Author Archives: karenmeg

Wordless Wednesday – Gym Vibe

Posted on November 6, 2024 by karenmeg
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The art of memoir

Posted on November 5, 2024 by karenmeg

Tuesdays are the day that I have my creative writing class through University of Toronto school of continuing studies. I did my undergraduate degree at U of T and I haven’t been in school since I did my MBA 13 … Continue reading →

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To Be Read…

Posted on November 4, 2024 by karenmeg

What books do I have currently borrowed from the library? Heart on My Sleeve – Stories From a Life Well Worn – by Jeanne Beker A memoir by a Canadian icon – I have admired her since her “New Music” … Continue reading →

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Girl Bands

Posted on November 3, 2024 by karenmeg

It all started with these girls: I was obsessed the Go Go’s in high school, “Our Lips are Sealed” became an anthem of sorts for me. I was the first on the dance floor whenever they came on at school … Continue reading →

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Saturday – 5 things

Posted on November 3, 2024 by karenmeg

Saturday is usually a BodyJam day for me, the hip-hop dance workout that I’ve been enjoying for almost 20 years, and certified to teach until Covid shut it all down. There wasn’t enough interest after Covid, I was one of … Continue reading →

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NaBloPoMo 2024 – another new beginning

Posted on November 1, 2024 by karenmeg

It’s November. And it’s been a minute. I just turned 59 last month. The year before THE year. My brother-in-law came up with that one, he’ll hit the six-oh 6 months ahead of me next year. My husband had a … Continue reading →

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Still processing … life being Asian

Posted on April 3, 2021 by karenmeg

“I worry about your Popo going out on her own. I’m glad she’s independent, but also relieved that with the pandemic she doesn’t venture out at all” “I worry about you too, Mommy, you’re an Asian woman. It’s all so … Continue reading →

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Do I wanna know

Posted on January 31, 2021 by karenmeg

I pride myself with being a somewhat “lax” mom especially from a stereotypical “Asian” Mom perspective . Oh I’ve been nagging my teen daughter to no end to finish up her final course of last academic year by the deadline … Continue reading →

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To be continued

Posted on November 30, 2020 by karenmeg

Well that’s a wrap for NaBloPoMo 2020. It lacked the intensity of a daily November grind, a softer, gentler approach from the mind of a wonderful blogger that I have “ known” for over a decade, Ms. Melisa. A big … Continue reading →

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But it all sparks joy

Posted on November 29, 2020 by karenmeg

If you ask my husband, I have hoarding tendencies. I have tried time and time again, to declutter, organize, cull my wardrobe, with varying levels of success over the years. I love to shop too – especially warehouse and sample … Continue reading →

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