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11. Are you into podcasts or do you only listen to music?

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11. Are you into podcasts or do you only listen to music?

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Hello 🌻 My name is Laura!

I am really into listening to podcasts in the morning as I get ready to start my day or when I am on the transit. My favourite podcasts at the moment are Malcolm Gladwell's "Revisionists History" show or Jay Shetty's show "On Purpose".

I listen to music just as equally as I listen to podcasts but I usually reserve music to times of the day when I like to relax after work and do chores like vacuuming. My favourite tunes include Italian Indie singers like Calcutta, Gio Evan, and Frah Quintale.

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5. What are your hobbies and how did you get into them?

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5. What are your hobbies and how did you get into them?

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Hi all,
My name's Angel. My hobbies, as of the past year and a half especially, begin with things surrounding self-care and mindfulness. I have therapy sessions every week or so, I journal, and I practise grounding techniques to be present in whatever the day brings me; I find that taking care of myself is what drives my passion toward the things that I love to do, such as draw and write, bake and cook delicious food, do makeup, go on hikes, connect with friends/family, do things like stargaze on my driveway, or watch the sunrise in the early morning: all of which are the things I find myself yearning to do while in the midst of a depressive episode or anxiety spiral. I have ADHD, which makes each day it's own task in many ways, so on top of managing anxiety and depression, I find gratitude in prioritizing my mental health through self-care. Thank you for reading!
-Angel

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why?

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why?

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Japan for me was my best ever vacation. It allowed me to experience the culture of a country on the other side of the world. Met new people, tried new foods, and seeing how hard they all work together as a community, all these things made the trip special.

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What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

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What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

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Hey Everyone! My name is Lauren. I like to engage in different types of activities on my days off. I enjoy hiking, bike rides, walking around parks in addition to non active activities such as reading and watching tv. Nevertheless, my favourite way to spend a day off is reading a novel. I recently picked up this hobby again and truly enjoy it!

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First of all, I love all kinds of music. Music is a very important part of my life. Classic rock, jazz, hip hop, soul, alt-rock, classical, minimalist, love it all. These days I'm really into Folk music though. Artists like Bob Dylan, Waylon Jennings, Townes Van Zandt, Brandi Carlise, Sturgill Simpson, and Lucinda Williams. That's folk, NOT country music. What's the difference. Well, it's a fine line. While country music themes tend to me about driving big pick up trucks and patriotism, folk music focuses mainly on social justice issues. Folk music is more rebellious and varied in its nature. Love it.

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If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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There's a variety of pizza for every mood. I can always eat traditional Italian thin crust pizza. Sometimes I'll be in the mood for a think Detroit style or Chicago deep dish pizza too. And there's the infinite array of toppings you can add to each pizza to make it unique. Something i'll never get tired of.

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The last book I read was Joseph Boyden's "The Orenda," which is a historical fiction novel told about early 17th Century Canada from the perspective of three characters, two Indigenous and one Jesuit missionary from Europe. It allows for investment into these two colliding worlds and gives an intimate perspective into how Indigenous peoples may have had to deal with the inception of European settlers, as well as how one missionary saw the "opportunities" for the Church to infiltrate Canada. It was a rewarding read, and prompted many divergent thoughts, especially as the tragedy of Residential schools is coming to light.

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What's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

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What's the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

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The next place on my travel bucket list is Warwick, Rhode Island in United States. It's the place where my son was born in 2013 and it's been 8 years now, I have not been to that beautiful city. Also, Warwick is my first city to be in a developed nation and when I got there, I really felt like 'Alice in Wonderland'. I want to relive those days and spend some time there with my beautiful family. 😊

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The next place on my travel bucket list is South Africa. One of my good friends lives in Johannesburg and I would love to visit and experience South Africa and all of its culture her way. Just from hearing her stories, I know it would be a trip of a lifetime! Having friends in different countries definitely gives me the perfect excuse to keep adding to my bucket-list!

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The best vacation I’ve taken was a motorbike trip through Ha Giang in Vietnam. It was the best vacation not only because it was beautiful with its turquoise canyons and winding passes, but because the people in this northern province welcomed us with open arms and were so excited to teach us about their culture. Staying with some of the ethnic minority groups there, truly made the trip what it was. I’ll never forget eating family dinner and listening to our host, Chu, play Celine Dion’s My Heart Will Go On, on his bamboo flute because he knew I was Canadian. It was a trip I won’t forget!

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The last book I read was "Educated" by Tara Westover. I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it to everyone, but especially those interested in education and teaching. It truly provides a very unique perspective on the impacts of education and the lack thereof.

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15. What's one thing that can instantly make your day better? 

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15. What's one thing that can instantly make your day better? 

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My dog :)

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13. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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13. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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Pizza :)

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Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?

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Do you have a favorite holiday? Why or why not?

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My favourite Holiday has always been Christmas. Being a Winter baby and having my birthday only days before Christmas always made it more special because it brought my whole family together. In the world of consumerism and seasonal spirit, Christmas is so much more than just a single day. Winter time is Christmas time. when Winter starts, so does Christmas, or at least, festivities leading up to it. I attended a Catholic Elementary School, and I remember being so excited when Advent masses and celebrations began.
I used to write short stories based around Christmas when I was a child, and I remember my favourite Elementary School teacher in the whole world used to decorate our classroom with the prettiest Christmas decorations and play Christmas music during our breaks. Memories of Christmas always give me the warmest feeling inside.

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Ever since I was a little girl, my parents would throw a party on Christmas eve. We  all cook together during the day and wait until midnight to open our gifts and dance all night. The excitement in my nieces and nephews eyes at 11:59pm , the delicious food, conversations at the dinner table and countless carols are some of the reasons why Christmas is my favourite holiday.

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why?

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why?

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The island of Kauai in Hawaii was definitely the best. I loved how even the drive around the island was scenic with its lush greenery. But most of all, it was the down to earth vibe that was the most memorable. The stories of mainlanders moving to Hawaii to be more in tune with nature, their bodies, and their health were inspiring.

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The best vacation I ever took was to Cabo, Mexico. I was able to go out of my comfort zone and try some adventurous activities. One of those activities included scuba diving.  Although I was extremely nervous in the practice tank, I dove into the pacific ocean and had an experience of a lifetime. Another thing I enjoyed about my vacation was the amazing Mexican food. As an avid picky eater I got to explore and try new foods. Some recipes I have incorporated into my dinners now!

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why? 

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What was the best vacation you ever took and why? 

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My dream vacation has always been to visit Paris, so taking my daughter there for 3 months was the best trip I ever took! Even though I was working, it felt like a vacation to be exploring my favorite city with my little family, plus I got to take her to Euro Disney!

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13. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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13. If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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LASAGNA

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 What was the last TV show you binge-watched? 

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 What was the last TV show you binge-watched? 

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8. Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert?

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8. Would you say you’re more of an extrovert or an introvert?

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I am very much an extrovert! I am a people person and I enjoy meeting new people.

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Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

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Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?

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I want to go to New Orleans or Australia. I love the idea of Mardi Gras and the food in New Orleans. It's fascinating to me. Australia is my other choice for no reason in particular. I just gravitate towards it.

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Pop and R&B music