Category Archives: Life

I can’t wait for driverless cars to emerge

Posted on December 12, 2015 by stenoodie

No offence, friends. It’s not that I don’t want to drive you around. It’s more so about my own mental health. It’s difficult to multitask and have a meaningful conversation with you while I’m driving and trying to focus on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Life | Tagged advancements, autoparking, autopilot, concentration, cost of Tesla Model S, cruise control, driverless cars, focus, future, I don't like to drive, on the road, realizations, self driving, self-driving cars, technology, Telsa Model S Autopilot, Tesla, thoughts, traffic | 5 Comments

Treetop Trekking at Treetop Eco-Adventure Park in Oshawa!

Posted on November 26, 2015 by stenoodie

The first time that I went treetop trekking was last year in Blue Mountain as part of the summer retreat with the Mon Sheong Youth Group. I still remember the trip fondly where we were escorted by a private bus … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged 53 Snow Ridge Court, @TreeTopEco, autumn, climbing, Durham, friends, fun, obstacles, Oshawa, practice, rock climbing, support, team-building, teamwork, tree top trekking, trees, Treetop Eco-Adventure Park, treetop trekking in Ontario, wall climbing, zip line | 6 Comments

MC & Prep Retreat 2015 at Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre

Posted on November 22, 2015 by stenoodie

The last time that we had a leaders retreat was in the summer when we went to beautiful Happy Harbour in Muskoka. It was an EC retreat where most of the ECs and up got together for a nice weekend … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Life | Tagged autumn, EC, framily, GenYTO, getaway, Haliburton, MC, MC & Prep Retreat, outings, Pinestone Conference Centre Spa and Golf Course, Pinestone Resort, retreat, team, team retreat | 5 Comments

Protected: Belief

Posted on September 17, 2015 by stenoodie

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Summer EC Retreat 2015 in Happy Harbour, Muskoka

Posted on July 23, 2015 by stenoodie

This past weekend — well, Sunday and Monday, a few select friends and MA family road-tripped up to Muskoka where we had a relaxing “extended weekend” (my words) at a private lakeside cottage. I’m pretty sure it was my first … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Life, New Experiences | Tagged Beausoleil Island, beautiful weather, bloom, dock, EC Retreat, explore, extended weekend, family, ferry, friends, fun, Georgian Bay Islands National Park, getaway, Happy Harbour, hiking, Muskoka, nature, Ontario, private lake, relaxing, renting a cottage, retreat, road trip, summer, trip, water lilies, weekend trip | 7 Comments

Introversion — that’s me

Posted on June 13, 2015 by stenoodie

Maybe it’s time for a little reflection post. I hope everyone has been enjoying my daily foodie posts, restaurant reviews, and occasional travel flashback posts (more are coming and I’m still backlogged). Summer time is here and that means there … Continue reading →

Posted in Life | Tagged battery, being around an introvert, energy, extroverts, introspect, introversion, introvert, introverts, leave me alone, me, need alone time, personality, quiet time, recharge, reflection, there's nothing wrong with this | 20 Comments

Protected: One Year Ago — January 17, 2014

Posted on January 17, 2015 by stenoodie

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2014 Reflection

Posted on December 31, 2014 by stenoodie

So, today’s the very last day of 2014 — December 31, 2014. We’ll never see this day again and never feel the same way we did on this day. Before I get too far into how every day actually passes … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, Life, New Experiences | Tagged adventures, end of year, reflection, summary, thoughts | 8 Comments

100 000 views on stenoodie.com!!

Posted on December 17, 2014 by stenoodie

Wheee!! My blog reached over 100 000 views last night! That’s pretty cool if I do say so myself. 🙂 Thanks everyone who pops in to read or scroll through my posts! 😀

Posted in Life | Tagged blog, happy 100000, milestone, personal blog, stenoodie, website | 10 Comments

Back in Toronto! pt 2

Posted on November 23, 2014 by stenoodie

Stop! Reflection time! The reason I started this very blog was only a little more than a year ago in March of 2013. See the post here. I remember flying back from my Asia trip and into Toronto and starting … Continue reading →