Here Are The Rules 1. Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you and provide a link to their blog. 2. Write a post to show your award. 3. Give a brief story of how your blog started. 4. Give two pieces of advice to new bloggers. 5. Select up to fifteen bloggers you want to give… Continue reading Blogger Nomination By The Black Ant Blog
Netflix Movie Review: Life Of The Party
Image Courtesy of IMDB Social distancing had got me really missing my friends. I missed being surrounded by my gal friends! Melissa McCarthy often tickled my funny bone with her outrageous and fierce roles. I just had to watching this one. Summary The instant Deanne and her husband, Dan, dropped off their daughter, Maddie, to… Continue reading Netflix Movie Review: Life Of The Party
Reblog Feature: Keep Fruit And Vegetables Fresher (How To Boost Your Immune System)
Most of us understood that fruit and vegetables were important for our health. More specifically, fruit and vegetables helped to boost our immune system. However, did you ever wonder how these fruit and vegetables boost our immune system? Let us take a look at some common produce selections and their benefits. Learn more by clicking… Continue reading Reblog Feature: Keep Fruit And Vegetables Fresher (How To Boost Your Immune System)
COVID-19 Got Me Laid Off
This COVID-19 virus really got nasty. Although I should not be surprised, it still seemed so surreal. After spending 20 years at my job as a certified natural health specialist and sports nutritionist, I was told that I was laid off. That was it. Go home and send in your final hours. Image: GETTY Working… Continue reading COVID-19 Got Me Laid Off
Reblog Feature: Celebrating Norouz In Quarantine
“It’s the first day of spring. The air is soft and the sun is shining, birds are chirping. The Earth is celebrating its rebirth. Last night was my New Year, Persian New Year, Norouz, Spring Equinox. If it was another year, I would be out with my family visiting our extended families and friends… Continue reading Reblog Feature: Celebrating Norouz In Quarantine
Social Distancing Due To The Coronavirus
It has been extremely stressful for the past few weeks. I am sure that it is the same for everyone out there. One by one, the number of countries with people infected with the virus increased and everyone began to panic. Honestly, till now, I do not understand the sudden urge to stock up on… Continue reading Social Distancing Due To The Coronavirus
Opening My Fabfitfun Spring Edition Subscription Box
It’s Springtime already? The arrival of my Fabfitfun Subscription Box signalled the arrival of a new season. Calpak Packing Cubes Value: $40 US These packing cubes have a space for you to fill in some information or labelling. The mesh cover allows for you to see what is inside. I like using packing cubes to… Continue reading Opening My Fabfitfun Spring Edition Subscription Box
Reblog Feature: International Women’s Day Donation Rally
To commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day, the gogoBags crew organized a Donation Rally for the North Shore Women’s Centre. Hence, this visit helped us get to know more about this amazing women’s centre. According to the North Shore Women’s Centre website, “it is in North Vancouver, BC. Also, the North Shore Women’s Centre is dedicated to improving… Continue reading Reblog Feature: International Women’s Day Donation Rally
Gokudo Shabu Shabu: Personal Hot Pot
Hot pot and cold weather makes a great match! At Gokudo Shabu Shabu, each person can have their own little hot pot of delicious soup and cook their own food in it. How To Order First, our server suggests that I chose which main dish, like pork, lamb or beef and vegetables for vegetarians. Then,… Continue reading Gokudo Shabu Shabu: Personal Hot Pot
Netflix Series Review: Count Dracula
Image Courtesy Of IMDB Many of us are familiar with the character with the name of Count Dracula. Who was Count Dracula? What was his story? This was his story….. Summary This series began with a doctor who was invited to meet with a rich Count and to live with him in a grand castle… Continue reading Netflix Series Review: Count Dracula
Inequality Amongst Women
This upcoming Sunday will be International Women’s Day. This year’s International Women’s Day, the focus is about “Celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality.” As I glanced back into the past, women had done so much and had achieved so much for us, modern women, to enjoy. Let’s talk about childbirth. It wasn’t… Continue reading Inequality Amongst Women
Netflix Series Review: Ares
