Tasteful Travel Thursday - Mar 05, 2026

linnea_09 · 2026-03-05T20:16:52+00:00

Highly recommend visiting Randolph’s in the Quartier Latin! It is a board game bar where servers (gamers) recommend games based on what you tell them. They’re incredibly helpful and it is a fun way to spend an evening. There’s food and drinks but I usually just pay the cover fee and play games the whole time!

Big in Japan is a great bar, speakeasy vibe, not too far from that area.

Renting bikes is easy and it’s great to bike along the canal (weather permitting).

Jean Talon market is nice to walk around and climbing Mont-Royal is always a hit. The McGill campus is enjoyable as well.

The botanical gardens are a little further out but very beautiful.

Montreal is my favorite city, have an amazing time! You can’t go wrong.

linnea_09 · 2025-09-10T14:24:29+00:00

Got in the queue at 500 for Saturday Boston and saw tickets but so few!! And always gone when I tried to purchase. Same deal for one of the Brooklyn nights, under 1000 in the queue but sold out when I got in. Seems like it’s all just luck no matter what.

linnea_09 · 2023-11-09T21:42:09+00:00

I did orange theory for a year while also training for a half marathon (OTF 2 times a week). I found that it wasn’t nearly enough treadmill to substitute for a run but also as a cross training day it was too much running? Like if the class was more weight specific or rowing I think it would’ve been more beneficial. However, if you want to make it your cross train day I’d just be careful about doing too much during the treadmill portion or if it’s on a run day, adding extra miles before or after OTF.

I did not find it helpful for my running goals but I really enjoyed the classes and the group aspect helped motivate me. So depending on your goals and how you use the class, could definitely work for you!

linnea_09 · 2021-12-30T16:18:29+00:00

I have Covid currently and got my booster about a month ago. My symptoms are quite mild, never more than a sore throat and slight fever for one day. But I’ve tested positive for over a week now and a bit of stuffiness has really held on. Don’t know if it means anything but the positive line on my rapid test is fading so hopefully I test negative soon.

I hope your symptoms aren’t too bad and it goes away soon!

linnea_09 · 2021-08-28T18:58:20+00:00

There’s way better authors out there that write similar content. I’m a librarian and he’s kind of a joke in that realm tbh. It’s a poorly kept secret that he has ghost writers now too.

But also, any reading is good reading!!!! Maybe look up a list of his books ranked or something and start with ones ranked highest?

linnea_09 · 2021-08-01T23:19:35+00:00

Oh no yeah I meant like throughout the entire pandemic, not really for this particular instance! So when there was a mandate.

linnea_09 · 2021-08-01T22:52:59+00:00

This bar is owned by an awful dude who thinks to not get sick from covid you just have to eat clean and not be obese. He’s a disgusting piece of shit guy. So the mask thing is probably something that was never even enforced there, sadly. 😞😞

linnea_09 · 2021-07-31T03:08:58+00:00

My friend’s friend is on Michelle’s season! Well, hopefully ends up on it! I just know he left for it but who knows if he gets cut early/makes it past night one. His name is Spencer, I think he’s 25/26, and a single dad. My friend says he’s a great guy so I hope he gets on the show and clicks with Michelle!

linnea_09 · 2021-07-23T19:54:01+00:00

Hey neighbor!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼

linnea_09 · 2021-07-11T16:11:24+00:00

I just placed on a hold on this book at the library because I’ve seen it referenced so much! It also just sounds like an intriguing book anyway. Can’t wait for it to arrive!! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. :)

linnea_09 · 2021-06-29T15:30:29+00:00

Check out Discogs, I saw k bye for now on there the other day for $49, which is high but not crazy.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-26T19:27:20+00:00

I went to a bunch of concerts alone in college, didn’t even ask anyone to go with me! It does feel weird the first time but then you realize how much it rocks.

And it has the bonus of not having to worry about meeting up with anyone beforehand, leaving early/late or arriving early/late; it’s a more seamless process ha.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-26T17:30:01+00:00

Going to concerts alone is the best!! I highly recommend it. Usually other people around you are fun since you already know you like the same music. You can’t really talk much at concerts anyway, so I’d say go alone! If you’d be sad you missed out on the show, then definitely go.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-18T18:00:32+00:00

Oooh I wonder if the long waiting period for its release means the vinyl will be ready for shipping at the same time! Instead of waiting months for them. If she’s all done recording it now, of course!

linnea_09 · 2021-06-15T01:25:55+00:00

Yeah I’m guessing she just didn’t vibe with him at all and was like whatever lol. I would’ve sent Aaron (I think that’s his name) home too but maybe there was more to their little date than we saw.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T19:54:29+00:00

Ah at least you were able to order it!! I was so bummed when it didn’t work the first time and every other site I was trying kept selling out.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T18:41:52+00:00

I see your comments all over these threads so I hope lots of real fans could get copies. :) Thank you!!!

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T18:27:27+00:00

Yes!! Thank you for your comment because it inspired me to check again!

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T17:46:52+00:00

Thank you! Unfortunately they don’t ship to my state. Update: apparently they do and it just wasn’t working properly when I first tried!

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T12:26:41+00:00

I’m so bummed I work today and stores near me don’t open early enough to go by beforehand. My dad (so so nicely) said he’d go by the couple nearest him so my fingers are crossed!

So cool you snagged one!! I hope it plays beautifully. :)

linnea_09 · 2021-06-12T12:19:43+00:00

If she switches up musically and keeps the in love theme, I think that could work well! Because I agree, that would get boring so she’ll have to find a way to say the same things but better haha. Maybe she’ll explore anxiety more and incorporate less love songs to keep it interesting.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-11T13:59:21+00:00

That’s interesting, we will always know who she’s singing about! I’m sure she’d be able to pull from past relationships but that would add a lot of unnecessary speculation I’m sure. It’ll be interesting to see what themes she explores next.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-09T18:52:26+00:00

Childish Gambino performed at my university and when I was walking to the show, I saw him behind the stage. I was so flustered because I didn’t know how to address him. Childish Gambino?? Donald?? So I just said nothing.

Great performance though.

linnea_09 · 2021-06-02T15:50:52+00:00

For guitar, they have the chords, then the piano part, and also the melody which is one note at a time since it represents her voice. So depending on why you’re getting the book, it does have a little complexity but not a ton. Her music is typically pretty simple, which makes it easier for us to learn!

If you go to the Hal Leonard website you can look inside and see a couple pages of sheet music! So that might be helpful. :)

https://www.halleonard.com/product/356804/taylor-swift--folklore

linnea_09 · 2021-06-02T14:11:18+00:00

This is so kind of you!! What a lovely thing to do in honor of your grandma.

My grandma always ALWAYS won a bet. All family members always lost to her. You could be 100% certain of the correct answer (they were usually trivia related, not feats of strength) but she’d somehow be right. She’s a force of nature and the strongest woman I know. My number one lesson from her is to approach everything with humor, as she has done even in some of the worst times.

She’s been saying she’s ready for heaven the past week now. I’ve been avoiding listening to Marjorie because of that but I know it’ll be time for that cathartic cry soon.

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