Routine

Three weeks in, I am very acclimated to this new city. Many of this weekend's non-work activities were just normal chores that I got the chance to take care of. Doing laundry, grocery shopping, and getting a haircut were the highlights.

Laundry took longer than I thought since the machine only fits about 1/3 of what I consider a normal load. This machine hides in a closet by the sink in the bathroom; it is virtually unnoticeable. The first week, I didn't even realize I had these machines until I asked the staff where I could do laundry. They courteously replied that there is a washer/dryer in the bathroom closet. I would assume a smaller load of laundry would also take less time to dry, but it takes about twice as long.

I'm now a valued Safeway customer as I obtained a 'shoppers card' at the local store that I frequent. As if prices weren't already high enough, the store inflates the prices and makes you sign up for the card so they can collect data about your shopping habits and entice you to buy things. I also made a return trip to Walmart, which was twice as crowded as it was the first time (pictured above).

I now know my way around very well and can recite and properly pronounce street names, intersections, and various areas on the island. Overall, this is a good place to spend two months.