A few weeks ago, I was able to attend the Sistine Chapel Exhibit in Calgary. For those of you unfamiliar, the Sistine Chapel exhibit showcases some of Michelangelo’s most famous paintings. Michelangelo was a very famous artist during the Renaissance, and his work is widely appreciated to this day. I was very excited when I…
Note: This article talks about sexual assault, abuse, and murder, which may be disturbing for some readers. I’m sure most of you know Bhad Bhabie, also known as Danielle Bregoli, from her famous saying “Cash me outside, howbow dah?”. She quickly gained popularity after her appearance on Dr. Phil, on an episode called “I Want…
These odd amusing facts will fascinate, inform, and completely astound you. These are surprising or odd nuggets of information from the fields of science, history, and even pop culture that will amuse and excite you—and anybody with whom you share them with. But these intriguing facts aren’t simply just entertaining facts that will make you…
We have all experienced drama some time in our lives, whether it be naive childhood disputes or a long-standing grudge. Although drama is most commonly present in friendships, it is not uncommon to find these difficult situations in professional, romantic, or other types of relationships. The term “drama” refers to issues or disagreements arising within…
Morality is a real hot topic for humanity. In any given situation, what is the right thing to do? Here to answer this question, I’ve got a breakdown of two major schools of ethics. Deontological Ethics or Duty Ethics This belongs to the one and only Immanuel Kant, who believes in something called the categorical…
The Human Genome Project (HGP) transformed biology and was one of the great feats of exploration in history. Rather than an outward exploration of the cosmos around us, the Human Genome Project was an international collaboration that turned inwards to successfully sequence and map all of the genes — together known as the genome —…
Learning a new language can be hard, especially when you are just starting out. Understanding that everyone is a beginner when learning a new language. Learning the key steps and a few hints on how to quickly master a new language can lead you to fluency. Here are a few tips and tricks on how…
The Elephant Rope is a well known parable with many different versions told all around the world. Because of its eye-opening message, I decided to re-tell the story and remind everyone (including myself) on what we can learn from this simple parable. The Elephant Rope: a re-telling of the parable: A young man was strolling…
I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been a fan of no-bake desserts that are easy to make and don’t take a lot of time. One of my favourites (that I discovered while I was trying to satisfy my sweet tooth one day), was this peanut butter and chocolate no bake recipe. I almost…
April 22 marks Earth Day, a time to become environmentally conscious and advocate for environmental concerns. For you, I have compiled some ways to get involved. 1. Get Educated and Encourage others around you to do the same Education is an incredibly powerful tool especially when it comes to protecting the environment. It aids an…
Maturity is a concept that, as we reach the brink of adulthood, we are more likely to come face to face with. What is different between an immature child and a mature adult is the ability to handle ourselves and our emotions. Maturity in the emotional/mental state that comes from reaching a stage in our…
The weather this past week has been dreadful, leaving most of us holed up in our homes. While we may not be able to go out with friends or play sports outside (or go outside at all…), we can still learn a few new recipes. I posted a mochi brownie recipe a couple of months…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it replenishes lost nutrients in our bodies and helps restore energy. Since the majority of my blog posts on Youth Are Awesome consist of me writing about local restaurants in Calgary that every Calgarian should try, here is a list of four local breakfast spots…
C of Red, buckle up. We’re days away from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and the Calgary Flames are heading in as Pacific Division Champions. Not only does this secure home ice for at least the first two rounds, but it’s a perfect cherry on top of an already magical season. After a season full of…
Hello Friends, It is Ramadan, that holy month of the year in which many Muslims feel most connected to Allah, our creator. As I wake up everyday to eat, fast, and pray, I cannot help but think of my future as a queer Muslim, and as a queer Pakistani. It is a hard thing to…