"Be ready by 10:15 AM." instructed my browsing partner.
Despite obvious reluctance to yet another alarm-dictated morning, I eventually conceded. It was, after all, the only way to return home before sundown - and the only way to potentially incorporate exercise into the early evening hours.
But alas, my departure from the house would not take place until at least twenty minutes later. My 5 PM return time was at risk.
Despite obvious reluctance to yet another alarm-dictated morning, I eventually conceded. It was, after all, the only way to return home before sundown - and the only way to potentially incorporate exercise into the early evening hours.
But alas, my departure from the house would not take place until at least twenty minutes later. My 5 PM return time was at risk.
The primary reason for an early start was the parking lot sale at MEC's North York location. As the event was scheduled to take place between 10 AM - 2 PM, we had aimed to arrive no later than noon.
I had been avidly browsing winter jacket sales leading up to the newsletter announcement and saved two articles to my watchlist before proceeding to locate them in store.
I had been avidly browsing winter jacket sales leading up to the newsletter announcement and saved two articles to my watchlist before proceeding to locate them in store.
Upon our emergence from the underground lot, we found the parking lot sale to be much smaller than anticipated. There was a decent amount of apparel, accessories, and shoes at reasonable prices, though none that were particularly eye-catching (or needed, for that matter). The remaining sizes were also mostly XL or beyond.
After slipping into (and quickly out of) a pair of ill-fitting plum-hued leggings, I headed towards the second floor for perusal of outerwear.
After slipping into (and quickly out of) a pair of ill-fitting plum-hued leggings, I headed towards the second floor for perusal of outerwear.
While lilac and lavender made frequent appearances in the previous seasons, I was ecstatic to discover a wide array of styles in royal purple this year.
I narrowed my search to three contenders: a lightly lined rain gear to a padded, two-tone waterproof parka to a puffy, Michelin Man-esque down jacket. Ultimately, I settled on the latter two, but considered deferring the purchase to see whether further sales would occur.
I narrowed my search to three contenders: a lightly lined rain gear to a padded, two-tone waterproof parka to a puffy, Michelin Man-esque down jacket. Ultimately, I settled on the latter two, but considered deferring the purchase to see whether further sales would occur.
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We would depart empty-handed, but with sizing knowledge acquired.
Lunch at Wendy's was the original proposal, but closure of the eastbound 401 on ramp from Leslie southbound had incited a detour. Exceptionally familiar to me was the Leslie/York Mills plaza, given my past attendance at Studio Bon, and I suggested driving through to determine the presence of POIs.
"Anything of interest?"
"Hmmm let's try that!" I pointed to a storefront with capitalized white Serif font.
"Anything of interest?"
"Hmmm let's try that!" I pointed to a storefront with capitalized white Serif font.
Shawarma was not an item in which I regularly indulge. Rare are the instances that I am without a planned lunch, and even rarer are the opportunities to share those bowls or wraps in my herb-hating household.
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Boustan appeared to offer a Middle Eastern take on the fast casual cuisine, including elements such as falafel and baklava on their menu.
Posted on the door of the Lebanese restaurant was a banner listing various daily specials. My gaze darted towards the bottom, where the weekend specials were specified. Thankful was I to have recalled it being Sunday, for Veggie Bowl Saturday would not have appealed to me in the slightest.
Posted on the door of the Lebanese restaurant was a banner listing various daily specials. My gaze darted towards the bottom, where the weekend specials were specified. Thankful was I to have recalled it being Sunday, for Veggie Bowl Saturday would not have appealed to me in the slightest.
Both of us took to the Junior Mixed Shawarma Bowl, which included beef and chicken shawarma over a bed of rice with a complimentary side salad. At no extra charge, one could request half-and-half portions of Pilaf, Rice, and Garlic Potatoes, as well as an unlimited number of sauces.
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