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The Blatant Injustice of The Tinder Swindler
It feels like a lifetime ago, swiping left and right through a seemingly endless sea of dating profiles, my inbox full of countless opening pleasantries with only about a couple of conversations I actually actively participated and took interest in. I’m glad those days are over. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy them. It…
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Inventing Anna: A Glitzy, Juicy, Messy Letdown
I’m no entertainment snob. I consume all types of content outside my usual favorites. Sure, I prefer and spend most of my media time on genres like crime, psychological thriller, espionage, and courtroom. But I wouldn’t say no to a juicy, even trashy, piece of entertainment if I enjoy it. No shame. Though I admit…
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Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Praline Pecan Cookies (With Brown Butter)
I can’t say it enough: I adore cookies. Chocolate chip cookies, to be exact. It’s been a while since I had baked them, so once I got a free Sunday, I thought I’d prep a small batch. I wanted to try something new aside from my usual chunky chocolate chip cookie recipe though. So I…
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Cheesy Baked Mussels (Four Cheeses)
I’ve always wanted to cook mussels, but for some reason, they intimidated me. I wasn’t sure how to shop for and properly prepare fresh ones. But after some research, and with the encouragement of a trusty kitchen assistant, I finally managed to pull off a successful—and quite tasty I might add—baked mussels with four different…
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Table Sharing and Hearty Dinners
I’m not referring to sharing tables with strangers. Not in the time of COVID, no. I suppose I’m writing about the novelty of regularly sharing meals with someone, in this case my person. After years of hogging the dining table, I must say it’s a welcome change, though one I’m still getting used to. So…
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True Crime Tryst
I was recently teased for taking too long in the shower, and I didn’t dare defend myself. It’s true. I just can’t resist the allure of a hot shower after a long day—and the intrigue of a true crime story. Yes, I confess. I’m a true crime nut. Sadly, my listening hours have been reduced…
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Movement Matters: My EPIC Journey So Far
I have always loved moving, though I never did it in any structured form until the pandemic happened and the word ‘lockdown’ became part of our everyday vocabulary. I’ve tried all sorts of movement. For some years, I was into hiking and camping both for leisure and volunteer work. I also had my fill of…
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Learning To Love Food Again and My Fondness for Brunch
Before you proceed, a content warning: This post will mention dieting, disordered eating, and body image issues. While planning this blog, I decided to dedicate a space in here for my love for food. I say this from a much healthier place than I was in a couple months ago. You see, mine is a…
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The Magic That Is Schitt’s Creek
Every so often, we stumble upon a piece of work that takes us. Definitely, I was late to the Schitt’s Creek party, but that won’t stop me from celebrating it in all its warm, affecting, knee-slapping glory. The Canadian comedy, masterminded by father-and-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy, tells the story of the Rose family’s…
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A Warm Reboot
They say third time’s a charm, so perhaps this blog’s latest iteration will bring some luck. It’s been a long time coming, and after the chaos that was the last couple years (read: COVID), I finally feel settled enough to sit and write. So what’s new when life has been akin to Groundhog Day, no…
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