Even if it is a couple of days past Remembrance Day, there was never a rule that said we still couldn’t remember the brave men and women that fought for this country after Remembrance Day. Their battles, their sacrifices, it continues long past this day, and as the children that your father, mother, and their…
“Our volleyball team is filled with so many skilled people who expect a lot from themselves and everyone else. So even when we win and play well, there’s always someone who’s going to be upset because they didn’t play or because they couldn’t control the game enough. But it’s made our team so much better…
A few weeks ago, I did a post on Apple vs. Samsung so I thought it would be fitting to cover iOS vs. Android, as it relates closely to my last post. iOS: I find that iOS is preferred amongst an older age group. The reason for this is that it’s easy to use, simple, and…
There are snowman cookies being sold everywhere, but who says we can’t make them special and unique? The cookies are super tasty and a tonne of fun to make. So instead of sitting in front of a TV with chips, growing fatter and fatter by the minute, get active! You can try this recipe with…
What comes to mind when you think about Calgary? Sure, we have a booming oil and gas industry and host the annual Calgary Stampede, but that only touches the surface of what our city has to offer. From numerous productions of plays and ballets to art exhibits featuring works by Dali and Turner, the arts are…
On Oct. 29, I had the pleasure of attending Folk U’s first session, “The Nuts and Bolts of Sound Equipment and Backline,” at the Calgary Folk Music Festival’s Festival Hall. It was at the open mic session afterwards that I became acquainted with the extremely talented, passionate Vincent Christianson, a young musician working to achieve…
I recently took a trip down to 17th Ave to hunt for some healing stones at a store called Earth Gems. I really wasn’t expecting much but I was blown away by the store and would love to share it with you. Earth Gems sells over 100 different types of stones, crystals and gems, and…
If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me, “Why are you a vegetarian?” I would probably have enough money to pay my university tuition. Now, all jokes aside, there isn’t one simple answer to this question; there isn’t a simple answer for anything in life. Today, I will try and present some…
1. Alarms Anyone can complain about how much they hate the sound of their alarm clock in the morning. The worst is when you decide to put your favourite song as your alarm so that you can “wake up with a smile on your face.” Quite the opposite can happen, where you can never ever…
Let’s start with a simple definition: “Net neutrality” is a term popularised by internet users who oppose the increasing tendency among network owners (telecommunication companies) to tier or prioritise certain content on the network. Essentially, it’s founded on the idea that the internet needs to remain a level playing field. Since its inception, the diversity and…
I don’t know about you, but I’m always super rushed in the mornings. I never have time to eat breakfast, but recently I have been getting up a little bit earlier to eat breakfast and I really see a difference. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! These super fast and easy recipes…
Anxiety. We’ve certainly heard about it, but do we really know what it is? Anxiety is an umbrella term for several disorders that cause a person nervousness, fear, worry, and a feeling of impending doom. Anxiety disorders affect the person in how they act, feel, and can often appear with physical symptoms. Anxiety is normal…
Vegetarianism is often viewed as a “leaf-only” diet. No. Just no. It is far from that. Very, very far from that. As a practicing vegetarian, I present five of my absolute favorite recipes for you all to try 🙂 Tomato-Free Tortellini Minestrone I am not a big fan of tomatoes, so for those who think…
When the harsh winter hits, the last thing we want is to be ill with snot dripping down your nose. That’s why everyone should do their best to prevent illness and keep warm. Aside from dressing in layers to shield your delicate body from the chilling weather, drinking herbal teas will give your immunity a…
{Original Image} Over the years, horror movies have served to take audiences through adventures filled with gore, suspense, pop-ups, hallucinogenic creatures, and everything in between. Although, these movies rely heavily on auditory stimulation for their thrill factor and often lack an intricate plot. This past Halloween, I was taken back to the good old days at Knox United Church…