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Sometimes when life gets stressful, a massage just doesn’t cut it. It feels like the stress is deeper; it’s like it needs to rise up and out from inside me if that makes sense. That’s when I usually book myself a sauna session.  There’s just something about it. It feels like I’m sweating out all …

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Sometimes I wake up and just don’t feel like doing a thing all day. Then, out of nowhere, when night rolls around, my energy spikes.  One time, I was blowing up my friends’ phones, hoping someone wanted to join me for a spontaneous night out around Calgary. Good thing, they were always down. You might

When I was a kid, I used to get super pumped whenever my parents took me to the mall. There was just something magical about it, right? But you know what’s even better? The malls that still manage to get you excited, even when you’re all grown up. Some malls are just practical spots. You

I’m always up for trying new food—it’s kind of my thing. But when you do it all the time, it can start to feel a bit dull. That’s when I know it’s time to level things up. It’s not just about what’s on the plate, though that’s a big part of it. It’s the whole

Have you ever had something so good that you just can’t keep it out of your head? For me, it’s pastries.  Now I know you think – hey, you can’t be that crazy over croissants! –  but when the taste and texture are just perfect, the right bread will really get you chronic cravings!  As

There was a time when my friends and I would walk past Bridgeland every day. Without fail, my stomach would start growling as we walked past the streets lined with delicious-looking restaurants.  It didn’t take long for them to hear that familiar rumble and decide to check one out. We started making it a weekly

I have a friend who sticks to halal food, so whenever we hang out, we can’t just roll into any random restaurant. But here’s the fun part: she’s a total foodie and always wants the meal to be an experience. And honestly? I’m not mad about it.  Every time we go out, we end up

Every time I watch a Korean drama, what really gets me is the food scenes. It seems to be a recurring theme. The moment they start grilling meat, I can almost smell the sizzling through the screen. For the longest time, I thought I’d have to fly to Korea to get that experience. But boy,

Ever tried making ramen at home—no, not that instant ramen—I mean legit ramen reminiscent of being in downtown Tokyo?  You meticulously simmered the broth for hours, painstakingly crafted the perfect soft-boiled egg, and yet…it just wasn’t quite there. It’s happened to me the past few times I tried making ramen.  Thankfully,  you don’t need a

I’ll be the first to admit that cooking isn’t exactly my strong suit. Trust me, I’ve tried. And every time I attempt to whip up something that’s not completely bland, I somehow still end up disappointed. That’s why, whenever my friends see my name pop up on their phones, they know I’m probably about to