First full week at WCDG

 What's up, dawgs?

I've been at Word + Carr (WCDG) for 4 days now. Struck with how young the average age of the firm is, and the principals are in their thirties, probably. I can't imagine starting a firm like that at such a young age. I have had to learn how to use a Mac, since that is the standard here. Also, everything we do on the computer is in Vectorworks, so I will have to add that to the ol' toolbelt. It is nice to have an opportunity to learn these new things, but it can also be frustrating because I no longer can operate with the proficiency I have built during these past years of school.

Otherwise, Austin is great. Excellent ecstatic dance group. Good parks, but none of them have a good pullup bar. Speaking of, I asked about gym membership benefits, and WCDG got me free access to an awesome nearby gym. I definitely had to take the initiative on this, so consider asking about benefits if your firm's upper management has not mentioned anything.

 My first time grocery shopping in a giant HEB was rather overwhelming, but I have since gotten used to the number of people, options, and experiences to have here. One perk at HEB is that they ask you whether you want grocery bags, and of course I never do. It is much less faux-pas to bring in your own. Has anyone else seen this literally ANYWHERE in Louisiana? I am 10X more inclined to shop at a store that does not opt for plastic bags, personally.

With love,

-Dan

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  1. ellen s.January 19, 2023 at 12:12 PM

    h-e-b is crazy.. never been to a grocery store with its own parking garage! and they have their own brand like trader joe's! its like a zoo in there though... @~@

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