Alone and wondering, “Who am I?” A question that I’ve been thinking about for years, struggling to find the answer to, however for some reason I feel as though that question is incomplete. It should really be “Who am I, and who do I want to be?” Or is it, “What do I want to be?”.…
Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
Gasp! The semester ended quicker than it seemed! Which means, the most dreaded season is approaching- exam season. Very often, I find myself stressed beyond limits for an upcoming examination. I end up pulling all-nighters, even on the eve of the exam. After all these years of stressing out, I have discovered foolproof ways of…
Sometimes you hear about cool places by word of mouth and sometimes you find them by chance on your way to school or work. Whichever way you find them, there’s nothing like that feeling when you say to yourself “this exists… and I’m learning about this just now?!” This McDonalds is one of them. OK…
Jasmine K. When the word volunteerism is mentioned, many connotate it with selfless citizens who contribute to their communities without gaining benefits, however, is volunteering today really an act of pure compassion and selflessness? Today, service experience is a vital characteristic that is searched for in resumes; it is given plenty of attention and…
The New Year has begun, and every year it is tradition for people to make resolutions. Let’s be honest though: those never (or at least rarely ever) turn out. Therefore I have no intention of preaching to you about what you should do, what you should not do, or who you should be. No.…
Need a little bit of awesome in your life? Then check out this time-lapse video of a guy solving the world record largest rubix cube puzzle in a little over 7 and a half hours. Amazing! We’re talking about a 17x17x17 cube here. That’s insane. Seeing as how I can’t even solve a 3×3 cube,…
Homemade Apple Jam I had some leftover apples from my most recent attempt at making apple pie, and they were becoming soft. Wondering what purpose I could put them to, I scrounged around a little on the internet, and found a number of uses for old apples. Looking at the ingredients I currently had, I decided…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
Yeah, yeah. We joke about Soviet Russia and North Korea all the time. People even make memes out of them. Based on that, if I were to tell you that I’ve been to North Korea, none of you would believe me, right? Well, I have. As an explanation, I will offer you the information…
The latest trend for winter is to lighten your hair. Whether it be “bronde”, pastel pink or even platnium blonde, everyone’s head seems to be covered in light hues lately. I myself have joined in on the fad by bleaching my hair a blonde color. Yes we all know the chemicals can be very damaging, but…
Getting your first job – also known as your first step into the “real world” according to many parents. For me, it was Panago Pizza. Where I was paid minimum wage ($10.20), washed greasy dishes until my fingers were prunes, and went home smelling like a strange mix of flour and oil every night. Still though, fishing my…
With the disappearance of AirAsia Flight QZ8501, the concern over the capability of commercial airplanes becomes more pertinent. 2014 has seen its share of tragedy in the skies, including another Asian flight, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Although, 2014 has reported a significant decrease in the number of crashes than previous years, the fatalities paint a…
Self-esteem is a measure of how much an individual values or views him or herself. Our self-esteem constantly develops over the course of our lives and sadly, being criticized by family, friends, and society in general gradually tends to lower our self-worth. Even looking at my own life, my own self-esteem is lowered when I…
Jasmine K. “I want to excel in my academics this year and achieve ninety-five and above for every subject. “ “I want to learn how to program and write codes so I can create an app. “ “I want to participate in science fair and create an invention for my project.” These are all…