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
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. Check out her work at Static Shores… 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
I’m not the craftiest person, but I occasionally work on little projects. When I need supplies, Michaels seems to have the largest selection. It has that usual department-store feel, but instead of being stocked with decaying, miserable associates, it’s aisles are filled with cool, colourful stuff: Fabrics, frames, stickers, sponges, paints, pens, googly eyes and… Read More Michaels Has You Covered
Located off the streets of Old City Quarter, La Stella welcomes you with warm smiles and immediate service. The large, circular woodfire pizza oven proudly lets you know that this place is the real deal. They even give you raw sugar with your coffee. And not that crap in the packets. The Braised Chicken Papardelle… Read More No Shady Stalls at La Stella
Movie theatre restrooms are assigned the unique commission of taking in a concentrated volume of people at intervals between films. The crowds of cattle eagerly shove themselves out of the theatre doors into the congested hallway, eager to release any business they were holding in for the film they just watched.* They slap their slippery,… Read More Galaxy Theatres
When you’re in need of some Mexican cuisine, very few places in Nanaimo will satisfy you the same way Gina’s Mexican Cafe will. The service and food are fantastic, while the environment feels unique and festive. Let’s get this out of the way: we’ve all heard tales of Mexican food and its destructive potential on… Read More Gina’s Mexican Cafe
It’s the busiest time of year for shopping malls across the country, so it would be safe to assume the White Spot at Woodgrove Centre receives a lot of collateral Christmas “cheer.” Taking this into consideration, it would be unfair to make any judgement on their restroom without remembering that in the week before Christmas,… Read More White Spot Keeps its Head in Shipshape
