ChanomiTalk

I bought a crockpot last weekend and have been having fun using it.  The recipes that came with the crockpot seem to be a little flavorless, but I learned to at least quadruple the spices that the recipes call for.  I wonder if crockpot cooking is a phase that newlyweds go through… my mom said she got one when she first got married, and then stopped using it.  😀

It’s Deductible（冊子の名前）をみると、慈善団体へ出した寄付品の価値が詳細に書いてあります。寄付する度に写真（2007年度は85枚）に撮っておき、確定申告の時期（4月15日締め切り）になると、写真の物件をこの冊子を参考に価格を決めコンピューターに記録していきます。

例えば、この写真の中ほどに見えるロッキングチェアーは家具類のページを探し、新品（114ドル）ではないが、すぐ使えるので64ドルと記録します。手のかかる仕事ですが、税金をいささかでも減らすとなれば、おろそかにはできません。「ちりも積もれば山となる」とつぶやきながらやっています。

Last week I checked out the Auto show at the Hawaii Convention Center. I’m kind of tempted to buy a new car but being that I’m going to be getting married soon I don’t know if I should be spending any more money. I should be saving up for my future. The rise in gas prices is making me really consider getting a more gas efficient car. I’ve been looking at some of the hybrids, and I am kind of enamored with the Prius. On the outside it’s not a really attractive car but on the inside it really has some great gadgets that gets my attention. Things such as the bluetooth phones, mp3 radio, and keyless ignition (just press a button). It also has a rear view camera when you put the car in reverse (not that I really need this function – but it’s cool to have). The car itself is so quiet you wouldn’t think the engine is even on. And most importantly it gets about 44 miles to the gallon!