My name's Carrie and I like turtles. But don't worry; I'm not a zombie kid! I'm a huge fan of video games and supporting independent developers. I love experiencing new things: music, concerts, events, food, and so forth! You can follow me at @missCarrieMah on Twitter, and suggest new things for me to try!
For those who have pre-ordered a PS4 or Xbox One, good for you! If you’re the impatient type of gamer who wants to get on the ball for everything, then I can’t really stop you. If you are the type of person who likes to get new things, but doesn’t really play a game enough…
A few months ago I posted a blog about Social media and your professional profile. It is important to recognize that employers will search for your name to ensure they are hiring someone who fits the company. Here are some more tips and websites that will help you improve your online profile.
Name of Food – Idaho Nachos Where to Buy – Tracy’s Idaho Taqueria at the end of the Coke Stage section on the Stampede map Cost – $8 What makes it worthwhile – First of all, these nachos aren’t made with typical nacho chips: they’re made with real potato slices! Topped with all the great fixings like sour…
Name of Food – Japanese Dog Where to Buy – Fhat Dawgs in the Midway, close to the Agriculture building Cost – $6 What makes it worthwhile – Much like the Godzilla Mac & Cheese, the sweet fusion of teriyaki and mayo sauce with the saltiness of a standard snack makes for a powerful taste in…
Name of Food – Deep Fried Butter Where to Buy – Deep Fried Pies stand across the Fresh Salt Water Taffy beside the Big Four building Cost – $6, an additional $2 for a scoop of ice cream What makes it worthwhile: I personally like the taste of butter, especially when it’s melted. My friend who hate…
Name of Food – Deep Fried Bubble Gum Where to Buy – A stand under the bridge near Saddledome Cost – $5 What makes it worthwhile – If you like marshmallow, then go for this sticky delight. I, for one, was grossed out by this deep fried treat. I think the lady working there was confused when…
Name of Food – Godzilla Mac & Cheese Where to Buy – The Reel Mac and Cheese food truck near the Agriculture building Cost – $8 What makes it worthwhile – This food truck really knows how to make their mac & cheese! Apparently they were sold out early afternoon, but by the time I got there in…
I had the pleasure of meeting Vancouver’s Sunshine, a five-person indie, pop and shoegaze band. Their music has hazy guitars, soft and breathy vocals, and overall make you feel happy and uplifted! Their self-titled LP was a joy to listen to, and despite the rain pouring during Sled Island, their music brought sunshine to my…
Who doesn’t love to save money and time? As I’m about to move into a new place, I looked up some life hacks–tricks that improve productivity and efficiency! I bet you remember Kat’s post on Life Pro Tips from last year, and were itching to find some more tips. Well here are a few of…
I used to think that people who used social media just liked the attention…and even if that may be a little true, I have discovered that social media can help you immensely for your professional profile! For those who do not know which social media platform to “go professional” on, I suggest LinkedIn, one of…
Do you watch a lot of movies at the Cineplex Entertainment theatres? Do you like free stuff? Then why don’t you have a SCENE card?! Here’s a summary of this awesome rewards program: About Earn points for free movies every time you see a movie Get 10% off movie snacks, like popcorn, drinks and candy Save 10% more on Tuesday…
Here’s yet another post about Otafest. I guess we’re just trying to encourage you to go to more conventions in Calgary! 🙂 I was able to take pictures of really nice costumes throughout the convention. Unfortunately I was volunteering when the Cosplay photoshoots were happening, but I hope you enjoy these awesome costumes!
The past few months, I had the pleasure of working with dedicated volunteers who helped with the 2013 Otafest Maid Cafe. We had to learn how to do the dance featured in Secret’s Shy Boy video and then during the weekend of Otafest, greet and serve customers! Overall, volunteering was a ton of fun and…
Are you one of those folks that wanted to try a “First Person Shooter” in real life, but Laser Tag just wasn’t doing you justice? Have you searched far and wide to try to find the best paintball place near your city? If you have a car and don’t mind driving for a bit, then…
Unsure of what to do with your school project? Feel like delving into your creative side and create something awesome? Then try the following tools to display information in an intuitive and artistic way! I stumbled upon Miranda Rensch’s blog post about her list and wanted to share some cool tools for you: 2. Easel.ly Easel.ly is another…