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dollsome-does-tumblr · 4 years ago

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fandom qs: 6, 15, 19, 20, 23, 39

6. List your OTP from each fandom you’ve been involved in.

OH BOY. Ummmmmm ... Let’s see if we can even begin to do this! Trying to list these roughly in the order that I got into them.

The Nanny - Niles/CC

Sweet Valley High Senior Year: Jessica/Jeremy (Can I remember anything about this series or pairing at this point? Not really! But I remember that I loved them with a fierce love and a true love! Also, if all these books magically appeared before me right now, I would devour them instantly. God, young me loved the drama-to-snarky-humor ratio and the slightly more real vibe than traditional SVH!)

Boy Meets World: Shawn/Angela (and, of course, Jack/Eric)

Harry Potter: Ron/Hermione

Moulin Rouge: Christian/Satine (my middle school everything!!!)

The Mummy: Rick/Evy

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Giles/Jenny

Angel: Torn between Fred/Gunn and Wes/Lilah! And, just as a delightful-to-me concept, Wes/Cordy.

Alias: THE SPYRENTS!

GILMORE GIRLS: Luke/Lorelai (and Rory/Paris, of course)

Lost: Kate/Sawyer

Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack/Elizabeth (what if they went back in time and recast, like, Eva Green as Jack?)

The Office: Honestly, I kind of just love the whole ensemble the most here. Ryan/Kelly for canon and Oscar/Andy for dashed dreams!

Merlin: Gwen/Morgana

Doctor Who: Oooh, I’m torn between Ten/Donna and Eleven/River!

30 Rock: Jack/Liz (but also Liz/WESLEY SNIPES!)

Community: Jeff/Annie

Parks & Rec: Ann/Leslie

How I Met Your Mother: Barney/Robin

Robin Hood (BBC): Guy/Marian (I was young and an absolute wild child, y’all! NO REGRETS.)

Xena Warrior Princess: Xena/Gabby

BSG: Roslin/Adama (but also Gaius/Six)

Modern Family: Mitchell/Cam

Dollhouse: DeWitt/Dominic

Downton Abbey: Mary/Lavinia (and Carson/Hughes in canon land)

Bomb Girls: Betty/Kate

Once Upon A Time: Swan Queen

New Girl: Schmidt/Cece

The Hunger Games: Haymitch/Effie

Reign: Henry/Catherine, but really MARY AND CATHERINE, COMPLICATED QUEENLY BFFS

Arrested Development: BLUNDER!

Game of Thrones: Sansa/Being Okay, Jaime/Brienne, Me/Being Free of GOT

Grace and Frankie: Grace/Frankie!

The Handmaid’s Tale: June/Serena

Anne of Green Gables & AWAE: Anne/Diana

The Durrells: Louisa/Spiros

Good Omens: Crowley/Aziraphale (is anyone’s otp ... something else?)

Killing Eve: Villaneve!

Broadchurch: HARDY ‘N MILLER!

I’ve obviously left out a lot, but I tried. And therefore no one should criticize me.

15. Is there an obscure ship which you love? I think my most obscure ship love is probably Alec and Janet King, aka the King ‘Rents on the quaint 1990s Canadian family television program Road to Avonlea. My mom and I otp them to the stars and back, which I think is frankly a great look for us. Did I write her this fic as a Christmas present, print it out, and bind it with ribbons some years ago? Maybe so! I’m a cool person descended from cool people!

19. Is there a ship which you wished you could get behind, but you just don’t feel them? Ann/Chris from Parks & Rec. I would love to feel at peace re: Ann Perkins’ love life, but their relationship was always just so ... meh!

20. Any ships which you surprised yourself by liking? Rory/Logan! When I first got into Gilmore Girls, I kinda just toed the GG fan party line of detesting Logan on principle, but as I grew up and stuck with the show (and watched the Logan-having seasons more frequently), I realized I actually super love their relationship. Sue me, world! I feel very #blessed that we got so much Rory/Logan in the revival, even if it was so bittersweet and anguishing.

23. Name a fic you’ve written that you’re especially fond of & explain why you like it. Alternative Baking 101 (And Advanced Emotional Concealment) - A Jeff/Annie story set in s6! I got a comment on it recently and that inspired me to go back and reread it and remember how much fun I had harnessing all that Greendale zaniness and also all that The Annie of It All Jeff Winger grade-A ruinous pining.

39. What is your greatest strength as a writer? I hope it is character voices! And maybe humor? And the way those two things tie together. I was thinking earlier about how if a piece of fiction has a sense of humor -- no matter how bleak the surrounding story or how dark that sense of humor -- that’s what really gets me attached to it. That the characters can find humor in the world around them is really important to me. I try to sprinkle that almost everywhere.

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i-licked-it · 5 years ago

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Hello. I am Tabitha and I am 12 years old. I am watching the Great Canadian Cooking Show and I am just SOOO inspired!!! I just wanted to ask you if you could make some Italian desserts?!

Hi Tabitha! Thanks for writing me!!

I’m currently recovering from a few surgeries so I won’t be doing a lot of baking soon! As soon as I’m back on my feet though, you’ll be able to find everything I’m creating on my instagram (@bakewhatyourmamagaveya)

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nibinasbells · 6 years ago

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About me tag game

rules: answer the questions and tag 10 people.

how tall are you?

4′10 1/2 in, or ~148 cm, I think.

what color and style is your hair?

Dark-ish brown, but it kiiind of looks like it has hints of red in the sunlight. Hard to describe. It’s not styled, I just let it do whatever or put it up in a bun twist.

what color are your eyes?

Green

do you wear glasses?

Yeah, they’re rectangular style with red frames. I don’t really like them, because they’re a little too wide for my face and I was hoping to get a pair in black, but the selection was pretty limited for plastic frames(Anyone who has experienced the hell of wire frames, I support you.) and these were my best option with my face shape.

do you wear braces?

No, but I desperately need them. I’m hesitant to get them now that I’m an adult, because I already get mistaken for a child enough due to my height and baby face, so I’m pretty sure braces would make it even worse trying to explain that, yes Karen, I am an adult. I wish I could’ve gotten them as a teen, but oh well, the joys of growing up poor.

what’s your fashion sense?

What clothes I like: American 1940′s style vintage or decently done vintage inspired women’s clothing and business goth.

What I actually wear: My 1 pair of jeans and a random t-shirt. Usually non-printed.

full name?

It’s [REDACTED], but I prefer to go by Tren/Trennelle Clarke. Personal reasons as to why.

when were you born?

August 16th, 1996, at about 7:46 PM.

where are you from and where do you live now?

I’m from the US, born and raised. Specifically, I’m from Michigan, that bit near the top on the right hand side that looks like a mitten. There’s also the chunk above the mitten that’s the upper peninsula, but fuck the UP, you guys are part of Wisconsin! I would either have to take a boat or drive through Wisconsin to get to you! The UP doesn’t even fucking touch the rest of Michigan, you people are either Canadian or from Wisconsin! *deep breath* ...sorry, I have a lot of feelings about the UP...

what school do you go to?

The school of shame and disappointing your family.

what kind of student are you?

Depressed, stressed, and never knowing rest. These are the ingredients that make the most incompetent student in the world.

do you like school?

