“Be the bigger person” is a phrase that adults commonly say to kids at a young age, teaching them that they must always be “bigger,” more forgiving, kinder, and more charismatic. Although this phrase may sound fine, there are a lot of deep-rooted problems that come with the phrase. Sets kids up for failures This…
Gilgeori toast is a very popular snack in South Korea. It directly translates to “street toast”, which is fitting as it is often sold on the streets. South Korea has a culture of street food, from roasted chestnuts to 3-feet-tall ice cream. Gilgeori toast is one of the oldest snacks sold on the streets, yet…
I have always enjoyed eating out, whether that’s going out to eat with my friends or my family, eating out has given me some comfort. As a high-school student, it has been a staple that my friends and I go out every Friday after school. Recently, my friends and I decided to go on a…
Brown Bagging for Kids is one of the forefront charities in Calgary that takes on the roles to fight against childhood hunger. They are a Calgary based charity with the mission to: “Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids” Since 2005, they’ve focused on providing lunch to…
Can you believe it’s already almost March? From starting the second semester to major changes in our social environment, it seems like the last two months have just flown by. It is not surprising that many people are dealing with an abundance of emotions such as stress, anxiety, and burnout. However, it is important to…
As Covid increased mental health problems. I, like many others, deal with everyday troubles, as well as long term troubles, of society. Troubles such as a conflict with a friend/classmate, or less complex troubles such as picking what to wear that day. So here are a couple of ways I learned to minimized the stress.…
The past two years have been difficult and unprecedented. One thing that can help is finding joy in small things. These mochi brownies are perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a simple recipe. This recipe is modified from @Michaelligier’s “Squishy Mochi Brownies” on Instagram. Ingredients: 5 tbsp butter 2 eggs 1.5 tsp baking powder 1…
Now let me preface this by saying that I have never been good at baking. In fact, I was only marginally better at mixing the ingredients than my brothers, who both preferred to simply be there for the finished product. Whether it was spilling yet another bowl of flour, or managing to crack not just…
Nearing the end of the week, many of us begin to run out of groceries and more importantly, our patience. When this happens in my house, the dish I make is Thai red curry. It’s a simple curry dish that is comforting, effortless and most importantly, a great way to get rid of leftovers. Today,…
First off, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Lunar New Year 2022!!! 新年快乐！Lunar (or Chinese) New Year runs from February 1st to February 15th this year, and it’s the Year of the Tiger! For those unfamiliar with the Chinese zodiac, it is a zodiac (similar to the astrology zodiac signs) represented by twelve…
As defined by Healthline, Pilates is a challenging low impact exercise method that balances strength with mobility, aligns the body, fine-tunes movement patterns, and strengthens the deeper muscles of the core. It works the deep muscle layers, creating long and lean muscles. Because it is also low impact, pilates is suitable for those with injuries…
We do art in our everyday lives whether it is journaling, painting, drawing or any other fun medium. Sometimes we like to do art as a hobby, or other times it becomes our passion and profession. But, what we don’t know is that it has a deeper implication. Art has the power to spark creativity,…
Keto has its effects, it could cause low blood pressure, constipation, kidney stones, and more. Some doctors wouldn’t recommend keto to patients because it is not sustainable nor is it realistic. So, what do we really know about Keto? How did people feel after trying it? And would they do it again? Top Tip! …
Wisdom teeth removal is one of the most common oral surgeries performed. After having experienced this procedure myself, I wanted to document my experience to hopefully give some tips to anyone who will go through this surgery in the future! First off, why do we have to get our wisdom teeth removed? Wisdom teeth, also…
The gym is a great place to try new things and challenge yourself, but that can be difficult if you feel like you don’t know what you’re doing. The fear of being stared at and judged is hard to overcome, but it will get better once you realize that people are usually too busy focusing…