“Contrary to what most people think, an introvert is not simply a person who is shy. In fact, being shy has little to do with being an introvert! Shyness has an element of apprehension, nervousness and anxiety, and while an introvert may also be shy, introversion itself is not shyness. Basically, an introvert is a…
So New Year’s is finally upon us, and with it comes the inevitable doom of having to make resolutions. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions for two reasons. Firstly, I don’t think we should have to wait for the year to change to start changing ourselves, but rather change when…
So winter break is (almost) upon us, and that means that my very first semester of late French immersion (and junior high) is completed! Some of my friends have been asking how I find French immersion, and I thought I might share some things that I’ve noticed at my first few months at Branton bilingual…
Source Last Saturday, Partners for Mental Health held a screening for To Write Love on Her Arms, a film that tells the story of Renee Yohe, a nineteen year old struggling with addiction, depression, self harm who attempts suicide, and how it inspired Jamie Tworkowski to create the organization “To Write Love on Her…
On Sunday November 22, I had to opportunity to go see “Legend Has It”, a family holiday show from Alberta Theatre projects. This show incorporates fantasy, adventure, magic, and comedy. Every show, the actors pick one member of the audience to join them on their journey, and be the hero. No two shows are alike!…
Friends. They make the world go round. They can turn a frown into a laugh with just a word. The can transform a terrible day into the greatest one ever with an old joke. They pick you up when you’re down, and lift your spirits. But what if they don’t do that? What if instead of…
As you may know, Friday, November 13 marked a tragic day all around the world. Earthquakes in Japan and Mexico, a funeral bombing in Baghdad, a suicide bombing in Beirut, and the Paris terror attacks. It started at about 9:45 PM, local time, when all within a few minutes, there was a mass shooting outside…
Intense nostalgia. Wishing to go back in time. Constant reminiscing of the past. All symptoms of growing up. The other day, as I was walking outside, I passed by an old memory. The school I had gone to for my first few years of elementary school. And although I had passed by it nearly everyday…
I was once asked: “If you could change anything in the world, what would it be?” And the question got me thinking more than it probably should have. There are the typical responses, such as homelessness, hunger, poverty, violence, crime, and many other very important issues in this world. But I figured that if there…
On October 2, 2015 I went to the Paul Brandt and Dean Brody concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Kids Up Front was very generous to provide Youth Central with an amazing ticket, which was offered to the Youth are Awesome bloggers. Now, country music isn’t really my go-to genre of music. You’re reading blog posts…
When I went to see the Annie Davidson opera, (check out my article here: https://youthareawesome.com/annie-davidson-opera-review/ ) I was also given the opportunity to interview Michelle Minke, the Creative Director of the Cowtown Opera. Before I met her, I did a quick Google search, and learned that not only is she the founder and artistic director of…
Last Saturday, I was offered the opportunity to watch the Cowtown Opera production of Annie Davidson – special thanks to Cowtown Opera for the tickets & encouraging youth to attend! After moving to Calgary, Annie successfully led the Calgary Women’s Literary Club and mobilized the community and financial support that would build Calgary’s first library.…
Life is a train ride. Everything is so exciting when you first get on. You don’t understand why so many people complain. You’re determined to enjoy this ride. When you first start moving, there’s a sudden lurch, that’ll throw you forward. You’ll lose your balance. Probably fall. But the only thing you can…
Homelessness is a prominent issue, even in very developed countries such as our own. In 2013, there were at least 30 000 homeless people in Canada on any given night. You may think : “Well, it’s their problem. What could I do to help them?” Of course, you could donate food, clothing, and volunteer at…
This is Aaron Friesen. He lives in a rural town about an hour and a half east of Edmonton. Aaron’s been in a wheelchair since he was born, due to his cerebral palsy, which tightens the muscles in his legs. Ever since he was little, he wanted to be able to drive and be independent,…