I’ve liked aspects. For the subjects that caught my interest, I usually pulled A’s and B’s, for the subjects that didn’t, a D felt special. So, I liked the classes that made me happy, and I liked some of my teachers, but everything else was horrible.

favourite subject?

Constantly changes.

favourite tv shows?

I don’t really watch shows anymore. All the ones I loved at the beginning just kinda fizzled out. I guess The Great British Bake Off is still pretty fun to watch.

favourite movie?

The Silence of the Lambs

favourite book?

Carrie, by Stephen King.

favourite past time?

Making a fool of myself on the rare and glorious occasion that I actually have the house all to myself. Nothing feels better than the freedom to be weird outside of your room.

do you have regrets?

A lot, and I shall tell you none of them.

dream job?

Something that isn’t completely emotionally draining and can financially support me well enough for me to pursue a side career as a writer.

would you ever like to be married?

No. I’m aromantic and marriage is just not something I think I could be comfortable with, considering I don’t even have the desire to pursue a relationship in the first place.

would you like kids?

Fuck. No. I hate kids, I can’t handle being around them. I’m as nice as can be to kids, I do my best to act interested in what they’re saying/doing, I encourage them as best I can, but every second I spend around one is excruciating to say the least. The fact that I’m not a dick, though, makes anyone who sees me interacting with one look like I revived their great great grandmother just to slap her across the face when I tell them I don’t want any.

how many?

Enough to show my mom I’m serious about not having any.

do you like shopping?

I like the feeling of shopping, and hate the feeling of paying.

what countries have you visited?

I went to Canada for a few hours, once.

scariest nightmare you have ever had?

I have such a plethora of bad/weird dreams that crossover into nightmare territory, that I honestly don’t know.

any enemies?

I mean, unless some bitch from elementary school still hates me, I’m gonna have to say no.

any significant others?

No, thankfully.

do you believe in miracles?

Not even a little.

how are you?

I’m in that weird state between horrifically stressed and completely calm. Like, something’s about to break, but in the meantime...

Tagged by: taros

Tagging: Uh...Oh! I cou...no, their blog has been dead for awhile. Maybe...? Nah, we haven’t spoken in years... Ooh, uh...! No, she’s literally the one that tagged me.

Fuck.

Okay, well, we all know the drill. Anyone who sees this, just fucking do it. You probably wont, and that’s fine, too. But, I needed to put something down, so here we go again.

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hardyalise92 · 4 years ago

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What Does A Cat Spraying Smell Like Fabulous Tricks

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russellembruncan · 5 years ago

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Posted @withregram • @christinastapperphotography Food photography has always fascinated me. I have been studying different techniques and drooling over thousands of incredible images to glean lighting and positioning ideas. I also absolutely love cooking and creating new delicacies for my family, so why not take this time to combine the two? My son and I have been binge watching The Great Canadian Baking Show, and were inspired to try our hand at donuts. I took opportunity to turn it into a ‘shoot’. Enjoy and you’re welcome. PS they were delicious! ————————— #donuts #foodphotography #ilovefood #foodporn #eatyourveggies #eatsweets #eat #beauty #trynewthings #technical #study #expandyourhorizons #photography #photographylovers #photographylife #foodportrait https://www.instagram.com/p/B_gMUsbDi_k/?igshid=1cv3zxiyq4vk6

#donuts #foodphotography #ilovefood #foodporn #eatyourveggies #eatsweets #eat #beauty #trynewthings #technical #study #expandyourhorizons #photography #photographylovers #photographylife #foodportrait

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randomobsessionsofa30something · 7 years ago

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My favorite idols who have their solo careers

I first thought of making a top 10 list of kpop group members who have their solo albums but I had such a hard time choosing the tenth that I opted to just countdown my favorite 9.

9. Bobby. This member of iKON won Show Me the Money (SMTM) 3 so that kind of stablishes the fact that this boy can rap. I know he technically has not put up a solo album but he did release his single Holup as part of the album of the unit MOBB (Mino and Bobby). I really think he has huge potential since he’s only 21. Maybe if he improves in his songwritting we can really see some interesting music from him in the future. He also has a nice singing voice that actually reminds me of GD not because their voices are similar but because they both have really unique voices.

8. Henry. For those of you who like watching korean variety shows you probably know who he is because he’s been in several shows. If you’re into kdramas then you must watch him in Oh my venus with Shin Min Ah and So Ji Sub. However he is mostly a multi-talented songwriter and has a variety of music that has pop, ballad, classical and hip hop influences. He even wrote a song for EXO’s upcoming album The War. He’s canadian and was scouted by SM to form Super Junior M (the mandarin sub unit of Super Junior).

7. Kyuhyun. I have a huge soft spot for Kyuhyun. My brain knows he’s actually not the best of vocalists and he doesn’t write his own stuff plus his ballads are not too interesting but there is something about the tone of his voice that makes me react emotionally to every song he sings. Needless to say he is my bias in Super Junior on top of that he’s super funny as he has shown in Radio Star and New Journey to the West. He’s currently doing his service and probably we won’t be able to listen to anything from him in two years. His only hit At Gwanghwamun is a must listen but I have so many songs I love like Blah blah, The parting, Piano Forest and Hope is a dream that doesn’t sleep (OST of Baking King Kim Tak Goo).

6. Jay Park. I know calling Jay Park an idol at this point is stretching it a bit and he probably wouldn’t like it but since he once was the leader of 2PM I feel he does qualify. Although I’ve been listening to his songs ever since I got into kpop I didn’t know much about him until recently which kind of only makes me like him more. Controversy aside I love how he rose to success after struggling as an idol. His r&b and hip hop music is so good. Also I think he’s a positive influence on the korean music scene. My favorites are his sexy songs like Sex Trip and All I want to do.

5. Lay. I actually don’t like M-pop. I think it always sound like something you’ve already heard but it’s Lay, my EXO-L heart is predisposed to like anything they do however I do think his first mini album is really good. He opted for an r&b classic sound and it really fits him. My favorite song is his title track Lose Control that shows his song writting skills.

4. Taemin. In my opinion, Taemin (Shinee) doesn’t have a great live voice so when he released Danger in 2014, which by the way concided with me really getting into kpop (I only liked EXO before), I didn’t really understand it. However SM always does things right when it comes to Taemin, every come back he does whether is in Korea or Japan it always has a different sound and most of all a complex and distinct sound. My favorite song of his is Goodbye (Sayonara Hitori) but Press your number was drilled into my head for most of 2016. The new song Flame of Love for his japanese comeback is also amazing. Because he is such a flawless dancer his stages are always on point and he can really stand on his own.

3. GD. He’s just out of this world, isn’t he? A lot of people have called him a genius and he would actually be my number one if it wasn’t for the fact that the songs I like the most from him are Big Bang songs not his solo stuff. Having said that he’s just so good as a solo act. The range of what he can do is amazing. He’s a crazy performer, a great rapper and of course an off the charts producer. His singing voice is just plain weird and I’m not even talking about the way he bends the words while singing but just his tone. I of course like his album Coup d’etat but I’m so obsessed with Untitled, 2014.

