August 2011
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200811. ADHD, impatience, or just the norm?
I’m not sure if it’s just me, but nowadays, when I surf the web, I’m quite certain I have the attention span a 6 year old child.
Page doesn’t load in under 10 seconds? Definitely clicking the “X”.
Download stalling and progress is slowing? I cancel it and reload it.
Watching streamed TV online or taking notes in class? I likely have several windows up and am...
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190811. moola moola.
I was at Aritzia yesterday, musing at this beautiful, sheer short-sleeved blouse, a perfect addition to my work wanna-be-professional clothing collection. But much to my dismay, reality slapped me in the face as I turned over the price tag, $85+tax. Pretty much $100. But it was just a blouse. Seriously, did I miss something? Apparently, money grows on trees nowadays.
As I came back down to earth,...
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190811. mi casa.
Man, what a nice change of scenery from my place in Windsor. It has been so nice moving into the heart of downtown Toronto. Yesterday, I literally left my condo, walked to the Eaton Centre, returned an item at Aritzia and Banana Republic, shopped around a little, and managed to get home, all in under half an hour. Every dinner date or drink night this week? Less than a 10 minute walk. Haha.
But...
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180811. TIL, part 2.
One more random fact of the day. Pineapples grow like this. Haha. Who knew?
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180811. TIL.
This is where cashews come from? No wonder these suckers are so expensive. But FYI, if you ever travel to India and find these, don’t eat them at this stage. Apparently they’re poisonous.
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150811. the end of an era.
Dear Windsor,
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to explore. To grow. To fully understand what it means to be carefree. To drink.
Can’t say I’m not ecstatic to leave. Because I am. I’m glad that I have officially completed my MBA. I’m beyond excited to begin medical school next week.
But you have taught me so much about what it means to be independent. To be faced...
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140811. ten random tips for life.
1) For tough-to-open jars, run it under hot water for 10 seconds. Or wrap the top of the lid with a thick elastic band, it somehow gives it leverage.
2) When streaming TV shows online with limited viewing time (e.g. videobb or Megavideo via www.sidereel.com or www.fastpasstv.ms), open the video, let the entire thing load, then turn off your Internet connection. This will avoid them from tracking...
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130811. a real love/hate relationship.
Hate is a strong word. I know that. And as much as I love her, some days I hate her. I hate the fact that she looks down on people who aren’t as fortunate as her. I hate the fact that she feels entitled to everything my dad has ever worked for. I hate the fact that no matter what I do, she always thinks she knows better.
No, it isn’t unreasonable that there is beginning to be more...
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040811. overrated.
After hearing rave reviews from friends, I had been dying to go to Brassaii for a while. “It was the new ‘it-spot’ in Toronto”, said J. Since Mister and I were going to watch Blue Man Group for our delayed 3-year celebration anyhow, fine dining felt fitting.
Sadly like many other high-end restaurants, Brassaii fell short. I mean, the place was beautiful. Really chic...