Calgary has a rich culture of delicious local restaurants and Big Fish (1112 Edmonton Trail NE) is no exception to that. Delicious seafood paired with a casual yet upscale atmosphere and friendly service made for a highly enjoyable experience. My first impression was that the building itself…
For a couple of years now, there have been many things that I’ve wanted try, but due to procrastination I don’t always have the time to do them. One of those things is to become ambidextrous. Now, you’d probably be wondering at this point, “why would this guy want to learn how to ambidextrous, doesn’t he…
It’s that time of year again! Do you know an awesome youth who you think deserves to be recognized? Here’s your chance! The nomination deadline for the 2015 Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) is on March 2. What are the Youth of Distinction Awards? The awards are non-academic and recognize deserving youth 12-18 of age for…
February 19th is the Lunar New Year. Most people commonly know this day as the Chinese New Year, but actually, Lunar New Year is shared by several countries and regions in Asia and goes far beyond the Chinese community. This is, how Koreans celebrate Lunar New Year: Food Koreans eat “ddukguk.” This is a…
Since Valentine’s Day is in February, the “most people watched” list is filled with romance films and Valentine’s Day related movies. At the first glance, they might seem like cliché chick flicks (which most are), however, these movies are really very enjoyable. Here are my 5 top movies for February: 1. The Best of Me…
There is nothing I depend on more than good, quality music. I find myself constantly hungry to find new artists to listen to, though sometimes it can be quite difficult and time consuming to forage around for a couple of new tunes. When I do find these new gems, however, you may find me listening to them on repeat…
Every once in a while it’s important to freeze for a moment and take a good look at the world around us. This poem stemmed from the ever theoretical question, ‘how can we explain something to someone who has no knowledge of it?’ Explaining red to a blind man is the common paradox. Explaining something…
“I feel content reading. It opens your soul to comprehend the world in ways you weren’t aware of before.” – Julie, 17
{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…
Ah Valentine’s Day. The dreaded day for singles everywhere. The time where your couple friends are away with their beloved ones and then there’s you: sad, alone, hysterical maybe. Over the years, however, I’ve learned to appreciate Valentine’s Day for other moments. Be it the smallest or the biggest of venues, there’s always something to…
As teenagers growing up, we’re beginning to face daily struggles and pressures revolving around one question; what are we going to do with our lives? I can say my biggest fear is amounting to absolutely nothing. While I know (ok, strongly hope) that won’t happen; there is the slight, terrifying possibility it could. Which is…
After one exhausting week, it is finally time to relax and detox the brain from all the stress that has been clogging it. Yes, my dear readers, it is a long weekend. Days to sleep in, and of course, tons of opportunities to catch up with the city as it bustles with life. I have…
O R P H A N B L A C K I will never regret picking this show up. I was skeptical (I always am) but the more episodes I watched the more I became a fan. It grabbed my attention from the very beginning with it’s creative and compelling story line. Now, if you haven’t heard…
Sleep can be a tricky thing for many people. Students, especially, may feel the burden of having to balance school and other social obligations on the plate. Studies show that teenagers need about 8 1/2 to 9 hours of sleep each night. But the reality is that, on average, teens manage only 7 to 7 1/4 hours…
I am an occasional glasses gal. For me, glasses are necessary to be able to see distances – without them I am fairly blind. Makeup is a bit different when it comes to wearing frames, an extra accessory on your face. I like to think about trying to make my eyes stand out even when…