It’s not exactly a new list – Town & Country (and many other publications) post and repost the same material all the time just to get fan engagement – and yes, many of them are quite true. I agree with… Continue Reading
I started handwriting journal entries in mid-August as a way to relieve stress and really jot down my thoughts in a way that I wouldn’t be able to by typing. These entries can be repetitive and they don’t really flow… Continue Reading
Mental Health Awareness Day was earlier this week, and while mental health awareness is gaining ground in many societies, there are others which are still very behind. This is definitely an issue in many more “traditional” cultures, including various East… Continue Reading
Okay, it’s not THAT bad. Not nearly as busy as things were when I was running DelectablyChic!, but still, I like to have some evenings at home where all I do is dinner, clean up and write. I mean, I… Continue Reading
Especially to Canadian-born/raised Canadians who are of the same ethnicity as said restaurant? I’ve found, in my own experience, anyway, that CERTAIN Chinese restaurants definitely fit the bill. And I am sure many would agree with me. First of all,… Continue Reading
Despite having had Netflix for a few years, it’s only now that I’m going on a major spree (before, it was only when “good” series dropped – like The Crown). My most recent binges have been Atelier (more on that… Continue Reading
The summer may be ending, but I want to talk about more summer things: Sleepaway camp and cottages. First generation kids (especially Asian kids) in Canada don’t usually go to sleepaway camp. It’s JUST. NOT. DONE. Why? My theory is… Continue Reading
My parents are immigrants. They came to Canada when they were in their 20s and had me a few years later. Compared to many immigrant parents, mine are probably considered extremely integrated. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t ANY… Continue Reading
I just finished watching part one of Netflix’s first season of Cable Girls, a Spanish series (and apparently Spain’s first Netflix-exclusive) about women working as operators in 1920s Madrid. Probably the best way to describe the series is a Spanish… Continue Reading
I constantly read about women being upset that they’re addressed as “ma’am” (or madam) by servers or salespeople. I don’t get this. What do they expect to be called? Not everyone is your “regular” barista who knows your first name… Continue Reading