2. Jonghyun. I’ve talked about this before in this blog, but when I listened to Shinee’s Jonghyun album She is I became obsessed with it and went back and listened to his previous records and his latest album all made me a fan of his music. I wouldn’t call him underrated but he hasn’t had a huge hit just yet. I think it’s kind of just a matter of time. Let me out, Inspiration and White T-Shirt are my favorite songs.

1. Zico. I don’t have much to say he’s just Zico. If you have been living under a rock or you’re not into kpop then I can say he’s a rapper and a singer member of Block B. Most of all he’s an amazing producer. I think what really showed that side of his was SMTM 4, in each stage of the competition he created beats for his team and the results were chart topping hits like Fear and Okey Dokey. Of course SMTM and Mino had to do a lot with the success of those songs but it still is impressive. I love when he does songs with an indie feel like She’s a baby and I am you and you’re me. but there’s really nothing I’ve heard from him as a solo artist that I haven’t liked. Of course his highlights have to be Eureka, Veni Vidi Vici, Bermuda Triangle and Anti.

#ikon #super junior #shinee #big bang #block b #2pm #EXO #Zico #Lay #zhang yixing #gdragon #gd #jonghyun #kyuhyun #henry #ikon bobby #Taemin #Jay Park

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biofunmy · 5 years ago

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Chalamet as ‘The King’; Colman in ‘The Crown’

Netflix presents its November lineup. USA TODAY

By the time you get ready to relax in a tryptophan-induced slump on the couch this Thanksgiving, Netflix has many titles you can watch with the family.

What to choose? If you’re looking for drama about royalty, there’s new film “The King” and new episodes of “The Crown.” If comedy is a better genre for the fam, Seth Meyers, Mike Birbiglia and Iliza Shlesinger have new standup specials. Want a Martin Scorsese film? “The Irishman” is available at the end of the month, after a limited run in theaters. And if something set in Japan seems like a fit, look for new episodes of “Queer Eye” with Japanese heroes and the Tokyo-based Alicia Vikander love-triangle mystery “The Earthquake Bird.”

Read on for the full list of titles coming to Netflix in November. (Here’s the list of shows and movies that arrived in October.)

Kerry Washington stars in “American Son,” Timothee Chalamet stars in “The King” and Olivia Colman stars in “The Crown” Season 3, which will all be available to stream on Netflix in November. (Photo: Netflix)

New to Netflix on Nov. 1: Kerry Washington, Timothée Chalamet

American Son (Netflix Event) Kerry Washington stars as the mother of a missing boy alongside Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee, who reprise their roles in this filmed version of the Broadway play.

Atypical: Season 3(Netflix Original) Sam, a teenage boy with autism, heads into his first year of college.

Drive (Netflix Film) It looks like an Indian “Fast & Furious” movie.

Fire in Paradise (Netflix Documentary) A documentary short that chronicles the California Camp Fire tragedy that began on Nov. 8, 2018.

Hache (Netflix Original) A Spanish series set in 1960s Barcelona that tells the story of Helena, a prostitute who rises up the ranks of a heroin cartel.

Hello Ninja (Netflix Family) An animated Canadian show about best friends and their cat who transform into ninjas to save the day.

Holiday in the Wild (Netflix Family) Kristin Davis plays a Manhattanite who makes her way to Africa after her son leaves for college, and runs into a pilot (Rob Lowe).

The King (Netflix Film) Timothée Chalamet stars (with Joel Edgerton, Sean Harris, Ben Mendelsohn, Robert Pattinson and Lily-Rose Depp) as a reluctant heir to the English throne who rules after the death of his tyrannical father.

The Man Without Gravity (Netflix Film) In this Italian drama, a gravity-defying boy becomes an international celebrity, but longs for an ordinary life.

Antoni Porowski, Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Bobby Berk and Tan France find heroes to help in Japan. (Photo: Netflix)

Queer Eye: We’re in Japan! (Netflix Original) The Fab Five returns – with an interpreter – to connect with four Japanese people in need of their style.

True: Grabbleapple Harvest (Netflix Family) In this special, the Canadian cartoon focuses on why change is good, and why True and her friends should embrace autumn and Grabbleapple harvest season.

We Are the Wave (Netflix Original) A new, mysterious classmate leads teenagers into a political revolt in this German series.

Billy on the Street: Seasons 2-5

Christmas Break-In

Christmas in the Heartlands

Christmas Survival

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Grease

Holly Star

How to Be a Latin Lover

Love Jones

Mars: Season 2

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans: Seasons 1-2

Paid in Full

Rosemary’s Baby

Rounders

Santa Girl

Step Brothers

The Christmas Candle

The Deep: Season 3

The Game

The Matrix Revolutions

Zombieland

Nov. 4

A Holiday Engagement

Christmas Crush

Dear Santa

The Devil Next Door (Netflix Documentary) A grandfather from Cleveland is brought to trial in Israel after he’s accused of being an infamous Nazi concentration camp guard known as Ivan the Terrible.

District 9

Nov. 5

The End of the F***ing World: Season 2 (Netflix Original) USA TODAY gave a three-star review to Season 1 of the batty-fun teen rom-com, which dropped as a surprise last year.

Seth Meyers performs standup in a Netflix comedy special streaming Nov. 5. (Photo: Netflix)

Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby (Netflix Original) The “Late Night” host and “SNL” alum has his first Netflix comedy special, focused on his family.

She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Season 4 (Netflix Family) The reboot of the 1980s series continues as Catra vows to conquer Etheria before Horde Prime arrives.

Tune in for Love (Netflix Film) A romantic Korean movie about a student and a teen who meet at a bakery.

Undercover Brother 2

Nov. 6

Scams (Netflix Original) A Japanese TV series about a young man who joins a phone-scam operation.

Nov. 7

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open

Nov. 8

Busted!: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Amateur detectives try to solve cases in this Korean series.

The Great British Baking Show: Holidays: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Judges and bakers return to the tent for holiday-themed desserts, but will the special be better than the show’s worst season?

Greatest Events of WWII in HD Color (Netflix Original) Look out, Peter Jackson; this docuseries features colorized footage from pivotal events in World War II.

Green Eggs and Ham (Netflix Original) In this cartoon inspired by the Dr. Seuss classic, opposites Guy and Sam take a road trip to save an endangered animal.

Let It Snow (Netflix Film) A movie inspired by the best-selling book about a snowstorm that hits a small Midwestern town on Christmas Eve, starring Isabela Merced, Shameik Moore, Odeya Rush, Liv Hewson, Mitchell Hope, Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon, and Joan Cusack.

Paradise Beach (Netflix Film) A man released from prison finds his gang living on a beach resort in Thailand in this French film.

Wild District: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The Latin American series follows JJ,, a man working as a hit man and trying to assimilate into civilian life.

Nov. 9

Little Things: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Indian couple Kavya and Dhruv see whether their relationship can handle long distance.

Nov. 10

Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 5 (Netflix Original) Minhaj’s weekly take on politics and culture is back for a second season, a year after it first aired.

Nov. 11

A Single Man

Nov. 12

Harvey Girls Forever!: Season 3 (Netflix Family) This season, the girls in the series based on the “Harvey Girls” comics give a tour to the newest resident, rich kid Richie Rich.

