Roasted Asparagus

For years I have loved asparagus. I’ve always thought of it as the classiest vegetable. A few weeks ago, I wanted to try something new with it (I usually just steam it). I looked online for some roasted asparagus recipes…

Best of Ellie Kemper

In anticipation of Ellie Kemper’s new series (created by the lovely Tina Fey) being released on Netflix tomorrow (please be good!), I thought I would share some of my favourite Ellie moments, mostly from The Office as the charmingly naive…

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#DearMe

I was so inspired by the many #DearMe videos on YouTube today, that I thought I should do one myself. The basic idea is that as a older, and wiser woman, what advice would you give to your teenage self?…

That Time I Cried Watching the Oscars

That title should actually read the times I Cried Watching the Oscars, because let’s be honest, there was more than one. It’s been years since I’ve watched the Oscars live or even from start to finish. When I remembered that Neil…

Don’t be like the rest

  I discovered this quote the other day and it has been on my mind ever since. Regardless of who actually said it (it’s been attributed to Grace Kelly, Coco Chanel and Eudora Welty), it is so important. I always…

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Books

Tonight as I was putting some of books on the shelf, making it pretty as I’ve been reorganizing, I thought about some of my favourite books, some books that mean so much to me, so much to my heart. I…

Parks & Recreation

I got home today from a long day at school (it really wasn’t that long, it just felt long), wanting to veg and celebrate my last midterm before reading week next week being done, I turn on my new favourite…

Are Comfort Zones Really a Bad Thing

The other night as I was using my favourite coconut body butter after a shower (yes, I’m one of those weirdos who sometimes showers twice a day). I had finished another body butter that morning, and was happy to be…

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Running Up That Hill

On my ride home from school on the bus today, I was reminded of an experience I had years ago. I was staying at my sister’s house, and had gone out for a run because at the time, she lived…

Downton Abbey

When it comes to trends, I am not usually one to dive in. I either scoff at it, thinking it’s unnecessary, or wait to see how it turns out. I’m always wary of hyped up things, especially books and tv…

Spring in January?

Once Christmas and New Years are over, I am ready for spring. In my opinion, winter should be over on December 31. And then January comes along and reminds me that spring is still far in the distance. I crave bright…


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