Category Archives: New Experiences

Blogging about a Blog Workshop!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by stenoodie

I just taught some of the members in my team how to blog!!! What makes me a blogging expert? I’m not an expert by any means, but I’ve been blogging enough that I have SOME tidbits and tips that I … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged apps, blog workshop, blogception, blogging, GenYTO, growth, inspiration, learning, technology, widgets, workshop | 2 Comments

MAWC 2014!!!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by stenoodie

I am changed. I didn’t know how much of an effect this World Conference would have on me, but I am definitely so pumped and excited for the upcoming weeks, months, and year! I can’t wait to get started and … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences, Travel | Tagged application, Awake energy shot, GenYTO, growth, information, Isotonix, JR Ridinger, leaders, Loren Ridinger, MA, MAWC2014, Miami, mu30, OPC3, shop.com/stenoodie, transformation | 7 Comments

Being a Part of the Studio Audience at Steven and Chris

Posted on January 28, 2014 by stenoodie

When my friend contacted me last week about an invitation to be a part of the studio audience at a television talk show called “Steven & Chris“, I was intrigued. I had not seen any of their episodes (Sorry, Steven … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged @stevenandchris, CBC, film, giveaway, Grain Power, live audience, prizes, Steven and Chris, studio audience, taping, Toronto, TV show | Leave a comment

Realtiming for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities Event

Posted on December 3, 2013 by stenoodie

Today, I had the opportunity to do a realtime on-site CART job for the United Nations’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities event. This is an annual event held by the Region of Peel to celebrate a year’s worth of … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences, Steno | Tagged Accessibility, Brampton, captioners in Toronto, captioning, captions on a screen, CART providers Toronto, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Peel Centre, realtime CART, realtime feed, steno, steno captioning, steno captions, stenographers captioning on a screen, stenography, United Nations' International Day of Persons with Disabilities | 1 Comment

Sampling Cajun & Creole Cuisine at Southern Accent [Defunct due to Covid-19]

Posted on November 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I just came back from a wonderful evening of dining at Southern Accent. My friend Mandy and I were super, super excited to try this place out. She’s never been tried Cajun/Creole cuisine before and this was my first time … Continue reading →

Posted in Complimentary Adventures, Food, New Experiences | Tagged @CajunToronto, Blackened Chicken, Blackened Chicken Livers, Cajun-Creole cuisine, Catfish, food blog, foodie, Hush Puppies, Koreatown, Piquant Shrimp, restaurant review, Soul, Southern, Southern Accent, Tasting menu, Toronto, Voodoo Pasta | 12 Comments

The Ugly Sweater Run 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by stenoodie

Yesterday, I participated in The Ugly Sweater Run in Toronto. This was my second 5K event and I was ready to run and have some fun! The family-friendly event was held at Downsview Park in the northwest end of Toronto. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 5K running blogs Toronto, @UglySweaterRun, charity, Downsview Park, drinking beers after a 5k run, festive, fun 5K runs in Toronto, how long does it take to run 5K, participating in a 5K run race, RUNdeers, The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada, Toronto, Ugly Sweater Run, Ugly Sweater Run 2013, ugly sweater run finish with beers, Ugly Sweater Run in Toronto, ugly sweaters, wearing ugly sweaters and running | 5 Comments

Horseback Riding at Churchill Chimes

Posted on November 14, 2013 by stenoodie

I’ve never been horseback riding before and have always wanted to try. A friend in the Mon Sheong group suggested to go for an outing and we did! After a satisfying breakfast at The Fickle Pickle, we walked into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Learning, New Experiences | Tagged animals, autumn, Churchill Chimes, farm, feeding horses, first time horseback riding, fun, horse trot, Horseback riding, outdoor, Stouffville | 3 Comments

Art Toronto: Toronto International Art Fair 2013

Posted on October 26, 2013 by stenoodie

After we had a messy but fulfilling lunch at Uno Mustachio at St. Lawrence Market, my friend Mandy and I attended the Art Toronto Fair. This was my first time attending it and Mandy’s second after having attended it in … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged Art Toronto Fair 2013, artists, Arts, buyers, Canada, collectors, downtown, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto | 10 Comments

Colours of Hope: Completing My First 5K

Posted on October 20, 2013 by stenoodie

I did my first ever 5K yesterday as part of the Canadian Cancer Society Colours of Hope 5K event! When I first received the e-mail from the Canadian Cancer Society about the event back in September, I knew wanted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 5K, active, Canadian Cancer Society, charity, coloured powder, Colours of Hope 2013, fun, Health, Humber College, run, sponsor, Toronto | 7 Comments

Captioning the Asian Film Awards with Jade King

Posted on July 8, 2013 by stenoodie

On March 18, 2013, I attended the 7th Annual Asian Film Awards with Jade King in Hong Kong. I met up with Jade at 11 that morning to get to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. I was beyond … Continue reading →