Why do I tend to use so many words while writing that I am horrible at spelling? I don’t think I have ever typed out the word additionally correctly on the first go.

Returning to Boston was a less nostalgic, but more enjoyable than anticipated. I met with a group called AFFOA (an acronym so long they pronounce it as a word, Af-oh-ah) Its the first time I have seen a document shared that contextualized both biodegradable and cognitive footwear, two ongoing projects at Almanac. The demos shared during the visit brought the same thought as shaking the hand of a humanoid earlier this year or swiping open an iPhone in 2008, the future is already here, it just isn’t evenly distributed.

On my resume, after lifeguard at the Tiffin City Pool, comes Design Intern at New Balance. This first brought me to Boston in 2013, I haven’t been back since. Not a ton of changes, the essence of the city is rooted in moments that preserve its history over newly built out zones. It’s hard to beat parks and harbors built before the conception of our country, not even really worth trying. Seaport neighborhood where I stayed (found a hotel with a steam room) is brand new and trying to establish novel territory, but it feels more like an arcade for Young Adults with disposable income and little interest in compounded savings.

I don’t know the city well enough to put together a comprehensive list of recommendations, but so long as you find water along the Harbor or the Charles and tuck into Boston Commons and Newberry St, you can’t go wrong. I told Shelby it feels like the inverse of Portland OR… comfort in Boston increases as you move toward the center. Little Italy in the north end is particularly worth stopping by.

Boston public gardens is a top 5 Metropark park in the country.

The American business professional is alive and well, I was surprised how many men and women I saw walking from their jobs in running shoes while carrying dress shoes. Theres something about this I respect, comfort based brown shoes always look worse than their blistering source.

Hey Dude is making utility versions of their silhouette now. Inevitably the brand will horseshoe from being so bad to so good. I hear they are comfortable, can’t knock that.