As you get older, you will realize that there is one thing that becomes glaringly obvious. Life is filled with change, chance, and uncertainty. But throughout my 14 years, I have garnered 10 things that I know and believe to always be true. Here are mine. What are yours? 1. Nothing lasts forever. Whether it’s relationships, emotions,…
Fall is the wonderful time of year where the wind starts to get cold, leaves start to fall, and students begin to hate their lives again. I’ve just made the transition from grade 9 to grade 10 this year, and after the first 3-ish weeks of High School, I feel pretty comfortable highlighting some differences…
Sometimes the feeling of putting off things that are unpleasant like writing an essay or finishing your homework is just too strong to resist. Even though you clearly know that you have to finish it eventually, you still do not want to do it NOW. Procrastination impacts all of us in various degrees, however, people…
We can see the light at the end of the tunnel…
What would happen if we never changed ourselves? Our ways, our mindsets, our outlooks… It seems that we’re always either trapped within a cycle or travelling along an upwards spiral. With the former, we put ourselves into a stagnant position, where nothing terribly bad or terribly great ever happens. It’s always a desirable place to…
It’s the new school year, and the homework is flowing in! That means for IB students (or ones thinking about it) have some things to think about. One of the scary things I first thought of when going into grade nine was not of the school year ahead of me, but the school year after.…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve both hated and feared presenting; Something I unfortunately had to do a lot as a student. However, after years of forced piano recitals, school concerts, and public speaking events, I’ve begun to enjoy presenting. However, many people don’t share my sentiments, as evident from an analysis done…
See something you want? Chase it. See something that intrigues you? Try it. See something that you have a question about? Research it. I won’t lie; I absolutely dislike the teaching style at high schools nowadays. In my classes last year, the boy to my left was constantly falling sleep. On my right, a fellow…
Ah, the 1980’s, what a time to be alive. Forever wishing I was alive during the same era as young Leonardo DiCaprio and Corey Haim. You too? Let’s hurt. 2017? No thanks, I’m good. 1980? Yes, please! Let’s take a look: First of all, the movies. John Hughes, thank you for existing and blessing us…
Everyone defines their high school years differently. My teacher said she barely remembers her high school years- that’s how insignificant they were. However, I hold steadfast to the idea that nothing is truly insignificant, we just perceive it to be that way. The dust particles that float around your screen while you read this have…
Goodbye, farvel, au revoir, 再见! The past couple of weeks have been one farewell after another, and after delaying this one for as a long as I can, it’s time for me to say bye-bye to this wonderful community that so readily accepted a junior high girl back in 2014 when she decided to explore her interest…
It’s a trend that has become more and more popular recently, and has provided its users with a way to easily lay out their lives on paper. Bullet journaling is often regarded by many as an intersect between mindfulness and productivity, which is why it’s such as useful tool in our past-paced, digitized lives. Due…
Volunteering is a powerful experience. Give a little time; get a whole lot out of it. You can learn so much by serving the world around you, and you can quite literally find yourself in this maze of a world that labels us. I’ve made so many amazing connections, and met such inspirational people along…
Summer can be a tumultuous time for fitness junkies. Between the Calgary Stampede’s seemingly endless catalogue of deep-fried delights and new insta-worthy treats popping up on your feed, finding the time and willpower to stay fit can quickly disappear out the window. Add in the expenses associated with obtaining a gym membership and the resolve…
What food type are you? You’re more complex than four letters, and five questions. Love yourself. This quiz is made purely for childish enjoyment. What are you like at school? a. You don’t mind people around you, but you still love your alone time. You have one or two close friends, and you don’t open…