Category Archives: Toronto

Sing-a-long-a Grease?! // Here come the Varone Ladies

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Dee

Oftentimes when my cousins post stuff on our Facebook walls they rarely come to fruition in real life. Somehow, though, we pulled off attending Sing-a-long-a Grease at the Tiff Bell Lightbox. And I’m so glad we did. This cugini crew (cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Family, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Beauty School Dropout, Blue Moon, Cousin Hangouts, Cugini Hangouts, Frenchie, King Street West, La Carnita, Lar Carnita 106 John Street, Rizzo, Sing-a-long, Sing-a-long-a Grease, Tiff Bell Lightbox, TIFF Lightbox Building, Varone Family | Leave a comment

Witness to a crime scene // TTC woes

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Dee

As I sat reading Oliver Twist – trying to catch up to Meagan because I’m behind for our book club for two – I hear the bus driver call a young woman back to the front. Immediately after paying, she … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Toronto | Tagged Adult Metro Pass, Anecdote, Commuting in Toronto, GTA, How to ride the TTC, Public Transit System, Regulated Fare, short story, Toronto, TTC bus, TTC Fare, TTC Rush Hour, TTC Streetcar, TTC subway | Leave a comment

Basic guide to almost winning // ultimate frisbee

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Dee

Yes, that’s right. Ultimate frisbee is a real sport. There are co-ed recreational (indoor or outdoor) teams that can be created, joined and enjoyed. I, however, only semi-enjoyed it. Playing during the winter months (here in Toronto, Canada) could have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Toronto | Tagged Adult sports teams, Basic ultimate frisbee rules, Co-ed Sport Teams, Coutning Stalls, Huckleberry Spin, Liberty Village, Literary Sports Team Names, Recreational Sport Leagues, Regulations, Self refereeing, Spin to Win, Spirit Points, Sports, Team t-shirts, Toronto Sport and Social Club, Ultimate (Indoor), Ultimate Frisbee | 2 Comments

The boys are back // Blue Jays Home Opener

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Dee

After watching the Toronto Blue Jays versus Tampa Bay Rays series this past week I noticed a few things…and maybe you did too? Kevin Pillar is a beast. We’ve seen him sprint across the plethora of green plenty of times. … Continue reading →

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Commuting problems // TTC

Posted on March 20, 2016 by Dee

Every month (for the most part) I purchase an adult TTC pass for $141.00 (with taxes). But, if you’re experiencing the current state of the Toronto transit system, you wouldn’t know it. How could people pay this much for a system … Continue reading →

Posted in Toronto | Tagged Anxiety, Claustrophobic, Emergency Alarm, How to ride the TTC, Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Transit System, TTC bus, TTC Delays, TTC Monthly Adult Pass, TTC Rush Hour, TTC subway | Leave a comment

Accidental Hiatus //

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Dee

I didn’t notice at first, but soon – one month passed, then two – all of a sudden four and now six months – had gone by. Sometimes I don’t feel like writing. I go through these weird, awkward phases where I … Continue reading →

Posted in life, Toronto | Tagged 2016 Goals, blog life, Book Club, Creative writing, Social Media Writing, writers block | Leave a comment

Shakes & Franks // Eating in Toronto

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Dee

It’s important to choose a great dinner date no matter what the occasion. That’s the first thing I do when I discover a new-ish restaurant in Toronto that I am DYING to try. When it came to Shakes & Franks … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Toronto | Tagged Coca Cola Glass Bottle, Hot Dogs, Milkshakes, Nutella Milkshake, Queen Street East Restaurants, Shakes & Franks, The Beaches, Toronto Hot Spots | Leave a comment

Survival Guide // 5 tips to surviving a break-up

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Dee

With a few tricks up my sleeve for surviving a break-up, I’ve come to the consensus that there are 5 things a girl should do when her heart is broken. 1. Break the news to those closest to you (Keeping in … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Toronto | Tagged Ariana Grande, Break ups, Getting your heart broken, Jamberry Nails, Life lessons, Relationship Advice, Sex and the City, Survival Guide to Break-ups, Therapeutic Solutions, Victoria's Secret | Leave a comment

Purple everything // Maid of Honour Duties

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dee

WHAT. A. DAY. Last Saturday my brother married Flo (my new sister-in-law) and I was thrilled to be the Maid of Honour at their wedding – I wouldn’t have had it any other way. I could say that the day started at … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Toronto | Tagged Atlantis Pavillions, Bichon-poo, Bridal Hair, Bridal Makeup, David's Bridal Mississauga, Family Weddings, Maid of Honour Duties, Maid of Honour tips, Montreal Canadians Fans, Toronto Wedding Venue, Wedding Dress Shopping, Wedding Party, Wedding planning tips | 2 Comments

Guest Post: Our Rent-a-Kitten Hobbes // About Cats

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Dee

What do you do when you have the opportunity to have a kitten for as short or as long of a period as you want? There are a couple of things to take into consideration when this happens… actually, no … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, life, Toronto | Tagged Best Friends, cats, kittens, pets, Toronto | Leave a comment