Tag Archives: learning

My First Paint Nite!

Posted on June 23, 2014 by stenoodie

June 1 was already an eventful day already as you can tell with the plane pull in the morning and lunch with friends in the afternoon. Sarah and I had bought a Groupon to go to Paint Nite. I’d never … Continue reading →

Posted in Learning, New Experiences | Tagged @PaintNiteTO, bars, canvas, drinks, friends, fun, learning, night out, Paint Nite, paints, relaxing, restaurants, Toronto | 11 Comments

My First Cooking Class!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by stenoodie

Last Tuesday, I went to my very first cooking class!! As much as I love food and dining out, I don’t cook enough and when I do, I actually really think that my creations are fairly yummy (biased much, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Learning, New Experiences | Tagged 5 courses, @PresChoice, Asian Inspired Shrimp Salad, chef, cooking, cooking classes, full meal, fun, Grilled Harissa-rubbed Rack of Lamb, Grilled Panzanella Salad, Grilled Peaches with Pistachio Oil and Basil, hands-on, kitchen, learning, Loblaws, PC Black Label, recipes, Strawberry Gin Lemonade, teamwork | 8 Comments

Visiting Reptilia, the reptile zoo!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by stenoodie

Most people don’t know this, but I absolutely love reptiles!! And some of you might not be aware of this, but today is actually stenoodie’s , this blog, birthday too!! Happy birthday, stenoodie! As part of my one-year anniversary blogging … Continue reading →

Posted in New Experiences | Tagged 365 days of blogging, @ReptiliaCanada, blogging anniversary, curiosity, educational, field trip ideas, fun for kids, fun indoor activities, hands-on, learning, reptile feeding, reptile zoo, Reptile zoo in Vaughan, reptiles, Reptilia, snakes, stenoodie, teaching moments, touching reptiles, tours, turtles, Vaughan | 6 Comments

I’m a weight loss coach now!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by stenoodie

This past weekend, I attended an amazing training session on how to become a weight loss coach. After a lot of valuable information, facts, real-life stories, testimonials, hilarious jokes from our two trainers, and learning with two dear friends of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Learning | Tagged change, diet, happy, Health, learning, life, lifestyle, lose fat, TLSweightloss, training, transition, weight loss coach, worth it | 9 Comments

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

6 Weeks of Beginner Pole Dancing Classes at Spinbuddies Pole Studio

Posted on December 22, 2013 by stenoodie

Class #1: November 11 — I’ve been looking forward to this class for a while now! I bought the Groupon deal back in September and had been yearning to use it. I finally took the first class today and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness | Tagged addicted, class, exercise, fun, learning, pole dancing, Spinbuddies, sport, strength, Vaughan | 5 Comments

Banquet Food at the Pearson Convention Centre

Posted on December 11, 2013 by stenoodie

Banquet food! I haven’t had this in a while. The last time was probably at either a wedding or at the last formal in the last year of university. What can I say about banquet food is that it is usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Food | Tagged 2638 Steeles Ave E, annual dinner, Brampton, company dinner, convention, food blog, foodie, interpreting/steno, learning, Pearson Convention Centre, presentation | Leave a comment

Dragon boat workshop

Posted on June 30, 2013 by stenoodie

This past Saturday in the DiSCOVER 2013 program, instead of sitting in the classroom in our usual Mandarin class and business/Chinese culture workshop, we went out to the lake shore and did a 2-hour crash course on the wonderful water … Continue reading →