Attraction (Shadow dance group) on Britain’s Got Talent
Check out this very touching performance by Attraction, a dance group from Hungary. Who knew shadows could inspire such emotion.. http://youtu.be/CvQBUccxBr4
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Self Insecurity Story & Poem
At times we all feel afraid, we all put up a facade hoping others might not really recognize who we are. Afraid to be hated on? Afraid to be lonelier than we already are? We put up walls, and plaster them with posters of lies. So no one can really know who we are right? Because yes…
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Picture of the Day: Just Minding My Own Stripes
Here is a picture I snapped of a solitary zebra at the zoo while I was attending the YODA (Youth of Distinction Awards) ceremony earlier that day!
A thought for the day
Many of you have probably heard of the tumblr “teenager posts”. Anyways, I was scrolling through it a little bit ago, and I found this one. At the time, it seemed cute and thoughtful and deep. The more I look at it and read it, the more I start thinking about it. I think this…
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A Royal Makeover
The most recent Disney newcomer, Merida from Disney’s Brave, got a makeover in celebration of her crowning of being an official Disney princess which occurred on May 11th. Let me tell you, the makeover was truly fit for a queen. Princess Merida is a young frizzy haired teenager who’s main priorities are practicing her archery, going on adventures…
DetailsA Company of Angels by Clayton L Sanders
Great works of poetry usually have a meaningful story behind all of them. This Calgary-based poet, Clayton L Sanders was in a dark time of his life and this poem, along with others immediately touched me with its meaningful message and prose. A Company of Angels by Clayton L Sanders 09/28/08 A company of Angels…
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To trade or not to trade – Otafest’s collectible pins featuring Seph and Aurora
……..The May long weekend has ended, and that means Otafest is now over. 🙁 *spams sad faces all over the blog post* Hey, we still have Otafest Aurora this year, so maybe I should be actively spamming happy faces all over this post. As I took advantage of being a volunteer this year, the one…
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2013 Grads: be safe, have fun. Take lots of photos.
After 12 years (make that 13 if you count kindergarten) of waking up early, working late for homework, having terrible partners in group projects, not making effective use of work periods, sleeping in class, and of course, learning, I’ve finally completed a huge chapter in my life. I GRADUATED YESTERDAY. I know for some people,…
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How to: Meditate
Meditation can be a successful tool to calm the mind and increase focus and attention span. Think of it as working out your mind even though there’s no real work to it other than determination and patience. Step 1: Set aside enough time in your daily routine for meditating. Use a gentle alarm/reminder and start with 5 – 10 minutes and…
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the challenges of starting up your own organization
Believe or not, no matter what age, size or ethnicity you are, you can change the world. With anything in life, there are complications that come your way. Today I will explore the challenges that might come up when starting up your own organization. Firstly, my name is Sheliza Kassam and I am only 16…
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Colour Me Rad – 5k run meets Festival of Colours
It’s running season in Cowtown, but Colour Me Rad is not just for hardcore track athletes – this rainbow explosion of gluten-free awesomeness is for anyone who’s not allergic to fun. As runners race through Canada Olympic Park, they are bombarded with blasts of colourful corn starch every 5 minutes. What starts out as a…
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Indepedence and Money
Many readers of this website are preparing for university, and with that, financial independence. What does that entail, and what are some actions that should be taken to be more careful, especially in light of recent world events? Know what is happening with your bank. Whenever a major financial crisis occurs, everyone knows that…
DetailsCelebrate Spring with Ginger Spice Bundt Cake with Maple Glaze
A couple weeks ago I reviewed a bundt cake recipe (the “candy apple” bundt cake), and although I liked it, I felt the recipe I chose was lacking. Because of my parents’ close birthdays I soon found myself making another cake. Of course, again I was pressed for time, and a bundt cake again came…
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Flex Schools-Pros and Cons?
How many ways can you think of right now to pick up a paper clip? A group of researchers did an experiment to ask a same group of kids this question over a number of years, and quite surprisingly, these kids come up with less and less answers as they grow older. Is education stripping…
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RED
Last Tuesday, the Epcor Centre presented an insightful and enchanting performance called Red. I was with Youth Central, volunteering for the event and had the fortunate opportunity to watch the show live. There was an excited atmosphere and the fans were most definitely anticipating the show! I know I was! SPOILER ALERT – Stop reading…
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