Heading into the office on a rainy Monday morning was blissful:
Traffic was smooth.
The PATH was quiet.
The office was peaceful.
Without external interferences, I entered focus mode immediately. Exploring the vast array of resources made known to us, I came across the availability of Microsoft 365, currently restricted to the web version only.
Traffic was smooth.
The PATH was quiet.
The office was peaceful.
Without external interferences, I entered focus mode immediately. Exploring the vast array of resources made known to us, I came across the availability of Microsoft 365, currently restricted to the web version only.
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Against my better judgement, I opted to move the entirety of my working files to OneDrive, in hopes that it would serve to provide more stable backup. Alas, seconds after verifying the files' existence, the cloud folder emptied itself. My files were gone.
Reaching out to IT in a frenzy, I stated my dilemma with urgency, then began evaluating my options for tomorrow's review deadline. The moral of story: Always make copies to be conservative, rather than using the "cut" function at every available opportunity. My attempt to be efficient and prevent unnecessary duplication actually hindered productivity instead of enhancing it.
Reaching out to IT in a frenzy, I stated my dilemma with urgency, then began evaluating my options for tomorrow's review deadline. The moral of story: Always make copies to be conservative, rather than using the "cut" function at every available opportunity. My attempt to be efficient and prevent unnecessary duplication actually hindered productivity instead of enhancing it.
Dreary skies and persistent precipitation continued into the early afternoon hours. As opposed to my usual outdoor trek, I crossed over to the Eaton Centre to explore the indoor facility, while simultaneously completing errands.
Despite its awkward, non-looping layout and homeless-heavy population, Eaton remains a top spot for tourists visiting the City, though the association may have resulted from its proximity to City Hall and the photo-ready "Toronto" sign.
Despite its awkward, non-looping layout and homeless-heavy population, Eaton remains a top spot for tourists visiting the City, though the association may have resulted from its proximity to City Hall and the photo-ready "Toronto" sign.
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For the average GTA resident, it is rarely the shopping centre of choice given more convenient, parking-equipped options elsewhere. However, seeing as the trip would mark my first foray in recall-able history since 2018, it was only reasonable to sync updates from the past five years.
The most obvious change was the commencement of Ontario Line construction, which had taken over the centremost section of the mall, where the gargantuan Christmas Tree had once stood for past Tree Lighting ceremonies.
The most obvious change was the commencement of Ontario Line construction, which had taken over the centremost section of the mall, where the gargantuan Christmas Tree had once stood for past Tree Lighting ceremonies.
Läderach unveiled its doors to the downtown public in 2019. While it isn't, by any means, considered "new" to locals, the name was definitely foreign to me. Like Lindt, it branded itself as a Swiss chocolatier. Instead of individually wrapped truffles with various fillings, their signature offerings spanned chocolate bark, truffle gift boxes, and chocolate-covered popcorn. The latter was of primary interest to me, though I simply couldn't justify the seventeen-dollar price tag for the teensy pouch.
Benkei Hime had made waves last year with its "integrated lifestyle" concept. Boasting a faux Kawara roof and flashy orange interior fitted with a multitude of LED lights, the store was an odd mishmash of overpriced bubble tea and uncategorizable merchandise.
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The overall design appeared gaudy and excessive, and not very reminiscent of a café or typical bubble tea dine-in establishment.
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