As I have repeatedly made clear to all of my friends and family, I have vowed nearly absolute hatred for pop music. I can’t stand how everything is a carbon copy of everything else and there’s nearly no more real instruments played on mainstream radio waves. This is NOT to say that all pop music…
To the girls who are graduating from high school this year, have you bought your grad dress yet? I myself, have not. I have searched extensively for dresses online, and have come across a number of different styles. Here is a collection of my top 5 favorite dress styles (all photos are taken from jjshouse.com): 1. A-line…
On January 7th, 2015, the office of one of Paris’s more satirical weekly newspapers, Charlie Hebdo, was intruded by two masked gunmen. They invaded the office and had killed 12 people. An additional 11 people were wounded in the process. The grim news has alarmed people from all around the world and in tribute to…
This British “Dramedy”, My Mad Fat Diary, follows the teenage years of Rae Earl, a recently released psychiatric hospital patient, as she tries to reconnect with her best friend Chloe and get to know the new gang. The group however, is unaware of her mental illness and body image problems, as they believe her to have been in France…
The Internet has been blazoned by the somewhat phenomenon of The Interview starring Seth Rogen and James Franco. The comedic performances have done more than shake crowds with laughter; it has shaken the global community in a less pleasing way. Despite mixed reviews, the effect that this movie has been able to generate is perfectly summed…
Jasmine K. Imagine a cold winter breeze rushing past you as you glide down a steep hill you know is bound to have loads of obstacles and adrenaline waiting for you. This is the sensation drawn from two thrilling winter sports: skiing and snowboarding. Although many may not enjoy the stress on one’s ankles and…
Need a little bit of awesome in your life? Then check out this time-lapse video of a guy solving the world record largest rubix cube puzzle in a little over 7 and a half hours. Amazing! We’re talking about a 17x17x17 cube here. That’s insane. Seeing as how I can’t even solve a 3×3 cube,…
Homemade Apple Jam I had some leftover apples from my most recent attempt at making apple pie, and they were becoming soft. Wondering what purpose I could put them to, I scrounged around a little on the internet, and found a number of uses for old apples. Looking at the ingredients I currently had, I decided…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
Yeah, yeah. We joke about Soviet Russia and North Korea all the time. People even make memes out of them. Based on that, if I were to tell you that I’ve been to North Korea, none of you would believe me, right? Well, I have. As an explanation, I will offer you the information…
The latest trend for winter is to lighten your hair. Whether it be “bronde”, pastel pink or even platnium blonde, everyone’s head seems to be covered in light hues lately. I myself have joined in on the fad by bleaching my hair a blonde color. Yes we all know the chemicals can be very damaging, but…
{Original Image} Today, I am presenting to you some awesome inspirational posts to start off the new year. Yes, this post is not about new year’s resolutions nor exam tips. Rather, I am simply here to share a couple photos and articles to make you laugh and/or give you ideas. To check out the previous…
Official Summary: ” Bo Burnham was a precocious teenager living in his parents’ attic when he started posting material on YouTube. 100 million people viewed those videos, turning Bo into an online sensation with a huge and dedicated following. Bo taped his first of two Comedy Central specials four days after his 18th birthday, making him the…
To change it up from my recent Crash Course World History blogs, I wanted to write about something a little bit more current. At the Mnet Asian Music Awards held in Hong Kong in the beginning of this month, Suho (the leader of South Korean-Chinese boy band Exo) was criticized for being rude to Andy Lau…
The Russians actions on Ukraine and other countries in its vicinity has put us at the brink or within the next cold war. We are all aware of the recent crisis which sparked tensions between the west and the east. This was Russia’s annexation of Crimea in Ukraine. This act by Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin…