Category:
Dentists
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
"...nice teeth..."!
thats all it says on his earthy green business card... then you flip it over to see a cute smiley face with his information... simple and right to the point.
that is what i got from dr. kwoo when i first saw him last week to take a…More »
Categories:
Specialty Schools,
Tutoring Centres,
Gyms
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
I hate school....i detest it...everything about it...from sitting in a classroom to having to open up text books to reading boring sentences to having to do homework to studying for exams...i dont even know the first thing about studying!
having gone…More »
Categories:
Optometrists,
Eyewear & Opticians
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
im a clutz..and lost one of my ortho-K lenses.... i am not going to reveal how, because its bad enough that I lost these expensive lenses.... =P
well, i got in touch with Dr. Mowbray and without even pausing for a second thought, he said he would get…More »
For the longest time I have been in denial of my fading vision. It was an acquaintance (who… Read more »
Categories:
Skin Care,
Massage,
Hair Removal
Neighbourhood: West End
i was lucky enough to have come upon this tucked away peaceful haven of relaxation just because i was born...=) yes, what i meant was this spa treat was given as a surprise bday gift!
Maggie greeted me at the door and led me right into her room. She…More »
Category:
Martial Arts
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
KICK BUTT!!
i have tried various kickboxing styles..formal and not so formal...i love a good ass whooping but without compromising technique and form...
i found this place after countless google searches for a decent dojo that i didnt have to travel…More »
Category:
Tattoo
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Life sized body art paintings are canvassed on the walls... all created by Jeff Tam. He is the mastermind behind this already popular tattoo parlour. He's worked for Art at (the infamous) Funhouse for many years before leaving to make his own…More »
Categories:
Nail Salons,
Hair Removal
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
tried this place for the first time today.... a little time of pampering was LOooOng overdue for this busy lady!
they were having this fantastic promo for first timers (and VIPS), a 1 hour deluxe facial for 39.20...so i pounced on it!
the receptionist…More »
Category:
Veterinarians
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
it seems like i havent graced my fellow Yelpers with a review in months!! and my first one back is a little bit sad...
My sweet baby Kali, just a few months shy of 11 yrs (who knows how to convert into cat years??), got a bad wound on her…More »
Category:
Acupuncture
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
while i lay face down on the table with nothing on except my undies and sightly worn down gown that was provided, i eagerly anticipated my first acupressure massage.
who walks in but a teeny tiny japanese lady who quietly introduces herself as…More »
Oooh, how i HATE hospitals...i would avoid one at all costs!!!
but i shall find myself here, in the radiology section of VGH a few days ago for a biopsy....
i must say, i was 'checked in' real quick (considering i had an appointment, i guess that…More »
Categories:
Acupuncture,
Weight Loss Centres,
Naturopathic/Holistic
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
another big shout out to dr.seema kanwal. here is some more reasons why she kicks ass when it comes to a genuine caring doctor:
i have had a few bad episodes after treatments...
one time she sent one of the ladies that work there (eva, bless her…More »
this clinic has a few practitioners....
but the one i am seeing is dr. seema kanwal, naturopathic…
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Category:
Beauty and Spas
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
this is the place i like to duck into when my eyebrows are going astray and in my busyness, keep putting it off to get fixed up...
i never have had to wait (which is great since i never make an appointment)
i get them waxed...and its been done by…More »
Salsa...bachata..mambo....mere ngue...cha-cha-cha...reggaeton ...
ALL IN ONE NIGHT!!
i was at the howard johnson plaza hotel on kingsway on a saturday for a friend's post bday bash.
because there was a guest who was under 19, she opted to NOT head to…More »
i was so lucky to have rec'd a gift card from a client to this place...
i was SO overdue for a spa day...
i got booked in for a design for U facial...
i got there a little early since i heard there was a steam room and sauna to use....
sat in the steam…More »
Formally known as Perfect Health Spa, the name has been changed to The Bridal Room Movie Spa...
but it still offers the same services and caters to all!
I snuck in here last week real quick between client appointments to get the eyebrows under control.…More »
let me give you the pro's first...
