Quick thought on a weekend post

I was intrigued to learn that cosmetics powerhouse L'Oreal increased the spend in the first half of 2010 in promotions and advertising, specifically around the premium and luxury category. While I am watching the fluctuation in the marketplace along with everyone else, this appears to be a good indication that consumer goods are moving.

Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-08-26/l-oreal-shares-climb-most-since-may-as-operating-margin-advances-to-record.html

And back to our scheduled programming...

Have I mentioned my love of Aldi? FANTASTIC food market with exceptional prices, great seasonal produce and snackies galore. German chocolate bars for $1.29? You betcha. Extra virgin olive oil at $4.99? Yup Yup. Not to mention the cheapy decent wines that rival Two-buck-Chuck.

I talked to an Aldi insider a few days ago who gave me the background on this German company. Did you know they are also involved with Trader Joe's? Who knew!

That's where I'm spending my dollars, at Aldi down on Old Denton Road. That is, until a TJ's comes into town.

Super Gus the Hippie Bus Jams

Here's what I'm listening to at the mo, cruising around town in my CUBE.

If We Ever Meet Again – Timbaland
Boy – Ra Ra Riot
Tonight I Have To Leave It – Shout Out Louds
Misery – Maroon 5
Our Deal – Best Coast
All Summer – Best Coast
Where I’m Going – Cut Copy
Only Exception – Paramore
Windstorm - School of Seven Bells
Dilly - Band of Horses
TAOS - Menomena

My Birthday Cake

Those that get the joke have a special place in my heart. Right there, a little loving bit of teh awesomeness.

The cake was delicious and moist.