Adapting to life at home during quarantine can be challenging. Being indoors for the majority of the day can be emotionally and spiritually draining. To remedy some of those imposing feelings add some life to your space. Growing plants indoors is a great way to brighten your space and provide you with some preoccupation. The…
As I was contemplating what this blog post should be about, I knew it was going to address some aspect of COVID-19, the pandemic that has turned all of our lives upside down in just two short weeks. There’s definitely lots to talk about – lots of opinions, thoughts, and ideas on how to proceed…
With the transition to working from home and continuing school through various online platforms, this can be a difficult time for many students. Finding the motivation to continue schoolwork and do homework from the comforts of our own homes is surprisingly challenging. Although you should practise self-care and take care of yourself by giving yourself…
You don’t need to have a huge bedroom or spend lots of money to have a cool bedroom space. There are simple ways to revamp your room. Whether you need a complete bedroom makeover or are just looking for some extra cool things to add to the space; it’s always a good idea to make…
Stop judging boys negatively for wearing makeup. Makeup is a great tool for self expression and self confidence. With social media, and the fast paced nature of modern life, we often long for self expression. Although living in a more connected world can be empowering, it can also make you feel small and insignificant. Exploring…
“You are going to die, I don’t say to be morbid or sensational, I say it as a reminder” These were the words to the opening lines of the video I discovered titled: Watch This Video Before You Die I highly suggest you do watch it, not just for satiating the interest of click-bait. But…
As we approach the start of a new year (and a new decade!), many people are seeking a better year and to move forward positively from 2019. It has become common culture, particularly in North America, to set goals or New Year’s resolutions for themselves to follow and strive for in the new year. Whether…
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to watch Theatre Calgary’s newest addition of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; with a new script written by Caglary playwright, Jeffery Simon Brown. For the twenty sixth consecutive year, Stephan Hair continued to play the character of Ebenezer Scrooge, but this time with a brand new set,…
In this blog, I will talk about the marine mammal summer program I attended this summer, and why I would recommend it to anybody. I was researching science-related summer programs one day when I came across St. Mary University’s website. It described a hands-on marine biology program that was 10 days long at St. Mary’s…
It’s undeniable we all possess fears. The prospect of failure, especially when confronting moments with unexpected outcomes, heightens these moments of insecurity and doubt. It could be a crucial exam, financial struggle, or perhaps a rejection? I’m the same. “Want to go out… want to g-go out with me?” To my past self, and all…
How do you validate a life? How does one determine the value of a life and what are the indicators of a well lived life? The question of the good life has been considered for the entirety of human existence, resulting in the erection of various religious institutions and a changing understanding of human existence.…
We’ve all done it one time or another. Cramming. It’s that single word that brings fear to adolescents’ hearts all over the world. It’s a last resort and is viewed as unreliable and ineffective. But is it really? Does cramming work? The simple answer is yes. Yes, it is does work for tests the day…
As my years of public school education come to a close, here are three valuable lessons I’ve learned from my three years of high school. 1. Failure happens. What matters is the response. Disappointing test marks have shown me the limits of my preparation methods. But dwelling on shortcomings isn’t what will make a difference.…
We’re getting to the end of the school year and I’ve noticed that everyone is obviously super stressed. Exams are coming and people are starting to study. By now, I’m sure everyone has figured out how they like to study, but just in case, here are some tips on how I personally study for exams.…
Sicko. A documentary that investigates health care in the United States by focusing on the pharmaceutical industry and it’s health insurance. Michael Moore is famous for his works concerning globalism and capitalism. It compares the for profit/private care system to the public health care system. This 2007 documentary focused on several different countries during it’s…