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About stenoodie

I'm a stenographer, foodie, avid traveller, and mom of 3 who loves to share her experiences with the world.

Colours of Hope: Completing My First 5K

Posted on October 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I did my first ever 5K yesterday as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Colours of Hope 5K event!  When I first received the e-mail from the Canadian Cancer Society about the event back in September, I knew wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Return of Job Shadowing

Posted on October 19, 2013 by stenoodie

It’s been a while since I’ve shadowed a court reporter on a job.  Today, I had the great opportunity to sit in with my friend and the girl who introduced me to stenography and taught me how to steno my … Continue reading →

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Go Girl Bootcamps

Posted on October 18, 2013 by stenoodie

I’ve been doing a lot more exercise lately, both to improve my own health and also because I’m finding out more and more fun ways to work out.  I’ve still been going to my Zumba classes weekly (sometimes 2-3 times … Continue reading →

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Japanese-style Pasta at Shiso Tree Cafe

Posted on October 17, 2013 by stenoodie

I’ve heard a lot about this place and have frequently seen my friends post up food pictures from Shiso Tree Cafe so I thought it was high time that I went to check it out as well.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Yummy Yummy at Fin Izakaya [Defunct]

Posted on October 16, 2013 by stenoodie

Today, for the first time ever, I ate at a restaurant all by myself!  Up until this point, I’ve always dined with at least one other person out in public and the thought of eating alone always made me a … Continue reading →

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DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 10. July 25, 2013.

Posted on October 15, 2013 by stenoodie

I ate a scorpion today!!!! Today we didn’t do too much; it was the only day where we had only one event in the itinerary. After a so-so breakfast (they had hot milk and sausages on a rolling grill), we … Continue reading →

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DiSCOVER. Trip to China. Day 9. July 24, 2013.

Posted on October 14, 2013 by stenoodie

Today we went to Daming Lake and Confucius’s mansion, temple, and cemetery. Daming Lake was nice and lunch was really good too since the presentation of the food looked really nice and there was a live performance too. The rest … Continue reading →

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Happy 100th Blog Post!

Posted on October 13, 2013 by stenoodie

I started blogging on a whim on March 21 of this year and holy mackerel, last night, I published my 100th post!  Woohoo!  Time flies and it’s been a good 7 months with weeks of travelling abroad, several new steno … Continue reading →

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My Favourite Chinese Dishes at Dong Kee Chinese Restaurant

Posted on October 13, 2013 by stenoodie

Dong Kee located in Scarborough is one of my favourite go-to Chinese restaurants to dine at.  The food is good, the prices are cheap, and the portions aren’t big so that you can order more different dishes to share.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Buk Chang Dong Soon Tofu — Korean Restaurant

Posted on October 11, 2013 by stenoodie

This is one of the busiest Korean restaurants in the Yonge-Finch area in Toronto.  It’s essentially in Koreatown since most of the eateries and entertainment are Korean-owned.   A group of us from the Mon Sheong group met up tonight … Continue reading →

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