THE ONE DIRECTION BOYS The boys of One Direction definitely are tattoo-obsessed! The only exception would be Niall. They are always getting new tattoos. Some of them are matching ones while others are random ones, and much more. I would have to say that Harry and Zayn have the most tattoos. However, Liam and Louis…
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People often inquire about developing a ‘voice’ in writing. Whether it’s an essay or a step by step cooking tutorial, everybody has their own hint of personality that shines through in their compositions, making it their unique style of writing, however, how do we develop or recognize this voice? Finding a voice for writing can be a…
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I know this video has been viral for a while, but yet I don’t think enough people have seen it yet. At first, the concept may be a bit weird, but the video is very compelling, fascinating and quite beautiful really. You get to see the reactions of each “couple;” some awkward, some passionate, some…
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LIP BALM Something can really ruin your day is applying lipstick and noticing your flaky lips showing through, and making it look very bad. On that note, lip balm is great for any season. Lip balm inhibits skin cell reproduction on your lips. It’s so easy and a layer or two of lip balm will…
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What is the value of youth? It’s a lively and productive period in our lives. What do people miss about this period? What advice do older people have for youth? Through this collection of blog posts, I hope to build a unique bond between people living through two very different yet special seasons of life.…
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Do you ever wonder about how to make this world a better place to live? What needs to be done? How things need to change? But the answer to your question is really those simple acts of kindness that make this world a better place to live. These do not require a lot of time…
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The ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA) committee received over 270 nominations this year! Schools across the city participated in an annual competition called Race to Nominate where the top three schools that nominated the most students will win cash prizes. Here are the winners for 2014: Discovering Choices, $1,000: 110 nominations Crescent Heights, $750:…
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Seeming I already did a mini review/advertisement for the Nerdblock company, which you can read here, I decided I would show you what I got this month. This is everything that was in the box for the month of March, and they even partnered up with Ubisoft for one of the cool surprises inside! Now…
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At one point or the other in our lives, all of us have had that brief five second panic while watching the new episode of our favorite series: Oh shoot, isn’t that four page book report due tomorrow? But fear not, because just a few tips and tricks up your sleeve will help you avoid…
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When I came across it, I had no idea that this picture would become the desktop image of every digital device I own. This picture calms me down and there is a certain kind of relaxation and peace that it radiates. This has to be one of my favorite pictures of all time, if not…
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My friend is a huge fan of kefir, a probiotic bacteria similar to yogurt. So I asked myself what all the rave was about. Thus, I present with a blog! There are several benefits of using kefir that you probably don’t know about. Kefir is a source of probiotics. These help keep you healthy in…
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It is hard balancing time, efficiency and health, especially when it comes to breakfast. The most important meal of the day is meant to send you on your way full of energy and ready to go. My go to for breakfast is yogurt. Full of antibiotics and milk protein, yogurt is a great way to…
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A while ago I wrote a (looking back, slightly confusing) post on the Western Canada Redmen and the controversy associated with ethnic slang. And, as it turns out, some change is indeed occurring. It has been confirmed that there will be a change in Western’s mascot, and as a result, Western Canada High School is…
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Many of you probably listen to new music. By new, I mean anything released in about the last 30 years or so. In every genre with lyrics, there are many prevalent themes among songs. These, as I have noticed through much late-night browsing, are visible, at least to a certain extent, in most newer music.…
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Unless you live in a utopia, you have probably been subjected to lying. Deception is a common theme throughout society, for the best or for the worst, is up to one’s own discretion. In order to protect oneself from detecting deception or being detected of lying, here are some few tips for empirical observations: Eye…
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