For the past year I’ve been telling Gil, “I wish there was a Panda Express nearby.” They do have some good Chinese food here (all you can eat buffet – woohoo!) but there’s something about the Panda Express Orange Chicken, their Beef with Broccoli, and their other dishes that I haven’t been able to find at other restaurants. Then, as we were driving through town one night, I saw a building under construction. “I wonder what that could be,” I pondered aloud.
As we got closer and closer, I spotted a small sign hanging on the side of the building. First I saw a blotch of black, then a blotch of white (it’s night time, so shapes are kind of amorphous until you get close) and then finally, I could see what was clearly a PANDA. And I screamed.
Me: “It’s a Panda Express!”
Gil: “And it has a drive through!”
Me: “It has a DRIVE THRU? How do you know?”
Gil points to another sign that said, “Drive Thru coming soon!”
And I screamed again.
“It’s a Panda Express with a drive thru!!”
Remember, I’ve been talking about Panda Express for the past YEAR. Opening a Panda Express even made the list of things I’d want to do if I ever won the lottery, LOL!
If you’re a reader, you know that “WiC” stands for “Walking in Christ.” I believe God can do miracles, both big and small. I believe God answers prayers, both big and small. So I leave you with this – what are the odds that a Panda Express would just “happen” to get built, right here in our city (population of just under 30,000), just a few minutes up the road? “Coincidence” or answered prayer? 🙂
And with that little tale, let’s kick off our August Amazon GC giveaway, where someone will win a $55 Amazon Gift Card! To enter, simply fill out the entry form below. This giveaway ends at 11:59PM EST on 8/26, so get your entries in now! This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Good luck!
August $55 Amazon GC Giveaway
The Prize:
One winner will receive a $55 Amazon Gift Card.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway.
Ebooks.
I would buy a gift for my soon to be born niece.
I used it towards a wish list item.
I would use it towards 9oz bottles for our new baby
I would use it toward a new video game, like the upcoming Adventure Time game for Xbox 🙂
I’d use it towards Kindle books. Lots and lots of books 🙂
P.S. Cool coincidence: We had Panda Express yesterday! Through drive-thru too!
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Lucky! Ours is still under construction, but I am SO looking forward to it opening. WOOHOO!
I would probably buy yarn. It’s an addiction. 😉
I would get a computer chair for my mom!
I would save it for my Christmas shopping.
I’d buy some holiday movies and some books!
School supplies
DVDs. Thanks for the chance to win!
i’d buy video games for my son
Some scrapbook supplies
I’d like to say that I would save it for Christmas, but I know me and it would be gobbled up by buying ebooks.
Birthday gifts.
i would use for medical items my mother needs
I would probably let my hubby get a new drill
I don’t know what I’d buy yet, but at Amazon, anything is possible! 🙂
I would put it towards gifts for my daughter’s upcoming birthday.
I would buy some games for our kids. BTW we JUST got a Panda Express here in our town. The lines are ridonkulously long. We went in to try and eat there the other day but the place reeked of sweet and sour sauce so had to leave because the smell was making me sick. Hopefully we will try again in a month or 2.
Hopefully the lines here won’t be too bad. Even the McDonald’s drive thru is rarely more than 4-5 cars deep during dinner hours.
I WOULD PUT IT TOWARDS A VACUUM.
I’d buy a printer.
If I won..I would use it to buy a new charging cord for my sons tablet and a plug for my ipod!
I’d get some Christmas gifts for my kids. Thank you!
I would save it for Christmas gifts.
I would buy gifts for my daughter and sons birthday coming up.
I use it towards the price of a bicycle for my grandson.
I would use it towards Christmas gifts this year or put it towards baby stuff for my step-daughter (she’s due in February)
I’d buy school clothes for my kids!
I would buy school clothes for my soon to be 1st grader. 🙂
I would put it towards a Kindle purchase
If I won, I’d buy groceries.
I need a new laptop battery and then the rest I would spend on home school supplies for this year.
I would buy a couple of movies I have had my eye on but can’t afford to buy.
I would use it for Christmas gifts
I would get supplies for my son for college.
I might use it for clothes.
id get new shoes
I’d buy books with the $55 Amazon GC.
I would buy my brother some really nice chopsticks with a carrying case.
i would use towards a pair of running shoes, thank you!
I would buy some makeup or hair products!
Amazon has a special boxed set of their newest CD “Clockwork Angels” featuring a working clock from legendary Canadian rock trio RUSH. It is a limited edition item that I so want to add to my collection. 🙂 BTW-God does perform miracles and answer prayers every day, but perhaps not in the way we would like…otherwise, my fave French place (outstanding tomato basil soup, bread and pastries!!!!) would not have been built 15 miles away in Rockwall. Perhaps, He suspected if it was more convenient, I would go there way more than I should…LOLOLOLOL!!!
