I recently watched a movie in a movie theatre for the first time in two years. Yes, it’s been two years. When I was on my exchange in Europe I lived in a small town where none of the movies had English subtitles, and when I got back everything was closed due to the pandemic.…
Like every family during the holidays, my family has certain traditions that make the holidays feel complete! One of these traditions is baking cinnamon rolls while watching holiday movies. As a result, I have practiced and developed my cinnamon roll making skills over several years. Today, I want to share this recipe with you so…
On November 30th, Barbados celebrated its independence. Not from a dictatorial governmental unit, but rather, from the monarchy. After 400 years of being under English rule, Barbados is now a free state. It was finally able to elect a president instead of having the Queen as their head of state, making Barbados a republic of…
Like every family, mine has certain traditions that we complete every year. One of those traditions is gathering around the TV and watching Christmas movies while the smell of cinnamon buns fills our home every December. As Christmas comes to a close this year, I wanted to share some of our favorite holiday movies to…
For many people, public speaking is a nightmare. Having a crowd of people watch you while you try to give a speech can be very intimidating. The nerves get even worse when you are being assessed for your speaking skills. Your hands start shaking, your palms start to sweat, and it feels as if you’re…
In September 2021, the City of Calgary launched the Free. Period. initiative as a way to combat period poverty and the inaccessibility of menstrual hygiene products in our city. Here’s what you need to know. What is period poverty? Period poverty is a global sanitation issue affecting people all over the world. According to globalcitizen.org,…
The last full week of winter break is upon us! Next week school starts and for some of us, that means exam season. This time of year can be stressful, so it is important to take care of your mental health! Ensure that you are set up for success and organized before heading back to…