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!

Tips for applying to university

Dear Grade 12 students: I know you’re worrying about university applications, getting enough credits to graduate high school and getting awesome marks to get into an awesome school. But make sure you’re not concentrated on just one thing in your life, and you’re set! If you’re just into studying and academics, you’re competing with too…

Campus Perks funding university clubs

For those of you who aren’t in University, this is still applicable to you! CampusPerks aims to fuel student life on campuses across Canada (yay!). They create challenges to help students unlock rewards (or get funding), which in turn gives them kudos that allow them to donate to and support student-led projects of their choice.…

How to have the best Tumblr ever

If you haven’t read my Facebook guide to having the best profile ever, why are you even reading this?! People who have a Facebook profile have to have a Tumblr blog; otherwise, you must live under a rock. Now without further ado, I give you the best advice you can find on the web. And…

Popular famous and shameless rip-offs

So, I’m not a very original person. Neither are famous writers, directors and producers. But I do love searching for amazing, hilarious, and original content! So instead of adding my pizazz and spin to things (which I hope you liked for the Disney Princess’ satires), I will simply share and hope that you enjoy these…

How to build your own computer

Do you remember the days when your parents bought a computer for you? You were probably ecstatic, but realized that your honeymoon phase ended faster than you could say “high speed internet upgrade?!” Well, now that you’re older and (hopefully) wiser, you’re probably planning to upgrade your personal computer. Perhaps you were thinking of getting…

BOGO Organizations: Buy one, GIVE one

Buy One Get Give One! Ever since the excitement over TOMS shoes (and now sunglasses) erupted, I was curious if there were any other organizations with similar motives. Despite the criticism of these particular organizations, here is a short list of BOGO organizations. If you really want to help someone while receiving an item of…

I Survived KFC’s Double Down

Okay, so I wish there was a sticker for this (it’s not the healthiest thing to eat y’know!) ‘cuz I think this meal is more frightening than a donut burger! The other day, I was quite famished and found myself standing at the KFC booth. My friend and I decided to try the Double Down…’cause…

How to Have the Best Facebook Profile Ever

What’s so great about Facebook? Well, what’s not great about it? You can add hundreds of people you sorta-almost-kinda know and do tons of other time-consuming things on there! But before you do that, I’m here to give you a little advice about making the best Facebook profile ever… and how to become that person who…

World Poetry Movement Contest

Do you love poetry? Do you often find yourself writing poetic lines and showing them to your friends? Well how about showing them to a panel of judges? The World Poetry Movement is holding a contest where prizes include money up to $1,000 and an opportunity to get your poem published! Isn’t that amazing? Now…

Flash Mob in Calgary!!!

That’s right. On August 21, Calgarians will have their opportunity to make a fool of themselves. Organized by the Audio Mob YYC organization, you can go to Prince Edward Island Park around 2 p.m. and play an audio file on your MP3 player (note how I didn’t simply say “iPod” since there’s more out there…