Hi, I'm Obayd, a 9th grader currently attending Westmount Charter. In my free time, I really enjoy sports. Some of my favourite include skiing, downhill mountain biking, badminton, ice hockey, and soccer. I also enjoy watching TV, movies, and travelling. I am a provincial level debater and impromptu speaker. My blogs are based around a wide variety of topics. Enjoy!

All about winning

Last Saturday, I won first place in a regional debate, which had given me the idea for this week’s post. What needs to be done in order to win? What happens if you fail? How do you handle a win in a rational manner? First off, we need to consider that getting first place doesn’t…

5 places you should visit

1. Dubai, UAE This fascinating city has many amazing tourist attractions that will blow your mind away. Their architecture is beyond compare to that of any other city. For example, they have the largest building in the world, the Burj Khalilfa. They also have a hotel that spins! Many of their buildings twist and turn…

National flags made of food?!

            Today, I decided that I would show you guys and interesting website that I had come across during the weekend. Several flags from various countries around the world are highlighted. You might think this sounds boring, but wait until you hear the rest. Each of these flags are made…

14 everyday things I enjoy

Here’s a list of things that many of us do everyday, and make us feel ever so delighted:   1. Peeling the plastic off of something you had recently purchased. 2. Going into bed with the covers and pillows feeling “cold.” 3. Completing an everyday task, such as cleaning the dishes 4. Having a clean,…

How laziness consumes us

“We often miss opportunity because it’s dressed in overalls and looks like work” -Thomas A. Edison Whenever you wake up in the morning, you experience something unlike any other. It’s like there’s a metal chain around you that prevents you from doing what you want. You can’t move, nor are you capable of completing tasks. To…

Four favourite quotes

  1. “Do or do not, there is no try” -Yoda In my opinion, this is undoubtedly one of the best quotes to date (of course, by a non-fiction character). We experience many different things during our lifetime, both good and bad. For some odd reason, whenever something doesn’t go our way, or we perhaps…

Amazing snow art

This week, I had come across something breathtaking. An extraordinary artist, by the name of Simon Beck, had created several designs, demonstrating his artistic skills. Using just his feet, Simon had turned a layer of snow into something unimaginable. Simon walked for miles across the snow, in order to accomplish the unthinkable. The art pieces…

Home schooling vs regular schooling

I think we’ve all come across this topic before; would you rather learn at school, or at home? Many people say that it is more beneficial for children to be exposed to the world around us, and learn as a whole. Others argue that the public school environment is unsafe, and makes children more vulnerable.…

Top 5 badminton rackets

Here’s a list of my top five badminton rackets: 5. Arcsaber Z Slash, a racket designed for quick, and precise smashes     4. Arcaber FB, one of the lightest rackets in all of badminton history   3. Arcsaber 11, a racket that gives the player control and accuracy.     2. Nanoray Z Speed, holds the Guinness…

Benefits of playing sports

There are several ways we can profit from playing sports and being active daily. This includes psychological and physical benefits. Being active amplifies your physical characteristics. You are able to develop new skills, increase your strength and stamina. Being active leads to a more enjoyable life. It’s a great way to get exercise and have…

The negative effects of candy

Candy’s tantalizing colors and addictive tastes are devilishly tempting. It’s an assortment of colors that fill your mouth with excitement and fulfillment. Candy “guaranteeing satisfaction” would be an understatement. As a matter of fact, I’m having some right now. I don’t quite think we consume candy; it works the other way around. So what gives…