We’ve all experienced that horrible feeling after finishing a great novel. You never really accept that the last few pages will eventually run out, but once they have, you’re consumed by an overwhelming cloud of despair and sadness. Thankfully, I’ve suffered through enough of these dreaded “book hangovers” to come up with a few ways…
We all have small things that bother us and that crawl under our skin. Here are three things that have gotten me on my nerves in the past few days: 1. Fast food restaurant etiquette: we often see people leaving behind their used utensils/trays/ bags after eating on the tables. First of all, don’t be that…
We all have the times where our defenses crumble; we feel hopeless and even melancholic. Sometimes, it is a feeling of betrayal. It could be a surge of realizing how irresponsible we are. This might possibly be when we think we are “useless” and have fallen behind in really doing our best to activate our…
Last Saturday, I won first place in a regional debate, which had given me the idea for this week’s post. What needs to be done in order to win? What happens if you fail? How do you handle a win in a rational manner? First off, we need to consider that getting first place doesn’t…
We’ve all been in situations where we don’t sound quite as, uh, informed as we would like. One of my tricks to make myself sound like I actually know what I’m talking about is to use words that are a) just plain big and fancy-sounding, b) an exaggeration of my point without actually adding to…
Jenny Lin is a Grade 10 student at Sir Winston Churchill High School who was recognized by Kids Up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project, recognizing youth for their “pay it forward” attitude. She was recognized for her outstanding contribution to the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) project at…
My series Common Health Problems Among Teens is coming to a close. I was able to touch base on eating disorders, depression, drinking, and the last one, which is drug use. You should check out the previous blog posts in the series if you would like to learn more. DRUG USE Many people realize that…
I know what you’re thinking. This is so fake. And to be honest, I don’t believe in them much either. But I do know that you should try to get to know yourself as much as possible or at least get as much information as possible. These zodiac signs might contain a little bit of…
Recently, I went on a university tour with my school and I discovered something I usually don’t discover in Calgary – biting winds added to the chill of a Canadian winter. Since I’m a blogger who detests winter, I hardly ever go outside, and if I do it’s usually to get from warm location A…
Recently, my fellow blogger Wentao Li and I have created a new series called, “What’s up with YVC?” Our first topic of business into the insights of the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) was about the younger demographic (12-14) volunteering. To get further perspective into the issue, I wanted to get to the source. Thus, I…
Applying smartly is the key to getting scholarships. Here are some tips to help you with your scholarship application. These are general guidelines and do not apply to a specific scholarship application. 1) Checking the school notice board daily is an excellent source of scholarship information. Shortlist all the scholarships you want to apply to.…
This is the third post in the common health problems among teens series, and it is about drinking. This will provide you with information in regards to this topic. The previous posts were about eating disorders and depression, so be sure to check those out as well. DRINKING Today the amount of teens drinking is…
I’m probably not the only one who’s sick and tired of teachers, speakers or whoever else giving the “believe in yourself” and “reach for the stars” speeches. It’s the same thing said time and time again and by the time we hit adolescence, it’s difficult to not want to press the figurative mute button. However,…
16-year-old Grace Chan has been an active youth volunteer at Immigrant Services Calgary’s Youth Volunteer Program for nearly two years. She has been recognized by Kids up Front and Youth Central as a part of the Pay it Forward project for her dedicated exceptional volunteer work. Grace has volunteered numerous times at various non-profits organizations and has assisted…
I promise you, this will be a gift your special one would cherish forever. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate your love for your special one. And I feel, love is about those special moments and the little things that matter the most. Share those moments with your loved one on this special day.…