Ah yes, highway gas stations. Sanctoriums of relief and refreshment. Fixtures for ephemeral endeavours. Overpriced beef jerky.  The noble protectors who commit themselves to the thankless task of nurturing and preserving the assets of such an institution are a distinctive breed. Incomparable by vast degrees to the attendants of more localized ventures who provide the… Read More Malahat Gas & Convenience Store

While I don’t have any loyalty toward any grocery store, I do have a pretty good idea of which ones to go to for particular items. For example, if I want to wrestle with a wobbly paper bag on my way back to my car, I’ll go to Thrifty’s. If I want wax-tasting fruit, I’ll… Read More The sharing spirit of QFs

The first time I ever stole anything was at a Safeway. Well, I almost stole something. I couldn’t have been any older than 5, and had never seen a bulk section. So this is where all the candy comes from! When my mom wasn’t looking, I pocketed one of those little gooey caramel square things. I… Read More Finding Closure at Safeway

I never expected to be doing this. What began as neurotic musings on men’s rooms has become.. Well, it’s still that. Only now, you have a chance to see my greasy unkempt hair. Fiona Shedden, an incredible talent in photography, videography, and all-around storytelling, did a video with me about The Latrine Scene for Shaw TV.  … Read More Shaw’s Shiny Short on the Latrine Scene

For those of you who have been following this blog, you may have noticed an inconsistency in how often I post content, including my most recent stretch of time without a review. If you are one of those people, I advise you to seek professional help as soon as possible. Alas, my pause in posting about… Read More Eleni’s Restaurant

My closet is crammed with clothing that other people used to own. The kind of stuff that people probably hadn’t worn in years. Oversized cardigans, sweaters that shed, and t-shirts that I hope I’ll fit into by summer. In Nanaimo, Value Village has the largest selection of previously owned pearls and prizes you can give… Read More Value Village

I’ll start off by saying that entering this restaurant, I was greeted at the door by two visibly disgruntled customers. One of them told me flat out: “Worst food ever. They changed their management.” As much as I appreciated the tip, I wasn’t going to let this Sour little Cindy stop me from sitting down… Read More All the Tools at Marina’s Taverna