Author Archives: stenoodie

About stenoodie

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

Anastasia the Musical (Toronto run – December 2019)

Posted on December 7, 2019 by stenoodie

Is it really fair for me to “critique” this musical when I actually didn’t view the whole thing properly? Anyway, here was my experience on it. The musical “Anastasia” is based on the animated movie released in 1997 and: “adapts … Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Dr. Jart Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution

Posted on December 6, 2019 by stenoodie

This sheet mask is from Dr. Jart+. It’s the Vital Hydra Solution mask which folks on deep hydration “that moisturizes and visibly revitalizes the skin with Aquaxyl and Super Vital Complex”. I got this Dr. Jart+ mask from the

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Habitu cafe in Olympian City II

Posted on December 5, 2019 by stenoodie

I absolutely loved this cute boutique cafe and the food there! Habitu is located inside of Olympian City II in Kowloon, Hong Kong, a huge shopping mall with lots of restaurants to choose from. Habitu serves handcrafted coffee and

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Sunday Brunch at Sophie’s Kitchen on Bayview

Posted on December 4, 2019 by stenoodie

After the one-hour charity workout at Yonge and Davisville, we decided to find a restaurant for brunch that was in the Leaside area. I consulted Google Maps and was surprised to find that I had previously bookmarked Sophie’s Kitchen as … Continue reading →

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Ferris360 private workout class

Posted on December 3, 2019 by stenoodie

December 1, 2019: The latest charity event hosted by the Toronto Trillium Lions Club was a private workout class at Ferris360. The proceeds of the class sales went to Princess Margaret non-profit organization.

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Hon Wo Korean Restaurant (Shek Mun, Hong Kong)

Posted on December 2, 2019 by stenoodie

Hon Wo Korean Restaurant (漢和韓國料理) is an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ franchise popular in Hong Kong and which has 7 locations in the New Territories and Hong Kong Island. My relatives were a big fan of this place and praised how … Continue reading →

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My first wisdom tooth removal

Posted on December 1, 2019 by stenoodie

It’s been a little more than a week since the very first tooth extraction in my adult life. I’ve never known how painful wisdom tooth/teeth removal can be, and I finally

Posted in Life | Tagged First time wisdom teeth removal, Soft foods to eat after wisdom teeth removal, what to eat after wisdom tooth removal, what to expect when you remove a wisdom tooth, wisdom tooth growing horizontally, Wisdom tooth removal experience, Wisdom tooth removal in Markham | 2 Comments

Facial Sheet Mask Review: Mediheal – N. M. F. Aquaring Ampoule Mask Ex

Posted on November 30, 2019 by stenoodie

This is the second ampoule mask I have tried so far. Ampoule are highly concentrated essences that are like an extra hug for your skin with more nutrients too. This N. M. F. (Natural Moisture Factor) Aquaring Ampoule Mask Ex … Continue reading →

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The beginning of the end (of stenography)

Posted on November 29, 2019 by stenoodie

This is not meant to be an ominous, upsetting post but a real look at what is coming. They’ve been saying it for years. Stenographers who have been working for 20, 30, 40 years have said that when they first … Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Happy Mask – White Truffle Brightening Facial Mask

Posted on November 28, 2019 by stenoodie

This sheet mask from Happy Mask called “White Truffle Brightening Facial Mask” smells super sweet and sugary! I have it on right now as I’m writing this review.