Recent content by momopi

I used to take the train to work, then the pandemic hit and work switched to telecommute. With my new job since late last year, I have to commute to the office M-F. Between dropping off my daughter at school and commuting to work, it’s about 55 miles/day. I picked up the car on July 11 so...

I have been driving the new RAV4 for couple weeks and put 950 miles on the odo as of today. The hybrid battery warranty is good for 10 years/150,000 miles and I’m projecting 10 year ownership with 12,000-15,000 miles/year while working. If I take early retirement it will be less. While...

I have limit orders for 3-4 shares/order MU at $790-$760-$731 in my IRA. Optimistically, I think the stock will recover to $1000-ish this year, but may trigger another round of profit taking. Might possibly pick up some Sandisk if it dips toward $920 ish.

Picking up more MU in small bites.

Call your HOA and see if anyone else in your community has already done this.

Throw away in trash. Get Zeiss eyeglasses lens cleaning wipes from Sam’s Club (or ask someone who has membership to get a box for you). The Zeiss microfiber lens cleaning cloth is meh, but the lens wipe and lens spray is good. The wipe is easier to carry.

They capped the speed on those for a reason…

If the gov legalized importing Kei trucks with strict speed restrictions (not permitted on freeways)… https://www.carscoops.com/2026/05/suzuki-super-carry-every-update/ https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/suzukis-tiny-kei-truck-gets-a-glow-up/

Now getting >50 mph on commute. So I bought the base model LE and have been happy with the standard included features. Toyota didn’t nickel and dime me on stuff like larger display size, BSD and rear cross traffic alert. The one “premium” feature that I do miss is the power lift gate. I may...

Nibbling on more MU

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/how-canadas-oil-sands-transformed-into-one-north-americas-lowest-cost-plays-2025-07-16/

I have not been back in MY/SG since 2013 - my last trip was to Malacca and didn’t even make it to KL. Would you believe I have yet to set foot in BTS mall. When I was in Damansara Heights I only visited Mid Valley mall. Eating at roadside stalls/restaurants in MY in 2000’s had an odd Déjà vu...

Venezuela’s oil output is dependent on imported diluents like naphtha. Without diluents the tar like heavy crude won’t flow in pipes. Recent history of Russian naphtha and Iranian diluent exports (or lack of) to Venezuela was partly responsible for their production declines. Now that US is...

My RAV4 LE finally arrived via slow boat from Japan. Initial impressions: * All weather rubber floor and trunk mats included. The trunk mat extends to back of rear seats. * roof rail included. * My base model does not have power lift gate for trunk, but the trunk door has 2 built in handles...

For independent or assisted living, Thailand can be a bargain compared to here.