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.

Dying my Hair for the First Time

Posted on November 5, 2019 by stenoodie

It’s time for a change! I’ve kept my hairstyle pretty much the same for the past ten years. I grow it out, leave it long,

Posted in beauty | Tagged digital hair perms, First time colouring my hair, hair dye experiences, hair highlights, hair salons, hair treatments | 2 Comments

First Time taking a Pilates class!

Posted on November 1, 2019 by stenoodie

I’ve wanted to try pilates for a long time, for as long as when I first saw it as one of the options at the

Posted in Fitness | Tagged first time Pilates, Pilates at Yoga Bodies, Pilates class, Pilates in Richmond Hill | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged @UrbanCapers twitter, fun activities with friends in Toronto, fun corporate activities in Toronto, fun family activities Toronto, Fun group activities in Toronto, scavenger hunt at the Distillery District, The Great Whisky Heist Mystery, Toronto group activities, Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts, Urban Capers Scavenger Hunts Toronto | 2 Comments

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.

Posted in Wedding Planning | 2 Comments

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 →