American novelists and humourist Mark Twain wrote an autobiography called “Life on the Mississippi”. “Two Ways of Seeing a River is an excerpt from this book, and is Twain’s account of learning to be a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. He delves into the changes in attitude he experiences concerning the river after becoming a steamboat pilot.…
I’ve never been the kind of person who does new years resolutions, they aren’t really my thing and from what I’ve noticed, they usually aren’t fulfilled. But for my birthday this year (which wasn’t long after new years), I got a journal. I’ve had little journals and notebooks for years, but I’ve never done much…
Many of us want to become better writers, and the first step in doing so is to practice writing! In fact, Malcolm Gladwell, a Canadian journalist, claims that to perfect a task, you need 10,000 hours practice. However, it can be hard to figure out what to write about, and I know that writer’s block…
The movie we have all been waiting for. After the sudden ending of Infinity Wars, we are all left wondering the same thing. What does the Avengers 4 (Endgame) trailer mean? (Spoilers in the trailer if you haven’t watched Infinity Wars – Avengers 3). I will go through the most important Easter eggs and special…
I may be a little biased because I am a part of their club team, Canada West, but Rally Pointe is one of the best facilities for volleyball in Calgary. It is located in southeast Calgary and was established in 1999 by a group of seasoned Canadian volleyball players. They offer eight indoor courts as…
This blog is about me sharing MY thoughts on school. Not everyone might agree, that’s why it’s MY thoughts. Thank you! A) School is confusing- Okay, school is confusing because when I’m out of school, I wanna be in school. Then when I’m in school, I wanna be out of school! Here’s a message to…
2018 has been a jam-packed year for everyone, and there is no doubt that there were many major events this year. So here’s a list of one major event for each month of 2018! January 3: First bionic hand with a sense of touch is unveiled in Rome. February 9- 25: Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics.…
The holidays are a fantastic time to practice giving. This year, I want to focus on giving the gift of empathy and understanding this holiday season, and I think you should too! Below is a list of holiday phrases in different languages, and I encourage you to use these with people you know who’s first…
The time of year, the Muslims of the world unite to celebrate the end of Ramadan! Ramadan is a monthly commemoration of the first disclosure of the (Holy Book) Quran to Muhammad (Prophet). This is seen as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. In the month of Ramadan Muslims around the world, fast (Fasting is…
Christmas Events 2018 Places to Enjoy Christmas Holiday Lights CORE Christmas Tree Lighting and Fireworks Trees on Display: Until December 19 Where: Downtown CORE Shopping Centre Cost: Free! Zoo Lights at Calgary Zoo More than 2 million lights, 200 displays, fire pits, and fun-activity zones. Cost: $19.95 for adults, $14.95 for children. Lion’s Festival…
With Christmas only 25 days away and approaching you soon, you may be excited to enjoy the holidays. However, you might also feel anxious or sceptical about what presents to get for your relatives or friends. Here is a list of gifts that might get inspire you or relieve you off of some stress. Homemade (DIY) Gifts:…
From November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to December 10th, International Human Rights Day.
On November 1st, 2018, the new installment of the Calgary Public Library (CPL) system just opened: the new Central Library. This library has been under construction since 2013, and 5 years later, it is the flagship branch of the CPL. Its address is 800 3 Street SE, but it is hard to miss if you’re passing…
We’re slowly getting more and more snow, and the weather is hinting at a cozy day inside with a hot cup of cocoa and a good movie. Though often times, it’s hard to decide on a movie that you haven’t seen. So below I’ve listed my top 10 movie recommendations. 10. The Martian I think…
To be honest, all of these 6 kinds of people can be labelled as ‘Haters’, even though they aren’t totally mean. They just try really hard to be mean. Anyway, this post is about the top ten people I always see in the comment sections on YouTube. Let’s get right into the list: The ‘Hater’:…