Archive for May, 2011
Banking can be THIS comfortable
Posted on May 10th, 2011 – 2 CommentsAnd here I am walking all the way home like a sucker. What the hell am I paying all those service fees for?!
We’s not ig’nant
Posted on May 9th, 2011 – 4 CommentsSarah and I did some casual, Sunday afternoon, stroll-y type shopping at the Cherry Street T&T yesterday. It was my intention to give her a taste (yes, pun included), of my years in Taiwan — at least in terms of product selection. We were missing the traditionally oppressive humidity and funky odours known as “authentic street cuisine”, but with its hordes of English-less products, mystery ingredients (on the labels we could read), and unintentionally hilarious packaging, I feel pretty satisfied with the authenticity of the store. And to top off a fully immersive experience, you should always walk out feeling a little more ignorant than when you came in — mission accomplished! Well, maybe ignorant isn’t the exact word, but I’m sure you get the gist.
Saturday, just strollin’…
Posted on May 7th, 2011 – 4 Comments…the wide open boulevards of our fair city this pleasant afternoon with my girl.