LOL. Too true. God knows better for us than we do, though we might not remember that at the time. That’s one of the reasons I remember “Lord, not mine, but YOUR will be done.” 🙂
P.S. I love restaurants that have fresh bread and pastries too!
LOLOLOL!!!! I really should have that inked on my forehead so I see it every time I look in a mirror…I so need to work on remembering that. For some reason, I have difficulty keeping that in mind…
Halloween costumes for my girls.
I WOULD PUT IT TOWARDS A NEW VACUUM.
Probably more video games
supplies for our home
I would buy a new router. My current one isn’t working very well (dropping the connection quite frequently).
I”d buy books, books, and more books.
I’d buy a book. My favorite writer, Margaret Atwood, has a new book coming out in September!
I would buy filters for my air filters. I know exciting, right? LOL
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I am in desperate need of a new vacuum and found a good one on Amazon for ‘only’ $60 so if I was the lucky winner, I would definitely use it on the Bissell.
I would buy coffee K-cups and my dog’s vitamins.
I’d add it to my Amazon account and use it towards Christmas presents.
A slow cooker
a new winter coat
Kindle HD
my boys love to read, so I would like to get some books for them and maybe so for me too.
either books for me or games for the kids
I would buy a board game
I would use it towards dd’s school clothes.
I would spend it on my mom and my sweetie!! They have a couple of things on their wishlist I know they would be surprised to receive!! 🙂
I want a snow cone maker
I would give it to my husband so he could get himself something.
if i won,i would give it to my hubby so he could tackle his book list! i just have to say that i had the same thing happen to me about a year ago. there was this building that had been vacant for a long time near my house and i told my hubby that they should put a panda express there because we love it so much and it would be in walking distance.a week or so later,we drove by and saw that great big panda sign above the door! we were both so excited! best thing ever! i love the sweet fire chicken!
WOOHOO! I’m excited for you (even though it was last year, LOL.) You know, I haven’t tried their sweet fire chicken yet. I’ll add it to my must-try list!
I would probably buy toys for my little grandchildren!
I’d buy Books and movies! 🙂
I would buy Black Oil sunflower seeds and suet as a start to my winter-feeding bird needs.
I’d get cleaning supplies.
I would use it toward buying my husband a Kindle Fire.
I would use it for pill pockets for my dog’s chemo medicine!
We have been drinking ice tea but with fall and cooler weather coming, I need to purchase a variety of Kcups.
I would love to buy a dog bed for my puppy! 🙂
i would buy ebooks for my kindle, like the book Dark Places
I would buy some games for my granddaughters for Christmas, which is sneaking up on us, UGH..
I would use it to buy the complete set of Star Wars on Blu-Ray for me and my husband for our Christmas present. 🙂 Thanks for the chance to win! I love when God gives us blessings like that, I have had so many of those kinds of things happen. 🙂 God is awesome to answer even our not so important prayers! 🙂
AMEN! 🙂
New ear buds for my hubby.
Something for my 2 year old niece.
I would buy a couple of seasons of Charmed for my mom because I lost the series when I borrowed it so I want to make sure and get it back to her.
I would put it toward a Kindle.
I would start Christmas shopping.
I would buy school supplies.
I have been saving to buy my wife an anniversary gift
I would buy movies and books!
I would buy movies and books!
I would buy books, DVD’s, Wii games, or something else. I buy most of my stuff on amazon.
I would use the prize to buy groceries from the Amazon subscribe and save store!
i would get something on my wish list….like a new doorbell.
I’d buy some beauty supplies.
well as i write this i lost 2 of four of our rechargable batteries so i would replace those lol
will buy a present to friend’s birthday
I would use it for christmas gifts.
I would get a new vacuum.
I would use it for christmas gifts.
I would use it for christmas gifts.
I would use it for upcoming holiday gifts, thanks!
some new kitchen gadgets i’ve been needing
I’d get my son a video game
Fall clothes!
I am saving my amazon money up for a smoothie blendar
Something for my pet bunny.
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I am not working, so using a gift card to buy toilet paper is fine with me.
Christmas presents!!!
I could use a new sheet set
I’d use it towards e-books. Ok well some of it, but most would go towards buying my kiddos their own tablets/kindles. Thanks for the chance.
Books and stuff for my kid’s
Books and stuff for my kid’s
I’d get some shoes for my kids
I’d get necessities, like diapers
I’d buy some groceries, LOL – I buy whole cane sugar, coconut water, coconut oil, etc. 🙂
I would save the money for my kids college funds.