Another important parcel/package is scheduled for delivery today, so once again I find myself homebound.  The recruiter for the contract position at Ireland’s Higher Education Authority (HEA) emails around 10am to let me know they “decided not to progress with my application.” It’s disappointing news, but not overly upsetting. At least I have established contact with...

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...

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...