Valentine’s Day Strategy Guide to the RPG of Romance – Battle of the Sexes
(Because I’m obviously “pro” at games and other such matters) “Holy $*@&, is it Valentine’s day again? I’m so dead” – My friend Ron The ultimate Role Playing Game of our time, the game of romance – battle of the sexes, is generally deployed once a year upon the noble of day on...
2011 Toronto International Film Festival: Asian Film Line Up
Press your suits and shine your shoes! It's time to roll out the red carpet for this years Toronto International Film Festival from September 8th-18th. Once again, we have a wide selection of films from Asia, including Japan, China, Korea. Without further ado, I give you this year's Asian film line up.
Have minced pork and onions? Make this.
With students back in school, I know that they’ll most likely be cooking or eating on a budget. Now I’m not a student anymore, but I still do try to cook or eat on a budget! Plus, I often find that cooking with a limited number of ingredients is quite fun. While I do love...
Excuse me! There is Shark Fin in My Soup
Yet another reason for me to detest the wedding season, as if more reasons cited. Excuse my predisposition to not enjoying an extravagantly boring evening on a perfectly good weekend in exchange for mediocre food and even worse wine, or my disbelief when bearing witness to the most frivolous way to spend $10k– wedding videography....
Are We There Yet? Playlists for the Road to Make Your Trip Awesomer
So you and your friends are getting ready to go on a road trip. Probably the first and most important thing you should prepare (other than your choice of poison to get sloshed on once you get to your destination) is your iPod, or whatever listening device you use. You’d want a playlist that is...
“Ni Hao Ma?” Welcome to Europe!
There are many myths surrounding the Chinese bus tour: the 6am morning call, the oily Chinatown food, and the jammed-packed schedule. Being a newbie, I chose a one-week Europe tour across six countries. I was greeted by a horrified gasp and a firm “best of luck” handshake from my friends. Now that I...
The Anti-Feminist Manifesto
It must be the pantsuit. Any modern female with a full-time job, who happens to wear a pantsuit to work and/or are opinionated, underwent some-odd years of high education by liberal elites, people will slap you with a label, want it or not, you’re a feminist. When the said modern female gathers in the conclave...
Guu Sakabar: a true taste of home
It’s a typical bar: Dim lights, loud conversations, raucous laughter, clinks of beer mugs, irasshaimase! Nanmeisama deshouka? Wait, what? Welcome to Guu Sakabar – a not-so-typical bar that’s probably the most Japanese-salaryman-esque experience you can have in Toronto. If you’re not familiar with an izakaya-style restaurant, check out my past article on izakayas in Toronto...
Friendzoned? 5 Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make
This article was inspired by personal stories and experiences of men who have tried to break out of the “Friendzone”. I found Many similarities in these stories like their train of thought and actions I considered harmful to their ‘goal’, so I’d like to share them. Know that not all Asian guys are like this...
Watch it!
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Pet Peeves: Exams
(Disclaimer: As with most of my Pet Peeve articles, this is meant to be completely satirical) For most students, the final exam period of the university/college experience can be one of the most stressful, depressing and overwhelming times of their lives. For others, it can be a breeze and not as troublesome – just...
Life After #ELXN41/Before #ELXN42
– Thoughts on the Federal election after the dust settled Change was nigh? The Federal election on May 2, 2011 sent the bloggosphere to a buzzing spin, #elxn41 remained one the hottest of topics for the weeks followed. “What happens now?” is the million dollar question after commotions somewhat subsided from what was surely an...
