tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35711423496544313512024-02-19T10:07:55.464-05:00sunshine in torontocool shops, people, events, awesome cityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-87127752222468393272013-06-17T22:17:00.000-04:002013-06-17T22:30:11.948-04:00drake store + the bay - a store growsDo you remember this photoshoot at the Drake Store from years ago? <br />
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Well, I was excited to be invited to the grand opening of the pop up Drake Store in The Bay at Eatons Centre. It was surprising that the same indie gift store that inspired us to create a photoshoot would be paired with a mega-retailer like the Bay, but the Drake Store's vision and the Hudson Bay company fit together nicely. The Drake Store brought more fun, and eclectic version of Canadiana to the Bay. If I had to describe the store, I would use the word 'handmade'. Jay Pooley, a local architect who designed and hand made the displays
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of a polished, indie look. I also met Joyce, one of the co-owners of store who was proud to have something for everyone, and watch the Drake Store grow to multiple locations. It's not every day you meet the talented people behind the magic. Oh also, tons and tons of bloggers and friends of friends arrived thanks to <a href="mailto:dgorecki@parchmentrepublic.com">Dominka </a>(digital media outreach extraordinaire.) So many creative people in one place. <br />
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Below are some awesome people with amazing style, and some of my favorite things. <br />
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Chrys, manager of menswear Lost and Found, and...<br />
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... her stunning tattoos<br />
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Clever gifts that set their own scene (with the camera just because...)</div>
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Blogger Hawley from sidewalkhustle.com<br />
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and her blue shoes<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-91081486145580850002013-01-19T16:09:00.001-05:002013-01-19T16:09:44.394-05:00sunshine in montreal: sights at sitesOne thing I loved about Montreal is that there are so many awesome tourist sites that I would visit regularly if I lived in the city. Unlike Toronto, where some of the biggest tourist attractions, Hockey Hall of Fame, CN Tower, or a really weird double decker sight seeing bus, are sights that Torontonians never go to.<br />
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A typical day of the trip:<br />
1. Wake up.<br />
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2. Decide to take the subway, or walk it in the cold.. </div>
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3. Despite the freezing cold -20 C temperature, the walking option usually won. This is Jon's footstep, next to mine. I think this might be two left feet... lol. </div>
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But check out the cool architecture of the city. It's a refreshing change from Toronto's mishmash, right. These photos are all on a walk to Mont Royal.</div>
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4. Then finally get to the location!<br />
Traveling is funny... most of the time is just spent trying to get there, but it's always worth it.<br />
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5. Sort of rinse and repeat. The images below are from the Notre-Dame Basilica, apparently, among the most dramatic in the world. It did not dissappoint. </div>
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Sad confession: (story of my life?) as a Canadian citizen for over ten years, Montreal is the first major city I've visited outside of Toronto. I mean, I went to New York City before Montreal. So I was extremely excited about the mecca of Canadian comfort food. Jon and I dedicated a day to sampling amazing food since it was all clustered around one area. Although I didn't try the poutine (<i>sacre bleu!</i>), I experienced first-hand the well-deserved hype over Montreal smoked meat sandwiches, bagels, desserts, and unexpectedly, SUSHI. (whaaa, sushi?)<br />
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Let me say that the Jewish people have perfected smoked meat. <a href="http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/">Schwartz's</a> is a classic, and cluttered deli, established over 80 years ago on Rue St. Laurent. Their simple sandwich of bread, meat, and mustard just melts in your mouth - like your tongue is being tickled and kissed by deliciousness.There is always a line up, so I recommend heading in before the lunch hour rush. Also, Montreal is much colder than Toronto, which is all the more reason to go early and avoid the nippy weather.<br />
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<a href="http://beautys.ca/">Beauty's</a>: Beauty's is also an old school diner, very much like Franz in Toronto, with a narrower menu of breakfast classics. They offer an amazing Montreal bagel, which is smaller, denser, and more delicious versions of Toronto's bagels. </div>
