I would anticipate most office employees to opt for the work-from-home option the day after a long weekend. But, as GO Train schedules are being revised to include more frequent service levels, one can deduce that my speculations did not align with reality.
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While it may be odd that I intentionally choose the quieter days to fulfill my mandatory in-office attendance requirement, I reckon that a quiet environment and direct connection to the intranet improves productivity overall. Chaos in my surroundings is bothersome, for it not only distracts from the task at hand, but has the potential to lead to additional duties - especialy those devoid of education gain - being assigned.
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Solo lunch walks are the highlight of my downtown days. Without other team members present, I am relieved of the pressure to join any static "team-building" session during unpaid time. Exploring the city by foot is ideal, granted walk-permitting weather conditions.
Taking to the west this time, I acquainted myself with a number of new developments along King Street. Sites that were previously under construction were now completed mixed-use structures: mid-rise to high-rise residential buildings awaiting the arrival of ground floor retail. On the north side of Peter St remained the Shoppers, however long gone was the adjacent MEC store, now replaced by an open pit for deep foundations. An equally lofty condo resided at the southwest corner, its lobby being a space where countless pop-ups had once seen their time.
Taking to the west this time, I acquainted myself with a number of new developments along King Street. Sites that were previously under construction were now completed mixed-use structures: mid-rise to high-rise residential buildings awaiting the arrival of ground floor retail. On the north side of Peter St remained the Shoppers, however long gone was the adjacent MEC store, now replaced by an open pit for deep foundations. An equally lofty condo resided at the southwest corner, its lobby being a space where countless pop-ups had once seen their time.
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Slowly but surely, my steps led me to King and Portland. The renowned brunch spot of Portland Variety, a name made familiar to me by a former colleague, had become Ruby Soho.
Being hatless, I turned south on Portland in an attempt to avoid direct penetration of headache-causing UV rays. The tranquil, shaded neighbourhood led me to Victoria Memorial Square. At the staggered nearby intersection of Wellington and Portland, bi-directional bike lanes were observed. Paving had yet to take place west of the park, but concrete separators had been poured up to Bathurst.
Being hatless, I turned south on Portland in an attempt to avoid direct penetration of headache-causing UV rays. The tranquil, shaded neighbourhood led me to Victoria Memorial Square. At the staggered nearby intersection of Wellington and Portland, bi-directional bike lanes were observed. Paving had yet to take place west of the park, but concrete separators had been poured up to Bathurst.
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At reaching Niagara and Bathurst, I saw that Thor was no more; "Now Open" read the Booster Juice signage.
Across the arterial was stackt market, a destination I had visited just twice in all its years of operation.
Across the arterial was stackt market, a destination I had visited just twice in all its years of operation.
The container market was positively bustling for a weekday afternoon at 2:30 PM.
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