ACL Reconstruction: Phase I-II (Contains Graphic Images)
7 months down and only 7 more to go.
13 Reasons Why: Is It Worth Watching?
This post contains no spoilers. If you have any sort of social media, you probably would’ve heard of the Netflix TV series which recently premiered, titled 13 Reasons Why. With Selena Gomez as an executive producer and former Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Walsh being involved, the show had lots of promotion even before it came out on…
The Practicality in Being an Early Bird: Your 5 Step Guide to Becoming an Early Riser
I’m a night owl and it’s not so practical… Although being either an early bird or night owl can have its benefits, we’re often discouraged from being night owls. Not, in fact, for health reasons but because being a night owl isn’t quite practical in terms of how many of our daily lives function. We…
What’s Up With Marvel ANAD Conclusion
Throughout the past three ANAD (all new, all different) parts ( Part 1, Part 2, Part 3) I have talked much about the curse affecting Marvel Comics and in this conclusion to this series I will go over everything I have said with some final words. Event Fatigue A lot has happened since the last time I…
Duke of Ed Silver Award Winner: Moira McRann
Participating in the Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award and my local 4H club has pushed me to develop skills to meet new people, try new things and realize that I can do it, if I set a goal to reach.
The Flying Goose: An Original Short Story
I rested my head in my hands, leaning my forehead forward to rest against the small, cold bedroom window. My eyes were transfixed upon a goose against the dusky clouds, flapping its wings furiously against the rain that effortlessly worked to heave it towards the puddly grounds. “You can do it,” I whispered under my…
Lessons From The Office
I just finished watching The Office and man what a ride that was. Let’s take a look back and try to figure out why it was so unique and enjoyable…
Youth Central’s 5th Alumni Profile: Kaiz Alarakyia
Last month, I had the wonderful opportunity to interview Kaiz Alarakyia for Youth Central’s 25th anniversary celebration. Every two weeks this year, Youth Central will spotlight 25 alumni to reflect on their time spent with the organization, as well as to see what they have been up to since! I’m sure after you read about Kaiz…
The World of Words – Immerse Yourself
In the modern era of the 21st century where technological advancements are rapidly developing by the second, it seems inevitable that a major portion of the world’s population will be submersed in the whole sub-culture of social media and internet communications. However, despite the immense positive attributes that technology has brought forth to our world…
Riverdale: A show that is so cringey, it’s addicting
Undoubtedly, Netflix makes some great shows, like Stranger Things and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, however Netflix isn’t without some questionable ideas. One of those being their new TV show, Riverdale, which is a cesspool of cringey cliches. Like an athlete who is torn between sports and his passion for music, and a rich girl who…
Author Spotlight: Khaled Hosseini
When I first picked up Khaled Hosseini’s most famous book, The Kite Runner, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The book’s description was vague and gave no indication of what I would be reading, so I opened up the first page, and became immersed in the story. While reading, I found that I couldn’t put…
Calgary Youth Foundation – Grants for Youth Driven Initiatives
Have you ever had an amazing idea that could benefit Calgary and the world around you but, the project seems out of reach because of those expenses that come with it? Calgary Youth Foundation (CYF) can solve those problems for you. What is the Calgary Youth Foundation? CYF is a youth-driven committee that offers grants…
Go Watch A Ted Talk Right Now…
Don’t know which one to watch? Let me help you.
Rethink.
Rethinking. They say that you’re an over thinker- that you pick and choose every word you say, that you never know how to make decisions, that you’re continuously wrought with anxiety. As cruel as their words may seem, it’s so easy to believe them. And now, only their words matter. No amount of comfort from…
March Madness Begins!!!
It’s that time of the year again. The NCAA basketball playoffs begin! For those who play basketball, like me, the NCAA playoffs are one of the most hyped-up professional sporting events of the year, behind only the NBA playoffs. For those who are a little confused right now about what is going on, let me…