What a Gouda Win It Was Sorry, the pun was too much for me to resist. Yes, I won $50 of Dutch cheese from the Holland Shopping Centre! The win also conveniently occurred close to my open house party, so guests got to enjoy the following (see pic): Pesto gouda: green and very delicious Asparagus… Continue reading Dutch Cheese For the Win!
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We Fell in Love With SFU
On January 1st of this year, we went home. We moved to UniverCity at Simon Fraser University (SFU). The university really is like a home to Ryan and I. Not only are we SFU grads, but we both worked for the university, and most importantly, met one another there. This connection with the university and… Continue reading We Fell in Love With SFU
Pomme Natural Market Ladies Night Win
Why Free Food is Awesome I have a special fondness for winning free food. Aside from cold, hard cash, I think food is the most useful kind of prize. I’m also a big fan of consumables at the moment. After 15 years in the same house, we’re moving. Thus, the less we have to box and… Continue reading Pomme Natural Market Ladies Night Win
10 Contests that Changed History
Sadly, I haven’t had a lot of success winning contests lately. That reality has started to sink in and I’m feeling a bit depressed. I’d settle for a free cup of tea or maybe a good book. I’m not asking for a trip to Hawaii, a car, or lots of cash. Just something that I… Continue reading 10 Contests that Changed History
Vintage Teacups, For the Win!
Relics from a bygone era. Treasures from decades past. Whatever you call them, we have become a culture obsessed with all things vintage. I am an unapologetic member of this culture; an aging hipster who still gleefully snaps up Don Ho vinyl records, Pyrex bowls, and English bone china teacups. Thus, I was very happy… Continue reading Vintage Teacups, For the Win!
2015 Ends With Two Wins!
Happy New Year! I hope 2015 was a great one for all of you, and that 2016 will bring you much joy and happiness. Personally, I’m sad to see 2015 go. I had one of my best years ever—a new job, great graphic design classes, a wonderful trip overseas, and some fantastic new friendships. With… Continue reading 2015 Ends With Two Wins!
Movies about Prize Winners
To pique your interest a bit I thought I’d note a few movies for you to check out about prize winners. I love watching other people win prizes, unless that means I am losing the same prize. In any case, check these out and keep following our progress to see which of us wins a prize… Continue reading Movies about Prize Winners