When CBC first published their investigation into the exploitation of international students and the business of private vocational career colleges, it instantly brought me back to my experience as a Canadian in a private vocational career college. It’s something that I take a keen interest in because the grim reality is that these private vocational…
Troubled by Rob Henderson – A Book Review
Summary Troubled by Rob Henderson is a memoir of foster care, family, and social class, as explained by Rob Henderson. Henderson grew up in the foster care system in Los Angeles and later went on to graduate from Yale and Cambridge University. Henderson shares what it’s like growing up in foster homes, the impacts of…
Outfit Diary: February 29, 2024
Outfit Details For reference, I am 5ft/152.5cm and wear size US small/2-4 in tops, jackets, and blazers, and size US 26 or US 2 in bottoms. This post may contain some affiliate links. Tee: Oak + Fort Core T-Shirt (size S – sold out; similar below). Blazer: Aritzia Babaton New Power Blazer (size 6). Pants:…
Tips for Nesting in a Cozy Home (We’re 566 sq ft!)
When I became pregnant, I remember being envious of some of the mommy influencers with their giant homes as I looked around my small condo. I’m grateful to own a place in one of the world’s most expensive cities to live in and I adore my condo but the unfortunate reality is that most newly…
Privacy on the Internet (and How to Protect Yourself)
I’ve had my dumb share of actions on the internet before. Like my experience of being a victim of money embezzlement, I shared my email, home address and contact info with strangers in Russia. And I’ve probably shared my home address with third-party marketers when signing up for things too good to be true. Growing…
Outfit Diary: February 24, 2024
Outfit Details For reference, I am 5ft/152.5cm and wear size US small/2-4 in tops, jackets, and blazers, and size US 26 or US 2 in bottoms. This post may contain some affiliate links. Blouse: MOFT by Shein (size S). Skirt: J. Crew (size US 2 – sold out; similar below). Cardigan: Soho Apparel (size US…
How I Became a Victim of Fraud Embezzlement
In the summer of 2013, I went through an eye-opening experience. I was a victim of fraud embezzlement. At first, I was extremely embarrassed to share my story with anyone so I kept it to myself and only ever shared it via an anonymous guest post on my friend’s blog a while back. To give…
Outfit Diary: February 3, 2024
Outfit Details For reference, I am 5ft/152.5cm and wear size US small/2-4 in tops, jackets, and blazers, and size US 26 or US 2 in bottoms. This post may contain some affiliate links. Blazer: Zara (size XS – sold out; similar below). Jumpsuit: Shein (size XS). Loafers: Everlane. Bag: Louis Vuitton NeoNoe MM. Shop the…
