Monthly Archives: August 2016

La Maison du Chocolat (Paris, France)

We arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport early ready to board our flight back home.  After we proceeded through customs and x-rays, I saw that there were many boutiques and souvenir shops.  Typical of Paris, France, there was also … Continue reading

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Europe 2016 ~ Day 8: Arc De Tromphie, Bateaux Mouches, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, City Night Tour

Wednesday, April 20, 2016.  Day 8. Paris What an absolutely amazing last day in Paris!!!  This trip has been so fantastic and fun and adventurous that I cannot help but be 100% thankful and grateful for every little moment.  I’m … Continue reading

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Social Conformity (without realizing it)

Watch this video: Yikes.  This was what I conformed to doing in the past 2.5 years and I didn’t even realize it until lately.  I’m waking up.  I really am.  

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Sushi Kiku Japanese Cuisine

Sushi Kiku Japanese Cuisine is a modern casual Japanese restaurant in Markham offering all you can eat lunch and dinner service as well as a la carte take-out options.  It is located at 230 Commerce Valley Drive East where there are … Continue reading

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La Place (Paris, France)

For our final meal in Paris, France before we flew out the next day, we dined at a truly authentic French restaurant called La Place, on recommendation from the tour guide. We quickly went in since our free time for … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fun!

On our last full day in Paris, we visited the Arc de Triomphe.  A visit to this famous monument wouldn’t be complete without a jumping photo.  What made it even more fun was that we all did it together and … Continue reading

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Traiteur Saveur d’Asie (Paris, France)

It was the last full day in France for us!  We had lunch in a Chinese canteen-style (fast casual) restaurant called Traiteur Saveur d’Asie where you could pick which dishes you wanted and they were priced per 100 grams or … Continue reading

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Europe 2016 ~ Day 7: Brussels, Belgium

Tuesday, April 19, 2016.  Day 7 Amsterdam – Brussels – Paris. Today was a great day. Breakfast for the second morning in a row at the Hampton Hotels continental breakfast lounge.  

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Toronto Trillium Lions Club: 6th Annual Shoreline Cleanup at Cherry Beach

It’s that time of the year again!  Another chance to clean up the Canadian shoreline! 🙂  Cleanups should be done regularly throughout the year so that there is less litter buildup and so that we can ensure that the wildlife … Continue reading

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Yu Garden

For a quick lunch after Zumba class on a Saturday, we went to Yu Garden for lunch.  Yu Garden is located near Bayview Ave. and High Tech Road in Richmond Hill.  Its nearby restaurants include a Hero Burger, Osmow’s, Starbucks, … Continue reading

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