Hi friends, it’s great to be back today for Friday Favourites. I haven’t shared much about what’s been going on in my world as I’ve mostly been doing travel recaps, so I thought I’d do a quick round-up of some favourite things from May. Before I jump in, here are the links to my travel … [Read more…]
Two videos circulating on Weibo — China’s equivalent of WhatsApp — and Douyin, its version of TikTok, have gone viral, showing a man suffering a fatal fall from a high-rise after losing his balance while trying to adjust his footing on a window ledge. The videos, originally from 2023, have resurfaced, accompanied by speculation about … [Read more…]
Hi friends, I hope you’re having a great day. I’m time for the April edition of What’s Up Wednesday. Thanks so much for being here. WHAT WE’RE EATING THIS WEEK My meal planning has gone out the window, and I’m just winging it every day. But so far so good, and now that the new … [Read more…]
Kim Kardashian is facing a difficult parenting dilemma as her eldest daughter, North West, approaches her teenage years with a level of fame most adults would struggle to manage. Now, one month from turning 13 on June 15, North is no longer only the child of two famous parents. She has become a public figure … [Read more…]
It’s been ages since my last Wellness Wednesday post. I think the last one was about a year ago, when I shared about embracing good posture. Today, I’m sharing how I finally got treatment for TMJ jaw pain after years of thinking there was probably no real solution. Me of little faith! My Jaw Pain … [Read more…]
The explosive finale of The Boys has finally arrived, and it’s leaving fans with one burning question: who survives and who doesn’t? As Butcher, Hughie, Starlight, Homelander, and the rest of the chaotic ensemble head into their final showdown, the series delivers a brutal finale packed with shocking twists that diverge from the original comics. … [Read more…]
We travelled on the Shinkansen, Japan’s bullet train, from Tokyo to Osaka as part of our Japan trip. Yes, friends, it’s time for another Japan travel recap, and this is the first part of our time in Osaka, starting with Dotonbori in the day and night. I was excited about going on the bullet train … [Read more…]
John Travolta probably expected people to talk about his big Cannes moment, his emotional speech, and his new movie. However, rather than focusing on those moments, the internet did what it does best: it spotted one unexpected detail and ran absolutely wild with it. The actor arrived at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival looking nearly … [Read more…]
Packing My Lunch Every Day Hi friends, it’s time to link up with Adrienne, Dara, Joanne and Jen to share all about our go-to lunches. I work full-time as an early childhood educator, and I pack my lunch for work every single day, so I like to have a few healthy work lunch ideas ready … [Read more…]
More and more people are being sent behind bars. According to the Institute for Criminal Policy Research, over 10.35 million individuals are being held in penal institutions throughout the world, either as pre-trial detainees/remand prisoners or having been convicted and sentenced. In comparison to the year 2000, the total number of women serving time has … [Read more…]