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Book Review: Me Before You #goodreads #uglycryface

août 14, 2014
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Top Annoying Things to Say to a Single Person #allthesingleladies

When it comes to being single, it seems everyone else will take it upon themselves to help you rationalize the singlehood and offer up every piece of advice imaginable. While it most likely comes from a good place, certain questions and comments definitely can be annoying. Here’s a short list of my very favorites.

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1. You must be picky

After dating for so long and meeting countless people, you (hopefully) start to hone in on what works and doesn’t work, and what you’re looking for. What’s wrong with having certain standards and only a few deal breakers? Nothing. So filter on, my single friends.

2. It’ll happen when you stop looking

When you’re single, it’s inevitable that situations involving new people will trigger a “maybe they’ll be interesting potentials” thought. If you need a new job, chances are you’ll actively search and perhaps even fret if your efforts are fruitless, right? I strongly believe the same applies to dating. You can’t decide to hole yourself up at home, make no effort and expect results.

3. Just try one more date

You’ve been on a first or even second date. Conversation and attraction didn’t really leave you wanting more and you’re not feeling that elusive “it”. If you’re dreading going on another date with this person, hearing “just try” is frustrating. I treat my time preciously (except when it comes to cute cat and dog videos online). If I can’t conceive spending another few hours with a person, I doubt they’re a match for me. Respect that and simply wish me luck with the next guy.

4. I’d introduce you, but I don’t *think* he’s your type

Friends tend to know us the best and get to know what we look for in a partner. However, sometimes we found ourselves pleasantly surprised when there’s a connection with someone we didn’t expect. For that reason, if most of the elements could point to a match, show a picture, give a brief description and arrange a group meeting. Who knows, there may or may not be something there, but at least let the singles decide if they want to meet or not.

Good luck out there.

Sally –xx-

Sally, collaboratrice du jeudi avant-midi
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Passionnée de médias sociaux et du marketing, Sally reste à l'affût de tout ce qui se passe en ville. Elle partagera ses découvertes montréalaises ainsi que ses coups de cœur délicieux et incontournables. Tous les jeudis, suivez ses péripéties de jeune professionnelle qui se dérouleront au cours de 5à7s, de « dates » (hihi!), de fins de semaine partiellement endiablées, et d’évènements spéciaux

juillet 31, 2014
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Sally’s Top Online Shopping Sites #shopaholic #onlineshopping

Coup de coeur

juillet 24, 2014
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Charity, Celebrity Chefs, Jeans and Pancakes: Diesel Pancake Event #dieselcrepes #OneXOne

Bouffe

juillet 17, 2014
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To Tinder or Not to Tinder? #allthesingleladies #Tinder #onlinedating

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“Are you on Tinder? Have you heard of Tinder? Omg, you should definitely try Tinder! You’re single, can you explain to me what Tinder is?” This is just a sample from the barrage of Tinder-related questions and comments I’ve encountered over the past few months, with either enthusiasm, repulsion or confusion. After much deliberation, resistance, convincing and a tinge of curiosity (lot of emotions, I know), I decided to see for myself what all the commotion was about, since the app seemed to have made its way to my age group.

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For those who live under a rock or who have no single friends (adopt one, they’re good people too), Tinder is a mobile application with a highly superficial twist on online dating. You log in using your Facebook profile, select what pictures you want to show off, and decide on the age and location range you’d like to target. Before you know it, profiles of potential matches will be presented to you, at which point you have the choice of swiping right to “like” or left to dismiss each person. If you’ve both “liked” each other, you can then start messaging. Unlike online dating, there is very little info about the person and you can only exchange messages once you’ve been matched. There is an opportunity to add a short bio, you can see your common Facebook interests and friends and that’s about it. Go ahead and pass judgment on the few pictures posted.

