, the only thing this movie is good for is furthering adolescent wet dreams…guess you’ll have to see it to know what I’m talking about. Good luck…

Over the past couple of months, I’ve been seeing Lewis’ face – popping up on music stations and showcased in the back of Jet magazine. I couldn’t state one fact about her outside of the title of her hit song. So, I decided to investigate a bit and share three things about Leona Lewis.

1) Lewis was the winner of the third season of “The X Factor” – a televised talent show.

2) “Bleeding Love” is her second single, which was the best-selling single in the United Kingdom for 2007.

3) Lewis won PETA’s Sexiest Vegetarian kudos alongside Anthony Kiedis (of the Red Hot Chili Peppers) in 2008. She’s been meat-free since she was 12 years old.

If for some chance you’ve been living under a rock like I have and didn’t get a chance to see the video for “Bleeding Love,” check it out below:

However, by the hair of my chinny chin chin, I downloaded Foxmarks and was able to preserve my Firefox bookmarks (a never-ending collection of knowledge and wishful thinking), as well as my bookmarks toolbar. This was a real lifesaver! Additionally, the synchronizing feature makes sure that no matter what computer I am on – my bookmarks will follow with me. Another thing, it’s a free add-on - what more can you ask for?

Two thumbs up!

Since I like getting ready for Halloween early, I’d like to say that Level 1 customer service at Time Warner (for Road Runner) is frightfully frustrating. It took about an hour to tell me they couldn’t help, where a transfer to “Level 2″ solved the same problem in about 2 minutes.