A LOT of equipment... the cardio area is incredible... i don't think this gym would ever have a problem with people fighting over treadmill time.
any other space not occupied with a cardio machine has some sort of…More »
Category:
Health Food Store
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
great knowledgeablet and friendly staff here!!
usually only one person working....but if you have any questions about anything, they will have an answer!
my workouts are pretty demanding and sometimes i find myself teaching more than 1 class for a few…More »
Category:
Chiropractors
Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes
as a fairly physical person...i subject my body to many bumps, bruises, nicks, scratches, and straight up ass whoopings sometimes.
this is one of my best kept secrets to make sure i am in tip top shape to continue to batter my body through this path…More »
Category:
Community Service/Non-Profit
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
this is a rather cute small community centre in a great neighbourhood home to a lot of young families.
ive stopped in to watch an old bf play some pick-up basketball. i myself have only done drop in volleyball.
i find the the activities are…More »
don't get too distracted by the home depot, winners, canadian tire, save on foods, best buy...or many other little shops and stores in the highly developed hood cuz you may miss this bank!!
but how convenient it is located close to all these…More »
For my most recent vacation trip to Puerta Vallarta, I booked with Sunwing.
They are very good with having clear signs for all the tourists in their group to guide you into the big buses to get you to your resort as well as get you back to the…More »
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Hair Salons
Neighbourhoods: Granville Island/False Creek, Fairview Slopes
The first time I did a drastic cut was on my sweet 16th...getting ready to head out to see my friends, I didn't like the way my hair looked. so i grabbed a pair of scissors and started trimming..my long hair ended up being a cute short thing that…More »
I received a quickie facial G.C. for my birthday from a friend and FINALLY got a chance to use it a few days ago! =)
I have never heard of this place before but after looking at their website, it sounded decent enough.
When I got there, the…More »
I honestly didn't know if i would have come here to get my nails done if i didn't have a gift certificate from a friend to use....but after the appt, i think i would consider it.
I just walked in without an appt. the lady who greeted me was nice but…More »
Categories:
Specialty Schools,
Yoga
Neighbourhood: Downtown
For my 200th review....I want to say: I POPPED MY YyOGA CHERRY!!!!!!
Too much information? ;P
I've done Bikrams...and have done many different yoga styles...here's another to check off my list!
I have heard so much hype about the amazing-ness of Yyoga…More »
the 5 C's: Coffee,Caffiene & Cool Company in a Cafe? (11)this is for all the lil' cafe shops we have so that we dont need to walk more than 10 steps to find another cup of coffee, tea or scone! |
Just make it QuiCK!! (13)corner stores..fast-food-joints. .food vendors/stands..whatever, just get in, get it and GO! |
Meat sweats (2)Where I go for my meaty cravings...medium or medium rare please! |
House stuff (14)anything from groceries to cleaning supplies! |
Munchin' Lunchin' (1)Where to go for lunch?! Check out (or not!) these places... |
Keepin' it WestCoast~~ (15)Call it what you will, we like our seafood wild, our veggies organic, our herbs wild, and our flavours fresh! |
Mama Mia! (4)carbo cravings anyone?!? |
My MAIN finds (24)This is my hood...follow my journey to try out all the hip & cool Main Street shops & eats! |
Jappy Sushi Eats! (20)I like to go where the raw fish swims upstream to find a happy sushi boat to crawl into and end in my belly.. |
retail stores (7)clothes, equipment, accessories... yes, even i have to take a break from eating every now and then... |
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceSeptember 2009
Things I Lovehealth, fitness, love, life, laughter, nature, flowers, hikes, views, FOOD, books, alone time, hugs, kickboxing, yoga, spirituality, cooking, baking, eating
Find Me Ina food coma...
My Hometownvancouver...love this place!
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...im training a client, a class, myself..or EATING! thank god i train so much
Why You Should Read My Reviewsive got high expectations for service+i KNO good food wen i see/smell/taste it!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I Readthe seven laws of pure spirituality
My First Concertsarah mclachlan - lilith fair
My Favourite Moviethe little mermaid
My Last Meal On EarthfreshOysters@chateauwhist ler,steak@Hy's,bff's sweetpotato puddin,moms oxtailsoup
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...i'm a little bit of a psychic
Most Recent DiscoveryJack Canfield's "The Success Principles"...whoa
Current Crusha sweet dark handsome boy...my baby xox