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 April 26, 2026

This is a super short eJournal entry (I've never been fond of the word "blog".). I'd rather say eDiary or eJournal.  ANYWAY- I hit the jackpot this morning.  Probably good that it was today and not 3 weeks ago as I'm really watching the pennies to make a special purchase tonight. 

Just down from the 7-11 store is a very large store called DRAGON.  I thought, based upon what was in the window, a kids store with pool floats, games, etc.  Nope.  It is a $1 Store--- well, more like an $0.62 store!!  So much in there for just 20 Baht ($.62 cents).  

One of the things I love about Asia are their love for whimsical creatures such as Hello Kitty which they put on just about everything and in particular, hair clips!!  I have a 7 yo and 1 yo granddaughter, so I began putting hair gadgets in my basket for them.  The 3 hairbands in the picture are for other folks. Another item that you frequently see are rather whimsical gift bags made from thick, high quality paper.  Yes, they are paper so they have weight to them, but I'm bringing 7 bags back for items purchased over here for friends. 

  
   Who would wear "fried egg" barrettes?             This is just one part of one side of one aisle of hair
   That said, you rarely see scrambled eggs          thing-a-ma-jigs. Most Thai nurses pull their hair up
   over here.  AND, they put a fried egg on            into a bun.  They wear nurses caps and a bow below
   your hamburger, your fried rice, your steak,       the bottom of the cap to keep the bun tight and
   just to name a few. If you want a fried egg         secure. You many Thai women wear hair bows.
   barrette, let me know since they're JUST $.62. 
   I'm happy to bring you one. 


So, here was my HAUL for this morning's trip to the DRAGON.
6- 7" x 9" gift bags at $0.62 each = $3.72
 1- 10" x 14" gift bag= $0.90
10- hair barrettes/ bands @ $0.62 each= $6.20
Total- $10.82

Even with a Publix BOGO, you cannot get nice weight, cute gift bags for that price.  The paper is quite thick and then the barrettes? Anyway- I am thrilled. Hope our little grandgirls are too. 

Until my next entry. 
Stepping Off the Sidewalk..... Into New Adventures
Karen

Disclaimer: The content of my writing strictly represents my personal views and not those of the University of Florida, the U.S. government, the Department of State, or partner organizations.

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  1. MicheleApril 27, 2026 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Karen, what a great deal and whimsical is the perfect word. :)Hope you are doing well and enjoying each day
    Michele K

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