(Source) What is the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows? John Koenig is the creator of the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, a project to fill in gaps in our language by inventing hundreds of original words to describe human emotions. What is the word for the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid…
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As April rolls around, a new Blogger of the Month emerges with it. Katie Kim is a grade 10 AP student at Webber Academy. She enjoys writing about a variety of topics, but hit her breakthrough when she released her blogs summarizing world history. Those posts have proved to be educational for both Katie and her…
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Having an anxiety attack is bad enough. Feeling like you’re weak because of it or being told that you need to try better to “push through it” does not make the situation easier. At all. We all get anxious sometimes, and those of us who are teenagers seem to be extra skilled at having anxiety. Tests, relationships,…
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{Original Image} The weekly Pinterest roundup is back! I’ve decided to try something new with my header image, and I think that it looks pretty cool. (Hopefully nobody hates it.) It’s been pretty hard for me to adjust back to this whole waking-up-before-eight thing, but I have managed to get through this week, so far.…
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The first step to creating the great cities of our future is to create them accessible to their inhabitants. Congestion, traffic, and exhaust fumes are all complaints common to citizens of many major cities in the world today. Numerous cities are currently built not for people, but rather for cars. Several countries have already begun…
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{Source} As we say goodbye to March and hello to April showers, I have successfully concluded the month with a playlist of great tunes you can jam out to! Whether you’re on your morning commute to school or at a party with friends, there is something here for you to enjoy. • Atlas Hands by…
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A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder usually known as an irrational or overwhelming fear of an object or activity. Each individual may have differing fears and phobias. Here’s a list of 10 uncommon phobias… 1. Didaskaleinophobia – Fear of Going to School Those who suffer from didaskaleinophobia feel intense anxiety at the thought of…
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{Original Image} Recently, articles have popped up declaring the entrance of a new zodiac in our lives. This article by The Washington Post gives you the rundown of all the new dates for zodiac signs. Many people have not been affected, but I am one of those people who will need to rethink my identity.…
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Online shopping. A fun modern day convenience, or a dangerous experience that scams away your money? Very often true, however, is that it sucks up your time when you are not careful. Personally, I enjoy online shopping very much. I can find everything I want, and also a lot of things that I don’t want…
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Despite Calgary’s ever changing weather, spring has officially arrived and bringing with it, a new wardrobe full of brighter colours, shorter lengths and lighter fabrics. What we learn from this season’s fashion is to embrace your inner wanderer, contrast and to respect the past. Look 1: Mix pieces to incorporate a more delicate piece with a…
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It had been a drab day. You dropped your lunch, flunked a quiz, and your best friend got mad at you. Everyone has their bad days, and today was yours. It’s totally fine to have bad days. I have them, you have them, that kid across the street has them, even that evil aunt of…
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While I was in New York last week, I saw an interesting looking building. It was as though the surface of the building had waves. That building turned out to be a creation of a Canadian architect. Born in Toronto under Polish Jewish parents, Frank Gehry, at the age of 86, is a…
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High school itself is one overly exaggerated drama production that no one really ever wants to star in, but there are some highlights to it, like actual drama productions. I myself am a giant drama nerd so I favour this aspect. Being halfway through high school and performed in three productions, it’s a good feeling…
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It can be hard spending spring break at home while photos of your friends in different countries pop up on your Facebook feed. Even though there’s only a days left of break, it’s not too late to do something exciting right in our city. Check out the weekend preview for some inspiration. However, if you’re still…
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Everyone has days where they want to curl up in their bed, maybe do nothing or they are sad. I have put together a list of 10 ways you can be happy! 1. Going for a walk. Fresh air, nature and maybe taking the dog out for a walk can help the mind! 2. Movie…
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