Every now and again, a moment comes along in your life when you can’t help but think: Wow, I’m living history. This is going to be a story for my grandkids. For millions of people in the LGBTQ+ community, that moment happened on Friday when after decades of divisive wrangling, the US Supreme Court ruled that…
{Source} It has been an outstanding year so far for the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) community! With the likes of YouTube beauty guru, Ingrid Nilsen, coming out and former Olympian, Bruce Jenner, transitioning to Caitlyn Jenner, who knows what’s coming next? But if the colors of the rainbow on your social media feeds are any indicator,…
Are you tired of your winter sweaters and heavy boots? Are they still your go-to? Look no further because I have personally compiled a list of my favorite summer looks for this year. LIGHT & AIRY This summer I am really looking forward to lights. Light colors, light fabrics, and generally brightening my wardrobe…
For the fourth instalment of this playlist series, I would like to take a break from artists performing their original pieces and take a look at artists covering songs by other artists. I don’t know about you, but I love when I like a cover even better than the original. 1. Iris – Sleeping With…
The ability to breathe underwater. It’s known to be possessed by fish, seahorses, and sharks, among other lucky marine animals. These sea creatures are blessed with gills which allow them to endlessly explore beautiful underwater sights. But this ability has never been held by humans. In order to explore the depths of the world we’ve…
Summer is often the time of year where I am found either outside and actively participating in summer-related activities or –-quite contrastingly— huddled in front of my computer. However, due to how using my laptop isn’t exactly beneficial for me in terms of health and it doesn’t always equate to productivity, I often find myself illustrating…
Bored of routine? Want to explore and shake it up a bit? Here are a few “hot and happening” (sorry I’ve always wanted to use that phrase) events in Calgary this weekend, be sure to check them out and join in on a new adventure. 1. YYC’s Block Party YYC’s Block Party is this…
Source Mark your calendars! Ever wanted to experience a drive in movie? Well now’s your chance! Deerfoot Mall’s widely popular fun Summer Drive in Movie Series is set to host this fun event yet again this summer in their large parking lot. The NE shopping mall will show 5 fun movies on Wednesdays during…
{Source} From a young age, we’ve been taught to have big dreams and do what we can to make them happen. But as we are exposed to the world’s harsh realities, goals we have might never be achieved. After a phone call with a friend, it dawned that I am a dreamer. I think far ahead into the…
What is happiness? To me, it’s the feeling of my cheeks hurting from smiling too much, it’s the feeling of energy flowing inside of me, it’s the feeling of happy tears falling down my cheeks instead of sad tears. I, personally, have had a hard time finding happiness in my daily life. I wanted to change that. Over…
(Original Image) Everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Both our strengths and weaknesses make up who we are. It would be a mistake to think that that we have no flaws. Conversely, it’s equally detrimental to think that we’re worthless and that we don’t have any redeeming qualities. Recognizing our strengths and weaknesses is part of the…
Maybe you love music, but don’t know your way around a music festival; I’m in the same boat! As an overly-organized A-type, I decided to talk to a few experienced Sled Island-goers for the inside scoop on how to make the most of my all-ages pass. Here are the tips they came up with: 1. Bring a…
On Saturday, I went for a volunteer at Glenbow Museum. I expected it to just be a simple job of advising the visitors at the museum but it proved to be much more interesting than that. I’ve lived in Calgary for a while now, and I never even knew about what went on in the…
When I first heard about a newly proposed addition to Bill C-24, which received Royal Assent in June of last year, I wasn’t worried. In a country that is one of the world leaders in tackling human rights issues, how would this provision of the existing bill even stand a chance? Perhaps that was too…
Even though Valentine’s Day is long over, you can still enjoy this adorable video about Anagram Lovers. Yes, it is a clever advertisement from Mattel Games, but the clever anagrams and beautiful shots will make you forget all about that. FTC: This is not a sponsored post, and all opinions are completely genuine. ♥