Moccasins have been one of my new-found loves during this transitional stage from cold to warm. Not only are they comfortable, but they are warmer than a ballerina flat, and tend to have more grip. They also convey a natural and effortless sense of style; the type that says “I have comfortable, down to earth…
On Friday, I had the chance to go see the movie “Battle Los Angeles” with a couple of friends. This movie was not quite what I expected… but then again, movies are rarely what I expect them to be. The plot is quite simple; an alien race invades earth for our resources and a group…
Here are another two contestents on Churchill Idol, a singing competition at Sir Winston Churchill High School. [youtube SMG-iQ4l2fE] [youtube kvrPhKgd_VI]
The magicial tale of Scheherazade, and the collection of her stories from One Thousand and One Nights, captures the exotic and mysterious aura of the Middle East and South Asia. The story goes that the Sultan Shakriar, fearfully distrustful of the inconstancy of women, had sworn to execute every single one of his wives after the first…
Who knew a reality show about a pawn shop would be so interesting? To clear up some confusion, to pawn means to give up an item as security for a loan, like collateral. But you can also sell items at a pawn shop usually at a super low price so they can resell it for…
Trip to Brazil: Part One Firstly, we traveled through Toronto and Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro, where we stayed near the famous Copa Cabana beach (but more on that later). Our first full day of Brazil was spent mainly in the Botanical Garden of Rio, which, although I wasn’t expecting it, turned out to…
The New Science Centre 2011 Project is inviting youth to submit two-and three-dimensional artwork to exhibit in the New Science Centre. Currently, there are three projects available for community involvement: Project A: Earth & Space Gallery This is Alberta Dioramas in Entryway The entrance way to the gallery has a community showcase filled dioramas crowned…
[youtube hoWifeC0UOU] This week in class we watched Revolutionary Road. One of the songs that really hit me was the ending theme by Thomas Newman. It had a calm soothing tone to it, that I though everyone could appreciate at anytime, so I decided to share it with everyone here. Hope you all enjoy it…
Normally, I’m not one to fall for what I deem to be patriotic propaganda rubbish, however, in this case I’ll make an exception. Today’s Video of the Day is about Canada, and O Canada indeed; it even brought a little tear to my eye. [youtube bV_041oYDjg]
Last weekend, I had the lucky fortune to attend a performance of The Drowsy Chaperone. Presented by Theatre Calgary, it was a family-friendly “Musical within a Comedy.” How is this possible? The show begins with a lone actor, known as “Man in Chair,” who reminisces as he plays an old record of a (fictional) musical…
[youtube ntCdgqxslNI] This week’s AMV features a movie that I just watched today. This week’s Anime is Sword of A Stranger, and quite literally focuses on the sword of a stranger that a boy meets. The Nameless Swordsman in the end saves the boy from a sacrificial ritual, one reason for the song. However we…
Remember last year’s Churchill’s Got Talent at Sir Winston Churchill High School in Calgary? Well, this year the talent show is back again. This time the winner can get a chance to record a professional studio album and this one chance might change their whole life. There were many contestents and they were all pretty…
Okay, so you’re probably wondering, what on the earth is a “bookie?” Well to save space, my post will be a review on the book and movie, Flipped. The book was written by Wendelin Van Draanen and judging from this book, she’s a wonderful writer! The book focuses on two characters (who switch perspectives in…