We’re all afraid of something, whether we’re conscious of it or not. Most of the time we let our fears and inadequacies run our lives, making us feel powerless and unmotivated. I’m not going to make the due date. There’s never enough time. I don’t have perfectly sculpted body to pull off this bikini. I…
See this post for an introduction to this series, this post for the second week, and this post for the third week of 5 Happy Things! Our beautiful provincial flower Seeing (really cute) wildlife Pets being super adorable and fun Browsing yearbooks both past and present The smell of flowers (especially lilacs!) Now ask yourself: what could you change in your…
So, it’s almost the end of the semester; for school-lovers and youtube-preferrers alike, this time of year is accompanied by a low-key nostalgia, a feeling akin to having the Breakfast Club music play on a constant loop at low volume in the back of your head. Everyone wants to be remembered, and yearbooks are a great way…
{Source} It’s no secret that it’s difficult to do or buy most of the things you want when you don’t have the money. Plus, with summer vacation approaching, everyone is in a rush to grab the best jobs available to students like us. And top it off, all your friends seem to be getting the…
It’s in you to give In the gift of blood you give a person in need one of the most important things – a fighting chance. You may not be a trained nurse, doctor, EMT, or any form of a health care provider but you do have the power to save someone’s life. There are…
Summer is nearly upon us and it’s that time of year again where I compile a complete list of all of the books that I intend on reading over the summer. During the school year, it can be difficult to find times to curl up with a good book, but during the glorious months of…
Oh, June, the month of exams! Are you ready? Have you began studying? If not, you probably don’t have enough motivation. Lucky you, I have a technique that I use that motivates me to study and makes me enjoy studying. Here I go: I have dealt with many different techniques and found that this one…
Missing two months of school due to a chronic concussion from rugby is not fun. Going from a very active lifestyle to basically being bedridden was a tough transition for me. Imagine this: spending almost the rest of your day in a dim room, feeling nauseated all the time, taking 8 tablets of painkillers for…
Spoken word is a hybrid between poetry and speech, emphasizing certain words and rhymes to create a sort of music. ‘Undefined’ was written to highlight the empowerment we as youth have to break beyond expectations set by others or even ourselves and our peers. This piece was written for me, and you, and for anyone…
Cinnamon Rolls are everyone’s favourite! I really love baking and found this awesome easy to make recipe for cinnamon rolls using apples. Now instead of heading out to the store, you can easily make your own cinnamon rolls, save a ton of money and have them whenever you want! Enjoy! Here’s the recipe: Ingredients Dough…
“We find volunteering very fulfilling. Helping others and seeing the impact we’ve made in their lives is its own reward.” Steven, 14 & Nikoo, 14 & Daria, 15 Seen at the Salvation Army Centre of Hope
Every Tuesday, from April 21st to May 26th, I was lucky enough to have had a volunteer position as a Big Buddy for Calgary Public Library’s Reading Buddies program! This experience taught me a lot about patience and being a role model for my Little Buddy. I was able to use my love for reading to…
See this post for an introduction to this series, and this post for the second week of 5 Happy Things! Ignoring society’s labels and expectations Quirky socks Glitter tattoos (preferably reflective of my favourite fandom) Flower crowns/headbands Dollar-store boredom busters/crafts Now ask yourself: who in your life can you count on to bring a smile to…
On a gloomy Thursday evening, at the Starbucks located in Chinook’s Chapters, I sat down with one of the brightest and effervescent young people I have met. This is not an understatement. Serena is one of the most intrinsic people you will ever have the good fortune to know. With her writing, she has tackled…
Ahhh… It’s almost that time of the year again. Summer vacations on glorious beaches, two whole months of little responsibility, sleeping in, spending all day in your pajamas. I could go on, but before I get you too rallied up on pre-summer excitement, we have to face the harsh reality that, once again, we are…