Inspired by Suzie’s post, I’ve decided to share some of my shots of Cowtown in all its (short-lived) green glory. I think the shortness of Calgary’s springs & summers is the very thing that makes them so precious – so take out your camera and go outside!
It’s running season in Cowtown, but Colour Me Rad is not just for hardcore track athletes – this rainbow explosion of gluten-free awesomeness is for anyone who’s not allergic to fun. As runners race through Canada Olympic Park, they are bombarded with blasts of colourful corn starch every 5 minutes. What starts out as a…
No, it’s not IB summer school (ohgoodnessno) – it’s a week-long stay at Beautiful (University of) British Columbia to meet fellow IB-ers and talk about sustainability! The IB World Student Conference is held at 4 campuses this year, and we’re lucky enough to have one in the province next door! The week is full of…
Whether you’re a self-proclaimed tree-hugger or just looking to try something new – come down to Green Youth Gathering 2013! WHO: For Calgary youth, run by Youth Central’s TD Earth Ambassadors! Get inspired by youth social entrepreneurs from SimplySolar, get involved with the Nature Conservancy, and get dirty with the Calgary Horticultural Society (hurhurhur). WHAT: a beautiful…
Have you ever spent a week living with 120-something other people? That was me before spring break, at Encounters With Canada. Encounters is a program that brings together youth from all across Canada to live under the same roof (between the same teal and orange walls) for a week, in the cute little city of…
There’s something magical about watching the time slipping by in the form of sand – I think hourglasses have almost the same mesmerizing effect as an aquarium or a fountain. I love making things, so I found a way to make my own hourglass (all from things I already have!) This project turns old glass containers that…
A collaboration between dozens of artists around the globe, a beautifully crafted piece carrying a poignant, powerful message – we’ve all been there. What really touched me in this video was the effects of bullying, carried on long after adolescence, to this day. What to do? We’ve all heard those presentations. But the message…
One of my favourite songs, paired with adorable drawings 😀 Happy late Valentine’s Day?
Everyday superheros don’t wear capes or spandex, but they still manage to save the day – be it from cancer, boredom, or pollution. We all have those people in our lives who are so passionate and amazing at what they do – that someone should really give them an award! (Or maybe that person is…
Admit it – wallets are a pain to carry whether you’re just heading to the gym or attending a formal dinner. There just isn’t always the luxury of bags or pockets deep enough to stuff a Twinky-sized pouch. – Besides, do we really need a dozen different gift cards and a blizzard of receipts everywhere…
(ambigrams – I’m a little obsessed with them…) (there might just be some science behind this one…) (that’s why they don’t let models smile. otherwise you’d be distracted from the clothes. – true story bro.)
Last Friday, I was delighted to talk like babies, make cricket legs dance to music, and get “insider’s tips” from university students at Discovery Days in Medicine by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame and our own University of Calgary. Though the hands-on activities were great (taking apart a human brain… model, looking at cancerous cells…
[youtube HmBByDQHJAA] There’s plenty of talented cover artists out there – but you gotta admit, not everyone can take something like Gangnam Style (which everyone loves for its beautiful vocals and guitar accompaniment, obviously) and make it so… artistic and lovely. Emotional, even. It sounds almost like indie or folk. And all that, without losing the…
This July, rather than suffering at summer school or napping on a beach (wait – that did happen, too), I was part of a magical community called Shad Valley. (Sound familiar?) I’ve been hesitant to blog about my month at Shad – how do you fit all those miraculous experiences and incredible friendships into just…
Da-da-dadada da-da Circus! Da-da-dadada da-da Afro! Circus! Afro! Circus! Afro! Polka-dot, Polka-dot, Polka-dot! Afro! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aELcXyjpts