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: Growth

Posted on January 3, 2018 by stenoodie

This week’s challenge starting off the new year is “growth”. While I think this theme is very apt for the new year, my photo is kind of inappropriate for this time of the year. XD It’s cloudy and cold and … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged growth, postaday, Tree buds, weekly photo challenge | 20 Comments

Day 2 in Chicago 2017: The Bean in Millennium Park, Gibson’s Steakhouse, Chicago Sports Museum

Posted on January 2, 2018 by stenoodie

Thurs. Dec. 28, 2017: Second day in Chicago today!! After waking up at 8 ish a.m., we headed out for a small breakfast in the area. We popped into Pot Belly Sandwich Shop (209 S LaSalle St). I got an … Continue reading →

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Day 1 in Chicago 2017: Arrival, Deep Dish Pizza at Giordano’s, Vegan Dinner at Native Foods

Posted on January 1, 2018 by stenoodie

Dec. 27, 2017: Today was the first day of Chicago!!! ^_^ My last trip of 2017 :D. This was my second time visiting Chicago. I had previously visited when I was about 13 years old — I remember visiting the … Continue reading →

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My Year in Review: 2017

Posted on December 31, 2017 by stenoodie

December 31, 2017: I look forward to writing this post every single year since I’ve started the annual one and I’ve honestly so excited to share with you my thoughts on this very last day of 2017. I’ve been ruminating … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged blogger, goals for 2018, lifestyle blogger, thoughts and ruminations of 2017, who reads my stuff anyway, year in review 2017 | 4 Comments

All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Food at Sano Sushi in Thornhill

Posted on December 30, 2017 by stenoodie

December 24, 2017: For a Christmas Eve lunch, we enjoyed the all-you-can-eat Japanese food at Sano Sushi. This is a little Japanese restaurant that serves all your typical Japanese buffet food including sushi, maki rolls, teppanyaki, tempura, salad, katsu, handrolls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 8143 Yonge St, @Sano_Sushi twitter, food blog, foodie, restaurant review, Sano Sushi, Sano Sushi all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner ordering sheet, Sano Sushi menu, Thornhill | 1 Comment

Trial Class at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts

Posted on December 30, 2017 by stenoodie

December 23, 2017: First time trying kickboxing at Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts for a free trial class! The trial class was surprisingly two hours long which was incredibly valuable and worth attending to try this out. What I liked … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences | Tagged 57 Glen Cameron Rd, Kalari Kickboxing and Martial Arts, kickboxing classes, Markham, trial classes, West Unit | 2 Comments

Hot Pot Dinner at Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot

Posted on December 29, 2017 by stenoodie

December 21, 2017: Other than tastings, it’s been a while since I’ve actually went out for a hot pot meal. This restaurant, Chongqing Liuyishou Hotpot, used to be called 100 Degrees Hot Pot (I came here for dinner before and is … Continue reading →

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Injeolmi Bingsu Dessert at The Cups at First Markham Place

Posted on December 28, 2017 by stenoodie

December 21, 2017: I finally made it here to The Cups! Despite them opening a second location here at First Markham Place and me living so close to it, this was my first time here. Natalie and I had one … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 3235 Hwy 7, cafes Hwy 7 Markham, food blog, foodie, Injeolmi, Korean cafes Markham, Korean desserts Markham, Markham, restaurant review, shaved ice Markham, The Cups Markham, The Cups Markham Bingsu, The Cups Markham menu and prices, The Cups shaved ice | 4 Comments

Vegetarian Pad Thai at Sukhothai Parliament

Posted on December 27, 2017 by stenoodie

December 19, 2017: After unsuccessfully navigating through the Toronto Christmas Market, the four of us decided to go to Sukhothai for dinner instead. I’ve been to the Wellington location of Sukhothai but not this one. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 274 Parliament St, @SukhoThaifood twitter, food blog, foodie, Khao Soi, Lemongrass Fish, pad thai, restaurant review, Sukhothai, Sukhothai dinner menu and prices, Sukhothai Parliament, Sukhothai Parliament prices, Thai, Toronto, Toronto Thai restaurants | 2 Comments

The Pickle Barrel at Markville Shopping Centre

Posted on December 26, 2017 by stenoodie

December 17, 2017: Considering that I’ve been to this location of The Pickle Barrel plenty of times, it’s funny that this is my first time blogging about it. I used to come to this Pickle Barrel almost yearly as a … Continue reading →