It has been a while since my last posted. I was away for the last while, in Prince George and Vancouver, so for this post I thought I would write about my trip. Shortly after getting on the road we saw a black bear on the side of the road. It was amazing experience. I have seen two black bears before,…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
{Source} Over the course of 4 years, Instagram has become the most popular social media app in the world. We use the app to happily share our lives and promote our endeavors through pictures. In addition, as the transition from white border pictures to square ones becomes a trend, there is no doubt that we are greatly…
Get a glimpse into the lives of our talented bloggers by following @youthareawesome on Instagram! Each week a new youth blogger will take the reins of our account to showcase their unique perspective on life in Calgary.
The public eye has finally seen the inside of Mount Royal’s new Conservatory, as well as the beautiful Bella Concert Hall after 3 years of construction! While the building is still a work in progress, the open house on January 24th offered a sneak peek of the soon-to-be-glamorous musical palace. Notably, the area went from this……
Are you interested in photography and advocating youth culture? If so, then you may have heard about the Youth of YYC Facebook page; an initiative designed to celebrate young individuals whilst promoting Youth Week Calgary. Since the start of this facebook page, we at the Youth Week Steering Committee (the six-person group includes three YAA…
Parisians have always been known for being at the top of the ladder which is haute couture. This past Friday, Hui Wen and I had the opportunity to attend an exclusive Holt Renfrew fashion show at the Devonian Gardens. The theme was “Lock into Paris,” alluding to the famous bridge where lovers go to place…
Featured image by: Stephanie Baleta Instagram:h.wl “For Monday, will you please bring two film canisters to class?” Back track to 2003, you’re sitting on the rug in your Grade 4 classroom, waiting for the bell to ring. Your teacher addresses the whole class and says, “for Monday, will you please bring two film canisters to…
There are millions of short films out there, and I, personally, am a huge fan of them. They are short, interesting, and great to snuggle with on a cold winter’s day. Here’s a great short film called the ART of LOVE by Lewis Farinella. Hope you enjoy it. The ART of LOVE
This past weekend marked the official start to fall, which means fall fashion, pumpkin spiced everything, new TV seasons, and the beautiful colours of the changing leaves. One of the first memories I have of fall in Canada is walking along the Bow River with my family. Burgundy and golden leaves showered on us, as we…
Guardians of the Galaxy is directed by James Gunn, and it starts Chris Patt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Batista and Vin Diesel. In the movie, Peter Quinn finds himself part of a bounty hunt after stealing an orb wanted by Ronan, a bounty hunter with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To survive, he joins Rocket, a tech…
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…
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…
GlobalFest 2014 was a blast. For those who don’t know too much about the event, GlobalFest is a not-for-profit that produces an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within Calgary and across the globe. In addition, GlobalFest is a 5-day event with each day…
There is a lot to see this summer at the Calgary Zoo. The Calgary Zoo features many animals around the globe both locally and foreign. Even if you have visited the zoo before, it’s definitely worth it to go back again. In this blog, I will show you one of the special features the zoo…