Hi everybody! So in an awful turn of events I like to call Calgary’s weather, there has been a horrible cold going around. Friends, family, countrymen, lend me your ears, for I have found the ultimate cure! Not only is it cheap and delicious, it’s also great for your body. David’s Tea has…
Being an IB student with a crazy cramped schedule, I know firsthand how hard it can be to keep a regimented exercise routine, especially when phys ed is not a course I am taking. However, after enjoying both mental and physical benefits from working out at my local Y last summer, exercise has become invaluable…
Embarrassment can be triggered by a variety of things from a clumsy misstep to an exposed secret. The raw foundation of embarrassment is the negative notation we perceive upon ourselves, when we are forced against the adherence to social norms. Bullying or teasing are among the catalysts to the embarrassment that we may feel. What…
Hello! My name is Kandace and I am a new addition to the Youth Are Awesome Bloggers! It is such an honor to be a part of a group of ambitious youths! After being happily accepted to join this wonderful community, I already had a wide range of blog post ideas I wanted to share.…
With spring coming (or already here with this beautiful weather) we are getting into the spring cleaning mood! If you want to clean your bedroom but aren’t completely sure where to start, I am here to help you! So let’s not procrastinate and let’s get into the spring cleaning fever! Step One: Put your hair…
Stumbling upon an interesting Wattpad essay, I wanted to pose some discussion questions regarding the thoughts expanded upon within. “This Blank Page” written by Elvin Limpin draws attention to the power of an idea, the difficulty in both evaluating writing and using it as a medium for thought communication. By conveying a struggle to write, readers…
In a world where social media brings people together, doing certain things online can bring you a lot of hate. Avoid doing any of the following actions: Photoshop Mania It gets really annoying when you keep seeing selfie spams of one person especially if the photos are not original. Don’t photoshop or filter your…
So I saw a lot of these posts going around the interwebs, and I thought I would contribute. I may only be 17, but my pre-adolescent days had enough moments to cringe over, so here we go – a letter to my 12 year old self. Dear Me, Uh, hi. It’s you, from the…
“My biggest passion is helping people. When I was little, I went to India and saw a bunch of the poverty and hurt there. There were people living inside sewers who relied on selling the metal they found for their next meal. Living here, we are so privileged and we don’t see what’s right outside…
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It is that time of the year! Graduation season is right around the corner, but you are stressed! It is the first time you would be attending prom, so how to get ready for it? Well, worry not, my (in)experience comes in handy! Time to Prom: 1 Week Start your skincare routine. Try to…
The Big Taste 2015: Food Festival image source When: March 6-15 Where: 76 restaurants around downtown Calgary (For more specific locations look here) What: Big Taste is back to downtown Calgary for ten days! Look forwards to 76 restaurants that will have discounted prices on their menus. Some restaurants that I will be looking forward to…
YouTube is undeniably a great source of entertainment, but it is also equally packed with all sorts of educational materials. As a student and as an insatiably curious person in general, I spend a lot of time doing research and attempting to find resources that allow me to better understand my work and the world…
The scary truth is… these days, seeing someone in class or in the hallway with scars on their arm is no longer a rare thing. Each individual that I see with self-harm scars hits my heart, because I know they must be struggling deeply inside. Everyone experiences struggles in different ways, and everyone acts upon…
Are you having troubles sleeping at night? For whatever reason you just keep tossing and turning? Well I’m here to help that problem! I have constructed a list of 10 things that could help before falling asleep! 1. Having a hot bath or hot shower. Having a hot bath or a hot shower will relax…