Image Courtesy of IMDB To have the ambition to succeed in life at all costs, how far would you be willing to go? Summary Rosa was a medical student studying to become a doctor. She had a hardworking father, who taught her to work hard in life. They were not wealthy and to top it… Continue reading Netflix Series Review: Ares
Universal Studios Japan (Part 2)
After spending a significant amount of time at the Harry Potter part of Universal Studios, it was time to explore the rest of it. There were so many parts of the park and so little time! I had arrived right at opening time for the day to make sure I could see as much as… Continue reading Universal Studios Japan (Part 2)
Book Review: The Magic Of Mom
Technically, this is not a typical book review. This book is a book filled with quotes from famous writers and celebrities about motherhood. Both good and bad…. Each day I would fold a few pages and read the quotes inside. I can’t wait to finish this “sculpture” and give it to my Mom! Follow Chocoviv’s… Continue reading Book Review: The Magic Of Mom
Reblog Feature: Bags That Saved My Leafy Greens
Growing up in a household that loved eating leafy green vegetables, I observed they were left in the open for customers to pick what they wanted. Nowadays, plastic bags kept many of these leafy greens separated by bundles and prevented customers from picking freely. Sadly, these plastic bags also sped up the yellowing of the… Continue reading Reblog Feature: Bags That Saved My Leafy Greens
Isonoryotaro Nambaten Conveyor Belt Sushi In Osaka
Isonoryotaro Nambaten Imagine 100 yen for a plate! Depending on the colour indicator, many plates only cost 100 yen. There were more expensive ones, but I got my fill just eating mostly 100 yen plates. Another fun treat was the surprise eggs that could fall out of a machine depending on how much you ate.… Continue reading Isonoryotaro Nambaten Conveyor Belt Sushi In Osaka
Inokashira Park Zoo
The Inokashira Park Zoo in Mitaka was a spontaneous side trip from the Ghibli Museum. Only adults needed to pay for admission as children were free. Many families with young children were running about and having picnics. There was a guinea pig petting zoo too! There were a few very interesting life lessons in this… Continue reading Inokashira Park Zoo
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Studios Japan
I was looking for to Universal Studios because I really wanted to enter Harry Potter’s world! This one in Japan might be smaller than the North American one and Japanese was used instead of English, I was still super thrilled! Stepping through those gates, I felt like I had stepped into Hogsmeade! It all looked… Continue reading The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter At Universal Studios Japan
Eating On Japan Airline (Part Two)
As I boarded onto my return trip back home, I was curious about what meals were the stewardesses going to serve! I was very impressed with the meals going to Japan, so I was looking forward to my meals on my return flight. It was a wonderful idea to actually have local chefs design the… Continue reading Eating On Japan Airline (Part Two)
Beardie Update: Back Home To My Bearded Dragon
“I am home!” I was excited to show my bearded dragon the souvenirs that I picked up for him. My favourite is the Pikachu sofa from the Pokemon store at the airport right before we left. The children wanted to buy a felt bed, but I decided that the sofa is the cutest. Plus it’s… Continue reading Beardie Update: Back Home To My Bearded Dragon
Reblog Feature: Our World And It’s Food Waste Situation
To begin, some very disturbing numbers appear as one looks at the amount of food wasted on our planet. Most people rarely think about how much food they throw out each day. According to the statistics of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, one-third of our food in the world is what we discard… Continue reading Reblog Feature: Our World And It’s Food Waste Situation
A Spike In My Stats
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Quote Of The Day: Doing My Best
It’s been a tough few days. My mental strength has been pushed to its limits again. Being told that I was selfish when I was following protocol and knowing that I had to care for my own family, was painful. On the other hand, I was also told that I was weak for not able… Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Doing My Best
The Cup Noodles Museum
Momofuku Ando I saw this where a workshop about making the noodle bundles was happening! This was such a fun experience for all ages! Follow Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog on WordPress.com
Photo Of The Day: Ginza Street
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My Totoro-Themed Day
