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.

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 →

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 →

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 →

Posted in Life | Tagged Be earth friendly, Drink more water, Save our earth, Sweat it out, Turn off your AC for the sake of the earth | 2 Comments

Yoga Bodies (formerly Hot Yoga Wellness Richmond Hill) [Defunct]

Posted on August 6, 2019 by stenoodie

January 2020: New year, a new change in the schedule again. The Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 a.m. classes have been eliminated. RIP. Oh, seems like they’re back again. December 2019: Co-owner Amanda is back at the Richmond Hill studio. She … Continue reading →

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The Feast of St. Lawrence 2019 – Dinner under the Stars – Media Walking Food Tour Preview

Posted on July 22, 2019 by stenoodie

July 20, 2019: I’m thankful to be invited on this year’s walking tour again to preview some of the restaurants that will be participating in this year’s The Feast of St. Lawrence “Dinner under the Stars” event, a six-course sit-down … Continue reading →

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Protected: Steno things this week

Posted on July 17, 2019 by stenoodie

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Port Hope FAM Tour Trip 2019 (things to do and see)

Posted on July 16, 2019 by stenoodie

July 13 and 14, 2019: All thanks to the Municipality of Port Hope for organizing yet another splendid, fun-filled, and memorable weekend! All activities in the itinerary were arranged and sponsored by their Marketing & Tourism board.