Jeff Garlin: Our Man In Chicago (Netflix Original) The “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Goldbergs” star presents a comedy special filmed in his hometown.

Nov. 13

Maradona in Mexico (Netflix Documentary) A sports documentary about Diego Maradona, one of soccer’s greatest players.

Nov. 14

The Stranded (Netflix Original) Teenager Kraam and 36 of his classmates are stranded on a remote island after a tsunami.

Nov. 15

Avlu: Part 2 (Netflix Original) The drama about a devoted mom who goes to prison returns.

The Club (Netflix Original) Series about misfit rich kids in Mexico who find trouble selling drugs.

Alicia Vikander stars in the mysterious move “The Earthquake Bird,” based on the novel. (Photo: Murray Close)

Earthquake Bird (Netflix Film) Alicia Vikander plays a woman accused of killing her friend (Riley Keough) in this Ridley Scott-produced film set in 1980s Tokyo.

GO!: The Unforgettable Party (Netflix Family) Mia’s vacation with her dad is disrupted in this Argentinian movie.

House Arrest (Netflix Film) A fearful man locks himself in his home in this Indian film.

I’m with the Band: Nasty Cherry (Netflix Original) Charli XCX mentors an all-girl rock band in this docuseries.

Klaus (Netflix Film) Jason Schwartzman, Rashida Jones, J.K. Simmons, Joan Cusack, Will Sasso and Norm Macdonald voice characters in this Santa Claus origin story from the co-creator of “Despicable Me.”

Llama Llama: Season 2 (Netflix Family) Children’s book character Llama Llama learns new lessons and finds more adventures.

The Toys That Made Us: Season 3 (Netflix Original) The documentary continues with the histories of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers and My Little Pony.

Nov. 16

Suffragette

Nov. 17

The Crown: Season 3 (Netflix Original) Olivia Colman (Elizabeth), Helena Bonham Carter (Princess Margaret) and Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip) lead a new cast in the third season of the British monarchy drama, set in the ’60s.

Nov. 19

Iliza: Unveiled (Netflix Original) Iliza Shlesigner stars in her fifth Netflix comedy special, and the first after her wedding.

No hay tiempo para la verguenza (There is No Time for Shame) (Netflix Documentary) A series following the life and work of provocateur fashion designer and influencer Santiago Artemis.

Nov. 20

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (Netflix Documentary) A searing look at the controversial hot yoga founder Bikram Choudhury.

Dream/Killer Lorena (Netflix Documentary) A film about Lorena Ramírez, an ultramarathon runner who dominates her races in sandals.

Nov. 21

The Knight Before Christmas (Netflix Film) “Princess Switch” star Vanessa Hudgens is back for another holiday-themed romantic film.

Nov. 22

Dino Girl Gauko (Netflix Family) In the animated series set in Japan, Naoko Watanabe is a teenager who turns into a fire-breathing dinosaur girl when she becomes angry.

Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings (Netflix Original) An anthology series that showcases the inspirations behind Parton’s songs.

The Dragon Prince: Season 3 (Netflix Family) The show about princes and an elven assassin continues as Callum and Rayla cross into the magical realm of Xadia.

High Seas: Season 2 (Netflix Original) The mysterious Spanish series set in the 1940s continues on its path to Rio de Janeiro.

Meet the Adebanjos: Seasons 1-3

Mon frère (Netflix Film) A French film about a teenager thrust from a violent home.

Nailed It! Holiday!: Season 2 (Netflix Original) Another batch of episodes about botched Christmas cakes.

Narcoworld: Dope Stories (Netflix Original) A look at the drug business from the U.S. to Brazil and France.

Nobody’s Looking (Netflix Original) A Brazilian comedy about a guardian angel.

Singapore Social (Netflix Original) A peek into the lives of young Singaporeans.

Trolls: The Beat Goes On!: Season 8 (Netflix Family) Branch, Poppy and Biggie encounter more adventures in Troll Village.

Nov. 23

End of Watch

Nov. 24

Shot Caller

Nov. 25

Dirty John: Season 1

Nov. 26

Mike Birbiglia: The New One (Netflix Original) The comedian presents his Broadway show about parenthood.

Super Monsters Save Christmas (Netflix Family) The Super Monsters team up to find Santa’s missing reindeer.

True: Winter Wishes (Netflix Family) True must save her Rainbow Kingdom from freezing over.

Nov. 27

Broken (Netflix Documentary) An investigative series that looks at what makes products including cosmetics, e-cigarettes, furniture and plastics vulnerable to fraud.

“The Irishman” will be released in theaters Nov. 1 in New York and Los Angeles, before expanding wider. It will then debut on Netflix Nov. 27. (Photo: Netflix)

The Irishman (Netflix Film) Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s 3½-hour movie about the unsolved disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa, which premiered to raves at New York Film Festival.

Nov. 28

Holiday Rush (Netflix Film) Family movie about a single dad (Romany Malco) who loses his job and has to stop spoiling his children.

John Crist: I Ain’t Prayin’ For That (Netflix Original) The Christian comedian talks about millennial culture during his standup tour.

Merry Happy Whatever (Netflix Original) Dennis Quaid plays a stressed dad who meets the boyfriend his daughter brings home for the holidays.

Mytho (Netflix Original) A woman pretends to be gravely ill after she suspects her husband is having an affair.

Nov. 29

Atlantics (Netflix Film) A French movie about a a young woman who falls in love with a construction worker who disappears at sea.

Chip and Potato: Season 2 (Netflix Family) The pug Chip goes on more adventures with mouse-friend Potato.

I Lost My Body (Netflix Film) A critically acclaimed animated film set in Paris about a severed hand’s search to reconnect with its body.

La Reina del Sur: Season 2

The Movies That Made Us (Netflix Original) Documentary series that takes a deep dive into seminal blockbusters.

Sugar Rush Christmas (Netflix Original) More holiday-themed competitive baking.

Leaving Nov. 1

300

A Dog’s Life

As Good As It Gets

Caddyshack

Caddyshack 2

Chasing Liberty

Gran Torino

Groundhog Day

Little Women

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Recess: Taking the Fifth Grade

Road House

Romeo Is Bleeding

Scary Movie 2

Scream

Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden

Sex and the City: The Movie

Stardust

Stitches

Taking Lives

The American

The Bank Job

The Bishop’s Wife

The House Bunny

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Sixth Sense

Leaving Nov. 2

Last Tango in Halifax: Season 1-3

Leaving Nov. 3

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby: Season 1

Leaving Nov. 5

Blue Bloods: Season 1-8

Leaving Nov. 15

Continuum: Season 1-4

Leaving Nov. 16

Mamma Mia!

Leaving Nov. 22

Nikita: Season 1-4

Leaving Nov. 23

The Red Road: Season 1-2

Leaving Nov. 25

Boyhood

Leaving Nov. 29

Coco

Leaving Nov. 30

Life Unexpected: Seasons 1-2

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Fondant Fancies, Or How To Get Back On The Train

This recipe inspired by the Great Canadian Baking Show.

I just watched The. Dumbest. Movie. about unicorns on Netflix.

