Every summer, the Calgary Public Library helps people of all ages fight boredom while promoting reading, literature, and the arts. Some of you may remember doing reading adventures (Summer Reading Club) back in the good ol’ days of childhood. But guess what? The fun doesn’t have to stop now that you’ve matured. Teens ages 13-17…
Does this sound familiar? It’s Monday morning, and you hear an alarm begin to wail, signalling the start of another long day. You drag yourself out of bed in a groggy haze and go through the same tedious routine that you go through every morning, only to eventually end up at school, working for those…
After school had ended, some relatives from overseas had come to stay with us in Calgary. Ever since, they have been taking us to IHOP once a week. This was the first time I had ever been to IHOP, and trust me, they have some fantastic dishes you wont want to miss. In case you’re…
Achieving one’s dream requires equal parts self-determination and support from those around you. Born in Romania, Cristian Mihai is a self-publishing author by choice as well as a dedicated blogger. I’ve been following his daily posts closely as of late and he reminds me of the struggles and triumphs of being a writer. It’s more than a job,…
Summer is the perfect time to feed your soul, to recreate yourself, to let go of all the stress accumulated through the school year. Summer is your time to do the things you love whether its a sport, an art form, or even meditation. With the school year coming to a close, and a new…
The summer weather is finally here! And you know what that means… Whether this word makes you cringe or ecstatic, it is once again time to break out the swimsuits. There are so many opportunities to go swimming at the pool, lake, beach, or perhaps you want to chill in a bathing suit in your…
When I was assigned to interview the group, Got a Penny for Clean Water?, a finalist for the Environmentalism – Group category of the ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards, I didn’t know what to expect. It turned out that, coincidentally, the group that I was to interview were my classmates, which made me feel warm…
The birds chirping, the sun shining, the wind whispering, and the grass swaying. What could this be but a gorgeous summer morning! I don’t know about you, but early morning walks are just about the best things ever, second only to Netflix, maybe. It’s a great way to release all that stress from homework, exams, projects…
Freelance journalist, Esther Honig, decided to put beauty standards to the test in her project “Before & After.” Honig sent her headshot to 40 different individuals in 25 different countries, simply asking that they “make [her] beautiful” through the use of Photoshop. The software that dominates such a large portion of visual media can alter the…
Approximately how many people do we encounter in our lives per day? Per month? Per year? Well, I’m no statistics major, but according to the blog Golden Ripples you meet approximately 733,000 people in your lifetime. I’m not sure how accurate that statistic is, but regardless, we all encounter many people from various walks of life who tend to…
PicMonkey is a free photo editing website that I use to create visuals for my blog posts. Today, I’m going to share easy tricks and tips to adding some jazz to your images. First off, why should you edit your photos at all? Whether it’s for blogging or personal use, photo editing can give images…
“Empowering youth artistic spirit through by encouraging expression, conversation and celebration.” The motto of an initiative founded in 2013 by two driven, determined and passionate high school students, the Calgary Youth Art Exhibition is ready to become an integral part in helping young artists develop, as well as find a platform for their work. Truly…
During the summer months, the warm weather has many of us content to spend our days lounging around and enjoying the sun. While this may seem like a relaxing way to spend the summer, it’s important to also make the time to get enough physical exercise. Most teenagers don’t relish the idea of getting up…
The Turnt Up Block Party was a vibrant celebration held at Shaw Millennium Park, filled with youth speakers, entertainment, an all-styles dance competition and much more. Spark your passion for change! was the motto for the event and that’s what I’ll also try to do here even if you didn’t go. You can also check out…
Most people don’t have time to go to the pool every time they want to swim or practice their skills. So here are some exercises to help you work on your swimming skills while on dry land. Start out with some simple jumping jacks. These just warm-up your arms and leg muscles for the rest…