2012 Peace Medal Nominations
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How to make the perfect bun
I have long hair. Very. Long. Hair. I have struggled with putting my hair up in a bun ever since elementary school – and finally I’ve found the answer – or answers. Maybe I’m just terrible with hair, or maybe I’m just slow when it comes to finding out about all these techniques, but nonetheless,…
Wewe ni mzuri!
Weekend’s over, time for the serious stuff again. On our final week we got to visit a Prenatal & Postnatal clinic. We had a family planning workshop at the clinic, and after we got to visit the newly born babies. The youngest baby was only 2 hours old! They were adorable. The…
Advice for High School Students
After graduating high school, I have a few regrets. I felt like I had no time to do certain activities in my school as I made the excuse of ‘studying’ and ‘doing homework’ all of the time. As a student, I made sure to do my school work on time to maintain a good average;…
Nuit Blanche – Late Night Culture Sensation
Let’s start with some cultural literacy. What is Nuit blanche? First of all, it is French for ‘All-Nighter’ and is a cultural takeover in the given city in which it takes place. The ‘White Night’ has spread to countless major cities around the world including Canada’s own Montreal and Toronto as well as Europe’s Rome…
In Oil We Trust
This article is the second of my series on oil. Read the first part here. America is having problems dealing with both their economy and their unquenchable thirst for oil, but what is Canada doing to use our natural resources and improve our economy? Canada has recently seen numerous waves of investment from many oil…
Perfect Poutine at Calgary Farmers’ Market Taste of Quebec
Poutine, the tasty dish comprised of french fries, gravy, and cheese curdsis known to some as “a heart attack on a plate” and to others as a joyous treat. Regardless of if your trying the dish for the first time or if you’ve tasted it on past trips to Quebec, the place to go to…
6 reasons to get an eReader (preferably a Kindle)
I’m going to sound like an advertiser for Amazon, but whatever. I love my eBook. It is currently my favourite toy, for a good reason. Here’s why. 1. Bookmark free reading: I have a few patience problems, especially with those long books. Considering my self-diagnosed lack of attention span, I can’t concentrate on complicated texts…
NHL Lockout- When profit corrupts sport
The NHL Lockout 2012-2013, possible the most ridiculous and unnecessary lockout of them all. Why? Because unlike other lockouts which was how players could be recognized more for their level of skill (i.e. higher paychecks), or owners trying to figure out new ways to do business, this one’s an ongoing conflict between the members of…
Shad Valley Waterloo – summer of a lifetime
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
Persians: Thunder Bay Ontario’s Best Kept Secret
If ever you are stopping in Thunder Bay, Ontario make sure to check out a local favourite, Persians. This cinnamon bun-esk roll topped with either strawberry or raspberry frosting will capture the heart of any sweet-lover. The origin of the dessert are now unknown, but all I know is that I love Persians. In fact,…
Otafest Aurora: Calgary’s Winter Otaku Festival
Alas, it’s September, and here I am talking about winter already. Nonetheless, it’s always good to know when Otafest Aurora is so that you can get started on you costumes/cosplay! Lets begin with the basics. Otafest. What is it? It is a 3-day festival held at the University of Calgary on the May long weekend…
Converting from classical music to metal music…Woah. Featuring Chasing Cygnus.
I’m super proud of myself for designing the logo. Feels good to get back into artsy things. Haha, by the way, if you want a T-shirt, just contact me 😛 (strategic product placement? No way…ha.) My usual go-to place for music concerts is the Jack Singer Concert Hall. I love the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and…
Video of the day: Domino Dominates!
[youtube kqCE066fNpU] Domino dominates the world!
Hakuna Matata
Yay! It’s the weekend, and it’s time for the Safari trip! Who goes to Africa without a safari trip back? All I can say is, without a safari trip, you won’t really experience the natural beauty of Africa. Our trip began at 5:00am… since driving to the national park required around 3 hours. It’s extremely helpful…