I am a little concerned about some of the guys in my
class. They are struggling with the
oddest things, and I have no idea how to deal with it. Some of them are fine with the programming
itself, but are struggling with the stupid documentation. Some of them are over-complicating things and
then struggling to dig themselves back out again. I’m not sure how they’ll actually do in the
class. I’m also starting to feel like
some of it is my fault, because of the language/culture difference. I’ll keep trying, but it’s very frustrating.
JM and I went back to Quays Bar for lunch today. He had heard about the Jamaican Penne Pasta
and wanted to try it for himself. He was
completely disappointed, saying it was too bland. I never said it was hot, so he must have told
himself that. But of course, he blamed
me. I got the Creamy Penne Pasta and
Garlic-Butter Potatoes. It was totally
delicious. I enjoyed it a lot more than
the Jamaican Penne Pasta. JM and I
agree to disagree on food.
For dinner, JM, DS, and I went over to the Sooty
Olive in Waterside Derry (that’s the other side of the river). It’s a little fancier kind of restaurant,
where you get reservations, eat by candlelight, and people dress up. I had the sirloin steak and potatoes. It was a very good steak. I also got the brownie explosion and vanilla
ice cream for dessert…perfect way to wrap that meal up. I was very impressed with the quality of the
food…would go back.
In case you’re wondering about the title, I could never
understand people when they were saying the name of the restaurant. So, I thought they were saying the Sweaty
Olive. I’m still not sure what the name
is supposed to mean.