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Juliette et Chocolat:<br />
It's an entire bakery and dessert shop dedicated to chocolate. Yes. Below is the fleur de sel brownie, covered in caramel with a cafe au lait. Best brownie of life - because it was soft, dense, and not cake-like at all. Jon took a small bite of the caramel sauce, and felt an immediate sugar headache. Sigh, I'll miss this place. But it's best not to have the crack house near your home.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-74233540929600626132012-12-01T20:17:00.002-05:002012-12-01T20:17:54.654-05:00mochi - puppy: a woman's best friendMy friend Linna has a one year old puppy named Mochi, who has an awesome personality. In celebration of the holidays, she has a dog bell collar. I'm not a dog owner, but I really appreciated Mochi's enthusiasm when she saw me, and she kind of makes you feel like a rock star. She's super clever with a cool repertoire of tricks. And so cute, being the real reason these pictures are posted. <br />
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Mochi's standing still, a rare capture:<br />
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Linna: Mochi...</div>
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Linna: BANG! (and it'll play ... dead!) <br />
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Mochi high five!<br />
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It was her birthday, so you have to celebrate in style. In a hat that she wanted to eat. </div>
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But she really likes to chew on mint. <br />
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And hates oranges. <br />
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Linna and Mochi. Best friends. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-2646867983542694062012-11-11T12:48:00.004-05:002012-11-11T12:48:53.109-05:00luxury chocolate show at roy thomspon.. yumWhen I saw tickets for the Luxury Chocolate Show at the Roy Thompson Hall two months before the event, I jumped on it like an amazing Groupon. Attending the show was like a crack addict going to a crack convention, and I did feeling a bit crazy after one too many samples. While chocolate bars, bark, balls, and beautifully packaged gifts are classics, below are some of my favorite holiday gift ideas. Or just regular day to day gift ideas because everyday is a blessing.<br />
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A chef showing off how chocolate is cooked, and shaved on marble: <br />
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These are the samples I was talking about. This is chocolate peppermint bark from Saxon Chocolates. They are only found in major retailers like Chapters, Second Cup, and Whole Foods. <br />
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Nutcracker Milk Chocolate Truffles because it's like both an ornament, and a gift<br />
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Laura Slack's chocolate skulls covered in a bronze shell - <a href="http://www.lauraslack.com/shop.html">Amazing</a>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is my favorite chocolate of all times - Chocosol's Dark Chocolate. They focus on making 'chocolate food', compared to over processed chocolate-sugar mismashes. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-604070671258236192012-10-17T21:29:00.003-04:002012-10-17T21:29:59.711-04:00Fall on Queen Street WestA few sights and scenes along Queen Street West, and the ever-frequented Grange Park. I love when the window displays change to warm clothing. And fall evenings are so beautiful, especially sunlight through the foliage. (I was almost going to put a picture of a pumpkin spice latte, but it really doesn't need more publicity.)<br />
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Summer is energetic, and fall is rather cozy. Just sharing the latest along the street. =) Hope you're doing well!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-13626603659599247062012-09-11T21:05:00.002-04:002012-09-11T21:05:40.696-04:00dragonboat: day 1 - a cry for help. day 2: championship!I was a paddler on an amateur dragonboat team this summer. After we practiced at Sunnyside for a few weeks, what began as a cold, miserable, and losing final competition ended in a huge surprise: Championship!<br />
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This past Saturday, Major League Dragonboat hosted races for corporate competitors in a two-day event. I would honestly describe Day One as a solid eight hour cry for help. As I biked 30 minutes in the rain to get to the race, I thought to myself "... There are people in this world who paddle a boat out of necessity, and did not pay money to put themselves through this misery. Would people describe what I'm doing as, 'stupid'?"<br />
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I arrived freezing cold with soaked running shoes cold. My team slowly trickled to the site, and we didn't get a chance to set up our tent before the first race. So we just kept getting wet. Even after our first race, we all dispersed for shelter. But it kept raining and we were also wet for our final race. We were muddy, cold, hungry. Losing. Again, what adjective is appropriate for this situation? <br />
