There’s a fine art to accepting a compliment graciously. Most people have a tendency to offer up self-deprecating responses rather than acknowledging positive feedback. Here are a few actual examples that I’ve overheard in real life: “ Your new haircut looks … Continue Reading
Stag and doe, wedding social, Jack and Jill — call it what you will, but the concept is generally the same. If you are of a certain age, chances are your Facebook feed is littered with party invites to events … Continue Reading
Earlier this month, the Canadian government launched a three-week food truck initiative in Mexico City (using taxpayer money, of course) to help promote Canadian cuisine abroad. The rationale behind the truck — which sells ‘Poutine a la Mexicana’ among other … Continue Reading
“I’m not using it for sexting!” I exclaimed as I snatched my iPhone back from my friend whose eyebrows were raised disbelievingly. I had just received a slew of notifications from Snapchat and felt the need to defend my decision … Continue Reading
A friend of mine recently told me she is having trouble coming up with a suitable hashtag for her upcoming wedding. Her social media-savvy guests will want to know what the official wedding hashtag is before they start live-tweeting from … Continue Reading
From the cherry blossom trees lining the streets of Vancouver to Ottawa’s brightly coloured tulips, the country is truly in bloom. Unfortunately for some of us, the pleasures of springtime are obstructed from view as we spend most of the … Continue Reading
Aside from news anchors and a few choice loud talkers on public transit (you know who you are), it seems that most people hate the sound of their own voice. A common complaint among self-conscious talkers is that the voice … Continue Reading
Some might say that three’s a crowd, but there are actually plenty of advantages when it comes to spending time with an established twosome, provided you follow a couple of important ground rules. First of all, you can’t be insecure. … Continue Reading
“Whyyyyy aren’t you drinking?” the birthday girl slurred as she glared at me from behind her heavy mascara-coated lashes. “I’m on antibiotics,” I lied, because simply not being in the mood wasn’t going to cut it as an excuse. For … Continue Reading
There are numerous benefits to shacking up with a significant other — not only is it cost effective but those late-night booty calls become a lot more convenient. But what happens when you wake up the next morning and realize … Continue Reading
