Category Archives: work

east portland

A huge pet peeve of mine is when wait staff at nice restaurants feel the need to card. Honestly, I am out to a business dinner. I am about to drop $150 on a bottle of wine and three times … Continue reading

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st. louis

I have been in St. Louis, MO for the past week on business (training). I really underestimated the freaky weather they get here. On Sunday it was snowing, on Monday it was sunny but cold, Tuesday brought warm weather, Wednesday … Continue reading

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business travel rule #14

I forgot one of the most important rules of business travel last night. If you are 1,000 miles from the nearest ocean, do not order the seafood. That was the grossest lobster ravioli I have ever had. On another note, … Continue reading

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tax season

is only exciting when you don’t make enough to have to actually owe anything. I finally filed my return on Friday. It was an extreme hassle this year. Basically the IRS has some silly little rule that says you can’t … Continue reading

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don’t shit where you eat

Another lesson learned.

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lesson learned

Do not wear a pink polo shirt to the airport on Sunday if you wouldn’t want to wear said shirt to the client site on Monday.  read between the lines: my luggage was lost. 

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gifts and upgrades and cycling fun

Got a little surprise today when I checked into my hotel. Apparently my Firm and the hotel chain I frequent are having a little appreciation week. I was lucky enough to book a stay at this particular brand on this … Continue reading

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