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.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Sweet

Posted on February 14, 2018 by stenoodie

. I’m on a tour bus right now, so the only remotely sweet item photo I have at easy access now is this dessert that I had recently. 😀

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged dessert time, happy Valentine's day 2018, postaday, sweet, waffles with ice cream, weekly photo challenge | 13 Comments

Airbnb Review: 233 Ethel Street in Ottawa

Posted on February 13, 2018 by stenoodie

This was my very first time staying in an Airbnb! Ken found this Airbnb online and booked it for the weekend we were in Ottawa for the ice dragon boat festival. Up until now I’ve mostly stayed in hotels when … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Allium Restaurant in Ottawa!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by stenoodie

For an early Valentine’s celebration this year, my boo booked a restaurant ahead of time for us in Ottawa. I didn’t know where or what cuisine it was, so it was a complete surprise. ^_^ Yay!

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Meadows Diner in Ottawa

Posted on February 11, 2018 by stenoodie

February 9, 2018: After arriving in Ottawa and before heading to the ice dragon boat practice run, we stopped by Meadows Diner on Preston Street in Ottawa’s Little Italy for some quick food. It was cold outside and I was … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Tour Guide

Posted on February 7, 2018 by stenoodie

I live for the Greater Toronto Area, but am so glad that I’m within Toronto so that I can visit often for their parks within the city, food adventures every other block, and a multitude of other events and activities … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged postaday, Queen Street Toronto, Toronto views, Tour guide, weekly photo challenge | 19 Comments

First Time in a Wave Pool!

Posted on February 4, 2018 by stenoodie

Had so much fun today at The Wave Pool in Richmond Hill (5 Hopkins Street at Yonge and Major Mac)! Highlights:

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences | Tagged 5 Hopkins St, Richmond Hill, Richmond Hill family friendly fun, Richmond Hill pools, Richmond Hill wave pool, The Wave Pool, things to do in the winter time Toronto, wave pool experiences, wave pool Richmond Hill | Leave a comment

Winterlicious 2018 Restaurant #2: The Queen and Beaver Public House

Posted on February 2, 2018 by stenoodie

February 1, 2018: Betty and I had lunch at The Queen and Beaver Public House. We came here for their winterlicious lunch menu. I had picked a number of contenders for our lunch but since this one was closest to … Continue reading →

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Attending the Yelpie Awards 2018

Posted on February 1, 2018 by stenoodie

January 28, 2018. Although I initially wasn’t fully interested in attending the Yelpie Awards, I was glad that I accepted the invitation and decided to go. This year’s Yelpie Awards were held at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beloved

Posted on January 31, 2018 by stenoodie

I don’t take enough photos of these guys or post about them enough, but they’re definitely beloved. (There’s one hiding under the bridge as well. XD)

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged beloved, postaday, red-eared slider turtles, reptile as pets, turtles, weekly photo blog challenges, weekly photo challenge | 21 Comments

Delicious Food Options at Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge Markham

Posted on January 30, 2018 by stenoodie

January 28, 2018: I had the pleasure to be invited by the new management at Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge in Markham (at the intersection of Kennedy Road and Major MacKenzie Drive East) for a meal to try out their … Continue reading →