Call it boredom. Call it curiosity. Call it straight-up avoidance, but I clicked “play” and watched the whole thing. There goes 90 minutes of my life I will never get back.

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so I just got a vpn and Canada has the best Netflix and shows??? omg you guys are so lucky lol so I was wondering what are your favourite shows?? I have no Idea what to watch now so many options lol

YES somebody has asked me the question I have prepared my life for!!!!

I'll start with the shows that are actually on Netflix since that's what you're streaming on! No particular order.

1. Superstore

This show is so funny haha, follows a cast of characters working at a big box superstore in the US.

2. Pretty Little Liars

Oldie but a goodie! The tea??? It's PIPING HOT. If you want DRAMA??? this one is it! Follows a group of teenage girls who are tormented by "A" after their best friend goes missing.

3. Baby

This is also a great one! The Netflix summary: Fed up with their families and classmates, two teen girls from a wealthy part of Rome are drawn to the city's underworld and start leading double lives.

4. Modern Family

This is a childhood favourite and it's SO funny! Follows an unconventional family. This show never gets old. When I was having a difficult time with my anxiety in October, I rewatched the first episode over and over again but it was never any less entertaining! Super well written.

5. Avatar: The Last Airbender

More childhood faves! I have this show memorized. Follows, Aang, the Avatar, a powerful being tasked with saving the world. This show is so good! Best cast of all time.

6. Legend of Korra

This is the sequel to ATLA and is also so good!!! I don't think all the seasons are on Netflix, but I recommend!

7. The Dragon Prince

This show was created by the same people who made ATLA and it's so good! Netflix summary: An extraordinary discovery inspires two human princes and an elven assassin to team up on an epic quest to bring peace to their warring lands.

8. Sugar Rush

This is a baking show where bakers must first make cupcakes, and in the final round, a cake, for a chance to win a cash prize. If you love Food Network esque shows, this one is perfect! Love!

9. Nadiya's Time to Eat

I watch this show with my mom ever so often! This is also a cooking show and I love how efficient Nadiya is?? Perfect quick recipes!

10. The Haunting of Hill House

Loooove this show. Watched it a while ago, but the character development is so good?? If you're someone with more than one/a few siblings this show Hits Different! Very relatable and also spooky!

11. Never Have I Ever

I LOVE this show! So excited to see a South Asian lead from Ontario who is also my age kill it on Netflix! Follows Devi, a high school student, who struggles to accept her grief after her father's death. Also lots of explorations of friendships and romance! I cried so much watching this lol yesss brown girl rep!!!!

12. Cursed

This show is an Arthurian retelling and follows Nimue, who's discovered her newfound power. The antagonists in this show TERRIFIED me LOL really great fantasy show that's accessible for people who are just trying to get into fantasy! It is very gory tho!

13. Shadow and Bone

Follow Alina who has recently found out she's the sun summoner. Fun fantasy adaptation, tho I did like Cursed better!!

14. Kim's Convenience

This show follows the Kim family as they run their convenience store in Toronto. Love this show tho I'm very disappointed to hear how turbulent the behind the scenes was. Yet to watch season five, but I enjoyed this with my fam!

The rest of these shows aren't on Canadian Netflix, but are other places (namely I believe Prime Video and Disney +). These are my all time favourite shows:

15. Bates Motel

I watched this show when I was in grade 9 and definitely need to rewatch it (was anyone here for this blog's Bates Motel phase lol)! A Psycho retelling that follows a young Norman Bates. These characters are some of my favourites ever?? Also do I have to say more than Vera Farmiga??? My mother???

16. Criminal Minds

ughhh childhood favourite, I've been watching this show since I was 7 oops! Follows a group of profilers in the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. This show gets terrible after about season 12 lol but u gotta keep going because the characters are SO good! Crime classic.

17. Hannibal

They literally just took this show off Netflix and I was so depressed (literally... it... was... terrible lol) that I had to purchase it! A Red Dragon retelling that follows Will Graham, an FBI profiler, who forms a strange relationship with psychiatrist (and serial killer) Hannibal Lecter. Currently rewatching this once again! This show is my personality! oops!

18. Cold Justice

This is a true crime show where two investigators solve real cold cases. Warning that this show can get really heavy because it's real world stuff! I cry a lot watching this, but it's great to see more exposure on cases that are less publicized.

Those are all the shows I can think of at the moment, happy watching! Next up, movies!

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Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Lainey Lui

We’re officially in Month 3 of self-isolation with an uncertain road ahead but for some much-needed inspiration, FASHION is reaching out to some of our favourite Canadians to get a peek into how they’re living their lives in lockdown (remember: #StayHomeSaveLives). Each week, keep an eye out for new self-isolation diaries from actors, designers, influencers and artists who are riding this uncertain time out with us.

Elaine “Lainey” Lui, co-host, CTV’s The Social; anchor, Etalk; founder and editor, LaineyGossip.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 @ 5am My phone alarm goes off. Every day it’s like Fifty First Dates where I have to be reminded that this is reality. My first thought is always… SERIOUSLY?! STILL?! My second thought, today, is that it’s not a hair-washing day which means maybe I can go back to sleep for half an hour. My third thought is that even though it’s not hair-washing day, I have to get up this early because I’m stupid slammed for eight hours straight without a break so I need to start writing my column and finish at least two thousand words by 8am.

Then I knock over my mug of water. It spills everywhere, I have to turn on the lights and wake up Jacek. Is this an omen? Is my day about to be all kinds of f*cked up? Now I’m checking my texts, with dread. Sure enough Bryan Adams decides to become a social media scandal.

5.15-7.15am I allow myself 45 minutes to decide what to do about Bryan Adams. In the end I open the site with a mention of him but pivot to spotlighting the work of another Canadian, Simu Liu, instead. Then I bang out 800 words on Jennifer Aniston and the Friends reunion and reminisce about her and Brad Pitt. Now that the first two posts of the day on LaineyGossip have been handled, it’s time to take a shower.

7.30am Back at my work station (the dining room table), hoping to finish one more post before The Social’s morning meeting at 8am. Also hungry, so I throw two biscuits in the toaster, write on my phone while I’m waiting, and am very pleased to be back at my laptop in just four minutes to get the main points of a Reese Witherspoon post together before I call in.

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Oh sorry, Elvis. Am I boring you? (As I’m trying to work and you climb into my lap just to let me know it’s time for your nap.) #beagle #dogsofinstagram

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8.30-8.45am After a conference call with The Social hosts and producers to decide on the day’s hot topics, it’s makeup time. Normally I just do my eyebrows, mascara, blush, and lipgloss but today I decide to pull out the liquid eyeliner for the first time in eight weeks because I’m interviewing Janelle Monae later and she deserves my best face. I put on a long-sleeved Zara maxi dress with a floral print over my sweatpants and green plaid socks. Nothing matches. Nobody cares.

8.45am-9.45am I give the Reese Witherspoon article a final polish before sending it to our LaineyGossip site manager to post. Then I switch over to The Social and send my show notes to our team so they can pull assets (photos, tweets) in time for when the show tapes to go with the points I’m making during our on-air discussion. But then I get a request from one of my Etalk producers to do a voiceover. I record the voiceover on my phone, upload it to a dropbox, and try to get back to LaineyGossip business and crank out one more piece to buy myself some time while I’m shooting both shows. Feeling a bit panicked now because I’m about half an hour behind where I should have been by now if the day is going to run the way I need it to. I blame Bryan Adams.