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Given the extremely superficial nature of the app, it had become known as the “hookup app”, but I believe it’s taken a different, more mainstream turn (or maybe I’m hoping it has). It’s significantly simpler and faster than online dating sites and quite commonly used. Tinder most definitely appeals to our growing obsession for instant gratification and if you’re a remotely attractive woman, you’ll notice you’ll be getting plenty of matches, i.e. people who “like” you (hello ego boost), but in my experience a very small percentage of conversations will be started. Many will start with a riveting “Hey!” so don’t expect your world to be rocked with the opening line. You’ll be wishing Tinder could somehow be applied to your 5à7s or weekend nights because it’s just so easy to get noticed and there are some pretty cute guys. Trust me, like online dating, Tinder can be very scary at first as you stare back at the various men of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, hobbies, tattoos and selfies, but once you take the plunge, it becomes like a game. I feel like the novelty of the app and the “game” will wear off very quickly for me and I don’t think I’ll keep it around for much longer. It’s difficult to make a connection online and with so little information to go on, I personally find the constant messaging process to be annoying. But hey, at the very least, I have an upcoming date with a seemingly decent guy. Good luck, potential Tinderellas (ugh, even the term they’ve coined is horrible).

Sally –xx-

Sally, collaboratrice du jeudi avant-midi
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Passionnée de médias sociaux et du marketing, Sally reste à l’affut de tout ce qui se passe en ville. Elle partagera ses découvertes montréalaises ainsi que ses coups de cœur délicieux et incontournables. Tous les jeudis, suivez ses péripéties de jeune professionnelle qui se dérouleront au cours de 5à7s, de « dates » (hihi!), de fins de semaine partiellement endiablées, et d’événements spéciaux.

juillet 10, 2014
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On-Demand Food Delivery: FreshMint #FreshMint #feedme

Bouffe

juillet 03, 2014
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Where to: Thursday 5à7 at #NewCityGas

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juin 26, 2014
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On a Catamaran aboard #LeMontrealais #Imonaboat

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If you’re looking for a unique way to experience summer evenings in Montreal, boy do I have a treat for you.

I recently had the pleasure of boarding a catamaran, from the docks of our beautiful Old Port, and enjoyed views of the city like never before.

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Croisières Le Montréalais has partnered with Auberge sur la route (the catering division of Auberge St-Gabriel) in order to provide a very special Montreal experience filled with class and spectacular views. Le Montréalais catamaran offers a few interesting options. First, a prolonged 5à7 on Thursdays and Fridays has guests cruising past some of Montreal’s iconic landmarks like Habitat 67, snapping Instagram shots of our picturesque downtown skyline and ordering some freshly prepared food. Like most 5à7s, the party doesn’t stop when you dock and you can continue enjoying your drink and the DJ’s beats as the sun starts to set.

Also, instead of frustratingly elbowing your way amidst the hoards of tourists and locals trying to catch the best spot for the fireworks competition, why not just wave at them teasingly from a fancy catamaran? Le Montréalais offers supper cruises, specifically to watch the fireworks. As if that wasn’t fantastic enough, the supper menu draws inspiration from the competing country of that evening. I’m positive that with the DJ on board, the shining lights of the city and the delicious food, Le Montréalais is the ultimate and romantic vantage point to watch the always-impressive fireworks.

Finally, Le Montréalais also offers private events. Whether it’s for a corporate event, wedding or anniversary, the catamaran can fit up to 300 guests, and benefits from a couple of floors and terrasses, as well as bars.

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If you want to change up your 5à7 routine, or you want to treat your honey to literal and figurative fireworks, or you’re simply showing off our city to some out-of-town guests, Le Montréalais showcases the city under a stunningly different and breathtaking light I strongly urge you to witness for yourself.

Sally –xx-

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juin 12, 2014
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Kicking Off Summer with Montreal’s #LobsterClamJam !

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juin 05, 2014
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Where to: Griffintown's Rufus Rockhead Bar #nightlife

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Are we tired of hearing about Griffintown revival yet? Nope. Are we still excited when new places in the area turn out to be great? Absolutely! So, allow me to enthusiastically introduce you to or remind you of the Rufus Rockhead bar. “Who??”, your friends will surely ask. Rufus Rockhead, just say it slowly!

