Liquor, Gym Clothes, and Parking

I had 6 Bluepoint Toasted Lager bottles at home last night after 1 Pinot Noir at supper. I did not have any of the Chinese liquor, which I received as a gift, and which is in the freezer. I had hoped that the flavor of Chinese liquor would be helped (suppressed) by putting it in the freezer. And though it is no worse, the flavor is not much weaker. I'm told it should be drank warm, which doesn't sound good at all. I don't like warm Sake either. The liquor is pretty strong, 52% alcohol. There is about 1/3 of the bottle left. It is a very peculiar flavor to the western palate, it tastes a little like something rancid, but nothing could live in that. Don't misunderstand me, I'm grateful for it, and I'll drink it. Of course, some western alcohol tastes bad too, but this tastes bad in a different way. I imagine it may be an acquired taste with all that entails. I wonder if it is typical to add to it and make some sort of cocktail. I tend to think not. I don't have much to add to it anyway, but maybe some fruit juice would help. I thought about having some last night after the beer, but I decided not to, and today I'm glad.

The box that the liquor came in is very elaborate. It took me some effort to open it, and I still don't know what the right way to open it would be. The bottle is significantly smaller than the box. I wonder, when I said to the giver, that there was 1/3 left if she thought I had drank more than I actually had. She expressed some disapproval at the small amount remaining.

I brought 3 sets of gym clothes with me today on my back. I normally bring one set at a time, but I decided to fill the annoying sketchers backpack thing with 3 instead of carrying a plastic bag each day. Carrying a bag is a bit tedious when getting coffee, with the stirring and all particularly.

I continue to park regularly on the north side of the boulevard. Tonight, being Tuesday, is a particularly good night for this. I remember when I thought Tuesday was the worst night to park. At that time I parked almost exclusively on the south side. It takes a long time for me to develop a parking strategy, and I also imagine it will change over time, as the factors that determine an optimal parking spot change, and perhaps to a lesser extent, as I learn more. I am subject to alternate side of the street parking and I have been for over 8 years. One thing I've learned is that it's not worth looking around for a good spot too much. A lot of times taking a spot that's further away is quicker in the long run. It's also not worth trying to fit in a tight spot. It can make the adjacent parkees upset, and it takes a toll on the power steering. I like to leave at least a foot on either side. Sometimes I break that last rule though, and sometimes I regret having broken it. The worst part is often worrying about it after I've parked. It's just not worth it for someone with my temperament.