Surviving Summer School. Sigh.

^Before I start my rant, did you see the alliteration in the title? I’m so proud of myself. -Hugs myself-. Okie dokie, here we go. I signed up for summer school because I thought the experience would be comparable to summer camp. Y’know, making new friends, smiling, laughing, and having fun learning experiences. I was…

First Impressions, eh?

^ That right there is how you make a terrible first impression. Just for the record, that is not a self portrait of me. I actually wear clothes in real life. But if it helps to get my point across, first impressions are important and since I’m new to this blogging thing, I need to…

Create a digital backpack

This post was submitted to Youth Are Awesome by StudyBlue.com. As Student Relations Intern for StudyBlue.com – an online community of students who believe in efficient and effective studying for all (and for free) – I am excited to contribute to student successes on Youth Are Awesome by spreading the word about how to create…

Toast and Jam 2011

The City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services alongside some of the best in the music industry have put together a program like no other. Toast ‘n’ Jam 2011 is all about the bands. Successful applicants will not only perform live on stage, but also participate in a series of Industry Sessions. These sessions take…

Calgary After Schools Video Contest

The City of Calgary has just launched a video contest for their after schools programming. Film a short video with your friends about Calgary AfterSchool and you could win great prizes; iPod touch 4th generation 32 GB, Calgary Flames tickets, Calgary Hitmen tickets, be a DJ at a Youth Night at Southland or Village Square Leisure…

Bill 29: Speak Up!

Alberta been seen as a province that puts its oil above its environment.  Especially after being scrutinized by James Cameron in front of an international audience, Alberta is notoriously perceived as a place that doesn’t put much thought to its environmental impact.  However, a recent uplifting story can be used to show not to lose…

Canon t2i Video: Venice Canal Ride

Recently TheGentlemanScholar posted a review on the Canon EF 50mm F1.8 Mark II lens.  I assume he shot pictures and videos on a Canon t2i.  The Canon t2i is the same camera I’ve been using and it’s fantastic!  The t2i will run you around $799 and is one of the most amazing cameras I’ve ever…

So soft and plushy

It’s about as natural as the call of nature after a large slushy… if it’s the beginning of September and you’ve been on summer break, you start thinking of going back to school. It’s an unspoken rule, but that last week before class is also the most epic. In-between stalking up on stationary, most try…