I haven’t always loved coffee. I remember being 14, and thinking coffee tasted like some bitter form of disgusting chocolate that I’d never want to try again. It wasn’t until I was 16, and exposed to Starbucks, that I realized that I love a chocolatey-coffee, also known as the “mocha”. I stuck with this drink … Continue reading
Netflix is quite the powerhouse, isn’t it? With its own films, series, and special documentaries, the entertainment giant’s list of original content is growing. And although Canada’s Netflix isn’t quite as good as the US’ Netflix (why, Netflix?!), we still get some of the good stuff. The most recent documentary I watched happened to be … Continue reading
I love food. I have never been driven by vanity, especially when it comes to food and weight. I have always said that I would rather enjoy my food, and my life, than be miserably under-weight. As such, that desire to simply eat what I want – coupled with my “fast metabolism” – meant that … Continue reading
So, it’s “cold” season – both literally and figuratively. As those of us in the Northern Hemisphere know, winter is most definitely on its way. As we see the days get shorter, and the weather get cooler, a lot of us are more and more prone to the common cold. As such, it’s extra important … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday. It’s been a transformative time for me, though it’s been a fairly difficult year for me. After feeling the constant pressure – internal and external – and the need to always be doing something greater, I decided to prioritize my health. Stress can mess you up … Continue reading
It’s taken me a while to write this post. Why? Honestly, I think it’s because this is a sensitive subject. It’s never easy to talk about race, gender, or politics. I usually try to stay clear of those subjects on here, but if I said I wasn’t in-tune with those things, I’d be lying. After … Continue reading
Have you ever heard the term, “Stockholm Syndrome”? By definition, it refers to a condition where a victim falls in love with his/her captor. The term has somehow been associated with the city of Stockholm (because the term was coined due to an event that occurred in Stockholm). As a kid, I remember hearing “Stockholm … Continue reading