I have always been a fan of Ghibli Studio’s animation. Sadly, all the entrance tickets have to be ordered over a month ahead, so I wasn’t able to visit the inside of the museum. Without a ticket meant that I couldn’t even visit the cafe or gift shop! I was a little disappointed, but I… Continue reading My Totoro-Themed Day
Photo (or Photos) Of The Day: Hello Kitty Train
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Photo Of The Day: Blooming At The Palace
I discovered this new blooming flower at the Ninomaru-Goten Palace at Kyoto…. The sky was drizzling and a big gray…. Follow Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog on WordPress.com
The Pokemon Cafe At Osaka
After months of waiting, I finally got to visit The Pokemon Cafe! As a huge fan of the original Pokemon series since the 90s, I have wanted to visit this cafe for quite some time. Luckily, there are a few of us, so I got to order and try more dishes! Yes!! The price was… Continue reading The Pokemon Cafe At Osaka
Japan Airline: Eating to Japan
Flying on Japan Airlines to Japan took ten hours, so we were served a couple meals along with unlimited snacks and drinks. We even got a tuna sandwich that was both my favourite and my daughter’s too. We both forgot to take a picture…. it was ingested very quickly. Special Treatment For Little Ones Special… Continue reading Japan Airline: Eating to Japan
View From My Window
This is my view… I will be away for the week, so my blog entries will be more sparse till I get back!! Thanks for your support!! Follow Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog on WordPress.com
Reblog Feature: Canada’s Approach To Food Waste
After doing some research, it is comforting to know that Canada actually has a plan to reduce food waste. Unfortunately, we often see a lot of good food go to waste because it’s “ugly” shape or simply discarded when they just pass their expired date! Learn more by visiting here! Remember to leave both sites… Continue reading Reblog Feature: Canada’s Approach To Food Waste
Beardie Update: February
I have been giving him more baths as he is growing quite rapidly. He is moulting again! (You can see it on his tail.) He definitely enjoys interacting with his surroundings. Check out the cute flamingo inflatable that we found! Follow Chocoviv’s Lifestyle Blog on WordPress.com
Fly Over Canada: Taiwan Edition
Fly Over Canada is a very different way of sight-seeing. We are all indoors, strapped into our seats and feet dangling above a large, circular screen. There is no voiceover of any kind and only lasts 8 minutes. However, because it feels so realistic and immersive that it feels like a longer ride. Normally, this… Continue reading Fly Over Canada: Taiwan Edition
Netflix Series Review: October Factions
Image Courtesy Of IMDB Summary Parents are constantly working hard to make ends meet and to provide for the family. The Allen’s are no different from any other parents except for their occupation as monster hunters. Themes 1) Monsters are real: Sometimes the real monsters are the people in the world…. 2) Every family has… Continue reading Netflix Series Review: October Factions
Drawing Miss Daisy On The Disney Cruise
At the Crown and Fin Bar on the Disney Cruise Ship, Wonder, a dozen of adults sat around to do some sketching…. This was one of the many adults-only activities on the cruise ship. Only adults were allowed inside the bar, for obvious reasons. What a nice touch! Afterwards, I lined up just like all… Continue reading Drawing Miss Daisy On The Disney Cruise
GallivantingMommy’s Sunshine Blogger Nomination
The rules: Thank the blogger (s) who nominated you and link back to Their blog. Answer 11 questions the blogger asked you. Nominate 11 new bloggers & their blogs. Leave a comment On Their blog to let them know they received the award and ask your nominees 11 new questions. List the rules and display… Continue reading GallivantingMommy’s Sunshine Blogger Nomination
Some Smurf History And Sketching Smurfette
Do you remember the Smurfs? I was a 80s child and I grew up with the Smurfs. It was a cartoon series from 1981 to 1990. This cartoon series was developed from a comic strip like Asterix and Tin Tin. “One of the most important contributions to popular culture from the tiny nation of Belgium… Continue reading Some Smurf History And Sketching Smurfette
Taekwondo Lessons: A Mom’s Perspective
I always wanted to learn some sort of martial arts. But, unfortunately, was not encouraged back then due to stereotypes decades ago. Girls were not encouraged to take on “boy’s activities”. Fast forward two decades later, my little boy took lessons and received his yellow belt! He was reluctant at first, but he quickly got… Continue reading Taekwondo Lessons: A Mom’s Perspective
