Gloria's Scribbles and Thoughts

Christmas in New York City

Ever since I watched Elf and Home Alone 2, I’ve dreamed about going to NYC during Christmas. The lights, flashy decorations, wonderful food, and snow – seems like a dream right? My family and I actually spent the holidays in New York City last year and here’s my review and storytime of everything that happened. I’m sure some of you may be thinking of going to NYC during the holidays, so I provide some tips! Fortunately, my family didn’t lose me (much to their disappointment, although we almost lost my dad but that’s a diff. story). I’m going to go through my trip in chronological order from Dec 20-26 in 2018.

Disclaimer: I kind of forgot so many details like restaurant names so…I apologize for the lack of details for certain things. Also, I will sue you if you use my photos 🙂

Adulting 101: Reality

This was a requested blog post idea but it’s a really good one and I think I’m going to make it into a series, shoutouts to Julia – thank you and I miss you a lot.

Just a disclaimer, this blog post may cause anxiety and a mental breakdown because that’s how I feel writing this. Please don’t hold me liable, but we can cry together so don’t worry. Also, if you try to attack me with facts in person that’ll freak me out I will run away from you. Lastly, I’m going to be vuLnErAble, and share stuff so let’s hope this doesn’t haunt me later.

Man, when I was younger I thought I would have a brand new car at the age of 16, living in a nice condo by myself in some city like NYC or Toronto or LA by the age of 21, and married by 25.

Storytime: Tequila, Bat Poop, and Getting Scammed in Cancun

Now that it’s officially winter in Toronto, I know people are going to be booking their vacation to somewhere hot, like Cancun. So here’s my review/storytime of my visit to Cancun this past July and hopefully it provides you with some insight.

Picture this. Two smoll Asian girls alone in Cancun with no phone service or car and oh, we didn’t stay at an all-inclusive resort. Feeling worried yet? Well I understand your concerns. Surprisingly, I had the most amazing time – and I didn’t get robbed or murdered so that’s a plus. All I can say is that my Spanish music playlist totally came in handy, please follow it on Spotify (it literally has over 50 Spanish songs).

Interesting fact: Cancun’s tourism industry is actually in a decline because in 2017 they had a seaweed issue (I’m not making this up). There was apparently too much seaweed in the beaches due to global warming and because people are extremely superficial and want things to look photoshopped and ridicously perfect, people stopped swimming, going to resorts and going to Cancun. There’s been a 70% decline in tourism in Cancun, particularly in the hotel district. What does this mean?

Why I’ll Defend Euphoria Forever

Gotta start with some disclaimers:
1. Please disregard my (mis)use of grammar throughout this blog post and all the ones that are to come.
2. I am not a professional TV show critic or mental health care provider or analysis person but I am a professional bingewatcher so these are all my opinions with some facts sprinkled in between.
3. This show does contain graphic images and serious themes including sexual violence, violence, death, nudity, profanity, alcohol and drug abuse. Like I wouldn’t watch this in front of kids.
4. I would also like to give a trigger warning just in case.
5. Also, major spoilers ahead. I’ll try to avoid some spoilers though.

Why Happy Feet (2006) Was Before Its’ Time

The quality of this poster photo is awful but I’m sure you get the gist

*There are major spoilers for this movie so be prepared*

So you’re probably thinking, “…the penguin movie?” Of course my first official-ish post is going to be on this piece of art. And you best believe I’m talking about that penguin movie, a.k.a, one of the best penguin movies ever made. I mean can you even name another penguin movie? ~~Other than~~ actually, I quickly just googled other penguin movies and I guess there have been many penguin movies produced…so, moving along. But if you seriously can start naming penguin movies off the top of your head, then congratulations you also don’t have a life just like me.

Yes, this entire blog post will be about Happy Feet and my appreciation for this movie as well as penguins.

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