This weekend I went cross-border shopping in Watertown with a friend of mine. I took some random snapshots of the day and some of the fun things we found.
As a Canadian, there are certain things that excited me. Most of the American readers of this blog would likely find these less-than-thrilling...
I went to the Olive Garden. For the first time ever, after enduring years of commercials featuring tasty pasta dishes. It lived up to the expectations! Breaded mozza sticks? Best food of life. Highlight of the day, by far.
I went to Big Lots and bought some peeps for $1. Firstly, it's awesome there's a store called Big Lots. Secondly, I bought lots of things for $1 here. Thirdly, I just ate all these peeps right now.
Also I found myself some Vanilla Coke. Why the heck did this comeback not make it up to Canada?!
"Hefty Hefty Hefty"... We don't have this brand in Canada, and I always laugh at how ridiculous these commercials are. And then I found a cereal called Koo-kies. Probably the best cereal ever. Probably a guarantee for diabetes. But I'm sure it tastes incredible!
Parking for a horse & buggy. Never ever seen this before. And the stoplights and signs hang on wires! This begs the question... what happens when it's windy? How are you supposed to know the left-turn lane from the go-straight lane? Do they ever move? Please, someone enlighten me. I am curious!
Apparently Walmart holds "the only way to crown your throne": Toilet Tattoos <-- most random/weird/hilarious find of the day. And I am officially a Max-inista!
haha.. I live here and have never been to Olive Garden, so sad considering I love Italian food! Hefty bags really are good. I have no idea about the horse and buggy and the wire hanging signs, those are weird for me too. lol
ReplyDeletego to Olive Garden yummmmmmmmmmmm
DeleteHahahahahah! Sorry, this is kind of funny. I love TJ Maxx. I also love Olive Garden. I'm also a huge fan of peeps. As far as the lights on the wires... that must not be a very windy area.
ReplyDeleteHaha I know - the adventure was hilarious. I'm so glad I got to eat at Olive Garden!!
DeleteI'm afraid that Olive Garden will now be ruined forever after having been in Italy-- although those breadsticks are toooooo good.
ReplyDeleteTrue - I hear italy ruins your opinion of americanized pastas. But you're right - the breadsticks do rock!!
DeleteHaha this cracked me up. Olive Garden does have yummy breadsticks but believe me, there's FAR better Italian restaurants here in the states!
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Haha there probably are better restaurants. But I've always wanted to go to Olive Garden! Hahahaha :P
Deletehaha, this post is too funny! but i agree with an above comment, you can find much better italian food than olive garden! as for the lights, it's almost frightening to see them blowing around on a windy day. i have anxiety thinking about those wires snapping.
ReplyDeleteYeah! Those hanging lights seem so impractical! And next time I'm in the states I'll have to check out the other Italian restaurants ;)
DeleteVanilla coke still exists?! Why are we being deprived - so unfair!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a fantastic trip!
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That was my reaction! When I saw it at the cash I squealed ... I think the cashier thought I was nuts.
DeleteHa-ha sounds like you had a good time. Big lots is awesome for cheap needs. I am glad you enjoyed your first time at Olive Garden. The salad is to die for as well!! :)
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Love this! When I visited Canada and the US I found all those little 'different' things so fascinating - you just kinda assume our countries are pretty similar, but there's still some culture shock haha! :)
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Yay, looks like fun. I wanna be able to do stuff like this with you :(
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