9.45am I log in to the broadcast app that we use to tape The Social remotely. It also allows me to see my colleagues, Jess Allen, Melissa Grelo, Marci Ien, and Cynthia Loyst. We check the lines, we make sure everyone’s feed is working properly, we review how the segments will run. I keep my laptop with me and keep writing while they’re working out the tech.

10.05-10.35am Ready to roll on The Social. We shoot the first two segments of today’s show that will eventually air at 1pm ET. During the three minute break in between segments I review my notes for the next segment I have to shoot. And I record another voiceover for Etalk that has to be uploaded by 10.30am.

10.40-11am After wrapping on the hot topics for today’s show, we’re now shooting a running segment for an upcoming episode on The Social. Melissa Grelo and I are interviewing a champion long distance runner for beginner tips on the sport. Since I’ve already reviewed my notes for this segment, I now review my notes for Etalk since I start shooting for it right after this segment.

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New week. Working on a new attitude.

A post shared by Elaine Lui (@laineygossip) on Apr 27, 2020 at 5:24am PDT

11-11.30am My husband repositions the tripod and camera to shoot Etalk. I dial into a different app so that I can see and hear the other hosts and our producers who are guiding us through the shoot. I use a remote control to stop and start the camera on my phone. We’ve been filming our show this way for eight weeks now. The light is weird today so Jacek puts up a black garbage bag to cover one of our big windows. I hope our neighbours don’t think we’re running a drug lab.

11.30-11.45am Etalk is wrapped but I’m now pretty anxious about LaineyGossip. It’s been over 90 minutes since I’ve written anything. I quickly whip off a post about Kristen Wiig before I have to get to the next thing.

11.45am-12pm This is my only break in the day. Time to change. Janelle Monae is known to wear a lot of black and white. I put on an MSGM black fringe dress with big white collar. Very Wednesday Addams but on a Tuesday.

12pm Time to check into the Amazon Homecoming Season 2 virtual junket. I have interviews lined up with Stephan James, Hong Chau and Chris Cooper during this block. While I’m waiting for my name to be called, I write furiously for LaineyGossip. There are only four posts on the site. I also have to review my questions for the actors.

1.10-1.30pm Having wrapped on the first round of interviews, I now have 20 minutes before I’m due to check in for the next round so I quickly make my lunch. Avocado toast! I made the avocado mix last night knowing I wouldn’t have much time. Takes me six minutes to put it all together and this gives me a thrill because I get turned on by time management and efficiency. Having fourteen minutes to eat and write feels like a small luxury!

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Light is working for me this morning. Gonna be a vain day.

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1.30-2.15pm Now back in the virtual hospitality room waiting to be allowed access to Janelle Monae’s interview room. Getting nervous because I love her so much and I’m worried she’ll think my questions are stupid. I scan my list of conversation topics with her and then refocus on the website because I’m almost back on schedule for the day’s posts. Feeling good about this because I can see that the toughest part of the day is almost over, and that I’m almost to cruising altitude.

2.15-2.30pm The interview with Janelle went well. She wore a floppy straw hat and a white shirt and looked so chill and beautiful and her voice makes me feel like the whole world is dripped in gold.

2.30-3pm Bonus! The junket finished half an hour early which means I have half an hour to wrap the site before my next shoot for The Social, which is about spring baking. I put the finishing touches on LaineyGossip for the day and then head upstairs to change back into the outfit I was wearing for the first shoot of the day. Continuity, you know? Also must reapply lipgloss.

3-3.45pm We shoot the baking segment with our culinary expert. Right now, I’m a bit loopy because it has been a DAY, but that makes the segment more fun, more engaging, and we need that because taping over the internet between so many different people (two hosts and one guest, plus producers and technicians, all of us in our own homes) results in audio delays and awkward talking over each other or gaps. So if you’re not having a good time through the conversations, it’s not fun to watch.

3.45-5pm Now I pour a drink: a glass of rosé. It’s not 5pm yet but whatever, my day starts earlier than whoever it was who came up with the 5pm thing. And it’s not like I haven’t earned it. Time to go through emails and reply to the producers who’ve been waiting on answers from me for future segments. And record a last minute voiceover for the Etalk.

5-6.15pm Jacek and I set up the dining table to podcast. On Tuesdays I record the What’s Your Drama podcast with Sasha Tong. She normally comes over but since that’s not possible, we now talk to and see each other over FaceTime and our audio is captured on a separate app. Our podcast is giving people advice – which we are not qualified to do because we basically just try to crack each other up the whole time. It’s the best way to end the work day, with a friend you miss, laughing and getting silly and trying to forget that we are in this crazy, scary reality. Also I’m relieved. Turns out spilling the water first thing in the morning was the worst thing that happened.

6.15-7pm I’ve been eating home-cooked meals almost every night during lockdown. For some reason, it gives me great pleasure to be in the kitchen prepping all our food. On the menu tonight: shredded chicken over rice noodles in a green curry coconut broth. I roasted and shredded the chicken on the weekend so it’s just about getting the broth to flavour and chopping up some vegetables. This is when I crank up the music and just let loose and let the day fall away. It starts all over again in less than 12 hours.

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How to write a dating app bio that's actually good

Here's the thing about dating app bios: Most of them are incredibly bad. Most dating app bios are too long and too boring, especially for something people might not even be reading.

A lot of users, particularly on swipe apps like Tinder and Bumble, seem to think that providing a slew of "fun facts" in their bio is the key to profile success. But this isn't necessarily the case.

SEE ALSO: My Hinge match invited me to dinner and blocked me as I waited for our table

"I don't need to know that someone loves travel, craft brews, and hiking. Also, everyone loves to travel. Stop saying you love to travel," one swiper, Anna, explained. "I think exchanging those details are what a first date is for anyway. I prefer a bio that shows the person is clever or has a personality."

That's why we're here to advocate for the "one really good joke" bio: short, clever, and never more than two sentences.

Tinder bio of the week : "I aspire to own a Dyson"

— Gráinne McCall (@cutebutbitter) September 20, 2018

Of course, you can't just pick just any two sentences. There is some garbage that you should never, under any circumstances, put in your bio. For example, the word "wanderlust" is stupid and should never appear anywhere, no matter how much you like mountains. The same goes for the following:

Your dislike for Instagram and Snapchat face filters. (No one cares if you don't like them, and you will not make anyone stop using them.)

The names of the airports you have been to.

Name dropping of any kind.

A bunch of fake positive "reviews" written by Oprah or the Washington Post or whatever. Not good.

We also need to do away with the idea that bios need to contain any personal information whatsoever — no job, no siblings, no cities you have previously visited, no celebrities with whom you have shared a brief conversation. Again, the time to learn that stuff is not while reading a bio. It's during the conversation that happens after you match. And if you don't match, it's never!

A few ideas to get you started

1. It may be useful to peruse profiles of your favorite hot celebrities for inspiration. Here's a good bio suggestion from The Cut's profile of noted heartthrob Noah Centineo: "Thirst architect." Don't you want to plan thirst? Draft thirst? Supervise the construction of thirst? Same.

