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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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Unbitched and Un-unhinged
Yes I’m sorry, I keep saying the word bitch these days, or maybe most times (which almost got me in trouble when I was a junior in highschool.) Ehem. Anyway, I’m just here to say that I’m not a bitch… 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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I’m Wintering and You Won’t Leave me Alone
For the most part, many of my friends know that I tend to disappear for weeks on end when my social battery is low. But sometimes there are one or two people who think that my being active on social… 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 for the Unemployed
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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In my Angry Era
There are mornings when I wake up with overwhelming rage. It seems to come from a neglected part of myself—the unapologetic, not-so-nice girl that I’ve suppressed for far too long. It’s the version of me that doesn’t conform to societal… Continue reading
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The Demon at Your Door
August is here and the garden remains unweeded. The hydrangeas that once brought me joy– one of the few things I looked forward to, would not be blooming this season. They were alive, yes, but my mother, armed with good… Continue reading
Soft City Life 