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Life & Leisure

Ashley Monroe

Toronto, ON  ·  Writing about life's little pleasures

I share what I actually enjoy — the places, games, and routines that make everyday life feel worth it. No sponsored fluff, just honest picks from someone who's tried them.

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A bit about me

Friday nights look different around here

I used to spend my evenings the usual way — takeout, Netflix, scroll through the phone until sleep arrived. Then a few years ago I started paying more attention to what actually made me feel alive at the end of a week.

Turned out it wasn't the passive stuff. It was cooking something new, playing a game with real stakes, calling a friend I hadn't heard from in months. Small things with a little edge to them.

This site is where I share those things. If something genuinely surprised me — in a good way — you'll find it here.


What I'm into

A few things I keep coming back to

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Evening rituals

A glass of something good, low lighting, and something worth paying attention to. The antidote to doomscrolling.

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Games with stakes

Not just for fun — games where the outcome actually matters to you. That's where the real entertainment lives.

Slow mornings

No alarm if I can help it. Coffee before the phone. Twenty minutes of something that has nothing to do with work.

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My list

I send a short email when I find something worth sharing. Maybe once a week. You can join below — no noise, I promise.