2. Make your bio your typical bagel order. For example: "Poppy seed with fried eggs and American cheese."

3. You know how people put their heights in their bios? Do that, but say you are 9 feet tall. Better yet, quote the great Canadian thinker Carly Rae Jepsen: Say you are "10 feet, 10 feet tall."

4. Identify yourself as "three people stacked in a trench coat."

SEE ALSO: Facebook Dating wants to be the anti-Tinder

5. Ask for advice on how to keep your dying plant alive. Be sure to specify plant type.

6. Reveal whether or not you are a spy. This could be "Not a spy." It could also be "I'm a spy."

7. Courtesy of writer and comedian Megan Amram, the greatest question of all: "Which is the right religion?"

8. Identify your favorite Vine. Don't say why (boring), just say which one it is.

Good Tinder bio if anyone wants it.... pic.twitter.com/QIQhgFrk50

— Dan Ozzi (@danozzi) September 15, 2018

9. Another To All the Boys I've Loved Before reference: "Sexy little Rubik's cube." Good way to check if your matches have seen the movie.

10. "Are you a big jazz boy or a little jazz boy?"

11. Describe yourself the same way a contestant on Great British Bake-Off has described a baked good.

12. Ask for a song recommendation. Could this go horribly wrong? Yes. But you also might learn something cool. Kind of like dating.

13. "I am a bot."

14. "Swipe right and I will reveal my SAT score." Like flies to honey!

15. This is a controversial one, but we do think an emoji-only bio is permissible. The key is to assemble an unexpected sequence of emoji, like dolphin-lightning-hedgehog-strawberry or something. Intriguing.

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Work Trip Meets Mini Getaway: A Marketer’s Guide to Vancouver for Call to Action Conference

Conferences, conferences everywhere. SearchLove here, INBOUND there. There’s no shortage of great marketing conferences to choose from, but you’ve likely got a finite budget your marketing department can put toward them. How are you supposed to know which Martech events are the best bang for your buck?

We’ll make it easy for you. I mean, sure, we’re biased, but hear us out. This August’s fifth annual Call to Action Conference is not only:

Less expensive than most conferences of its caliber (tickets range from $749—$999 CAD), it’s also

designed for high-impact learning: you walk away with leading-edge tactics you can actually use when you get back to the office.

But the cherry atop the already awesome two days? The conference is held in one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Vancouver, BC.

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And not in an “it’s our hometown so we have to say it’s beautiful (lest we be Game of Thrones-style shamed in the streets)” way, either. It really is amazing: the ocean, the mountains, the diverse food scene, the beer-snob-approved breweries, and awe-inspiring wilderness that makes you forget about your inbox. There’s a reason tourists flock here in droves and I willingly pay a crazy amount in rent.

CTAConf 2018 also takes place in peak sunshine season, August 27-29th. So why not mix business with pleasure?

Many past attendees and speakers have added a few extra days on to their CTAConf excursion to enjoy this city. And if you’d like to do the same, we’ve created a visitor’s guide to CTAConf 2018 sourced from local influencers, this year’s speakers, past attendees, and our own favourite to-dos. See the pro’s suggestions below for turning this August’s work trip into a well-deserved getaway.

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If you’ll be around a couple extra days…

The Call to Action Conference, insofar as the speaker’s talks, takes place August 28—29th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. There’s also an optional day of hands-on marketing workshops on August 27th at Unbounce HQ. If you tack on the weekend days before to your trip, or an extra few days at the end of the conference, here are some itinerary options to fill up your stay:

See the sea, walk the wall

Hands down, a walk, bike or run along the seawall is a must-do for every Vancouver visitor. Flanked by the Pacific Ocean and Stanley Park, it’s easily accessible from anywhere downtown and the simplest route to absorbing Vancouver’s natural beauty.

No need to bring the gear—rent a bike at Yes Cycle or Cycle City Tours, two of many rental shops.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Cycle City Tours.

Tour Granville Island: the island that’s not an island

Granville Island is like a tiny world unto itself, small in square footage but big on things to see and do. Peruse an art gallery, watch a play, go on a whimsical shopping spree at the many artisanal shops, and—most importantly—eat your heart out. There are tons of restaurants to hit, and be sure to poke around the Granville Island Public Market, an overwhelming smorgasbord of local fare.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Clayton Perry

Have a BBQ…on a boat!

While you’re at the Granville Island Public Market, load up a picnic basket and hop on Joe’s BBQ Boat—no explanation needed. Because what’s better than floating around on the open water and soaking up the sunshine? Doing so while working up a good meat sweat. Find fellow BBQ buffs to join you in the CTAConf Facebook group and fill that boat up! Conference networking at its finest.

Me, in the BBQ boat, living my best life.

Visit an East Van brewery (or two)

With fantastic breweries boasting some of the finest craft beers in the world, a good old fashioned crawl beckons any beer lover who visits. East Vancouver is your best bet for variety and walkability. You can check out: Strange Fellows Brewing, Andina Brewing Company, Parallel 49 Brewing, Postmark Brewing, Doan’s Craft Brewing, Callister Brewing Company, and Strathcona Beer Company.

Have your best brunch

It’s no accident that I’ve placed the brunch options after the brewery crawl. Whether you’re in dire need of a greasy spoon or looking to brunch in style, we’ve got you covered. Yolks showed up on everyone’s list when we asked around for favourite brunch spots, as did Chambar, Medina Cafe, and Fable Restaurant. Jam Cafe, Wildebeest, Catch 122, and The Distillery are guaranteed to please as well. As is Canadian brunch custom, you’re required to order a Caesar. Don’t ask what’s in it.

Image via yolks.ca.

Hit the Aquarium

If it does rain, your indoor options are covered. Conveniently tucked away in Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is a must-do. See giant sea lions and playful seals, watch penguins toddle and slide around (aw!), touch a starfish or manta ray (weird!) and try to find the octopus (you can’t, he’s too sneaky) as you journey through B.C. and beyond’s underwater world.

Oh canyon, my canyon

As past speaker Wil Reynold’s knows, the Capilano Canyon suspension bridge and cliff walk is worth a few anxious moments. Just a quick jaunt across the Lions Gate Bridge (an attraction on its own!), this otherworldly spot makes it hard to believe you’re so close to the city. Not too far away is another canyon and yes, another suspension bridge in Lynn Canyon Park—a little less crowded, 100% free, and as beautiful as ever.

