There was a knock at the door. Alia’s hair was ratty and unwashed and was quick to throw into a messy bun as she put her morning coffee down. She wasn’t expecting anything except an online package and some coupons but mail came later in the day. It was 3:56 in the morning. Alia couldn’t…
The sound of the faucet turning on is the only noise that drowns out the screams in Clarisse Dumont’s ears. 5 years ago, water reminded her of cold showers on hot days, now they remind her of relief. Palms, to the back of hands, between the fingers, over the sides, under the nails, and then…
15 Years ago I was like, 5 months old.. dang bruh. Let’s Get to the Point: Exactly what the title implies. Hey guys, I’m back with one of my legendary finds. Today I present Radio Garden. Yes, you read that right. “Radio Garden” (angel halos and pixie dust and other magical things floating in the…
I went on an exchange to Hungary during the 2019-2020 school year, and even though I had to go back home early due to the ongoing pandemic, I still experienced so much fun and life-changing stuff! At first, I wanted to write the whole story of my journey, but that would probably be closer to…
Waltz – Austria His wavy brown hair showering over me, The grip of his hands surrounding my waist Love and happiness of which is what I can only taste He lifted me up in the air where the trees embraced. Where the birds had raced And the prey of eagles were chased. …
Having written so many creative writing pieces on YAA, I only feel it is appropriate that this month’s blog highlights a few of my personal favourite tips. Now, you may be wondering why I am such a creative writing advocate… Well, it’s because I feel that creative writing allows writers to explore uncomfortable places in…
Dear Lover, Some people say that the universe creates things in perfect synchrony, the same reason many people believe in religion, what is the possibility that I fell for and met the perfect person for me. What are the odds they actually exist? Everything in the world sits like a huge puzzle, just yearning to…
Once again, most of the Calgary student population is back to online school. I usually lose a lot of motivation at home, and it is very easy to feel down about yourself. That is why I want to share some of my favorite self-help books that I have, currently am, or want to read in…
Several years ago, in an airport terminal, I sat in front of a wide, floor-to-ceiling window, waiting to board my flight. Outside, a murky fog had set in by that point in the evening, and for as far as I could see, the view was a dull mixture of greys—the concrete, the unsettlingly thick fog—broken…
“We have the same code.” “What does that mean exactly” “We seem to be the same person” It feels like a black hole has opened in the universe. The last 50 years have narrowed down to this moment. Technological advancement saves material space by virtualizing every valuable item one could own. From suitcases to dressers,…
Sometimes, learning something new just strikes you. It isn’t something you intend on happening or even plan on it happening. But it does anyways. It’s these experiences that best shape our personalities. What happens when we don’t anticipate something life-changing? There are so many things you learn from this admittedly unorthodox method. We plant the…
I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with stationary. And notebooks. And most importantly, planners. So here are my top 5 planner systems in 2021: 5. Google Calendars This is a method that works for some, but not all. Through google calendar, you can schedule and organize your time, see your week at a…
I have recently been addicted to chess, so I wrote a small short story to capture one of my most memorable games. Enjoy! Black and White Thud! The ornately carved wooden piece was swiftly knocked over as his knight took mine. As the midday sun shone through the skylight, a delicate iridescent reflection broke…
Chaos Theory There is a scientific theory called “chaos theory”, which envisions that every single action, choice, and circumstance that you have ever encountered has led you up to this moment. That every little thing, no matter how small it is, could cause enormous repercussions. Like a butterfly’s wingbeat can cause typhoons, chaos theory dictates…
A few weeks ago I saw a breath-taking deer on the side of the road. When I arrived home, there was another deer just standing there on our lawn. I wrote this piece of creative writing as I wanted to capture the initial moment and memory of seeing this animal for the first time and…