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I am 29 years old and grew up in Vancouver, Canada. I graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Sociology. Now, I work in the financial industry. In my spare time, I can usually be found reading, watching videos, hanging out with my friends,

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Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 54 of 76
Without a doubt yes, if that is what you want.As you age, the question of whether to go gray naturally or dye your hair is definitely something every woman asks herself. The answer is a personal one, but for me, I will probably be dying my hair.I have been dying my hair since I was 19. At first, I just wanted a new look so as... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Tequila sunrise: 8 of 11
Tequila Sunrise is a cocktail consisting primarily of tequila. It is usually served on the rocks in a highball glass with a cherry and orange slice garnish.It is named for the way it looks because the tequila and orange juice on the bottom with the grenadine floating above look like a sunrise.Some variations include the Vodka... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) My top five beauty products: 15 of 20
I am obsessed with beauty products. I have spent, actually I don't think I ever want to know how much I have spent on beauty products. I have read all the best beauty books, and tried almost every type of brand. Here are my five favorite products:1. Smashbox Primer Primer is key for making your skin look flawless. It also hel... More..
Personal Finance > Mutual Funds Advantages of mutual funds: 17 of 22
Mutual funds are popular because they allow all types of investors with similar investment objectives the opportunity to pool their money together to take advantage of a variety of different investment opportunities. There are four main advantages of mutual funds: low cost professional management, diversification, liquidity, ... More..
Travel > Europe Travel experiences: Remembering Paris: 23 of 29
We arrived in Paris in the afternoon on the bus from London. It was October so it was cool but not cold. We dropped our suitcases at the hotel and headed for the Eiffel Tower. Less than 3 blocks from our hotel, we arrived in minutes. I had waited my entire life to see it, and there it was. It took my breath away. We took lots... More..
Personal Finance > Mutual Funds Investing: What are open-end funds?: 4 of 5
There are two types of mutual fund investments: closed-end and open-end funds. Closed-end funds issue a limited number of mutual fund shares, while open-end funds issue an unlimited number of mutual fund units.Open-end mutual funds pool together the money of money investors and are managed by professional money managers, who ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Tips for running a successful book club: 9 of 11
I am a member of the Iris Book Club. We are a girls-only club that meets on the first Sunday of every month to discuss a book and our lives. Our membership currently sits at 7 with 3 others who show up on occasion. If we had to describe why our club is successful we would say it is because it is a fun social gathering that me... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Chocolate cake: 23 of 28
I love chocolate cake, and have looked a long time for a recipe that is simply to die for. This recipe is the best of the best. It tastes great and is super simple.Ingredients:1 cups flour2 cups sugar cup cocoa1 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 eggs1 cup milk cup oilHow to Make:1. Preheat oven to... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters How to create a winning resume: 20 of 22
So you like your job, but you know it is time to move on. Maybe you're bored, maybe you have gone as far as you can within the company, either way it is time for a change. Once you decided it is time to move on, the next step is updating your resume so that is stands out among the competition. Your only goal is to get an inte... More..
Food & Drink > Cocktails Drink recipes: Singapore sling: 10 of 11
The Singapore Sling is a mixed drink consisting mostly of brandy and gin. It is usually served straight up without ice in a highball glass with a cherry or pineapple garnish.The Singapore Sling was created at Raffles Hotel at the turn-of-the-century by bartender, Mr. Ngiam Tong Boon. Originally, it was a women's drink, hence ... More..