My friend J comes over to hang out again today. He is a big fan of instant ramen and takes me to an Asian food market a few blocks away in search of some unique flavours. I’ve probably walked past it several times without taking any notice. Once you walk through the small storefront, the place opens up to a surprisingly large shop inside with several aisles filled with all sorts of...
CV/resume session, shopping, and my passport card arrives
It’s clear and colder today after a week of off-and-on rain. However, I find myself stuck in the apartment again waiting for a package to be delivered. Instead of a walk, my friend CJ comes over to discuss CV/resume strategies since we’re both in job seeking mode. He has built an impressive template and database system for matching his skills to job postings, etc. It’s a short...
Afternoon errands around Dawson Street, and why eggs aren’t refrigerated here
My usual Friday morning SuperValu grocery order is delivered around 11am by the familiar and jovial Ciarán. I’ve learned to expect a call from SuperValu beforehand around 8:15-8:30 to inform me of any unavailable items and ask if I want any substitutions. I think there’s only been one week when everything I ordered was in stock and delivered. This week only a few items are...