On Monday, Ala Moana Center turns Japanese with fukubukuro, a New Year tradition that has retailers rewarding their customers. A selection of Ala Moana stores will offer "happy grab bags" — surprise merchandise at half off.

Participating stores: Animation Magic, Artlines, Baccarat, Bally, Betsey Johnson, Burberry, Céline, Claire's, Crabtree & Evelyn, Diesel USA, Fendi, Folli Follie, Hawaiian Quilt Collection, LeSportsac, Locals Only, Lupicia Fresh Tea, Max & Co., Pacific Harley-Davidson, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sandal Tree, Sephora, Shanghai Tang, The Compleat Kitchen and Thinker Toys.

You don't know what you get until you buy the bag — so don't bother calling to ask — but at half off, it's worth chancing. For details: 955-9517.

— Lesa Griffith

YOUR TALES OF LOVE WANTED

It took one couple 25 years to figure out they were meant to be together. Another met in an elevator. All kinds of couples have been featured in The Advertiser's weekly Love Stories. You could be profiled, too!

If you have a good love story or know of someone we should write about, tell relationships writer Catherine E. Toth. Write her at ctoth@honoluluadvertiser.com or at The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802. Photos are welcome. Be sure to include your name and daytime phone number.

— Advertiser staff

FINAL WORD

"The gentlemen I know prefer gentlemen."

Bebe Neuwirth | The actress, when asked if gentlemen really prefer blondes, in New York magazine