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.

Hakka Ren in Mississauga

Posted on December 21, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec 16, 2018: After paintball and a visit to a relative’s place that was in the area, we ultimately decided to eat dinner in Mississauga before driving home back to the east end. Hakka Ren is one of many restaurants … Continue reading →

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Paintball Nation in Mississauga

Posted on December 20, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec 16, 2018: I took time out this weekend from my mountain of transcripts to indulge in a game of paintball. (Technically, I ended up finishing everything in time but if I hadn’t gone, I would have finished everything in … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged @pbn_canada Twitter, paintball gun, paintball in Mississauga, Paintball Nation | 2 Comments

HeyNoodles in Richmond Hill

Posted on December 17, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec. 15, 2018: Checked out this Chinese noodles restaurant that so many people have been posting about. This is actually the fourth location of this HeyNoodles restaurant (嘿小面) in the Greater Toronto Area (with two more opening soon) and I was … Continue reading →

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Nail One Spa in Markham

Posted on December 15, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec. 14, 2018: On the recommendation of my friend, I went to check out Nail One Spa for a manicure since I needed one ASAP. I would have gone to the one I usually go to, but upon looking at … Continue reading →

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Evergreen jobs

Posted on December 13, 2018 by stenoodie

Photographers – wedding, baby, portraits, wildlife Hairdressers Massage therapists Facialists Interior designers Architects Teachers

Posted in Random | Tagged Professions that won't change | Leave a comment

Papa Chang’s Take Out and Catering at Alden and Warden in Markham

Posted on December 8, 2018 by stenoodie

December 5, 2018: Did you know that Papa Chang’s has a new outpost? I noticed this new location a few months ago when Natalie and I attended a hip hop dance class at VYbE! Since then I’ve been wanting to swing … Continue reading →

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Luscious 5 Kitchen + Bar

Posted on December 6, 2018 by stenoodie

December 4, 2018: I came back to eat here!! 😀 I initially visited this new restaurant called Luscious 5 Kitchen + Bar with Betty on October 17 for lunch. I remember noticing this restaurant when driving on Woodbine Avenue and that … Continue reading →

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It begins!

Posted on December 5, 2018 by stenoodie

Just when I thought this might be an easy December, I receive an e-mail this morning about an order of four days of a hearing back in 2017. 😀 I should have known it was too early to call it … Continue reading →

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Wedding planning tips to ease the stress

Posted on December 2, 2018 by stenoodie

Here’s what I learned about wedding planning so far (about 2 months after we got engaged): – KISS: keep it simple, silly. Don’t stray from one idea or one brand to another when someone gives you a supposedly “better” idea. … Continue reading →

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Florence, Italy 2018: Day 6 ~ Train from Pisa to Florence, Authentic Florence lunch and dinners

Posted on December 2, 2018 by stenoodie

Saturday, September 9, 2018. Day 6: Today we checked out of Hotel La Pace and had a breakfast at Cofer Bar before taking the train to Florence. We had a simple mozzarella and tomato panini but it was not so … Continue reading →