November 16th, 2007 Rachel
Of all places, Monrovia is home to a little nook of a restaurant that’s ready and waiting if we ever get homesick.
The Canadian Cafe.
Poutine. Moose. Coffee Crisp. Flags. Mounties.
Heaven.
Oh, but the ‘authentic’ imported Tim Horton’s coffee. Horrible, horrible, horrible. As horrible as the days where it would be the only option first thing in the morning. Blech. How do people get addicted to this stuff?
Our fries were salted and vinegar’d. We tried to add ourselves to their map with pushpins for where your hometown is…but it would seem a lot of Torontonians have made their way through The Canadian Cafe. Go figure.
And can I mention one more time just how awful that coffee was?
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November 13th, 2007 Rachel
I don’t usually talk to much about my profession (which is probably the most distinct difference between my other half and me…), but I’ve been thinking a lot about continued education these last couple of weeks so heck, why not.
During my time at university, I learned and forgot things like it was my job. Balancing life, work,and school meant that studying was condensed/frantic/just enough to get that A. Then on to the next topic. I’m pointing this out not because it’s the right way to learn, but because I’m still adjusting to the difference between ‘the books’ and ‘real life’. Before the university crunch, I used to read lots. Lots, and lots, and lots. Fiction, biographies, autobiographies (I highly recommend both Rewrites and The Play Goes On by Neil Simon), mystery, etc. etc…all the time.
Now, I have the best of both words. I’m reading for pleasure, but also for practical use. There are times where I skim instead of absorb, and have to back up, re-read and slooooooow down. But at the same time, when I read something that really clicks, it totally rejuvenates an otherwise tricky/difficult/boring task.
I’ve got a number of books I could list off…and I’ll probably do that in a later post. But, for this one, I’d like to highlight one resource that I truly find indispensable. If you’re going to invest in one thing to take you beyond that diploma, it’s a premium subscription to Marketing Profs. There’s a tool, a resource, a guideline, a tip for everything. And the best part? You can download these case studies, you can take seminar audio files with you. I can immerse myself in a topic, or just get some perspective from an applicable blog post by one of their experts.
I can run…and listen…and be learning. Freakin’ awesome.
So, if you’re looking to learn more about this field, you’ll probably want to get one of those bookstore discount cards. But, you should also check out Marketing Profs. There are free resources to get your feet wet, but trust me…when you’re paying, it’s totally 1000% worth it.
Okay. I’ll step down off my soapbox now. I’ve got some reading to do.
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November 13th, 2007 Rachel
More photos here…
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November 9th, 2007 Rachel
“What’s that noise?”
This morning Huntington Drive, just west of Shamrock, was taken over by parrots. Yes. Parrots you expect to see in your friend’s parent’s living room…not roaming the streets. Richard gave us a bit of the back story - a pet store owner released the parrots when his storefront caught fire. 20-30 years later you have a full fledged wild colony flock squawking their way around town.
Here are some photos of the little guys. They’re so cute…until it’s your car that gets pelted by pine cones which then sets of the alarm…anyone own a grey Altima?
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