But here are some more poems to read at your leisure. Nobody Compares 2 U 10- i miss you, your scent on my living room couch where you first told me you loved me 9- reminiscing infinitely of blessings i took for granted, your lips soft in my memory 8- silk smooth skin, our first…
Bored during quarantine and in desperate need of adventure without having to leave your house? Read all about Calgary’s Gideon Keys from the comfort of your couch! This is your chance to get swept into another world — one that you’re familiar with, so you might even feel like you’re in your own little movie.…
Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. I am proud to announce our March blogger of the month… Alex Dong! If you’re a regular blog reader, I think you’d recognize that name as one of our very own Jr. Editors! Alex has been blogging with us since 2018 and became a Jr. Editor the following…
This past week I went and saw three new war movies that have come out (relatively) recently. Obviously, as a self-appointed war movie buff, I’m here to give a review of all three! It was so exciting to hear of all these films because it had been forever since Hollywood blessed us with a new…
It’s that time of the year again! Please enjoy this fourth edition of “Playlist for Every Month of the Year”. *CEC=contains explicit content January: Back to Back – Drake (CEC) Honestly – The Bantams Spirit – Majid Jordan Sold Out Dates – Gunna ft. Lil Baby (CEC) Bands – Shoreline Mafia (CEC) Right Back –…
I am honoured to introduce our newest blogger of the month, Donel Kadima! Since joining YAA, Donel has written numerous eye-opening and unique posts that I strongly suggest you check out! A grade 10 student at Ernest Manning high school, Donel is a girl of many talents! Not only a writer with Youth Are Awesome,…
My poetry anthology. Enjoy! Florida Project (based on the movie The Florida Project) Disney World is a fiction Mickey Mouse ears hide a long forgotten road too ugly for tomorrow land We live in a shadowed town Everyone blinded by the shimmer of a fantasy castle Our only fantasy is getting out of here Billboards…
I’m no pro photographer, but like everyone, I love taking pictures on my phone. I’ve compiled a gallery of my favourite photos that I’ve taken, most, if not all, processed through VSCO. What can I say? Guess I’m basic. featured
This past weekend was one of the most exciting weekends of the year for NBA fans; All-Star weekend! If you’ve never watched, it’s basically a three-night event containing a rookie’s game, a skills challenge, a 3 point contest, a dunk contest and finally, the All-Star game–featuring the best/most popular players in the NBA. Held in…
The end of exam week, middle of winter–it’s not the brightest time of the year. It’s totally understandable if you’re a little down. If life’s been feeling a bit grey lately, try to remember these things and hopefully see a silver lining during this happiness drought. The Colour YELLOW! Everything about yellow screams good…
What is Christmas without Christmas movies? I mean, how else are you supposed to spend those snowy days? So grab a friend, make some hot chocolate and curl up with your cozy blankets because I’ve compiled the ultimate Christmas movies list for you! Home Alone 1&2 Who could leave out easily one of the most iconic…
I know I shouldn’t encourage this, but if you’re amidst procrastination season and are searching for a new show to start watching, take a look at these gems! They’re fairly short shows (only 1-3 seasons, but some aren’t finished yet) so you’ll still have some time left over to do your work after you’ve binge-watched. The…
Wanting song suggestions? Look no further! I am pleased to present you with the third edition of my annual “Playlist for Every Month of the Year”. *CEC=contains explicit content January: Walls could talk – Halsey (CEC) Basic – N i G H T S Oxford Comma – Vampire Weekend Tongue Tied – Grouplove Sweet Creature –…
The collection of my short stories live on. Sunrise I tossed another half-written letter in the garbage can by the wall. My bunkmate, Johnny, was still sound asleep on the bottom bunk, his bed sheets crumpled up at the foot of the bed. It was hot in Hawaii, even if it was winter. The air…
This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Stanford’s Pre-Collegiate Summer Institutes for creative writing! It was such an extraordinary, and, not to sound cliché, but, life-changing 3 weeks that I consider myself lucky to have experienced. To introduce the program, Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS) offers numerous courses in which middle and high schoolers…