Category: Blog
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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.
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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. I know I say Vancouver, but none of these are in the City of Vancouver.…
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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 amazed by the many restaurants that have popped up through the years. There’s plenty to…
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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 do in Burnaby for a day in the ‘burbs. 1. Relax with a View at the Bob…
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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. I often wonder what experiences stand behind those words. Then there’s Hannah, who is always…
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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 sounds from Hong Kong because the crew wasn’t able to capture it well on audio.…
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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 later, I found myself looking at the chapters of women writers. They seemed less rigid…
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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 windy and overcast with a drizzle. My niece did not want to stop playing. She…
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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 run. To be fair, the work is less than what I’d be expected to submit…
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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 told me I should be proud of myself- going through school and working while still…
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