So... I just had my interview for the JET program today, and let's just say I'm looking into plan B (I'm not ready to talk about how it went yet....) Moving along... I decided to explore Toronto, a city I always envisioned hating. However, there were things I actually liked! Here's my list of likes and dislikes.
Likes:
- There are many many many.... MANY coffee shops to choose from
- The transit system is easier to use than Charlottetown (seriously!)
- City Grill makes a good Portebello Mushroom pannini!
- There are more stores .:. More Competition.. .:. Many more BLOWOUT SALES! (I got man-made suede boots from Le Chateau for $20!)
- The sidewalks didn't have 5 inches of slush on them (boourns Ch'town)
Dislikes:
- A ran into a foreigner who made a comment about the weather. I giggled. He started to follow me and insisted he bring me to the Eaton Centre. He asked a lot of questions. As far as he is concerned, My name is Darcy and I'm a Salsa dance instructor from Iowa. I am in town for a week as my cousin is on his deathbed. I am on my way to shop away the pain. I ditched him at Second Cup, even though he insisted on buying me a coffee (phew!)
- After that, I grew stone cold and wouldn't look at anyone. Toronto is a soul-killer.
- I'm pretty sure you could spend your entire life indoors without ever having to go outside. As long as you're attached to Eaton Mall or a Subway system, there is no need to ever see sunlight.
- I got so distracted by the big city, I left behind my coffee in stores... twice.
- I may have gotten cancer from the smog and cellular phone radiation
- 10 year old children all have cell phones. I overheard on the subway that one kid was bullying another kid through TEXTING! I find that absurd
- My waiter didn't flirt with me.. not even a little.
- There are no benches on the sidewalks (or at least on Yonge st)... and though Charlottetown mostly doesn't either, I half expected it in Toronto. This became very important as I was walking around in styletos (bad idea Katie... I don't care who you're trying to impress)
Okay, so I might've been a little bias going into this, but I think between children getting picked on by text messaging and my new foreign friend that almost took me home with him, I have to say I will never live in Toronto. It's great to shop in, as long as you stay indoors out of the smog. Which isn't a problem for most people. Sorry Toronto and Torontonians, but my vote is still...
Toronto, boo.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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2 comments:
haha well I agree with some things. however...you can't base your expereince off of a couple people. as for the bullying thing...that happens everywhere missy! I'm glad you did enjoy some of it though and didn't shy away from navigating! you are fearless!
oh and all the benches that should be on the sidewalks are inside...but there are a ton in the parks throughout the city.
Haha, I knew you'd try to defend it! No worries, I won't shy away from comming back, but its definitely not my kind of place. I hope I didn't offend you!
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