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Day Two, however, was the complete opposite in every single way. The skies cleared, and we all showed up dry and happy! Our VP brought water and snacks for the team, and we were placed in heats against other teams similar to our time. However, our first race was one-on-one race, as oppose to our usual competition against five other boats. We lost. As counter intuitive as it may seem, it's way more depressing in a one-on-one race than to lose against five other boats simultaneously. <br />
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But we actually found out that we placed second in our division overall so far. We were going to face the other boat, Pink Sensation paddling for the breast cancer cause, again. During our massive break before our final second race, a plan was schemed to improve our start technique, So when we finally lined up at the start line, we just gave it our all. We yelled, and it's awesome how much faster you go when everyone firing on all cylinders. As we approached the finish line, we thought we saw Pink Sensation drift ahead of us. Nonetheless, we got off the boat still pretty pleased with ourselves. As someone described, "It was the first time there were boats behind us!" <br />
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But we lined up to high five each other, and the organizer said 'Congrats, you guys won!' I freaked out. As we received our medals, the announcer said "Congrats Division G Champs! ... And it appears, nobody is more surprised than the team themselves!" Bahaha... because it's true.<br />
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So yah, there's a lot that can be accomplished when everyone's on the same boat (haha..) =D And medals are always cool to have.<br />
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I had a manicure done at the very luxurious Elmwood Spa with a girlfriend. The reason why I bring this up is two fold:<br />
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1. I thought spending 45 minutes on your nails is utter madness. That's like how long it takes to cook a good meal for three people, two episodes of community, or one (shorter?) night of passion. What could you possibly be doing for 45 min to your nails? But it's actually quite relaxing, with a lot of great smelling oils, cleaning of the cuticles, massage and other nice things. <br />
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2. My girlfriend and I arrived 10 minutes late, and we were greeted by an aesthetician <cite></cite>who was like 'Mmmmhmmm, you were suppose to come at 6:15. It is not 6:15 any more.' I apologized, and she was like 'Mmmmhmmmm...that's okay...'. There is no need to mention what culture this sass is derived from. No need.<br />
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Apparently, the aesthetician was not feeling well, and boy, I know I can't wait to get out of work asap on a Friday. No job is really that different, even if you're suppose to pamper people. But just saying, it is very nice spa and it could've been just passive-aggressively brushed under the rug.<br />
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ps. Also, the bright red color (above, that's me) is outside of my usual choices. Yay? <br />
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As the Exhibition Centre opens, and stores roll out their burgundy and forest green-themed clothes, it's clear summer is coming to an end. For me, one of the best things about summer is to basically, wearing comfortable clothes (... aka as little as possible.) Colors, light fabrics, skin, and everyone looking happier makes the best cityscape for Toronto. <br />
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I think it's funny when old becomes new (like the 'vintage' is the new 'indie' which also becomes mainstream.) For me, the trendiness of Kensington Market beats Yorkville or even Queen West any day. Fashion looks comfortable, wearable, and low maintenance away from the rigours of high heels and perfectly pressed shirts.<br />
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Below are a few snapshots from Kensington (and one from Harbourfront) of looks strictly for summer before we put on our coats and scarves:<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-45117243687599592792012-08-13T21:32:00.000-04:002012-08-13T21:48:55.829-04:00Allen Gardens - a Secret Garden momentI love walking into the Allen Gardens because it's like a Secret Garden in the middle of downtown Toronto. I walked through the white doors, and noted an elderly couple sitting together in the central area. When I left after an hour passed, they were still sitting together quite content like time didn't pass. <br />
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Of course, there are stunning plants and planters:<br />
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Outside, the Gardens is connected to a dog park and a church. It's all easy to miss, but it's just as beautiful.<br />
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The visit was lovely but always too short. Until next season... </div>
