The most lethal sort of ideological cocktail I’ve seen is the often contrived mixture of a positive attitude with fake optimism, shaken vehemently and rimmed with lime and denial. Not surprisingly, people like danger, and positivity culture is full of these “attitude fanatics” with strict “feel-good” regimens. At its core, positive thinking involves the mindset that…
{Source} With so many beauty products on the market, how do we select which one to use? We are wasting so much money experimenting with useless products. No matter how much we use them, we still look disappointing in the mirror.10 I felt the same… Until my friend recommended a revolutionary beauty product to me…
Forecast: {Source} Are your calenders empty for the weekend? Fill em up with some of the events listed below! 1. Lust For Youth What: Copenhagen’s LUST FOR YOUTH will be joining YYC for a very exciting evening featuring some of the best electronic and post-punk acts in Western Canada. Assembled for your enjoyment for one night in August,…
Who is going on a road trip soon, or who has already gone on a road trip but wished it were more fun? Well, fear no more because I am about to tell you three fun games to play while on a road trip. I Spy A classic game! To start off, one person is…
Hey there, are you bored looking for something to do this weekend? Well you have come to the right place! Here is a list of suggestions of things to do and things around Calgary happening this weekend: First, if you are 18+, stop by Blind Beggar Pub for a show happening tonight! Yes tonight! Friday July…
Imagine a match made in heaven, a relationship unique to you and the post-secondary establishment you were meant to attend. Take it a step further and imagine all of this in a world where you are free of the burdens of self-navigating antiquated resources to research where you should go after high school and how you can…
These are the Ten Commandments of Good Design as outlined by Dieter Rams, a German industrial designer closely affiliated with the Functionalist school of thought and whom also held office at consumer products company Braun for 40-some years. Rams’ penchant for rationalist design has persisted through the svelte silhouettes of some of our most familiar domestic objects. As…
Before the times of iPhones, laptops and cars, society was controlled by royalty. Kings and Queens held complete power in their hands, and everyone was expected to obey the laws they created. If an individual did not, that person was subject to a punishment at the discretion of the King. Of course, in the Medieval…
Beauty. It is a noun that pertains to the positive and stunning things in life, yet despite its positive connotation, it has become detrimental to females who are criticized for “not being beautiful”. As a girl who experiences insecurities, I often feel as though I’m not fulfilling the standards society has set for me. Such insecurities have…
This year at the Calgary Stampede, there’s another whole list of new eats and treats and it is YAA’s mission to eat as many as possible and give you the low down. This round: Fruit and Herb Infused Drinks from The Family Fruit Stand. In a word: AMAZING. The drinks come in a selection of…
Not sure where to head to this coming weekend? Look no further because here are a few events around the city worth checking out! INGLEWOOD NIGHT MARKET WHERE: 10th St south of 9th Ave SE, and 10th Ave west of 11th St. WHEN: Friday, July 10, 6pm-11pm Check out Inglewood’s annual summer night market…
It’s no new knowledge that the impact of social media in today’s world is huge. In all age groups and demographics, the use of websites and programs such as Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and many more is booming. Although you’re probably aware of the presence of Social media in your community, here are some stats…
Ever felt a need for a super yummy yet filling snack? I’ve got the solution for you! I, myself, enjoy eating quite a bit. So, I have decided to create some delicious and somewhat healthy recipes. Hopefully, you’ll try them out when you feel like having a mid-day snack. The Yogurt Snack Bowl: Ingredients: 1 Cup…
This past week, that perfect combination of luck and spare cash emerged to allow me to travel to Italy and Greece with a touring group. My expectations were pretty much on par with every girl’s fallacy that life in these places is essentially a B-list chick flick, and were exceeded. Now I’m not saying that my…
First off, what is a hyperpolyglot? A ‘hyperpolyglot’ is a term coined by linguist Richard Hudson to describe a person with the ability to speak multiple languages. When I mean multiple, I mean 6 or more languages fluently. “That’s crazy!”, you might say – how could that even be possible? Believe it or not, there…