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About stenoodie

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

Hot Yoga Wellness Richmond Hill Review

January 22, 2018:  I finally redeemed and activated my Groupon voucher for a five-class pass today just days before it was going to expire (why do I always leave things until the last minute?  XD). I called Hot Yoga Wellness … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: A Face in the Crowd

I snapped this photo last night.  To the one performing on stage, no matter how passionate her outcrys and speeches of thankfulness were, each person remains a face in the crowd to the star performer.

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Authentic Dim Sum in Chinatown, Ottawa!

February 11, 2018: For lunch today, we went to Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant (東方明珠城) for dim sum! Oriental Chu Shing Restaurant is in Chinatown in Ottawa.  It’s a restaurant on the second floor (there is elevator access for those who … Continue reading

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Skating on the Rideau Canal!

February 11, 2018:  I’ve always wanted to skate on the Rideau Canal, the frozen canal in Ottawa.  It’s something so Canadian and so unique when visiting Canada’s capital city in the winter time. Thus, since we were here for the … Continue reading

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Vietnamese Pho in Ottawa! Pho La Express

February 10, 2018:  I really liked that our Airbnb was so close to a string of restaurants on the main street (in Vanier, Ottawa). One of these restaurants was Pho La Express, a Vietnamese restaurant. When we walked in 8 … Continue reading

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Authentic Caribbean Food at Fumi’s African Carribean Restaurant and Groceries in Ottawa

February 9, 2018:  After the ice dragon boat race was over, we searched for a food place around Dow’s Pavilion and Little Italy in Ottawa.  I had noticed that there was a significant showing for African and Caribbean restaurants in … Continue reading

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Second Annual Ice Dragon Boat Festival in Ottawa!

February 10, 2018:  This was my very first time watching an ice dragon boat race!  I first heard of the idea when I saw a Facebook video of this winter sport floating around.  It was really neat and I didn’t … Continue reading

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RAW Pulp + Grind in Little Italy, Ottawa

February 10, 2018:  In between waiting for the next ice dragon boat race, we found RAW Pulp + Grind on Preston Street in Little Italy and stopped in for some raw organic juice and wifi usage. I wouldn’t have known from … Continue reading

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