Category Archives: New Experiences

Making Mulberry Jam!

Posted on June 29, 2015 by stenoodie

I learned how to make mulberry jam last week for the first time! Yay! I love relaxing learning sessions like these! ^_^ Thank you Nicole for inviting me over to your place to make mulberry jam together! This was a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged boil, Canada, citrus, DIY, easy, fresh, friends, fun, gelatin, homemade, how to make mulberry jam, jam, juice, making mulberry jam, mason jars, mulberries, mulberry, North York, pot, Saturday afternoons, simple, sugar, summer activities, summer time, Toronto | 3 Comments

A Milestone and a talk on #Hashtags

Posted on May 9, 2015 by stenoodie

A year ago, I would never have thought that I’d be speaking publicly in front of over 300 young entrepreneurs at the North York City Hall. It’s so interesting to see where life takes you, and so far on this … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged comfort zone, confidence, fear of public speaking, growth, presentations, public speaking, self-improvement, stage, stage fright | 5 Comments

Volunteering at the Good Shepherd!

Posted on February 21, 2015 by stenoodie

Philanthropy is very important to me. On Sunday, February 1, I attended the Trillium Lions‘ volunteering event at Good Shepherd. Good Shepherd is a non-profit organization that provides services for the homeless like a soup kitchen, worship centre, and clothing … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences, Philanthropy | Tagged 412 Queen Street East, beds, donations, downtown, Good Shepherd, Good Shepherd Ministries, homeless shelter, meal program, mens' clothing, services for the homeless and disadvantaged, shelter, sort clothes, Toronto, volunteer | 3 Comments

Sampling Cupcakes from The Sugar Tooth Fairy!

Posted on January 31, 2015 by stenoodie

When I first received an e-mail from Tania, owner and operator of The Sugar Tooth Fairy, I was very excited! Tania owns her own cupcake business where she prides on creating cupcakes that defy most dry cupcakes and includes the unique … Continue reading →

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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

Room Escape Adventures — Trapped in a Room with a Zombie

Posted on December 29, 2014 by stenoodie

A week ago, eleven friends and I went to play this newer room escape adventure called “Trapped in a Room with a Zombie” courtesy of Room Escape Adventures. I first heard about this from my friend after we played the … Continue reading →

Posted in Escape Room Reviews, New Experiences | Tagged 37 Bulwer Street, @roomescapeadven, clues, escape room, Escape Room Adventures, escape room review, fun, game, players, puzzles, review, strategy, teamwork, Toronto, trapped in a room with a zombie, zombie, zombie room | 2 Comments

Motives Custom Blend Foundation <3

Posted on December 6, 2014 by stenoodie

Short post today because life is happily getting in the way. Look what I got custom made for me today! A Motives custom blend foundation! Whee!! This goes on so smoothly and blends so PERFECTLY!

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged beauty, beauty advisor, custom blend, foundation, fun, how to achieve exact foundation for skin, make-up, match, Motives Cosmetics, Motives party, perfect colour, skin, tone | 1 Comment

Xscaper Arts — escape room game [Defunct]

Posted on December 1, 2014 by stenoodie

Room escape games! ❤ Yesterday, I had the privilege of playing at Xscaper Arts yesterday with some friends. Xscaper Arts opened up in June of this year and is a live escape room game. These have been super popular ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Escape Room Reviews, New Experiences | Tagged 150 Main Street, @XscaperArts, challenges, clues, creative, escape room, fun, game, high tech, Inception, Main Street, Markham, play, puzzles, strategy, technology, Unionville, Xscaper Arts | 9 Comments

O.Noir — dining in the dark

Posted on October 24, 2014 by stenoodie

Betty and I tried out O.Noir. This restaurant has been talked about for ages and has been on my to-eat list for ages too. When I spotted a Groupon being offered, I immediately took the chance to purchase it. We … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged 620 Church St, @ONOIRRestaurant, blind, Braille, calamari, Church Street, dark, dining in the dark, downtown, filet mignon, food blog, foodie, Grilled O.NOIR Octopus with Olive Oil and Lime, legally blind, O.Noir, O.Noir Filet Mignon Served with Potatoes and Vegetables, restaurant review, servers, Surprise, Toronto, unique experience | 2 Comments

First Time Stand-Up Paddle Boarding!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by stenoodie

The other day, I posted a picture for the Weekly Photo Challenge about my experience doing stand-up paddle boarding but I haven’t blogged about it yet. Now that I’m done my detox and back to my regular “schedule” of blogging … Continue reading →