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Out & About #484 | Partial September Visuals

9/10/2018

 
The school season is in full swing. And for the first time ever, I can proudly say that my day-to-day activities are no longer governed by this jurisdiction. Of course, that also means I've found myself in an undesirable state of unemployment.

As one phase terminates, another shall commence. So until fate decides to bestow me with another early morning position - 5 am mornings aren't that bad, really - I'll be happily engaging in catch-up sessions and indulging in GOT7's comeback album!
​1) CoCo's new location has arrived!
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​Not only is the Dundas spot significantly closer to my residence, the staff are friendly and orders are processed with ease and accuracy. Moreover, the bathroom stalls are pristine and equipped with functioning facilities and basic necessities. The only aspect I'd like to make note of the awkwardly tight spacing between the toilet and the front-facing wall.
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​I do digress: the shop is currently operating under Soft Opening procedures, so cash is the only accepted form of payment. Vicinity points are also unable to be rewarded until their Grand Opening, which is scheduled to take place later in the week.
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​2) Mediheal x BTS mask sets were spotted at the Erin Mills and Centrepoint Miniso locations, not that orangecane would have purchased them in a heartbeat anyway. (She's not quite like me...)
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​​3) One Zo's Brown Sugar Dirty Matcha Latte was tastier than expected, in spite of sandy "matcha" base. Though the drink was restricted to a fixed sweetness level, the result was enjoyable rather than sickly sweet. The same remarks were uttered in regards to the tea-less Brown Sugar Dirty Milk.
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​4) Budding florals Feat. another run to CoCo's new location
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5) High Zone Karaoke 
Young St has been Mississauga's long-standing karaoke spot for as long as I can remember. The song selection module is finnicky, but one cannot complain about Happy Hour prices and private asphalt lots. The bathrooms and service, on the other hand, have been subject to a constant decline over the years.

​New to the scene is High Zone - a great alternative to the heavily congested and dilapidated Young St. Furnishings are new, though admittedly a bit gaudy with the heavy usage of gold; the bathroom is clean (huzzah!), for now anyway.
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​Once again, the song selection is primarily Chinese, with a decent selection of English, Korean, and Japanese. It's not the easiest to navigate the karaoke machine as foreign artists are not classified under the correct tabs/search criteria most of the time, though this isn't of great surprise to me.
Price ranges based on room size (party size) after 9PM; Happy Hour (3-8PM) is a flat rate of twelve dollars (plus tax and automatic gratuity) and includes one non-alcoholic beverage per person. During our stay, the staff member was pleasant and prompt in tending to our requests/call for mic battery changes.
​High Zone differs from Young St in that the call button is secured to the wall instead of on the karaoke machine itself. The pool tables have also been swapped for dart machines in a more spacious area. An overall sense of sophistication distinguished it as a more upscale hangout spot than the well-loved classic. Of course, this is subject to change over time.
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​6) Post-karaoke Jjajangmyeon from Nuri Village
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7) Visiting One Zo's Markham outpost (and spotting an ahgase!)
8) The Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge made for a great road trip.
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9) Homemade Coffee Jelly (sans recipe) Feat. Practical Applications in HK Milk Tea
10) Origami for the Ahgase In The Sky fan project
11) An outtake from after-brunch activities at Gusto 101
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​12) A brisk Sunday stroll around Centennial Park prompted a Tomorrow, Today flashback:

​"So tell me which way to go"
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I had also stumbled upon the Conservatory while aimlessly roaming the area. But, alas, it had closed a mere five minutes before my arrival. It shall simply be saved for a future visit!
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13) Chipotle
Attaining my all-time favourite Taco Bowl after weeks upon weeks of insuppressible yen was truly a blessing. I am thankful that more and more of the American-Mexican franchises are emerging as standalone restaurants, since shopping mall stalls can be chaotic.
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​Instead of heading to Sherway or Square One, I opted to try the Dixie and Eglinton location via online ordering. The process was simple, and the mobile site loaded without issues on my fossil-age device. Staff were pleasant and efficient, and I retrieved my Half Carnitas/Half Barbacoa Bowl within seconds. The options to customize three components of choice was another fantastic touch!
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​14) Although My ID is Gangnam Beauty is coming to an end shortly, my fascination with Atelier Cologne has not. Bois Blonds, which was recommended to Eunwoo (Kyeongsuk) in the series' most recent airing, strikes a profound balance between refined spontaneity and cool energy - a seemingly "grown-up" version of my go-to Light Blue.
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​Here is the remainder of the haul, in case you were wondering.
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​15) GOT7 - Present: You / Lullaby Teasers
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​Let's hope we remain sane until the official album drop next Monday. 

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