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Rufus Rockhead is cozily nestled between Shinji, a Japanese restaurant by the same owner (Jeff Stinco from Simple Plan), and Grinder, Griffintown’s super sizzling hot spot. As much as I like the industrial, rustic, distressed decor that’s been ubiquitous in Montreal bars and restaurants, it’s refreshing to see an ultra modern, cool, yet warm look at Rufus Rockhead. This bar is deceivingly quite large with 2 floors and 3 different rooms, but maintains a laidback yet bustling atmosphere on the weekends.

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You can pick from a short list of tasty cocktails; I opted for the Ma Chérie drink made up of vodka, strawberry purée and sparkling wine. Not only was it delicious and potent, but it also came in a champagne flute (even when I’m not trying to be fancy, I inadvertently end up that way. Why fight it?) You can grab a little cozy table and have great service. There’s also a short menu of comfort food to munch on. You can see the chefs prep the food if you’re seated close enough to their little kitchen behind a glass window and stare at them awkwardly and/or lovingly.

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The music is a bit of a mixed bag on the weekend, but it gets the crowd of late twentysomethings going. Rufus Rockhead has been doing well for 5à7s too, but I quite like it for a date. If you’re there before 11, the music isn’t too loud and it’s not so dark that you can’t see who you’re with, but that’s assuming you do want to see their face. Rufus Rockhead is now my go-to local bar!

Rufus Rockhead

1726 Notre-Dame Ouest, H3J 1M3

Enjoy!

Sally xo

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mai 29, 2014
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#TroudeBeigne: Artisanal Montreal Donuts Sprinkled with Cool.

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I’ve written about cupcakes, cakes, so it’s only natural I share with you some words about delicious artisanal donuts. Feast your eyes on these bad boys and believe me, they’re as delicious as they look!

Blood orange & Pistachio

Trou de Beigne donuts are a Montreal labor of love. They are hand-rolled, fried and carefully glazed each morning, ready to be delivered to your home, office or event.

Banana & chocolate

They come in a variety of classic and original flavors: Classic, Green Tea Matcha, Lime Coconut (seasonal and back for the summer!), Maple Bacon, Nutella Banana (say whaaat?), Salted Caramel, Blizzard, Espresso and S’More. The dough is perfectly fluffy, shaped and not too dense or heavy.

Lime & coconut

If the photos have made you salivate (if not, you should consider getting that checked out), you can order Trou de Beigne donuts on the website, and have them delivered to your door, but also note that they sell at the following locations:

· Café Olimpico (Tuesday to Sunday)

· Flyjin Café (Tuesday to Saturday)

· La Vieille Europe (Tuesday to Sunday)

· Le Marché des Saveurs du Québec (Saturday)

· Melk (Friday to Sunday)

Surprise your co-workers or guests with a special order, but make sure you save a donut for yourself; they tend to disappear in the blink of an eye!

Go check on the Website, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram !

PS: Check out their incredible branding on their website! Doesn’t it ooze with cool and originality? Perfect for our Montreal.

Sally XX

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mai 22, 2014
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Book Review: Me Before You #goodreads #uglycryface

Top Annoying Things to Say to a Single Person #allthesingleladies

Sally’s Top Online Shopping Sites #shopaholic #onlineshopping

Charity, Celebrity Chefs, Jeans and Pancakes: Diesel Pancake Event #dieselcrepes #OneXOne

To Tinder or Not to Tinder? #allthesingleladies #Tinder #onlinedating

On-Demand Food Delivery: FreshMint #FreshMint #feedme

Where to: Thursday 5à7 at #NewCityGas

On a Catamaran aboard #LeMontrealais #Imonaboat

Kicking Off Summer with Montreal’s #LobsterClamJam !

Where to: Griffintown's Rufus Rockhead Bar #nightlife

#TroudeBeigne: Artisanal Montreal Donuts Sprinkled with Cool.

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