A Story Written By My Eyes

A memorable evening…

Coffee Talk with AussiWilliam

H: Oh yeah man - order a Con Panna, next time ur out
too fatty.
W: It's espresso and whip cream, its awesome, It's equal to a chai latte
i like my double espresso macchiato (no foam) with 1/2 ounce of steamed whole milk
actually.... a whole ounce of steamed whole milk
whole milk is bad for ur too dude
H: y
W: I can make those tho. whole milk is fatty
H: annnnnnnnd whipped cream is a frisée salad?
W: but there's more milk in a macchiato then whip cream in a con panna. suck on 'dem apples
H: erm...... no.... that's wrong
1 ounce of 3% milk, is better than 1/4 ounce of 35% whipped cream. how you like 'dem apples?
W: yeah but man, if you get a macchiato, it's like the size of a latte, but with foam, but if you don't get foam and just steamed milk, you're getting more milk, compared to the small size of just the espresso
H: uh uh uh
W: lol
H: i said a double espresso with an ounce of 3% steamed whole milk. that's 3 ounces of fluid, one of them being dairy. i didn't say a mochacino .... i said macchiato
and you call yourself a barrista ..... pfft
W: lol, a small is a single shot, a medium is a double, and a large is three single shots - so ur double espresso is essentially two short singles
anyways... London Fogs and Caps are what I like - simple, little extra fat
H: if you're serving 'TALL' lattes with a single shot of espresso...... that's lame
i hate london fog lattes
tea isn't supposed to be a latte
W: no no, dude! we were talking about macchiatos - which is espresso, so it conforms to single and double shots, cuz u can get small/medium/large - lattes are double.
(I am aware lattes are espresso too, but they're not a pure, so hats off to you for the mac choice)
(always get a small tho - its the most concentrated, cheap, and healthy)
(or a tall in starbucks english)
H: yes but espressos don't have sizes. they're single, double, triple, or quad. get it straight.

Information Overload

Lately, I’ve been reading a lot more, giving myself the opportunity to read things out of my conventional consumption of blogs, news and Twitter links.

I began reading a lot of manuals, career profiles and job descriptions to make sense of what I’m doing right now in my life. I’ve been placing more importance on growing into a person who is well rounded, but one that has more concrete skills through my career development. I’ve started looking at programs at Ryerson and York to see what I can use to develop these hard skills. Reflecting back on my previous schooling, it’s been a while since I’ve picked up a pippette or done a DNA purification, the facets of RT-PCR have lost their charm in applying them to my current job, but the way I’m approaching my future development, I am planning backwards, and much of my thought process has seen me in a business/database management role. This has led me to look at the Information Technology Management Degree at Ryerson and

I’ve noticed that I’m more anxious lately. I’ve been feeling like this mostly because of the weather.

I recall a time last year when I didn’t want to get out of bed for a few days. This was the challenging part.

Things that have saved me from feeling worse was my surprise birthday party that Akash and Sameem orchestrated for me. They convinced me that Akash’s house was broken into, a night when I was expected at a house warming party.

I was utterly shocked and surprised to see such a huge flip in mindset. I expected disarray, but found splendour. I was thrilled!

I’ve been indulging in many food things that I would be better off without.

I think I’m finding comfort in something that I find an occasional delight.

However, this has become a large inconvenience to my energy levels. This photo is my last indulgence for some time.

I am attempting to try the South Beach Diet by Dr. Agatson with the hope that I can remove a few pounds, get my circulation going again, and find a higher level of satisfaction in my daily life.

I’m going to give it my best shot. And hopefully, this time next year, I’ll be as fit as a fiddle/happy as a clam.

Today was a day of necessity and indulgence. Got hygienic products, ate tonnes and went home happy. Nobody can say I’m not enjoying my life. But I wish I spent more time and money on my priorities. I really missed my parents today, mostly because they’re talking to me a lot more through phone calls, daily “how are you’s” and ocassional talks when I get time away from galavanting and work. They’re great people. I will make it a point to spend time with them this week as my 26th birthday quickly approaches.

Crazy find in Toronto.

Zeitgeist

Future Ponderings...

Getting a lot of encouragement and pressure from friends to go to school. Enjoying the drive. But not sure if this is the time given what I want to accomplish in the long run. If now isn’t the time, I wonder when is the right time. I just know, I wouldn’t feel comfortable in school with my current financial situation. Nonetheless they are confident that I should make the move. I’m just not sure if jumping into an undergrad program is what I want.

All this because I said, “I need a new portable.”

Lykke Li Concert: Search for Concert Goers

Me: Want to come to Lykke Li on Friday February 6th?
Will: I have the native roundtable traditional medicine conference on Saturday.
Me: Sooooo....you're not going. A simple no is nicer.

Mmmmm Ematei (continued)