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Gouda Coulda Woulda
On my first day in the specialty cheese department, I began sampling various cheeses, learned about their characteristics, and reflected on the growth of my food writing skills. Continue reading
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Figs and Rain
I call it the “vast second,” when a split second feels like it’s been stretched for longer. It happens during very rare moments. When you’re fully present and in awe. That noticeable stretch of time started with a single piece… Continue reading
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Stews for the Blues
It’s still winter here in Vancouver and it’s always the best time to hit up my favourite spots for soup and stews. I”m a creature of habit and I have these places I always go to for a comforting meal.… Continue reading
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Exploring Vancouver’s West End | Brunch and Beach Walks
Choosing a brunch spot in Vancouver’s many neighbourhoods can be a challenge. I often go to my usual spots like Jam Cafe, Medina Cafe or OEB. But recently, I’ve been visiting the West End’s Denman Street more frequently and was… Continue reading
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BURNABY| 4 THINGS TO DO FOR A DAY
While going through Reddit subgroups, I was shocked to discover that some people called the City of Burnaby, “Borenaby”. I love Burnaby’s laid-back, suburban feel while still offering so many hidden gems and great dining options. Here’s what I usually… Continue reading
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Ageing, Beauty and Oranges
At work, there are a couple of older women that I really like. Martha-Lucia always greets me with enthusiasm. She always says she lives every day to the fullest because life is short and you just never know what happens.… Continue reading
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Perennial Film Student
Recently, I attended a friend/ former classmate’s birthday. We both went to university together and met at an acting class required by our film school. When she was working on her thesis film, her production company needed background… Continue reading
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Writers’ Rituals and Utter Clutter
I’m re-reading this book I first started maybe back in 2010 or 2013. It’s a collection of writers and their working habits (Daily Rituals by Mason Currey.) When I first started, I read it from cover to cover. A decade… Continue reading
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A Daily (Non) Ritual
A Daily (Non) Ritual I’ve started reading a book called Daily Rituals, it chronicles different writers’ daily rituals for writing but I only read the women’s. Yesterday I took a walk at noon with my sister and niece, It was… Continue reading
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Life as a Magazine Intern
Life as a Magazine Intern For an unpaid intern, I’ve got quite a few deadlines on my plate. This isn’t something I begrudge, as I actually enjoy the work I’m doing and see this as something valuable in the long… Continue reading
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We’re good, aren’t we?
It’s Tuesday, just half past midnight. Last night, I was waiting at the bus stop around the same time. It was my last shift at work. My co-worker made me go live on air to cast the news. My producer… Continue reading
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The tarot says..
But do I really have to work in breaking news? Do I really have to be a daily reporter? It’s not what I truly want, is it? Continue reading
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