The New Year’s Day tradition of a polar plunge is slowly becoming a ritual.Early in the morning, everything was blanketed in white, and even the water’s edge was frozen solid. By noon, the weather had shifted—rain began to fall, and the temperature crept up. This year, no wetsuit. A true Real Canadian polar swim.I lasted… […]
We are celebrating New Year’s Day with traditional Japanese new year dish-Osechi. I prepared a simple New Year’s meal using whatever ingredients I could find. I was so happy to discover Japanese mochi at a newly opened Korean supermarket, which meant I didn’t have to make it from scratch. Sam even made ozoni for us.On […]
During the holiday break, I spent time baking all sorts of treats — sourdough turkey, candy canes, and Christmas trees, classic French custard canelés, and a homemade apple tart. Every moment spent baking fills me with a deep sense of happiness and calm. The only downside is the never-ending pile of dishes afterward.
This is my second year participating in the Student Showcase and Flamenco Event with Osende Dance Arts. We had a special guest dancer, musicians, and singers, and even invited the audience to join in a flashmob. It was so much fun, and I was thrilled to celebrate together with everyone!
I thought I was done with this Christmas concert, but here I am again with the 36 Canadian Brigade Group Band’s annual holiday performance. Since I extended my military service, it looks like I’ll be appearing a few more times. This year, I found myself taking on a new challenge: learning to play the Irish […]
I had the pleasure of performing Christmas carols at Windsor’s very first Christmas Market, where downtown streets were lined with festive vendors, live holiday music filled the air, and a magical parade of illuminated woodland animals. The Makers Community and Mermaid Theatre brought this unique celebration to life, and the atmosphere was so vibrant that […]