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ps. this is <a href="http://www.sunshineintoronto.com/2011/04/under-banana-trees-in-allens-gardens.html">my post</a> on the gardens from last year in the winter. so the bananas grow in the greenhouse during the winter...?<br />
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I love coffee. For me, it's the epitome of a slow, relaxed moment. It's delicious, brings people together... And also happens to be a socially acceptable excuse to take an unreasonable number of breaks at work. <br />
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Like a number of my friends, I really appreciate a great latte. Some major chains constantly toot that they have the 'Best Premium Lattes' around, which just makes me as happy as:<br />
1. to hear that 'Our company is about synergy and innovation'. <br />
2. lame pick up lines, like "Hey baby, yes or no?" (A really awkward moment for me last week)<br />
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Indie coffee shops have the absolute best lattes. It's best to go when there are no lines, but good cafes are consistent. <br />
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So what makes a great latte? Tanya, from Lit Espresso Bar, says the following:<br />
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1. Whole milk (because let's be honest, fat is delicious)<br />
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2. A well balanced shot. Not too metallic or sour. Just flavorful. <br />
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3. Espresso topped with delicious micro foam.<br />
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My friend Tiff and I took a day trip to the Distillery District! I loved that it was filled with artisan goods, and other treasures to explore. We were incredibly lucky that it wasn't crowded, so no lines at cafes for iced coffee, microbatches of chocolate, savory goods at bakeries, or 20 bridal parties around every corner trying to get photos. I felt like I was in Europe during a heat wave. The world was an oven, but it didn't take away from the beauty and rarity of walking on cobblestones in Toronto. <br />
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Check out this old school charm in downtown Toronto. </div>
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We got iced coffee at Balzac. Not going to lie - it tasted great but did not help cool us down. Heat 1, Iced Coffee 0. </div>
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People were walking away from a public piano! There are a ton of pianos all around Toronto for public use as a city-wide community initiative for the Pan Am games. </div>
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Tiff can play a few tunes, like All My Life by Boyz II Men. This also happens to be an amazing picture for an online dating profile. </div>
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Then we went into an air conditioned building, Soma Chocolate! It's the only chocolate company in Toronto that buys microbatches of beans, and makes chocolate from start to finish. We tried a bar of the luxury chocolate line, and delicious truffles. </div>
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Delicious hazelnut truffle, and sea salt caramel with dark chocolate truffle. </div>
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This is a microbatch with tones vanilla, brownies, and an "astringent" finish. It was like fine dining - a nice treat but I like my hole in the wall foods. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-86490870867901752042012-07-17T10:10:00.000-04:002012-07-17T10:10:58.656-04:00grange park - summer rosesEvery year, the same rose bush under a berry tree blooms at Grange Park.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-1644454504991739052012-07-09T09:23:00.000-04:002012-07-09T09:23:18.316-04:00Canada Day!I spent Canada Day last week with my friends watching the Eurocup (... not going to lie, almost every time Spain scored, I was busy talking to someone and watched all the epic moments in the replay. Diehard fan, indeed.). We then tried to find the Pride parade, only to find out that it ended before the game did. But the day was not lost! We headed over to Woodbine beach, which in my 10 years of being in Canada, has been one of my favorite ways to spend the day.<br />
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The most magical part is the fireworks that filled my whole view of the night sky. We also played volleyball, pushed each other into the cold Lake Ontario, and attempted small human pyramids,which my friend affectionately refers to as the slave drive.<br />
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AND did you know that we do cool displays in Toronto? There was a gigantic fountain in the day time, and at night, the Canadian flag was projected onto it, so it looked like it was a holographic flag waving in the breeze.<br />
