Quikserve

Let's talk about Quikserve now ☺️

So Quikserve is a food delivery service. They have a wide variety of restaurants that you can order from. 

Quikserve has been around for several years and has been perfecting their system to ensure both great customer service and efficiency. 

With this company you have the option of paying cash or with your credit/debit card. Like Allmart it is island wide delivery. So you can be at the farthest point of the island and your food will get to you.

You also have the ability to order your food online which means you don't need to download the app. This helps save space on your device (especially if it isn't one of those high tech devices with tons of memory).

Although I work with both Allmart and Quikserve, each if them are awesome in their own way.

Like their Facebook, follow them on Instagram and also check out their website or download the app to make your orders.

Allmart

Look how I just dropping names such as AllMart and Quikserve. I bet you don't even know what they are. Let me give a lil explanation of each. 

This post will focus on Allmart as it is where I started.

Allmart Marketplace is an Online Marketplace for local businesses in Antigua. (The soundbite I have been repeating for the past year or so). It has a whole plethora of businesses in Antigua that people can choose from. Then one of the friendly and efficient delivery drivers (😏like me) will delivery it to the location of your choosing, or if you are in the area you can pick it up when you are ready.  It is all about saving time for you. There is also the ability to organize for one of the drivers from Allmart to pick up items from places not listed on the app. 

The app is categorized in this fashion:

Restaurants 

From several eateries around the island you can order from. Sushi, Thai, Chinese, Lebonese, Mexican, Indian, Pizza, Crepes, are just to start. With more to come on board in the near future.

Grocery stores

If you are immobile, busy, not a fan of crowds (especially in this Covid Era), or just downright lazy, you can order your groceries from one of several supermarkets and minimarts through the app. The supermarket will pick out your order and pack it. If there are items out of stock, the supermarket would contact you and enquire if you want to substitute or just leave it out all together.

Bakeries and Desserts

Whether you want to have pastries, breads, or lunch in the form of bun and cheese, these can be ordered through the app. Celebrating a birthday, Anniversary, or any other event where you would want a cake. Locally made fudge and other confectioners can also be ordered through the app and delivered to you or a loved one. 

Locally Made

Products that are made locally on island. Health care, Seasonings, Jewelry, Bags, Skin Care, just to name a few.

From the Farm

For the freshest of the fresh, get it straight from the source. Eggs, meat, veggies and fruits.

Wine and Spirits

Party time also includes a few libations. So why not have them delivered to you while you are getting prepared for the events.

Flowers and Gifts

Anniversary, Birthday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas. So many gift options and floral arrangements that can be ordered for friends, family or even to treat yourself.

Home and Decor

For a lil umph to your living spaces, artwork, accessories, baskets are available.

Health and Care

Body building suppliments, sun screens, skin and face care, hair care.

Clothing and Accessories

Yes, there are a few clothing stores on there. Especially great for order and pickup.

Beauty and Fragrance

Scents galore. Great for personal use and gift giving.

Electronics

Printers, computers, phones, audio systems, power banks just to name a few.

Books and Toys

Book stores are here, toy stores are here.

School and Office Supplies

For back to school (I know let's not think toouch about that in the middle of summer) and office supplies.

Hardware and Auto Supplies

Did I stutter... (Can I stutter while typing?🤔🤔). Some of the basics can be ordered and be picked out at the store for easy collection.

Construction

You thought hardware and automotive supplies were crazy to have on this app. Just start building your home from here 

Check them out on Instagram, Like their Facebook, but most importantly download the app to start ordering today.

OXXO

Mayeshah!!!

I'm a Driver

What are you doing now?

The question that I have asked and many have asked me in 2021.

When I was working in the hotels, I felt so much pride. Not just because of the position I held, whether it was HR Assistant/Administrator, Executive Assistant, Guest Services, Hostess in the restaurant, Housekeeping Supervisor, or anything I have done. I was proud because I was doing something I was passionate about, working in hospitality.

Yes. I know hospitality isn't solely hotels. But to me working in the hotels to me had prestige. Kinda like people working in Banks, or Doctors offices, or even Lawyers offices. From the minute I stepped into it fully in 2011, I was in love.

Then came .... Dun dun dun....COVID. Threw me out on my backside and had me second guessing if I really wanted to get back in.  

So the answer to the question is:

I am a delivery driver (for Allmart and Quikserve). 

I have been doing this since August 2020 and have enjoyed it. There is the ups and downs. There are the difficulties and so on but what work place doesn't. 

I have met some great people doing this, both local and international. 

I have been able to pay off a bunch of debt while doing it and even got a new car out of it. Well a new used car, don't think that we making that much money but I wouldn't have considered it until this job.  

I have been to places that I never been to until doing this jobs. Oh yeah. ANTIGUA IS FREAKING GORGEOUS.

Also made some great contacts with different vendors and customers, which would never would have happened if I was working in the hotels.

People's fears of what can happen do make me a bit more cautious. So not carrying too much money on me at one time, all in one place. Cautious driving practices and just being aware of my surroundings 

We will see how things work out in the future and enjoy the ride until then. 

OXXO

Mayeshah!!!

Do You Even Blog, Bro

So the question I have right now, on the 20th day of July, 2021, is:

Are people still blogging like before? 

I know I have been very sporadic with my posts but that is because I don't have a computer. Well that is what I tell myself.

But I was going through my reader and noticed most, if not all of my subscriptions no longer post. One of the person's I was following she is on my Instagram, so I reached out to her. I asked her if she still blogged because I noticed her last post was in 2018. Yes. 2018.

She replied:

Hi 😊thanks for reaching out - and thanks for following my blog. Yeah, I stopped blogging a few years ago when my business took over. I’d love to get back into it again but things are pretty busy with the shop, and business is going really well, thankfully! We’ve been good ☺️

I do plan to get back to my blogging roots one day though, we’ll see. And if you haven’t checked out my shop yet, I’d love for you to visit. Be well!

Oohhh. Please do check out her shop on IG:

The Tiny Closet.

I guess that is how it is for most of the other people, where life just took over and blogging fell on the back burner.

I started blogging to get certain thoughts off my chest. Not all the time conversations can be had. So I just blog about it.  

Although I don't have my computer yet. It is a goal to be accomplished soon. I will continue to post through my phone until then. 

I know I know I have said that before.lol. 😅😅😅

But I need the outlet again. So many things coming in and no way to get it out. 

Welcome to the Life in the Mind of Mayeshah.

Welcome back if you haven't left me.

OXXO

Mayeshah!!!