On Foodservice
28 September 2005 - 11:55.
A blog that I frequently read was discussing a food event happening in Yaletown. Which reminded me of a small pet peeve - food service in Vancouver. It sucks. Absolutely blows goats.
Growing up in Montreal, I existed in a world where food was a religion - likely still is. The irony is that Vancouver has some fantastic ingredients, and some truly world class chefs. Why then do they insist on hiring service staff based not on actual service skills, but based on how they look in tight black shirts and pants? The closest I've come to superior service in this city is at Gotham - it was great.
I miss the restaurant scene in Montreal. Next year will be my schools 20th year reunion, and I think I'll go. If nothing else it'll give me a chance to experience a true restaurant culture, as opposed to a dining venue.
Workload Mk. II
22 September 2005 - 11:57.
Update from the workload department... So far, the score is Geek - 3, Computers - 1. At least it means that I'm winning the war, if not all the battles. So far, the work done would qualify me for demi-god status, but not full deification.
On a lighter note, I went with Amy to see Corpse Bride this weekend. Highly recommended, but don't take small ones. While there's a decidedly cartoon-ish slant to this one (apart from the fact that it IS a cartoon), there's also a plot heavy on death and dying, with a sub-text of murder. So unless you're prepared to answer some tough questions, or stay up with the little ones, I'd suggest something else
New Beginnings
21 September 2005 - 21:28.
New relationships are really fun. All the better yet when the individual in question is into it just as much as you are.
I have this latent Galahad thing going on. For those that don't know ~that~ side of me, I'm a hopeless romantic. I love taking care of my significant other, and it's an important part of what I need to derive satisfaction from a relationship. So it's been an absolute delight to learn that beneath the sometimes-tough facade, there exists within her a decidedly soft side, which seems bent on promoting femininity. A sort of latent Guinevere thing, if you will (okay, maybe not Guinevere, because she's married to Arthur, and Lancelot was the adulterer, not Galahad, I think... but you know what I mean).
And she seems to truly enjoy being cuddled, cared for, and looked after. She seems to like feeling safe and protected - the other night we were sitting on her couch, and she leaned over to put her head on my chest... and when she did, I could feel her whole body shift to a different level of relaxation. And honestly, I'm only too happy to help. I really like this one a lot.
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20 September 2005 - 12:03.
Just cause I know it's being checked regularly.... Hi Amy
Reality vs. Idealism
18 September 2005 - 12:04.
Okay, so I'll admit that this is starting to look a lot more like a blog than i originally intended.
The reason I didn't want to start, or formally refer to this, as a blog is because I didn't want to feel any sort of compulsion regarding writing, updating, or allowing commentary. Considering how few people actually visit this site (and I know who you are, because I actually read my log files - raw) it seems better to use this as some sort of journal as opposed to an interactive venue. I mean, really, no one actually reads this, do they?
Workload
16 September 2005 - 18:58.
Webster's dictionary says
Geek
pronunciation: 'gEk
function: noun
1 - a carnival performer often billed as a wild man whose act usually includes biting the head off a live chicken or snake
2 - a person often of an intellectual bent who is disapproved of
Right now I'm not sure which of these definitions suits me best. I'm doing so damn much work lately that it's beyond silly. I'm jumping through hoops to accomodate user groups, vendors, suppliers, and the neighbourhood dog. I keep running into glitches that result in some manager losing his email store from the server (which probably wouldn't happen if they backed it up, like I asked them to). It looks like I'll be working a total of some 60+ hours this week alone.
The consolation prize is that when it's all done next month, we'll have some kick-ass systems, and I'll be a fucking god to these people.
Either that or I'll be insane and looking for work.
Vroom Vroom!
10 September 2005 - 23:06.
Tonight was the annual Northerly Migration of the Great Musical Sex Beasts. Jen is going to Thailand with her boyfriend, probably for 6 months, but possibly longer, so it may be the last migration in a while. I'm going to miss her a lot.
But the ride morth was great. Jen is always such a great back-seat, and we had a great time with dinner. Always good to catch up and have some quiet time with you babe. Thanks love.