The other intern and I had been planning to book a coach at the airport once we arrived, and take a four-hour ride into Exeter. We arrived an hour later than expected, but there were trains all throughout the day, so we figured we’d be fine. Pshh, no. We walked up to one of the […]
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My right leg is still sore
Went out to Union Square to meet up with an old friend. It was the first time in a while that I’ve gotten out of the house, and just my luck, it’s extremely humid. So we did what city kids do: take shelter inside air conditioning. Our refuges were Whole Foods and Barnes and Nobles, […]
Perhaps not two whole months, but…
Work visa has been processed. I’ll be leaving next weekend and starting next Monday. It’ll be one long flight.
My name is Steven, and I provide services selectively.
Yesterday was my second annual visit to the Licensing International Expo. Held at the Jacob Javits Center, it’s a convention that brings together brand owners and investors interested in licensing them. It gathers businesspeople of all stature, from independent artists in a one-man booth to industry giants in expansive and elaborate showcases. The expo is […]
(mr)understood
Apologies in advance for obscurity. There used to be a time when people would crowd into my room to watch Ninja Warrior and The Colbert Report. It was a time when Papa Johns was frequent and delightful, when we had to schedule hangouts on the weekends to accomodate my work schedule, when it was predicted […]
Two months of making perfection perfect
Microsoft came to campus some time ago for a recruiting drive. I knew that my odds were low but I wanted the experience, and no matter what the odds are, there is still a chance. Talking to the recruiter went very smoothly; I liked talking to him and he liked talking to me. He made […]
Unfortunately, rule lawyers are even less liked than regular lawyers
I like technology. Technology needs documentation written about it. Those proficient with technology are typically not as proficient at writing. I am proficient at writing. I like writing. I like manuals. Manuals need to be written. Let’s recap: I like technology. – Very common. I like writing. – Not quite as common paired with the […]
Chunk of hay + an indefinite article – Mirror 3 + AD replacement
The Sims is a series of award-winning games that let you control simulated people, each with their own needs, desires, relationships and futures. Some players choose to build elaborate houses, giving their characters a dream home and letting them roam free to do as they pleased. I, on the other hand, played The Sims very […]
Incorrect predictions
I thought that I would absolutely love fencing, find rock climbing interesting, and dislike drumming. Instead, I am passionately missing drumming, eagerly awaiting rock climbing, and only mildly looking forward to fencing.
Becoming the earlier and forever kind
Spring break isn’t anything remarkable to blog about this year. I didn’t decide to to go some island with wonderful weather or abroad to some place with lax alcohol or drug use laws. Despite this, this spring break needs to be one of the most remarkable. The past few weeks have seen me at my […]
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