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I don't usually feel extreme patriotism (I think this is a mark of being Canadian, no?) but I was quite content to be Canadian. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-29418141269986655702012-06-24T17:47:00.001-04:002012-06-24T20:09:55.807-04:00Hoop Jam at the DanforthI was invited to a 'Hoop Jam' at the Danforth by Ish,my partner in crime. It's not always common to find a sense of community in Toronto, but it's totally unusual (in an awesome way) for me as a city dweller to see families, adults, and kids gathering to dance in the park. Ish introduced to me the community, and we ended up talking about online dating, cupcakes, kids, and food. It's a kind reminder that life is about the simple things. <br />
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Amidst the trees, people of all skill levels and ages were dancin' to some deep house music.<br />
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And then you look a bit more carefully, and you realize that hooping is as unique as the dancers. Check out partner hooping:<br />
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Multi-tasking:</div>
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Multi-hoop action:</div>
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Oh yah, and check out these rainbow cupcakes by Amy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CupCakeBot">CupCakeBot</a>:</div>
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I tried the gigantic hoop above they named 'butter' (pronounced 'butta'), and I can see why it's easy to get lost in the flow:</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-56053367959893703832012-06-22T16:08:00.002-04:002012-06-22T16:08:29.249-04:00hoop jam at the Danforth - a short teaserI was invited by my partner in crime, Ish, to check out a hoop jam at the Danforth. It's a massive congregation of people, young and old, who are getting some fresh air and exercise in the park. For me, hoola hooping conjured images of me struggling to keep up a bright plastic ring when I was five years old, and then got distracted by the ice cream truck. But this really changed my view about a sense of community in Toronto, and living well. A big thank you to my friend Ish, and the lovely people I met at the hoop jam for showing me a good time. More images to come.<br />
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This is a classic, awkward TTC experience: The passenger sitting next to you farts, but there's nowhere to hide during rush hour: <br />
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This is the same experience with a twist, involving flooding at Union Station this past Friday.</div>
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The TTC can feel like the twilight zone. For more memes about the Union Station floording, check out <a href="http://www.blogto.com/city/2012/06/a_roundup_of_union_station_flood_funnies/#comment-1345737">blogto</a>.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-74764932488023142862012-05-30T21:09:00.002-04:002012-06-03T21:46:17.562-04:00on queen - street fashion: light and airyAn awesome and lovely lady named Daniella at Queen and John just reminds me of the start of summer. I'm impressed by an airy full length dress belted with a yellow skinny belt. I avoid full length dresses myself, but this looks awesome of her. And she has a sweet iPhone case. <br />
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In case any of you thought it was a mistake - the post is intentionally spliced in with a photo of the water front I took a few days ago because I thought it went together. I'm going to be trying this 'street fashion' photography thing since it combines two things I love - fashion, and bothering strangers. <br />
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Fun Summer Fact: Nobody is too old for the swings. They are awesome, and should be enjoyed by all without reserve. =) (taken in Kensington Market).</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-90632094118334480812012-04-19T22:03:00.000-04:002012-05-23T22:05:05.243-04:00cherry blossoms at high park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cherry blossoms at High Park is the blooming of the Sakura trees that lasts for about one week during the spring. The path to the lake is canopied in flower blossoms, and it's like being in a Disney movie. You'll notice A LOT of (Asian) people posing, which is oddly part of the whole experience. Of course there are people of all types of people, including some dressed in blazers and high heels, which leads me to believe they take the photos very seriously, or they just haven't been to a lot of parks. I wouldn't put it past anyone. <br />
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Micheline, a local of High Park, enjoying the beautiful weather:<br />
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The three of us saw the Evergreen Brick Works peak out through the trees, and forced Jon to pose in the valley for the sake of creating art! Yah the photo looks totally forced, but uh, it's part of the art. <br />
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And here are some other cool aspects of the Evergreen Brick Works, like ponds and valleys:<br />
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After our pit stop here, we biked through Middle Eastern neighborhoods, Rosedale, cemeteries, Yonge+St. Clair, and more. I can't wait to explore the city this summer. <br />
