Happy back to school everybody! You knew it was coming, and now it’s finally here. Trust me, as a student at Sir Winston Churchill entering Grade 11, I’m completely aware that back-to-school is not always something to anticipate. Back to school brings homework, studying, and having to wake up early. I had my fair share of that…
How do you feel when you see a homeless person? Speaking from personal experience, I have to admit that I feel uncomfortable. However, I know that I shouldn’t feel that way. It’s something that I’m continually working to overcome. The first step is identifying how I honestly feel, so that I can figure out what…
Going back to a new year can be scary regardless what grade, and it’s important that us kids stick together and pass on knowledge than only experience (and a little luck) can give. Now heading into Grade 12 with a younger sister going into Grade 10, I can sympathize with her worries and concerns about facing…
{source} School is right around the corner. It’s about time to hop onto the bus and be on your way to school. Are you ready? Do you feel prepared? If not, I have created a list of ways to become prepared for the new school year. 1. Have all your supplies ready Let us…
Being embarrassed is not fun. It’s a nightmare! It is not the present moment of being embarrassed that haunts us, but rather the incident. How often do we lie in bed visualizing that horrific and embarrassing event occurring again? Oh, how will people view us now? {Source} Actually, by viewing embarrassment as a monster,…
{Source} Don’t you hate dilemmas and making tough decisions? The other day, I went to my favourite clothing store. My wardrobe was already full, but I don’t care. I saw a superhero shirt. Great news! It has been marked down from $19.99 to $13.99. Then I see another shirt. The fabric is smoother and feels…
There has always been a controversy surrounding movements like feminism, body image, racism and now cultural appropriation. The reason for this is because of the crude attitude presented and offensive comments made in relation to topics like these. That is what jumpstarts the want and need for a change. Maybe people don’t realize what they…
Homelessness. My perspective on this social issue continues to change and broaden as time goes on. I feel like for a long time, I’ve been close-minded about it and to some extent, this still holds true today. That’s why I’m writing this post, to better educate myself and to inform readers about the complexities that surround…
I am my biggest enemy. This is a simple truth that applies to every man or women, girl or boy, senior or youth, who has ever lost to self-doubt in any way, shape or form. A lot of the time it is subconscious, we don’t even realize we are hating on ourselves because it has…
Warning: there is graphic language in this post which may be triggering to some readers. “You are invited to anonymously contribute a secret to a group art project. Your secret can be regret, fear, betrayal, desire, confession, or childhood humiliation. Reveal anything – as long as it is true and you have never shared it…
{Source} Late last month, President Barack Obama visited Nairobi as part of his historic trip to Africa. His family’s longstanding ties to Kenya brought cheers upon the 4,500 students, government officials, and civil society leaders who gathered at Safaricom Indoor Arena. Part state address, part commencement speech, Obama’s 40-minute talk started with a personal reminiscence of…
Have you ever wondered why mosquitoes are sometimes more attracted to some individuals more than others? The common belief behind why mosquitoes like certain people more is that some blood types are more attractive to mosquitoes, however, this theory is actually false. Mosquitoes are, in actuality, allured by a person’s body heat, sweat production…
What Does Privilege Mean To You? As defined by Google, privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.” To me, it means being able to go to school every day, to live in a democratic country with freedom of speech, to have money in…
I have never been a fan of weight goals and standards set by the society we live in, I believe in being healthy and happy with our bodies. On a day to day basis, I make choices to keep my body healthy by putting good food in it that gives me energy and protein.…
Sometimes, I need to slap myself hard because I cannot seem to be capable of reminding myself of such simple things. Listed below are 3 things I wish I could remember to remind myself. 1. Always save my work after typing something out, whether it’s relevant at the moment or not. I remember times when I…