Week 1-2: Entering the Shadows – The Initiation Begins

The city breathes, and I find myself adjusting to its rhythm. The internship begins—a new world, new expectations. I navigate its corridors, absorbing workflows, learning the tools of the trade.

Training in the Art of Design

They put me through their trials: CAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion. Each one a different weapon in an architect’s arsenal. Mastery is the goal. Adaptation is survival.

In between, I meet the ones they call "Northside." Lunch is exchanged, pleasantries traded. Another day, another connection. The mentor/mentee lunch was insightful—veterans passing wisdom to the recruits.

The Cold Comes for Us All

Houston. It isn’t supposed to snow. But it did. The city slowed. I worked from home, watching the world freeze for a moment.

Snow

The Hunt for Sustenance

·         The 401 (New American)

o    Food: 4/10 – Disappointing. A meal should leave a mark; this one faded before it began.

o    Environment: 4/10 – No soul. Just another place, another forgettable stop.

·         The Pit (BBQ)

o    Food: 8/10 – The flames still know their craft. Smoke and seasoning—a reminder of what’s real.

o    Environment: 5/10 – Serviceable. But atmosphere matters.

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       Tom’s Watch Bar (Sports Bar)

o    Food: 4/10 – Overpriced mediocrity. No justice here.

o    Environment: 8/10 – Lively. A haven for distraction.

·         Tapester’s Grill (Burgers)

o    Food: 5/10 – A burger should inspire. This one did not.

o    Environment: 3/10 – A ghost of what it could be.

Verdict: Mediocrity Reigns

The hunt continues. The Pit showed promise, but nothing truly left an impression.