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Visiting Aquarium du Quebec in winter 2019

Posted on February 2, 2020 by stenoodie

I quite enjoy going to aquariums (even though I do know that keeping wildlife in captivity is not the best for them). Nevertheless, we decided to visit Aquarium du Quebec on the day we departed from Quebec. The Aquarium du Quebec (1675 Avenue des Hôtels, Québec, QC) is located about 20 minutes away from the airport and it was west of where we stayed. Thus, we visited this tourist attraction right before we headed to the airport. Continue reading →

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How much do court reporters make?

Posted on February 1, 2020 by stenoodie

I had this conversation with one of the staff at a law firm where I was reporting out of this past week and while in the heat of the moment I didn’t respond as optimally as I could have to the blatant ignorance of some people and how rude that question actually comes across as, here’s what went down: Continue reading →

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Protected: I knew it

Posted on January 24, 2020 by stenoodie

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Vegan Options at L’Gros Luxe Québec

Posted on January 21, 2020 by stenoodie

It was our last official night in Quebec and once more, we wanted to try a vegan restaurant. Although we were already back in our hotel, we actually took an Uber out to this restaurant to try it out for dinner. L’Gros Luxe Québec had some good reviews and were also one of the only restaurants that had Continue reading →

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Facial Sheet Mask Review: Mentholatum Botanics – French Calendula Soothing Mask

Posted on January 13, 2020 by stenoodie

I was looking forward to trying this floral mask that looked very nature-inspired and organic. However, after I finished cleansing my face and was about to open the package to put on the facial mask, I was reading the contents of the package and was very disappointed and confused to find that there were barely any!

This Mentholatum Botanics branded sheet mask was Continue reading →

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Le Chic Shack in Quebec City

Posted on January 12, 2020 by stenoodie

After a fun but wintry toboggan ride, we were ready for something warm to line our stomachs! We had passed by Le Chic Shack (15 Fort St, Quebec City) the other day, which had a long line-up of customers. We were curious about this restaurant and after Googling it, found out that they were a burgers and poutine joint. We were ready for a quick casual meal so walked three minutes from Continue reading →

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Winter Toboggan Slide Au 1884 in Quebec City

Posted on January 11, 2020 by stenoodie

Whether it’s your first time to Quebec City or you’re a regular to this French province, there’s a small tourist attraction that you absolutely have to visit. The Au 1884 toboggan slide is fit for the young and old and Continue reading →

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Qi Wei Ji Bao – Chicken Hot Pot Restaurant (defunct)

Posted on January 9, 2020 by stenoodie

Qi Wei Ji Bao located at 398 Ferrier St, Unit 60 in Markham

The name of this restaurant is 奇味鸡煲 in Chinese and is phonetically translated as “Qi Wei Ji Bao” in Mandarin. It’s located inside of New Century Plaza (398 Ferrier St, Unit 60) on a side street near Steeles Avenue and Warden Avenue in Markham. Continue reading →