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.

Simple joys

Posted on October 25, 2019 by stenoodie

I wanted to write this post a couple of weeks ago but the feeling passed and I let it go. The sentiment is back again tonight, so here goes: It has been

Posted in Wedding Planning | Tagged Hang in there, Married life, Post-wedding bliss, post-wedding thoughts, simple life, stresses of wedding planning | Leave a comment

The Sweet Escape Patisserie at the Distillery District

Posted on October 10, 2019 by stenoodie

October 5, 2019: We had a little snack at The Sweet Escape Patisserie at the Distillery District during our afternoon visit. Despite the name of the shop, we didn’t get anything sweet from this cafe on this visit. They had … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 24 Tank House Lane, @sweetescapes twitter, Broccoli Salad, food blog, foodie, restaurant review, restaurants inside the Distillery District, Roasted Sweet Potato soup, The Sweet Escape Patisserie, Toronto, Toronto cafes, Toronto desserts | Leave a comment

The Great Whisky Heist Mystery from Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts

Posted on October 9, 2019 by stenoodie

For my birthday this year, my husband (!) arranged to have us play “The Great Whisky Heist Mystery” game from Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts. I love new experiences, and I love scavenger hunts. Most of all, I love gifts that … Continue reading →

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Vegetarian Indian Food at Bhai’s Indian Canteen

Posted on October 8, 2019 by stenoodie

October 4, 2019: How funny. I wanted to revisit this restaurant, Bhai’s Indian Canteen, again because I hadn’t blogged about it the first time I visited. When I look back at my records, I actually visited this restaurant pretty much … Continue reading →

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Our Wedding Day

Posted on October 1, 2019 by stenoodie

September 8, 2019: The night before the wedding, I was still getting ready. Mom was helping us with the packaging of the cookies, Susan came at 8 and then pushed to 8:30 p.m. to help me set up the decorations. … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged blog about a Toronto wedding day, Chinese Canadian wedding day details, Our wedding day, same day edit wedding videos | Leave a comment

Second last night before the ceremony

Posted on September 6, 2019 by stenoodie

Feels a bit surreal. The day after tomorrow will be what most “little girls dream of all their lives”. It’s a bit crazy to think that the day will finally be here soon.

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Shoppers Drug Mart multivitamins

Posted on August 30, 2019 by stenoodie

Within the last year, I started to take daily multivitamins again. (Somehow I had stopped for a year or so after my stock from the MA products ran out.) The first place I went to look for multivitamins was my … Continue reading →

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My Bridal Shower!

Posted on August 29, 2019 by stenoodie

Where do I start? It began honestly with a non-idea. I didn’t really want a bridal shower. I wasn’t a fan of the typical, stereotypical bridal showers where all the females are invited to fawn over the bride, play games, … Continue reading →

Posted in Wedding Planning | Tagged bridal shower games, bridal shower nerves, bridal shower recap, friends at a bridal shower, what goes down at a bridal shower | 2 Comments

Relaxing Weekend Getaway in Port Hope, Ontario

Posted on August 13, 2019 by stenoodie

August 10-11, 2019: Another summer weekend, another beautiful weekend to get away to Ontario’s favourite small town. 🙂 Port Hope is a small town just an hour’s drive from the Greater Toronto Area that boasts the best preserved historic downtown … Continue reading →

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Consider turning off your air conditioning unit

Posted on August 8, 2019 by stenoodie

I write this post as I hear my next-door neighbour’s constantly churning AC unit through my open windows. It’s not even hot tonight, and the perpetual blasts of wind outside tonight are so cool and refreshing. Why do you need … Continue reading →