Original Image There’s always a bittersweet twinge when you say the word “goodbye”. It’s when close friends move away. It’s when break-ups happen. It’s when loved ones pass away. “Goodbyes” are a part of life, just as much as saying “hellos” are. That is to say, life is full of beginnings and endings. Perhaps by some cosmic…
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The Russians actions on Ukraine and other countries in its vicinity has put us at the brink or within the next cold war. We are all aware of the recent crisis which sparked tensions between the west and the east. This was Russia’s annexation of Crimea in Ukraine. This act by Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin…
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2014 marked a big year for fashion. From the return of turtlenecks to the evolution of menswear-inspired outfits, the range of trends that were birthed, and a lot of them rebirthed with modern spins, were innovative and definitely sparked discussion in the fashion community. There will be mixed reviews to everything, and when it comes…
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With the New Year comes a new blogger of the month, congratulations to Zoey Liu for becoming the first blogger of the month in 2015! Zoey is a talented and diligent blogger, you’ve probably read some of her DIY blogs in regards to making your own candy cane, Melted Snowman Cookies, or even Stand Out…
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A lot of good music came out this year. Whether you’re into pop, rock, R&B or Hip-Hop there were awesome new songs in every genre. I’ve had had 365 days to listen to a ton of new music and have created a list of my 10 favorite alternative/rock songs that came out this year. Remember this…
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Since this is your last weekend of freedom from school, I know a lot of people that would love to stay in bed all day to watch Netflix and just relax the mind and the body! However, it has being an issue to find amazing TV shows to watch. So, I’m going to recommend you my…
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If you are looking for tips for a greener post-Christmas, then you’ve come to the right place. When you are looking for simplified techniques, to cut out stress, save you money, and get organized after Christmas is over then you have to sweep up all the extra things and continue the holiday cheer. There is…
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As mentioned in a post I wrote last year, (which you can read here) I’m an avid reader and much of my year is spent in anticipation of the release of sequels, and in this case finales, to my favourite series (plural). Just as last year, many books I spent countless hours on Tumblr awaiting…
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As much as I know, most people have difficulty sticking with their New Year’s resolutions for more than one week. 2015 is just around the corner; hence, I present to you- tips to stick to your resolution. Make a reasonable resolution. Aiming to get 8-packs in 2 months is very irrational to begin with.( This video…
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Out of all the other holidays that take place in a year, New Year’s Eve seems to be the one most exclusive to adults. The often romanticized image of the glamorous night probably includes sipping champagne in a renowned city; probably at a bar situated at the top of a landmark tower. As Hollywood as…
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{Original Image} The fleeting passage of time will never cease to amaze me. In one blink, another year has already passed, but with the number of crazy events that went down in 2014, it felt like several years to me. I was blessed with many amazing opportunities this year, and I also made many milestones.…
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Hey guys, one of the things I adore most in life are ironic moments. These moments make you take a quick break out of life and just make you chuckle. Hope you enjoy some of these ironic photos. …
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Most of you probably have never heard of the Calgary Wind Symphony (CWS). Originating in 1947, the CWS was just a small-town band who performed at the annual Stampede Parade. Currently they play at many festivals worldwide. The symphony has been conducted by numerous talented music directors and is currently being led by University of Calgary saxophone professor, Dr. Jeremy…
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December 3rd, the journey had begun. I now set out to prove a point I made with very little information. “Christmas songs aren’t that difficult, let’s make one.” Although I never enjoyed Christmas music, I have a lot of respect for those who produce any music so I thank those who are dedicated to the…
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I have never been a fan of Christmas music. (Sorry to those dedicated fans!) I find carols quite repetitive, the kind of songs that once you get into your head, they just never become unstuck. They’re repetitive, not overly complex (complexity being something I appreciate in music) and just a little too bouncy. So what…
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