Time for phase two...

So I found a job, in Boston, and now it's time for phase two of the mission; finding a place to live.

I will be looking at a few places in the next two days, mostly in the Malden and Medford area, just north of Boston. There is a T stop in the area, and bus lines that radiate out from there. The commute to the new job is treacherous, going through Downtown, so I will be opting for the public transportation option. A quick bus ride to the T Station then two trains to the job. The $60 T-Pass will save me twice that in gas alone.

I will be moving down there either this weekend or next, depending on the availability of the places I find, any one need a work out?

End of the line.....

Ever since I was a small child, the town I grew up in, Winthrop Maine, had a small, locally owned grocery store called Mister Market. I have been shopping there for 40 years when I lived in town and when I have come back to visit. This small town market changed ownership a few times, but was always under the same management, the Hachey family has either Managed it or owned it since the late 60's. Here is a video tribute to thank the Hachey family and Mister Market for years of community service and involvement.



I also have a few pictures of the space where Mister Market used to stand and the new market building in the background.




We will miss you, Mister Market

Job hunting....

Here is an update to my quest to find a new job:

So the job hunting it going well, I have a second interview in Boston this week and had another good interview this past Friday. I may have a decision, or two, to make some time this upcoming week. But that usually is not a bad thing to worry about.

I haven't been playing hockey since I got back east, but I hope to soon, once I find a job and move to the Boston area. This living with the parents, even if it is temporary, is not too fun. It seems like I am just here to work for them: take mom here, mow the lawn, help fix this, help fix that..... its actually been hindering my search for a job. But, I will persevere.

That's it for today. I will keep you all posted on how the quest for a job goes.

Boston....

So Tomorrow morning I have a job interview in downtown Boston. I am a little nervous about it, it has been over 5 years since I have had to do one of these things. The interview is at 10 AM tomorrow morning, so instead of getting up at 3 AM and driving into Boston, sitting in traffic and paying $25+ to park, I am hanging out in a hotel just outside the city, taking the train into town and taking the subway to the interview site. The extra rest, and piece of mind are worth the price of the hotel room.

I am staying at the Red Roof Inn, in Woburn MA, and so far I am pleasantly surprised... Clean room, well laid out and a convenient work space with plenty of power outlets (a rarity for low end hotels). The only thing it does not have, is a free wireless connection, but for the price of the hotel, and the price of a night's worth of Internet connection, everything works out well. There are a few restaurants nearby that offer up decent food, so I will be getting a good meal before I try to sleep tonight.

No pictures today, but I might have one or two from my trip into Boston tomorrow.