I wish I could remember where I heard this quote, but it’s been on my mind lately. When you’re eating an orange, eat an orange. Or in this case, a mandarin. It’s about focus. My brain is a funny place. I feel like there’s a big merry-go-round spinning right in the middle of it. Some […]
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06 Nov, 2013
‘Tis the season for a Canada-wide giveaway from Shopper’s Drug Mart
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Giveaways and product reviews
One of my favourite cold remedies is GARLIC. I’m sure my family is appalled, but it’s the one thing (other than slathering myself with Vicks Vapo rub) that seems to bring me relief when I’m down for the count. This is what I do: Make rye toast. Butter it. Sprinkle with finely diced raw garlic. […]
Yesterday was a first for me. I flew from Ottawa to Toronto and back again in one day. It was a long day, but you know what, it was pretty satisfying. I woke up early – mind racing. I prepped and packed my stuff: laptops, cords, backups, travel documents. I practiced my presentation. Again and […]
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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
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