The only relevance that picture has to this wonderful topic is that debit machine in the corner. But hey, who doesn’t like a big bucket of candy? Candy is especially relevant to the nature of where I’m working though. After all, I work at ScreamFest! If you don’t know about it, Aaron has a super…
For those interested in scoping out a brand new establishment, Red’s Diner recently opened a location in Ramsay. The diner’s first day of business was Thursday, October 10, and the spiffy new decorations boast it; the gleaming, brand new, and stylishly modern, yet rustic décor making Red’s the perfect spot to spend a sociable Sunday…
Coming up this weekend will be the annual Halloween Howl Run and Walk event down by the Eau Claire Running Room.This will be a great event for all ages to dress up in some spooky Halloween wear and run for a good cause: diabetes research. This years event will be on Saturday October 26, 2013,…
Mr. Fox by Helen Oyeyemi SJ Fox, a celebrated author, has two women in his life: Mary Foxe, his own creation, and his wife, Daphne. This story begins when Mary, his muse, visits, but with a deeper purpose than that she usually brings: to halt Mr. Fox’s continued murder of his female protagonists. Mr. Fox…
The other day my friends and I ventured into Qoola and decided to give it a go. Being more of an ice cream person than a frozen yogurt one, this was somewhat of a reluctant move for me (the hesitancy was also due in part to the long line up). My first impression of Qoola…
Background Kaitlyn Hunt is an 18-year-old girl, a former student at Sebastian River High School in Florida, who is faced with two felony counts of “lewd and lascivious battery on a child 12 to 16” after the parents of her 15-year-old girlfriend pressed charges earlier this year. The girls began dating in November 2012, when Hunt was 18…
The great thing about blogging is that it is so personal- no one gets to grade you or tell you that what you’re doing is wrong. However, because it is so personal and open, ideas and individual style can come difficult. The following list I’ve compiled has personally helped me draw inspiration and become a…
Last week, I was fortunate enough to go on a music camp down to River’s Edge Camp in the heart of Water Valley, right next to the Rocky Mountains. The autumn weather was beautiful, and there was no snow. As another cold winter season starts to roll in, I am really going to miss the…
As you probably know, the new iPhone 5s and 5c have come out recently. Now it is time to see how durable they are, especially the 5c, with its plastic body. The question is how much will it hold. I managed to find this video of an iPhone 5s and 5c drop test. Take a…
Halloween is nearly here, and what better way to follow up trick-or-treating than with a good horror film and some snacks. Today I’m going to share with you a recipe I plan to try on Halloween night. The original source for this recipe can be found here. To make these delicious cupcakes, you’ll need: A…
One of the worst parts of growing up: Halloween isn’t the same. Once you reach your teenage years, you aren’t that innocent, grinning kid skipping from door to door. To many households, you’re that creepy nuisance who adds to the candy bill. We’ve all been or at least seen those teenagers who throw on a…
How to make Nutella mug cake The slippery snow and cold weather is fast-approaching and our deadlines are too. Meals seem like such a hassle in our busy lives. No one has the time to sit down and enjoy a nice, home-cooked family meal anymore. We are all typing away at our computers and furiously…
As Halloween slowly creeps around the corner, it’s necessary for any Halloween aficionado to decorate for this festive and sometimes scary season. The basic quintessential Halloween decoration is the Jack o’ Lantern. This carved pumpkin, lit with the frail light of the candle, can often provide the fearful ambiance that people search for to create…
Halloween: the perfect time to go out all night and get candy. Oh wait, we live in Calgary; it will probably be raining or snowing. But have no fear! I have made a list of a few costumes that are funny, scary, unique and warm! 1. Hannah Montana: Everyone will be going as Miley Cyrus…
Palms are sweating, breath is catching, heart is racing… You would think that someone in this situation is about to jump off a cliff, but in reality, they are just giving a presentation. Why do we get so nervous when we have to present in front of a crowd? It’s definitely not just one person.…