The fun stuff. Calgary has a ton of amazing stuff that happens in our city. Reviews of new movies, or albums, art shows or news about sports.
Snow is covering the ground. Christmas lights are twinkling. Trees all decked out are becoming a common sight in living room windows. Christmas music is being blasted in the malls and on the radio 24/7 (if you listen to lite 95.9 that is). Malls are becoming increasingly busy; yes folks, the holidays are upon us.…
In the footsteps of one of my favorite YouTubers, Kingsley, I have decided to do my own Overexposed 2013. For anyone who doesn’t know who he is or what Overexposed means, it is pretty much a list of certain things such as songs, viral videos, celebrities and more that have gotten way too much hype…
“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.”-Nelson Mandela Going to the other side of the world to volunteer? Why do that when you can volunteer in your local community? After attending WeDay Alberta 2013, my interest in international volunteer trips was once again stirred up. I was part…
When I was a kid I watched movies all the time. Mostly they were Disney, of course, but some of them were amazing and heart warming non-Disney movies. Though I often fell for movies like Cinderella and the Lion King, The Land Before Time has been apart of my childhood that I wanted to share…
Looking for something to impress your girl? Your man? Check out some of these awesome songs for the piano and voice. They are nice to entertain just for the casual meeting, talent show, or just something to break the silence and find a connection with someone else. You could also bring this to your next…
I watched Catching Fire on opening day; here are a few reasons why it was amazing. The movie stayed true to the book. Although the movie was even more fast paced, it was almost word for word with the book. Only a few events were missing. The emotions and the sequences of events remained untouched.…
Here’s a list of my top five badminton rackets: 5. Arcsaber Z Slash, a racket designed for quick, and precise smashes 4. Arcaber FB, one of the lightest rackets in all of badminton history 3. Arcsaber 11, a racket that gives the player control and accuracy. 2. Nanoray Z Speed, holds the Guinness…
It is 21 days until Christmas. The first advent already passed, some Christmas fanatics have already finished Christmas shopping, some have just started, and some lay it off until last minute. No matter what type of person, everyone agrees they love a good Christmas tree – decorating it is so much fun! But every time…
I recently watched Ender’s Game in theatres. And while I loved it, I maintain that the book was better, and here’s why: While the movie stayed very true to the book, it lacked a lot of detail. There were a lot more subplots in the book that were missing in the movie. The film also…
Recently, Paul Salopek, a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and member of National Geographic, decided to go on a trek around the globe that will last seven years. His mission? Trace the path of evolution and the way people have migrated to other parts of the planet starting in central Africa. He has named this…
It’s nearly Christmas, and we all know that means Christmas parties. I don’t know about you but ever since I can remember, I have been doing a classroom secret Santa. I absolutely love giving presents out to people because I love to make people smile and show I care. I always try to make sure…
Last weekend, one of the most anticipated movies of the year was released: The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the movie adaption of the second book in The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Having read the book series and enjoying the second book the most, I was very expectant that the movie would be a solid…
There are several ways we can profit from playing sports and being active daily. This includes psychological and physical benefits. Being active amplifies your physical characteristics. You are able to develop new skills, increase your strength and stamina. Being active leads to a more enjoyable life. It’s a great way to get exercise and have…
I think that where a particular band/singer/artist/acapella group is based should, and never does, have an impact on whether or not you enjoy their music. Even so, I’m pleasantly surprised when I find someone I’ve been listening to is from Canada, and thus this post is for five Canadian bands/artists that I’ve been following recently.…
Four weeks until Christmas holidays… For starters, if you are a Youth Central volunteer, there are already tons of Christmas-related projects, so it’s close. Here’s a nice timelapse video to jump-start the festive spirit. My YAA colleagues have already brainstormed their Christmas blog post ideas, so go check ’em blog posts out once they get…