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It was one of those days that makes you feel lucky. There's so much.<br />
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Jen.<br />
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*No, it didn't really lolAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3571142349654431351.post-73968957012444657062012-03-22T21:26:00.001-04:002012-04-12T23:30:06.087-04:00unexpected appearance of spring flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8OR4dVbnHdw2wLI9jKJWA2msA7YMHDKRR0fOsK_KX1c_vTp19ktgclHR6DR_LeM45vAo5r9wRYd18O088WYpxPg9r5XKfkG24UQGbDo6FkA1yHt5vuMEY-AFn-zuqH93fSG4p3VHryk/s1600/header+spring+flowers+small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj8OR4dVbnHdw2wLI9jKJWA2msA7YMHDKRR0fOsK_KX1c_vTp19ktgclHR6DR_LeM45vAo5r9wRYd18O088WYpxPg9r5XKfkG24UQGbDo6FkA1yHt5vuMEY-AFn-zuqH93fSG4p3VHryk/s1600/header+spring+flowers+small.jpg" /></a></div>After a stroll along Queen Street West (mah hood!) looking for indications of spring, I thought the tulips on the steps were really unexpected, and a bit ominous. Which mirrors my attitude towards the weather. I turned on the AC today in the car, and I was like "Is this really happening in March?" It's like I'm constantly on edge in an unstable relationship. Will it be sunny, or pouring rain, or angry hail? It feels too good to be true, but the only way to deal with it is to enjoy it.=)<br />
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So we showed up at this destroyed broken-glass, spray paint, cracked pavement and charcoal building with with our shopping bags and beautiful Tibi dress. The whole time, I was like, 'Alright, I hope the squatters are nice.' Even though we tried to shoot fast, she got mild frostbite and I got a cold. Yes, it was worth it though. I'm learning more and more that letting go and having faith can lead to fantastic surprises.<br />
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<i><b>Ish - this is perfect, isn't it?:</b></i><br />
Choke by Chuck Palhniuk:<br />
We can spend our lives letting the world tell us who we are.<br />
Sane or insane.Saints or sex addicts.Heros or victims.<br />
Letting history tell us how good or bad we are.<br />
Or we can decide for ourselves.<br />
And maybe its our job to invent something better.<br />
It's creepy,but here we are,the crackpots of our time, trying to<br />
establish our own alternate reality.To build a world out of rocks and chaos.<br />
What it's going to be, I don't know.<br />
Even after all that rushing around,where we've ended up is the middle of<br />
nowhere in the middle of the night.<br />
And maybe knowing isn't the point.<br />
Where we're standing right now,in the ruins in the dark,<br />
What we build could be anything.<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="height: 1px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -5000px;">We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
In spite of what the self-sure stoics say,<br />
the passions answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
Words impose, aver, but slide apart -<br />
on deep privations, dictums hold no sway.<br />
We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
<br />
The logic of the cold physician’s chart<br />
will never sort their mysteries away,<br />
for passions answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
Ascetics to their impulses impart<br />
a crude mortification - even they<br />
could never steer the courses of the heart.<br />
<br />
What subtle origins give them their start<br />
our partial, apish memories mislay,<br />
and so they answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
By slow revision, they play their part;<br />
not them to us, but we to them obey.<br />
We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
Our passions answer to a deeper art.</div><div style="height: 1px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; top: -5000px;">We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
In spite of what the self-sure stoics say,<br />
the passions answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
Words impose, aver, but slide apart -<br />
on deep privations, dictums hold no sway.<br />
We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
<br />
The logic of the cold physician’s chart<br />
will never sort their mysteries away,<br />
for passions answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
Ascetics to their impulses impart<br />
a crude mortification - even they<br />
could never steer the courses of the heart.<br />
<br />
What subtle origins give them their start<br />
our partial, apish memories mislay,<br />
and so they answer to a deeper art.<br />
<br />
By slow revision, they play their part;<br />
not them to us, but we to them obey.<br />
We do not steer the courses of the heart.<br />
Our passions answer to a deeper art.</div><i><b>Credits</b></i>:<br />
Ish: Model, makeup<br />
Jen: Photographer, stylist, props maker<br />
Dress: <a href="http://rentfrockrepeat.com/">Rent Frock Repeat </a>(founded by two awesome ladies in Toronto)<br />
An adventure at the old Kodak Factory at Eglinton and KeeleAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566539603988691995noreply@blogger.com1