Image via Tourism Vancouver

Lightning round recos for day trips and more:

Go to Queen Elizabeth Park at sunset. It has a beautiful view of the North Shore mountains and the city from west to east. The gardens are so beautiful in full bloom in August. – Jaclyn Cummings

Head up to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola! You won’t regret it. It’s very accessible for most people and the views are incredible. – Rob Bucci

Stay in Kitsilano. It was a beautiful area! I would probably stay there every time I visit. I’d recommend bringing the fam—it was a great city to have the kid and felt really walkable, so take advantage of that. – Wil Reynolds

Go to Bowen Island and spend the day exploring. It has something for everyone from hiking and biking to eating and drinking. Check out my favourite store, Branch and People. Then go eat seafood and drink a good old Canadian Caesar. – Kathleen Reid

Drive up to Squamish via the Sea-to-Sky Highway, stop for a burger lunch at the Watershed Grill, then head up to Whistler for dinner and drinks. The drive itself is breathtaking. It’s the journey, not the destination.- Sandy Pell

I feel like the Grouse Grind is a rite of passage. But for something more mellow, I think Prospect Point at sunset is a must see! – Sunny Lenarduzzi

Check out Stanley Park. It is truly a unique aspect of Vancouver – the park is huge (840 acres) and wilder than one would expect. Among other things, it has a record-breaking Big Leaf Maple tree that is over 800 years old. – Michael Aagaard

If you’re here for workshop and conference days only…

Depending on whether you’ve signed up for the August 27th workshops, Monday through Wednesday will be jam-packed with marketing learning. Monday’s workshops are optional and on a first-come, first-served basis after registration is sent out to ticket holders.

Both Tuesday and Wednesday are busy with talks starting at 9am sharp. These days you likely won’t want to miss anything in the theatre (save for trips to the food trucks outside). There’s a stellar lineup gracing our stage, after all.

But, if you fancy grabbing your own breakfast or want to meet up with fellow conference-goers for dinner or drinks, there are plenty of local places to do so. Even if you aren’t tacking extra days onto your trip beyond the actual conference, you can hit up some local spots before and after Tuesday (remembering that both Monday and Wednesday evenings are the reception and after party nights respectively).

Here are some suggestions for excellent pre-and-post conference free time:

I loved the food at Maenam, it was so good I went twice! I also liked all the breweries in the Mount Pleasant area. – Wil Reynolds

Elysian Coffee bakes their own chocolate chip cookies in-house and they are incredible. They also have great coffee. – Rob Bucci

One of my favorite places is Forage. They have an incredible brunch menu and their dinner as absolutely amazing too. Another spot that is worth checking out for dinner/drinks is Vancouver Urban Winery – yum! – Michael Aagaard

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josephkchoi · 6 years ago

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Work Trip Meets Mini Getaway: A Marketer’s Guide to Vancouver for Call to Action Conference

We’ll make it easy for you. I mean, sure, we’re biased, but hear us out. This August’s fifth annual Call to Action Conference is not only:

Less expensive than most conferences of its caliber (tickets range from $749—$999 CAD), it’s also

designed for high-impact learning: you walk away with leading-edge tactics you can actually use when you get back to the office.

But the cherry atop the already awesome two days? The conference is held in one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Vancouver, BC.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Barbershop Films

CTAConf 2018 also takes place in peak sunshine season, August 27-29th. So why not mix business with pleasure?

If you’ll be around a couple extra days…

See the sea, walk the wall

No need to bring the gear—rent a bike at Yes Cycle or Cycle City Tours, two of many rental shops.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Cycle City Tours.

Tour Granville Island: the island that’s not an island

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Clayton Perry

Have a BBQ…on a boat!

Me, in the BBQ boat, living my best life.

Visit an East Van brewery (or two)

Have your best brunch

Image via yolks.ca.

Hit the Aquarium

Oh canyon, my canyon

Image via Tourism Vancouver

Lightning round recos for day trips and more:

Go to Queen Elizabeth Park at sunset. It has a beautiful view of the North Shore mountains and the city from west to east. The gardens are so beautiful in full bloom in August. – Jaclyn Cummings

Head up to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola! You won’t regret it. It’s very accessible for most people and the views are incredible. – Rob Bucci

I feel like the Grouse Grind is a rite of passage. But for something more mellow, I think Prospect Point at sunset is a must see! – Sunny Lenarduzzi

If you’re here for workshop and conference days only…

Here are some suggestions for excellent pre-and-post conference free time:

I loved the food at Maenam, it was so good I went twice! I also liked all the breweries in the Mount Pleasant area. – Wil Reynolds

Elysian Coffee bakes their own chocolate chip cookies in-house and they are incredible. They also have great coffee. – Rob Bucci

A chance to enjoy it all for free

Share this post via the button provided to enter for your chance at the ultimate work trip. The contest period runs until June 28th at 11:59pm PT and one entry per person is counted.

One winner will receive a $500 CAD flight voucher, a ticket to Call to Action Conference, and a Tourism Vancouver Destination Experience Pass (approximate total retail value $3500 CAD).

*Terms and conditions apply.

Work Trip Meets Mini Getaway: A Marketer’s Guide to Vancouver for Call to Action Conference published first on https://nickpontemrktg.wordpress.com/

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kennethmontiveros · 6 years ago

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Work Trip Meets Mini Getaway: A Marketer’s Guide to Vancouver for Call to Action Conference

We’ll make it easy for you. I mean, sure, we’re biased, but hear us out. This August’s fifth annual Call to Action Conference is not only:

Less expensive than most conferences of its caliber (tickets range from $749—$999 CAD), it’s also

designed for high-impact learning: you walk away with leading-edge tactics you can actually use when you get back to the office.

But the cherry atop the already awesome two days? The conference is held in one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Vancouver, BC.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Barbershop Films

CTAConf 2018 also takes place in peak sunshine season, August 27-29th. So why not mix business with pleasure?

If you’ll be around a couple extra days…

See the sea, walk the wall

No need to bring the gear—rent a bike at Yes Cycle or Cycle City Tours, two of many rental shops.

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Cycle City Tours.

Tour Granville Island: the island that’s not an island

Image: Tourism Vancouver/ Clayton Perry

Have a BBQ…on a boat!

Me, in the BBQ boat, living my best life.

Visit an East Van brewery (or two)

Have your best brunch

Image via yolks.ca.

Hit the Aquarium

Oh canyon, my canyon

Image via Tourism Vancouver

Lightning round recos for day trips and more:

Go to Queen Elizabeth Park at sunset. It has a beautiful view of the North Shore mountains and the city from west to east. The gardens are so beautiful in full bloom in August. – Jaclyn Cummings

Head up to the Sea-to-Sky Gondola! You won’t regret it. It’s very accessible for most people and the views are incredible. – Rob Bucci

I feel like the Grouse Grind is a rite of passage. But for something more mellow, I think Prospect Point at sunset is a must see! – Sunny Lenarduzzi

If you’re here for workshop and conference days only…

Here are some suggestions for excellent pre-and-post conference free time:

I loved the food at Maenam, it was so good I went twice! I also liked all the breweries in the Mount Pleasant area. – Wil Reynolds

Elysian Coffee bakes their own chocolate chip cookies in-house and they are incredible. They also have great coffee. – Rob Bucci

A chance to enjoy it all for free

Share this post via the button provided to enter for your chance at the ultimate work trip. The contest period runs until June 28th at 11:59pm PT and one entry per person is counted.

One winner will receive a $500 CAD flight voucher, a ticket to Call to Action Conference, and a Tourism Vancouver Destination Experience Pass (approximate total retail value $3500 CAD).

*Terms and conditions apply.

Work Trip Meets Mini Getaway: A Marketer’s Guide to Vancouver for Call to Action Conference published first on http://nickpontemktg.blogspot.com/

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