Thanks to Kids Up Front for donating two tickets for my friend and I to attend the Nelly Furtado concert at the Jubilee. It was truly a magnificent event as it showcased three major artists: Jessica Tyler from Degrassi, Dylan Murray and of course, Nelly Furtado. Jessica Tyler, the girl who plays Jenna Middleton in…
All of these books on this list are here for a reason. They will change you. They aren’t cheesy inspirational books, they are just books written by regular people to entertain teens. But the way they are written and the message behind it all will change you and your opinions for life. There is literally…
Statistically speaking, at this point, around 25% of New Year’s resolutions will have failed. However, if you are reading this blog, I have faith that you have more willpower than that. Now, since all of you are awesome, I know that you will have made some resolutions pertaining to making the world a better place.…
I snapped this scene last August in downtown Calgary, at one of our city’s oldest but finest parks.
I admit, I am overly obsessed with reading my Teen Vogue magazine each month. When I got my February 2013 issue I was very happy, I was even happier after reading a specific article that spoke to me. It was all about expressing yourself through how you style yourself. The articles main focus and message…
“Cancer stories suck,” declares Hazel, the protagonist of John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. One-fifth of the way into the book, no less. This is an odd introduction to a book that details the life and times of a girl living with (and dying of) thyroid cancer. Yet, it also provides a fair outline…
“I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye.” Life of Pi could be said to be the perfect embodiment of today’s culture of technology and the interplay between this technology and our humanity.…
Excerpts from a beautiful spoken word poem by the Canadian poet Shane Koyczan: You see, I took class on listening So I could hear something positive And then live happily with the mindset That will give me altitude when needed. I’ve got a confidence so deep seeded It’s growing reverse. And I rehearse handshakes with titans Because…
Trust me, learning a new instrument is hard. I have been playing music for 8 years, but it is rewarding. Some people just don’t have the time to practice or they get stressed when they are with a teacher, if this sounds like you, you should maybe think about teaching yourself. Just remember, learning an…
We all have those Saturday nights, you know the one that you neglected all week, and instead thought about other things, when suddenly Saturday came and you were alone at home on Saturday, maybe gaming, studying, or just sitting around bored, wishing you had made plans. Such Saturdays, we have all learned, require avoidance at…
Music can uplift downtrodden souls and the 12th Annual “Music for a Winter Evening” benefits concert went to benefit the Calgary Dream Centre, which graduates of this program shared their stories of hardship and overcoming personal obstacles. I was fortunate to be able to attend this concert two years ago and witness the glorious melodies…
One of the best parts of Christmas, and the holiday season, is definitely the food. And everyone’s ultimate favourite when it comes to this? Obviously the baking, as proven yearly by the influx of gym memberships in the new year. My favourite type of Christmas-time cookie has always been shortbread. Every year at Christmas, after…
Holiday cheer can emerge from the cup of warm cocoa or a ride down a snowy hill. I love to listen to lively and warm music to remind myself of the warmth the holidays bring and The Calgary Civic Symphony’s A Child’s Christmas did just that. An afternoon concert, with guests the Mayor of Calgary…
Since the world is supposedly ending on Friday, I thought it would be a good time to talk about everything that has happened this year in the media. So this year we learned that if you are a celebrity your child needs to have a “creative”name. Here are some of my favourites: Blue (which by…
3 Things for Calgary was a campaign launched by mayor Nenshi approximately a year ago to make Calgary a better place. I think when a lot of times these events or programs take place, the public would take notice for one or two days and then forget about it. We are – to different extents…