With restrictions finally lifting, I have compiled a list of fun things to do over summer break to catch up with those we missed during the pandemic. I encourage you all to live it up this summer to make up for having to stay inside all last year! Travel A couple of my friends have…
This creamy mushroom pasta dish is one of the first pastas I ever made and it has quickly become my family’s (especially my brother’s) favourite. It only takes around 20 minutes and is sure to satisfy all your cravings! Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1.25 cups of dried short pasta (any shape will work) Half a…
Plants vs. Zombies was my absolute favorite childhood video game. When I saw anyone who wanted to talk about anything, I would only talk about that game. My Wii username was “sunflower123”, and I called my favorite Mii “sunflower”. When I was 12, I planted flowers in my community with an all-adult volunteer group because…
History. Everybody’s a product of it. Everybody’s affected by it. And in one way or another, I hope that your clicking on this article means you’re at least a little bit interested in learning more about it. If you’re not, maybe these channel recommendations will help you along. You may find it’s more interesting than…
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When I think of my key motivators, not all of them are abstract, ambitious dreams. Many of them are small but tangible details of life, such as feeling the summer breeze or walking in the rain. Appreciating the little things can go a long way. I’ve gathered them into a list, and I hope they…
I wanted to share one of my most delicious yet simple recipes: noodle soup. I made this dish for my family on multiple occasions and it is always a surefire hit. Even better, this is not the kind of recipe that takes 8 hours to painstakingly create a homemade broth. In fact, it only takes…
Are all of us at risk of Covid-19? What protects against the virus? Bleach? Pepper? Garlic? Over the past few months, Covid-19 has been largely covered by the media. We are exposed to a rush of new information every single day. However, many times, this information can be false. This has blurred the borders between…
In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness Month, I have compiled some of my favourite mental health advice that I have learned over the years. Maintain Good Physical Health In my experience, making a conscious effort to maintain your physical health can help with your mental health because it may make you feel more energized,…
English spelling is a bit of a mess. Often, spelling a word seems unintuitive compared to its pronunciation. Why “Wednesday”? (What’s that first “d” doing in there?) Why “onomatopoeia” and not “onomatopia”? Why “ingenious” and “minuscule” instead of “ingenius” and “miniscule”? A Brief History There are seemingly endless examples of this sort of inconsistency between…
Not self-driving cars. No flying vehicles, either. I’m talking purely about electric cars. Conventional hybrids, plug-ins, battery electric vehicles – you name it. Many of us are starting to drive, and as the people who will run the roads of the future, it is important to consider what that future will likely look like.…
When one thinks of pollution, water, air, and soil are typically the only categories that come to mind. However, one often overlooked type of pollution is the contamination of space. Though we do not feel it, we utterly depend on space in today’s modern-day and age, and the neglected buildup of space garbage may quickly…
If you reduce Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or The Lion King to their most basic elements, the result is a steadfast, storytelling core known as the hero’s journey. Through twelve stages, the hero must leave one condition, undergo some transformation, and lead a more fulfilling life with their newfound maturity. It’s easy to see how these pieces fit…
Hey all, I thought I’d try something different to blog on. I’ll be sharing a new gem I discovered which is definitely worth a read. Don’t be confused by the name; though it might be a book, it is on the topic of the clashing fields of ethics and medicine. To be honest, I’m not…
Chaos Theory There is a scientific theory called “chaos theory”, which envisions that every single action, choice, and circumstance that you have ever encountered has led you up to this moment. That every little thing, no matter how small it is, could cause enormous repercussions. Like a butterfly’s wingbeat can cause typhoons, chaos theory dictates…