{Original Image} At this point in my high school career, the topics of my discussions have boiled down to one thing: the future. What university did I get into? What am I studying in university? What am I going to do after university? What type of job am I going to get? Where am I…
I’m sure you’ve heard Milky Chance’s “Stolen Dance” or Tove Lo’s “Habits” blaring on a radio station or in a clothing store sometime over the course of the last year. You probably listened to Lana Del Ray and Grouplove for the first time in the past year or two, even though they’re veterans of the…
Hi everybody! So in an awful turn of events I like to call Calgary’s weather, there has been a horrible cold going around. Friends, family, countrymen, lend me your ears, for I have found the ultimate cure! Not only is it cheap and delicious, it’s also great for your body. David’s Tea has…
Being an IB student with a crazy cramped schedule, I know firsthand how hard it can be to keep a regimented exercise routine, especially when phys ed is not a course I am taking. However, after enjoying both mental and physical benefits from working out at my local Y last summer, exercise has become invaluable…
Embarrassment can be triggered by a variety of things from a clumsy misstep to an exposed secret. The raw foundation of embarrassment is the negative notation we perceive upon ourselves, when we are forced against the adherence to social norms. Bullying or teasing are among the catalysts to the embarrassment that we may feel. What…
Hello! My name is Kandace and I am a new addition to the Youth Are Awesome Bloggers! It is such an honor to be a part of a group of ambitious youths! After being happily accepted to join this wonderful community, I already had a wide range of blog post ideas I wanted to share.…
As an admitted music snob, I was skeptical when I first heard that the Calgary Civic Symphony was performing a combination of opera and musical theatre greats in their Popera! show. Certainly, doing justice to timeless pieces from operas and musical theatre classics is already challenging individually, but attempting both together in the same performance…
MARKET COLLECTIVE When: March 14 & 15: 10am – 6pm Where: Chinese Cultural Centre (197 1st street SW) Price: $5 for the entire weekend Description: Market Collective is independently based in Calgary to promote local arts and culture and to engage and empower our community towards positive growth. The MC has grown into a community-building…
With spring coming (or already here with this beautiful weather) we are getting into the spring cleaning mood! If you want to clean your bedroom but aren’t completely sure where to start, I am here to help you! So let’s not procrastinate and let’s get into the spring cleaning fever! Step One: Put your hair…
Stumbling upon an interesting Wattpad essay, I wanted to pose some discussion questions regarding the thoughts expanded upon within. “This Blank Page” written by Elvin Limpin draws attention to the power of an idea, the difficulty in both evaluating writing and using it as a medium for thought communication. By conveying a struggle to write, readers…
Source BigTasteYYC, March 6-15, 2015, is a magical time in Calgary. Foodies and non-foodies alike can indulge in some of the city’s greatest culinary experiences. If your budget is wide, there’s $65 gourmet menus at select downtown restaurants, but for those of us who aren’t ready to spend $65 per person on a feast, there’s…
We are at the brink of our teenage years and have to start making decisions that will lead into careers. This is a life changing decision, and sadly, many of us don’t know what to do. Many of us are motivated by the prospect of earning a good salary, while the rest are being pressured…
In a world where social media brings people together, doing certain things online can bring you a lot of hate. Avoid doing any of the following actions: Photoshop Mania It gets really annoying when you keep seeing selfie spams of one person especially if the photos are not original. Don’t photoshop or filter your…
So I saw a lot of these posts going around the interwebs, and I thought I would contribute. I may only be 17, but my pre-adolescent days had enough moments to cringe over, so here we go – a letter to my 12 year old self. Dear Me, Uh, hi. It’s you, from the…
“My biggest passion is helping people. When I was little, I went to India and saw a bunch of the poverty and hurt there. There were people living inside sewers who relied on selling the metal they found for their next meal. Living here, we are so privileged and we don’t see what’s right outside…