Though it doesn’t technically start until the Sept 23, fall (or with the snow… actually, winter) is evidently upon us in Calgary. The glorious two months of freedom we all know as summer is over. Most of us are back to school, and as the weather begins to get nippy, we may find that the…
As we all know, summer is coming to and end, and winter is approaching (sigh). But, there’s still time to mountain bike! Fortunately, the “summer” hill will be shutting down on Oct. 6, so you still have time. I was introduced to DH mountain biking this year while volunteering at a camp for a few…
Most of us (especially me!) love indulging our senses in the fine aromas and tastes found around the world. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing your food arrive while at a restaurant. For a foodie like myself, travelling means sampling the foods of that particular region, thus I bring to you: Around the world in…
We Calgarians don’t experience much of what the autumn season has to offer (mostly because autumn lasted for three days), but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make the best of it. As a Chinese Immigrant, The one event that I look forward to when the leaves begin to fall is the Mid-Autumn Festival.…
Fall does not only brings warm sweaters, falling leaves, and pumpkin flavored everything, it is also the time when the new TV 2014/2015 season is set to start. Though it is nice to look at the scenery that the falling leaves provide, sometimes what’s needed is to sit on the couch and enjoy a little…
When I mentioned Arne Duncan in my summer break post (which can be read here), I also recalled how he dominated at the Sprint Celebrity All-Start Game. Surprisingly, Mr. Duncan used to be a professional basketball player in Australia before becoming the Secretary of Education for the Obama Administration. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGsk0YY7gg Sources: http://cdn.solecollector.com/media/up/2014/02/images/arne-duncan-nike-hyperfuse-2013.jpg (Image)
Whenever I’m feeling down, or just want to have a lazy night in, I never regret cozying up in bed and shamelessly watching a cheesy old-school chick flick. Though hardcore film enthusiasts may turn at this admission, I really do love them. Yes, they have their fair share of cringe (and swoon!)-worthy moments, but they…
Everything about autumn is perfect to me. The slow slanting light, the crunch of the grass in the mornings, the last moment just before the wind pinches your cheeks with frost and the world is covered in a blanket of white. Autumn is full of moody hues, cold one second and warm the next. It…
You’ve experienced accidents before. It could be something like accidentally tipping a glass full of water over or accidentally blurting something out to somebody that you weren’t supposed to. I don’t know what kind of crazy adventures you have on a daily basis but think about this as a new school year approaches: can an…
Yay! Fall is here! (R.I.P. Summer?) Which means- time for me to bring out my stash of scarves, fall jackets and boots! Just kidding. I only have a few of each. But what I have (and absolutely adore) is my camera. The medium through which I can capture various degrees of happiness, various shades of…
It’s rare to come across an artist that is as diverse in his artistry as is Dedos. Vancouver-based Nelson “Dedos” Garcia is an animator, concept artist, and a founding member of the hip-hop group Rascalz. He’s also the recipient of a 2002 Juno award for his album artwork and a seasoned muralist whose artwork can be…
Recently, I was fortunate enough to attend a Behind the Scenes with Giraffes at the Calgary Zoo. During the Behind the Scenes, the zookeeper led the group attending into the staff only areas and we got to get up close and personal with giraffes as we got to feed them. We held up their food…
Who here has a ton of stuff cluttering drawers, shelves, cabinets and boxes around the house? Are you running out of space for new acquisitions? I can, with supreme confidence, say that I possess many things that I probably should have gotten rid of ages ago. However, recently, the sudden urge to clean and get…
Today’s video of the day puts banks into a different light. We always think of banks as soulless businesses that just want our money, but this video proves that theory wrong. TD bank, a very popular bank in Canada, decided to give back to some loyal customers. Whether it be sending a family to Disneyland…
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to participate in The Color Run. The Color Run is a 5k paint run that was founded in 2012. It is a run that helps promote healthiness and happiness. The Color Run was the highlight of my summer! It was such a great experience. We started the…