From time to time, I like to browse my phone and listen to some spoken word poetry. As I shuffled through, one piece struck a chord and left a sizeable impression on me. Whether or not you’ve had the chance to listen to this viral spoken word, British writer/poet Gary Turk delivers a significant message in his piece,…
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the Internet? Maybe it’s knowledge, technology or possibly… procrastination? Yeah, it happens to the best of us — scrolling through Twitter or checking out the latest in your subscription box on YouTube is just so much more appealing than your social homework.…
What are your favourite things about spring? For me, the liberty to wear fun colours and designs on my nails definitely makes the cut. I’ve compiled a list of my favourite spring and summer nail colours – the ones that I instinctively reach for when the weather gets – and stays – sunny. 1. Essie’s…
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At last, May long weekend has arrived. This much-anticipated and much-needed break leaves us with only one question: what’s happening around YYC? Here are a few of my top picks for the next few days: OtaFest (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) Kicking off 2015’s festival season is OtaFest – the place to be for anime and Japanese culture enthusiasts.…
My first memories of Star Wars consist of quality lightsaber battles with my brother—he used a maple leaf umbrella, whilst mine was adorned with Winnie the Pooh characters—and an uncanny infatuation to Chewbacca. As we celebrate the great legacy of Star Wars on May 4th (and my epic lightsaber skills) here are some of the…
Get involved with the community of Calgary this weekend with these extraordinary events! West Coast Swing at the Haysboro Community Centre West Coast Swing is a smooth, cool, sexy style of dancing that allows for improvisation and can be danced to rock, blues, pop, hip-hop, Motown, disco, funk and swing music. Come for a Free…
A combination of great food and tasteful music can brighten anyone’s day or simply fulfill a craving for some yummy handmade foods. Calgary’s Cornerstone Music Café offers this great experience to all who step foot inside. The cozy, laid back atmosphere an attraction for young hipsters and elderly couples alike, and aside from the affordable food items, the café also serves customers…
What is it that lure people into coffee shops and keep them in for hours? Is it just the coffee? The people you’re with? The atmosphere? I am guilty of spending too much time and money in coffee shops, and for me, it is all of these things. Whether you are catching up with work, reading a book, or meeting…
Another weekend, another opportunity to get out the door and explore our incredible city. The weather this weekend is not bad, with possible rain. Food Truck Frenzy When: April 24-25 [11am-7pm] Where: East Village RiverWalk Plaza YYC food trucks are here while the sun shines. This weekend, find live music, giveaways, entertainment, and more. Bring your friends or family to…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at Calgary Expo! It was an amazing experience. (This is a selfie of me the very last shift I had on the Sunday it ended and the puppy I gave a treat to because there was a rescue animal booth and they brought in this puppy…
Have you heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? The Pacific Garbage Patch, AKA the ‘trash vortex’ is a large accumulation of marine debris found in the North Pacific ocean. It is actually a combination of the Western Garbage Patch and the Eastern Garbage Patch, where it spans from Japanese to North America’s coasts. Most…
It has been almost a week since I have returned from my homestay experience in Denmark. Readjusting back to normal daily life has been pretty strange and the responsibilities of daily life serves as a grand juxtaposition to traveling. On the last day of the homestay, last Friday, we visited the viking burial site museum…
Ever wondered what happens after happily ever after? Prepare yourself to find out whether the characters in Cinderella stay happy forever or not! Cinderella and Prince Charming come back from their honeymoon. Cinderella sets up her own boutique called ‘Transformation’, and manages it with the help of her animal friends. Prince Charming resumes his…
This week I’m going to talk about imperfections, we all think of imperfections differently. Whether it’s about our body, our hair or anything you might think bad about yourself. We judge ourselves differently about how we look, I have imperfections myself, like I don’t like my body. I’m around 5′ 9″ so I’m shorter than…