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Tag Archives: Nostalgia
Voting at my old Elementary School
My Grade 8 graduation took place inside my elementary school’s gymnasium. It was so hot in there you could’ve cooked an egg on a projector. I wore a suit for the occasion, of course. A photo taken moments before the … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged About Me, Adulthood, Graduation, Humor, Humour, Identity, Kids, Nostalgia, Personal, Reflection, School, Student, Thoughts
11 Comments
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
5 Comments
Recently Played (February 2021)
Is it just me, or did February feel even shorter than usual? As a result, I only discovered one new song this month and found myself listening to old songs that I’ve heard before, but never really worn out the … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged About Me, Humor, Identity, Life, Music Videos, Nostalgia, People, Pop Culture, Songs, Spotify, Thoughts
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Recently Played (January 2021)
I did a blog post like this in December and thought it was fun sharing the songs I’ve been listening to lately, so I’m doing it again. Hopefully, this introduces you to some new music. Hopefully, you find something you … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged About Me, Hobbies, Identity, Life, Music Videos, Nostalgia, Personal, Pop Culture, Songs, Spotify, Thoughts
20 Comments
Recently Played
I have been meaning to do a post like this for a while, but never got around to it. So when I say “Recently Played” in the title, I’m referring to some of the songs I’ve listened to over the … Continue reading
Demolishing The Dome
Logging into Twitter in 2020 is like crossing the street when you’re a little kid. Be sure to look both ways, and have an adult hold your hand, because you never know what’s coming around the corner. Last Friday morning, … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Baseball, Life, New Stadium, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Refection, Rogers Centre, SkyDome, Thoughts, Toronto, Toronto Blue Jays
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Jumbo Joe in Toronto
I remember when the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Owen Nolan from the San Jose Sharks at the trade deadline in 2003. Man, I was so excited. The next day at school, I went right to my best friend, Chris, and … Continue reading
Posted in Sports
Tagged Fandom, Hockey, Identity, Joe Thornton, Nostalgia, Opinion, Personal, Reflection, Thoughts, Toronto Maple Leafs
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Falling Asleep in 2012
I think most people miss waking up in a certain place, or year, or time in their life, but for me, I miss falling asleep in 2012. Is that a weird thing to miss, or are you just used to … Continue reading
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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Where The Sports Have No Games
Have you ever been a part of an ice breaker activity, where you sit in a circle with a bunch of fresh faces and go around giving answers to random questions? They’ll ask, “What is your biggest fear?” Someone will … Continue reading