Whenever I think of the fall, I think of that amazing Pumpkin Spice smell. As soon as Sept. 1 hits, I get right down into eating some of that pumpkin spice goodness. I’m not a coffee fan, so you won’t see me sprinting to Starbucks to get my daily pumpkin spice latte, but I do enjoy…
Meet 10-year-old Robby, otherwise known as Kid President. Together with his older brother-in-law, Brad Montague, they created their first Kid President video in July 2012 out of the simple belief that kids have voices worth listening to. (http://www.kidpresident.com/whoweare.html) Nowadays, the dynamic duo continue to create inspiring and thought-provoking videos about how to make the world…
Though it doesn’t technically start until the Sept 23, fall (or with the snow… actually, winter) is evidently upon us in Calgary. The glorious two months of freedom we all know as summer is over. Most of us are back to school, and as the weather begins to get nippy, we may find that the…
I was browsing YouTube and I came across a modified cooking video with some sad music added to the background. I found it surprising and funny the difference it made on the video. First, the original video: My first though was that this video was a little bland and boring. Especially because the chef looked…
As we all know, summer is coming to and end, and winter is approaching (sigh). But, there’s still time to mountain bike! Fortunately, the “summer” hill will be shutting down on Oct. 6, so you still have time. I was introduced to DH mountain biking this year while volunteering at a camp for a few…
Most of us (especially me!) love indulging our senses in the fine aromas and tastes found around the world. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your food arrive while at a restaurant. For a foodie like myself, travelling means sampling the foods of that particular region, thus I bring to you: Around the world in…
We Calgarians don’t experience much of what the autumn season has to offer (mostly because autumn lasted for three days), but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the best of it. As a Chinese Immigrant, The one event that I look forward to when the leaves begin to fall is the Mid-Autumn Festival.…
Fall does not only brings warm sweaters, falling leaves, and pumpkin flavored everything, it is also the time when the new TV 2014/2015 season is set to start. Though it is nice to look at the scenery that the falling leaves provide, sometimes what’s needed is to sit on the couch and enjoy a little…
Are you craving a chewy and chocolatey brownie, but you’re worried about all the sugar and artificial flavours? Well, have no fear because this is not only a better brownie, but it is a superfood packed with amazing ingredients. To add on to it’s greatness, it is only 59 calories. It is no bake, dairy-free,…
When I mentioned Arne Duncan in my summer break post (which can be read here), I also recalled how he dominated at the Sprint Celebrity All-Start Game. Surprisingly, Mr. Duncan used to be a professional basketball player in Australia before becoming the Secretary of Education for the Obama Administration. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGsk0YY7gg Sources: http://cdn.solecollector.com/media/up/2014/02/images/arne-duncan-nike-hyperfuse-2013.jpg (Image)
Whenever I’m feeling down, or just want to have a lazy night in, I never regret cozying up in bed and shamelessly watching a cheesy old-school chick flick. Though hardcore film enthusiasts may turn at this admission, I really do love them. Yes, they have their fair share of cringe (and swoon!)-worthy moments, but they…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…
You’ve experienced accidents before. It could be something like accidentally tipping a glass full of water over or accidentally blurting something out to somebody that you weren’t supposed to. I don’t know what kind of crazy adventures you have on a daily basis but think about this as a new school year approaches: can an…
Yay! Fall is here! (R.I.P. Summer?) Which means- time for me to bring out my stash of scarves, fall jackets and boots! Just kidding. I only have a few of each. But what I have (and absolutely adore) is my camera. The medium through which I can capture various degrees of happiness, various shades of…
It’s rare to come across an artist that is as diverse in his artistry as is Dedos. Vancouver-based Nelson “Dedos” Garcia is an animator, concept artist, and a founding member of the hip-hop group Rascalz. He’s also the recipient of a 2002 Juno award for his album artwork and a seasoned muralist whose artwork can be…