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Tag Archives: Childhood
Free Cookies
A childhood memory popped into my head the other day. I feel like this is one that you may see and say, “That happened to me, too!”. Let’s see. I remember going to the grocery store as a child and … Continue reading
First Time Watching: Toy Story 4
The original Toy Story was a staple of my childhood. I never fulled embraced Toy Story 2 and can’t remember if I’ve even seen the whole movie from start to finish. I watched Toy Story 3 in my dorm room … Continue reading
Posted in TV & Film
Tagged Childhood, Entertainment, Humor, Humour, Life, Movie, Movies, Nostalgia, Opinion, Thoughts, Toy Story 4
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Vinsanity
He is half man, half amazing. He is Air Canada. He is Vinsanity. He made us jump out of our seats, while he soared through the air. He put basketball on the map in Canada. He inspired a generation. His … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged About Me, Basketball, Canada, Childhood, Culture, Fandom, Inspiration, NBA, Opinion, People, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Raptors, Vince Carter
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Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
In 1999, I was in Grade 3, which only means one thing if you grew up in Toronto – a field trip to Pioneer Village. In the days leading up to the trip, we had Pioneer Day at school. This … Continue reading
Posted in TV & Film
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Culture, Game Show, Humor, Humour, Life, Nostalgia, Opinion, Reflection, Television, Thoughts, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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30 Questions
Happy Wednesday, to those who celebrate! As the title of this post suggests, there will be thirty questions that will be posed. Hopefully, my answers to them will give you a deeper insight into who I am. If not, this … Continue reading
About Time
The older I get, the faster time moves. It’s not fair, but there’s nothing I can do about it. I can’t start a petition. I can’t create a union and call for a strike. I’d file an injunction, but that … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Growing Up, Humour, Identity, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, School, Thoughts, Time
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It Must Have Been Dust
If you were to look through my childhood photo albums, you’d eventually come across a picture of me vacuuming the house at the mature age of three. “You got dirt? I’ll be right over as soon as mommy gives me … Continue reading
50 Thoughts XXIV (Holiday Edition)
1. When I was 5, I was coming out of a store at the mall with my mom, and Santa’s throne was straight ahead. We made eye contact and he waved at me. I waved back. If I remember correctly, … Continue reading
Posted in 50 Thoughts
Tagged About Me, Childhood, Christmas, Culture, Funny, Holidays, Humor, Life, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Santa Claus, Thoughts
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Halloween
Let’s not beat around the pumpkin patch, alright. Let’s get right down to the nitty gritty, and I’m not talking about the Philadelphia Flyers incredibly entertaining mascot. Yeah, I said it. Thumb war me. Do not give out pencils on … Continue reading