Author: Christine Elias

bookmark_borderKimchi for me

Posted on by Christine Elias

I grab my lunch from the Korean place near my work pretty much everyday.

It’s pretty dingy — a typical student dining establishment — but the food is fantastic and the service is warm and friendly.

Today I had kimchi, miso soup and gyoza dumplings.

Yesterday I had the same thing minus the kimchi. The day before that I had noodle soup with egg and kimchi.

The restaurant opened up last year after two very nice ladies took over the previous place — also called the Varsity Deli as they kept the ancient signage.

At first it didn’t get much traffic but that’s changed as now it is often packed with students and not a few construction workers.

It makes me really happy to see these two new Canadian entrepreneurs doing so well.

I don’t know them but I am proud of their accomplishment.

And I love that kimchi more than anything else.

bookmark_borderScammed

Posted on by Christine Elias

I’ve been on a bit of a health kick.

I figured that I’m about halfway thought my life — if I am lucky — and I didn’t want to spend what time I’ve got left wheezing and unable to get out of my recliner.

Actually, I never did wheeze (I do have a recliner but I don’t spend all my time lounging around) and I always felt pretty well but I was worried I could turn the corner at any moment. I have been lucky.

There was also my doctor telling me that my acid reflux would get better if I lost weight.

So now I’m walking over an hour every day — to and from work. I’m also eating a ton of fruits and vegetables and generally trying to cook healthy yet tasty meals.

And?

I’m thinner sure but I feel exactly the same. I still have acid reflux and I still don’t leap out of bed filled with energy. My knees still hurt if I run up or down the stairs and I think I have a cavity.

So I’m gonna stop this baloney now. It’s not working.

It’s a scam, man.