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| - Even as a child I was painfully aware that there was nothing cool about my upbringing...
We didn't camp, ski, skate, swim, watch movies, go to restaurants or go on vacation. Family outings consisted of being piled into our little red k-car at 5am and driving from Barrie to Toronto for various groceries!
My friends thought we were nuts! I have memories of walking the streets of Kensington at age 9, basically half asleep, while my dad collected grains, fish and other Caribbean delicacies not available in our hometown.
I always assumed Kensington must be lame if my parents and I spent oh so many Saturday mornings here... but was I ever wrong! Almost 20 years later I realize that Kensington is AMAZING. We are talking about the epicentre of fresh and affordable fruits and veggies, a fusion of cultures, awesome vintage shops, cafes and of course an Army Surplus!
So thanks Kensington... I may not have had a conventional childhood but I know for visiting you once a month at an un-Godly hour I had the coolest family :-)
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