Author: Sigrid
World Refugee Day
On June 15th, I participated in World Refugee Day celebration in Jacksonville – though World Refugee Day is observed on June 20th. I work with refugees (and parolees and asylees), we are part of the chain that helps them settle in the United States. Once they have been here a year, they can apply for […]
Receiving a package at your P.O. Box
I explained in a post that I took a P.O. Box, mostly to be able to receive my pen pals’ letters. I chose the minimum size, because beside a few letters,I didn’t expect to receive much there. I read that if we get a package that doesn’t fit the box (that is really small), they […]
Walk-in Lab
I needed some blood tests a few weeks ago, and I was not too motivated to spend hundreds of dollars on an appointment with a primary care physician – since I still don’t have one. I discovered this website, walkinlab.com, where you can order your test online. You choose the lab you want to go […]
Dave & Buster’s
Dave & Buster’s 7025 Salisbury Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 Sunday-Thursday: 11am- midnight Friday-Saturday: 11am-1am When a friend stopped by in Jacksonville, we discovered “Dave & Buster’s”, a restaurant chain / sport bar / arcade. I’m not a big video games fan, but it’s nice to play occasionally, and the place was quite impressive. With the […]
Money, Money, Money
So last week was unfortunately not filled with cool stuff in the evenings, but more practical or necessary stuff. For example, filling my taxes lol. As a first timer everyone was suggesting I should go somewhere have someone do it for/with me, but I ain’t paying $100 for that! F*** that, I can figure it […]