So if you are laying around bored during this holiday vacation, I have created a list of activities you can do to keep yourself occupied: 1. Write a story 2. Draw or paint a self portrait 3. Play dress up 4. Listen to every single song on your ipod/iphone/mp3 5. Watch old movies 6. Cook or…
Quite a lot has passed in the last year: from the Kony controversy to the release of the Hunger Games movie, the London Summer Olympics, Psy and Carly Rae Jepsen’s off-the-charts music videos; Felix Baumgartner’s supersonic free fall, the American election… YouTube collaborated with artists to celebrate the most viewed videos of 2012, a nice rewind of the…
Music can uplift downtrodden souls and the 12th Annual “Music for a Winter Evening” benefits concert went to benefit the Calgary Dream Centre, which graduates of this program shared their stories of hardship and overcoming personal obstacles. I was fortunate to be able to attend this concert two years ago and witness the glorious melodies…
Young people and seniors are on opposite ends of the age spectrum—one is often filled with endless hope, the other filled with a breadth of experience. Many of our futuristic dreams eventually translate to memories that we cherish when we retire. Holidays are meaningful for building stronger relationships between the elders and the kids in…
I can relate to the saying ‘out with the old and in with the new’, but not when it comes to music. Don’t get me wrong, there are so many really talented new artists out there (Ed Sheeran forever~), but I think we’re starting to forget about the beautiful music of the past few decades.…
The holidays bring enough on their own to keep one’s mind and hands occupied for weeks, yet semesters come to a close and exams loom up ahead precisely in unison with the yuletide. For most, this brings a time where mistletoe overhead dangles alongside stress and anxiety. Luckily, with a few key tips in mind…
It is that time of the year again: lots of gifts, lots of happiness, and of course, lots of last-minute shopping. However, have you ever been in the situation of getting out of the mall/supermarket and shocked, saying to yourself, “holy cow, why did I spend so much money on this this and this which…
There isn’t a single spot in your brain that is reserved for “the Winter Holidays,” instead, you would remember the “Winter Holidays” by the smell of hot chocolate or eggnog, the sudden jingle of bells, or warmth given off by the heat of a warm fire. Memories are created and triggered by your senses. These…
It’s the holiday season, and if you’re craving a simple and quick recipe, this is definitely for you. Plus, there’s no baking involved! What you need: 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa (unsweetened is preferred) 2 tablespoons egg (if you prefer a chewier cake, leave the egg out) 3 tablespoons milk 3…
It’s holiday season – the sound of jingle bells, the nip of the frosty winter air, and the warm, invigorating scent of gingerbread – it’s a wonderful time of year. It’s also really stressful. DIY gifts are a great solution to help ease the stress of this well loved holiday. “What are DIY gifts?”, you…
It’s ironic how CDs (compact discs) replaced vinyl records and floppy discs as the storage method of our time, but now, are CDs being gradually phased out by mainstream culture? Digital media is steadily biting into the precious market which was formerly dominated by CDs. Many technology sites claim that CD is now a dying…
One of the best parts of Christmas, and the holiday season, is definitely the food. And everyone’s ultimate favourite when it comes to this? Obviously the baking, as proven yearly by the influx of gym memberships in the new year. My favourite type of Christmas-time cookie has always been shortbread. Every year at Christmas, after…
Holiday cheer can emerge from the cup of warm cocoa or a ride down a snowy hill. I love to listen to lively and warm music to remind myself of the warmth the holidays bring and The Calgary Civic Symphony’s A Child’s Christmas did just that. An afternoon concert, with guests the Mayor of Calgary…
Since the world is supposedly ending on Friday, I thought it would be a good time to talk about everything that has happened this year in the media. So this year we learned that if you are a celebrity your child needs to have a “creative”name. Here are some of my favourites: Blue (which by…
“Inside every cynical individual is a disappointed idealist.” —George Carlin It really is disappointing when you can’t trust those around you. But the truth is, people lie. Whether it serves self-interest or just erupts from impulse, it’s difficult to take back a lie once it has been spoken. Although lying might not always be a…