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April 15, 2005
Last days in Waterloo
01:32 AM
STARTING TO MISS MARKHAM:
I’m currently talking to Tiff, and she mentioned that she cooked today and that she must praise TnT. My first impression was “WTF? Like dynamite?” Then I realized that she meant the Chinese supermarket.
Omg, I think it’s time to go home and get reacquainted with my Markham. I think that I’ve had a sufficient dosage of Waterloo and it’s time to head back to the mothership. Yay! Especially as most friends have left the past few days, this place is starting to lose its lustre— or lack there of.
So yes, May will be a fresh start to a fresh work term. I guess that’s what’s great about school is that you have the opportunity to start a new slate every four months. Looking foward to hopefully having a relaxing co-op term and enjoy the sunshine.
While on the topic of T&T, there has been word that there’s a new Starbucks location in Markham at the same Warden / Steeles location. Yes, this is exciting news indeed. There will finally be some relief from the always crowded Historic Unionville location. Fantastique. More caffiene, yay.
EAST SIDE MATT’S:
I have quite a bit of food left here in Waterloo. If anyone would like to take advantage of delicious Matt-prepared food, I would be delighted to establish Matt’s little bistro. I have an assortment of fresh vegetables, dumplings, noodles, pasta, campbell’s soups, juicy ribs, chicken strips, bananas, apples, bread and a whole lot more. Ahh, help me finish it all. Ahh!
TIM’S & TAX-EXEMPT CAMPUS MEALS:
Speaking of caffiene, I was checking my WATcard transactions, and I have deposited a total of $140 dollars on it this term; only about $30 of that amount was not used for coffee and donuts at Tim Hortons or the blends at Dana Porter Browser’s and SCH Bookends. $110 on coffee and sometimes the occasional donut. Ew.
Yes, the stats are pretty sad. But coffee is just too good to quit.
Does anybody ever understand how the tax-exempt program works with our WATcards? For example, a $1.12 medium coffee at Timmy’s comes to:
- $1.20 without your WATcard (Which makes sense: 7% Tax)
- $1.13 with your WATcard (I don’t get it.)
Also, if you are interested in how the Ontario Retail Sales Tax system works, check it out. Don’t be ripped off guys. :)
SHAWN DESMAN:
Do you know what’s playing on my iTunes right now? Shawn Desman! I know, no shame here. The new Let’s Go song is pretty good, I’m liking the use of the rhythm synthesizer. However, if you like the song, I urge you not, I repeat, not to check out the video. It will make you hate it.
Haha, not only is the video full of cheesy dance moves, awkward female models, and there is an interlude where he dances on the rhythm synthesizer keys just like DanceDanceRevolution! HAHHAHA.
Check out the video here. (Requires Windows Media)
Filed under UW Life, published In Waterloo
11 Comments
April 15, 2005 12:47 PM
I don't like ANY Shawn Desmond videos because I don't like looking at his face.
April 15, 2005 03:00 PM
Starbucks @ T&T, huh. Hum...
April 15, 2005 06:56 PM
I glanced quickly at your title and I thought it said "Starting to Miss Mirkarimi" and I was super happy.. but then I realised it didn't say that! 8o| It's okay, I still miss you. :P
April 15, 2005 07:28 PM
I don't think it's a tax exemption on the watcard, but the discount. If you ever bought a meal plan then you will always get a 15% discount as long as your watcard isn't expired. I think.
April 16, 2005 01:52 AM
Yes, it really doesn't make sense, about the GST. Must be UWs messed up computer system (surprise, surprise) :S
And on another note, it seems like you'd have to pay RST on donuts either way because "Snack foods are not considered prepared foods. Students are required to pay RST on the purchase of snack food items..."
Of course, it doesn't really say what constitutes a snack food. Maybe donuts don't count? :)
I think the government makes taxes (including income taxes) so convoluted just to provide jobs for accountants...
April 16, 2005 03:08 AM
that shawn desman song is good... the guys working at that starbucks are cute... LOL i've been there.... t&t is awesome, 'specially around closing when they knock the prices off their sushi...the prices at timmy's are probably like that because of rounding (yes...rounding, the price on the board may say 1.12, but may be 1.125 in the system (corrupt, i know)....i'm listening to backstreet boys LOL...
April 16, 2005 02:46 PM
From UW Food Services website:
Start by deciding the amount of money that you would like to add to your WATCARD as your Off-Campus Meal Plan. The minimum Off-Campus meal plan purchase is $10.00 which will give you a 5% discount off most food purchases made at a UW Food Services location. Purchase a $300.00 to $1,000.00 Off-Campus Meal Plan and you will receive a 13% discount off most food purchases made at a UW Food Services location.
You get 5% off. Hence why it's $1.13... it's kind of stupid that way. Mike - I don't get my discount no more.
April 16, 2005 04:15 PM
oh i've been to the new starbucks already! lol...pretty cool place, but not much tables inside though
April 19, 2005 11:31 PM
shut up all of you!! ;-)
There's not timmies here...boo to that...in fact, i've only actually seen like one donut and coffee shop, everything else is 'cafes' which I don't mind...and I have to pay full price for everything here! no discounts for me! :(
April 22, 2005 03:03 AM
Don't be hating on Shawn Desman... he's hawt! Actually, I thought of DDR too when I watch the video, but damn, it's hawt, he's hott!!
April 27, 2005 06:34 PM
i agree i don't like looking at his face either, but at least he doesn't live in your area, i have to see him on and off tv...he thinks he's the shit and i know that for a fact because everywhere he goes he asks people if they know who he doesn't get his way. he also tried to pick u two of my friends and when both laughed in his face he asked but don't u know how i am?