It is 21 days until Christmas. The first advent already passed, some Christmas fanatics have already finished Christmas shopping, some have just started, and some lay it off until last minute. No matter what type of person, everyone agrees they love a good Christmas tree – decorating it is so much fun! But every time…
I recently watched Ender’s Game in theatres. And while I loved it, I maintain that the book was better, and here’s why: While the movie stayed very true to the book, it lacked a lot of detail. There were a lot more subplots in the book that were missing in the movie. The film also…
Recently, Paul Salopek, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and member of National Geographic, decided to go on a trek around the globe that will last seven years. His mission? Trace the path of evolution and the way people have migrated to other parts of the planet starting in central Africa. He has named this…
It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know that means Christmas parties. I don’t know about you but ever since I can remember, I have been doing a classroom secret Santa. I absolutely love giving presents out to people because I love to make people smile and show I care. I always try to make sure…
Last weekend, one of the most anticipated movies of the year was released: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the movie adaption of the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Having read the book series and enjoying the second book the most, I was very expectant that the movie would be a solid…
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…
I think that where a particular band/singer/artist/acapella group is based should, and never does, have an impact on whether or not you enjoy their music. Even so, I’m pleasantly surprised when I find someone I’ve been listening to is from Canada, and thus this post is for five Canadian bands/artists that I’ve been following recently.…
Four weeks until Christmas holidays… For starters, if you are a Youth Central volunteer, there are already tons of Christmas-related projects, so it’s close. Here’s a nice timelapse video to jump-start the festive spirit. My YAA colleagues have already brainstormed their Christmas blog post ideas, so go check ’em blog posts out once they get…
When the snow is falling, it’s the perfect time to watch a good movie, or two, or even five. Here my top 5 movies to watch when the snow makes us freeze. My favourites either make you laugh, make you understand that we could have it way worse, or are simply heartfelt. 1. Ice Age…
Yes, I am fully aware it isn’t even December yet. But many houses are already lit up with christmas lights, so I say… ‘Tis the season! Not only to be jolly, but to go to the Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market. Become immersed in the sound of Christmas carols, the smell of hot cocoa, the taste…
With the long awaited 50th anniversary of Doctor Who, the longest running sci-fi show in existence, premiering on Nov 23, I decided to do something special for the occasion. I’ve compiled a small list of some of my favourite fictional characters ever. Here it is, my top three favourite doctors through time and space. …
DISCLAIMER: This post contains minor spoilers. Being an huge bookworm, I am always waiting for new books to be released. There are series that I have been reading for years, impatiently awaiting much-anticipated sequels. I dare declare that 2013 has been a great year for teen book sequels. Of course I have many to share,…
I’m slowly becoming a die-hard Adventure Time fan and am loving the show more and more with each episode. If You haven’t seen the show yet, here’s a brief synopsis: Adventure Time follows the lives of two best friends, Finn the human and Jake the dog, as they travel through the Land of Ooo, a…
A pressing issue always returns to cause debate around the season of the Yuletide. I was reminded of this during a Friday stroll around the mall. I was in a store when this thought came into my head — to be more specific, my ears. It came out the speakers, arrogantly being played without a…
One of the best things in life is watching your favorite television show with no commercials because you recorded it the night before. One of the worst things in life is checking any social media as you are about to turn on the episode – you are bombarded with status after status of spoilers. We…