Love according to the movies

What makes romance movies and love stories so popular? It’s the fact that people, especially women, want or expect the love in their lives to be found this way. The truth of the matter is that though these movies are sweet, romantic and the guy is always perfect, in real life, it just doesn’t happen…

My Three Things For Calgary

Mayor Nenshi came up with this amazing idea to get citizens involved just a few months ago. Here are the three things that I would do in order to make Calgary an even better city: 1. Get to know someone: How many times have you stood waiting for a bus for several minutes with a stranger…

To sell or to give?

I know, you’ve already read a ton of blog posts regarding giving and whatnot during the holiday season. But can you blame us? It’s Calgary, and there are just tons of opportunities to help people! I was just browsing through Kijiji recently and I thought to myself; boy, a lot of these things aren’t worth…

Your winter break reading list

While this winter break may be more of a study-fest than a relax-fest, there will still be time to sit down and enjoy a good book. I love spending time off catching up on the pile of novels in my room, as well as reading the cool new releases. So, if you find yourself sick…

Study hard, party hard

It’s that wonderful time of the year again – snowboarding, family bonding, gaming all day, sleeping in, hanging out with friends… WINTER BREAK! Now not to be a total party pooper, but finals and diplomas are also coming up quickly. Although we should spend time relaxing and having fun during the winter break, getting a…

3 Ways to Shine!

I have to admit, I think Calgary is a pretty neat city. Having lived in so many different places in both the States and Canada, it’s hard not to have an immense appreciation for this place. However, perfection doesn’t exist, and there is ample room for improvement. Improvement is exactly the aim of Mayor Nenshi’s 3 Things for…

WeTopia

Love to play games? Addicted to Facebook? Recently, on Facebook, a new game has been attracting several people across the globe. This game is called “WeTopia“, where you create your own village and help out your neighbors. However, the part that fascinates majority of gamers is the part where the “joy points” you collect throughout the…

How to be courteous on public transportation

So in a place like Canada, you’d expect everyone to be super polite and nice, right? Well, that’s not always the case! Some people get very aggressive, especially during rush hour. So here are a few tips if you’re entering the bus, train or even airplane. 1. When you’re sitting, never sit immediately at the…

Website of the Day: The Quiet Place

In today’s fast paced society, we are always busy. Even when we’re not actually doing something productive. We’re constantly plugged in to the everyday happenings of life with today’s social media and networking technologies. I can’t remember the last time I’ve gone anywhere without having a phone or the last time that I got home…

Give your time this Christmas!

‘Tis the season of giving. As a member of my school’s Interact Club (affiliated with Rotary International and Youth Central‘s Youth Volunteer Corps), I was able to give my time at an Inn from the Cold event on a Friday night. During Calgary’s notorious snowstorms is when I feel most fortunate to have the life…

What to do after high school?

Transitioning from high school into post-secondary or the workforce is a big change. It’s the crucial time in your life when you discover  your identity and what it’s really like to be independent. The closer we get to Grade 12, the more stress we have put upon us to figure out what we want to do…

Youth Week Prizes: Fabutan!

Considering the abundance of events and abundance of FUN, the only thing that makes Youth Week Calgary 2012 cooler is more prizes to give out at over 50 sweet events around the city! Along with the other prizes we’ve received for Youth Week Calgary 2012, Fabutan has contributed  300 free tanning minutes. Thanks, Fabutan! Without prize…