The Importance of Personal Boundaries
Personal boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how they will respond when someone passes those limits.—Wikipedia Image Courtesy of Family Counselling Self love isn’t the same as being selfish. People that really love you understand that. Image… Continue reading The Importance of Personal Boundaries
Movie Review: Project Glutenberg
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Art and counterfeit American dollars… This movie featured two of my favourite Hong Kong movie stars, Aaron Kwok and Chow Yun Fat. Summary Lee Man was an artist, that was skilled in painting replicas of infamous paintings. His skill was so meticulous to the point of using scientific ways of making… Continue reading Movie Review: Project Glutenberg
Sketching Cera From The Land Before Time
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia This movie was the film of my childhood and I was so pleased to be able to watch it along with my children when they were young. I was pretty sure that this movie also instilled a love of dinosaurs in my son. One day, as I was watching my children… Continue reading Sketching Cera From The Land Before Time
My Mom’s Infamous Savoury Radish Cake
Every year I think the same thing…. I will make this dish one day!!! My mom has written the recipe down and will be passing down to me eventually… But, for now, I look forward to savouring my mom’s super infamous, savoury radish cake. It’s the year of the Rat this year! Happy New Year,… Continue reading My Mom’s Infamous Savoury Radish Cake
Foodie Review: Hai Di Lao 海底撈
I love hotpot! It’s a very simple, but fun way of eating together as a family. Each person can choose which type of vegetable or noodle or meat to cook, cook in the hot broth and then, savoir each mouthful! You can choose to dip into a mixture of soy sauce, garlic and other sauces… Continue reading Foodie Review: Hai Di Lao 海底撈
Reblog Feature: How Mesh Produce Bags Helps Our Environment
The next time you visit your local supermarket, take a look at how many rolls of plastic film bags are placed around the fruits and vegetables. Each time a shopper decides to purchase some apples or oranges, they usually reach out and grab one of those plastic bags. After one use, these flimsy plastic bags… Continue reading Reblog Feature: How Mesh Produce Bags Helps Our Environment
Daily Reminder: Forget
It’s easier to the negative aspects of life… I admit to that. It’s so much easier to dwell on the sadness, the disappointments and the misery of our daily lives…. It is very hard sometimes to tear ourselves away from those dark corners on the mind and search for the happier memories… Allowing myself to… Continue reading Daily Reminder: Forget
Movie Review: Finding Mr. Right
Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia As a mom of two, I was intrigued with the story of a pregnant woman from China travelling abroad and getting ready to give birth. (Birth tourism was one of the hot topics in Canada.) Then, I found out that part of the movie was filmed in Canada! Cool! Summary Jia… Continue reading Movie Review: Finding Mr. Right
Quote Of The Day: Who Are The Strong People?
I respect people who work hard to life others up, especially super busy parents who teach out and support other parents like themselves. There are many critics out there thinking that they are being honest and giving others so-called “constructive criticism” when actually they are only emphasizing other’s shortcomings to highlight their own success. We… Continue reading Quote Of The Day: Who Are The Strong People?
Movie Review: Spies In Disguise
Image Courtesy of IMDB This animated film was about international espionage. It focused on two sides of espionage…the field agent and the gadget inventor. Summary Spies constantly was in need of the most updated gadgets of destruction. Destroying the enemies was the only way to stop them. So when the villain escaped with some valuable… Continue reading Movie Review: Spies In Disguise
Chocoviv’s On Tik Tok
Photo Courtesy of Wikipedia What Is Tik Tok? According to Wikipedia, “TikTok is a video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming. It is used to create short lip-sync, comedy, and talent videos. The app was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android for markets outside of China. ByteDance had previously launched Douyin (Chinese: 抖音) for the China… Continue reading Chocoviv’s On Tik Tok
Working On My Sketch Book: Part 1
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