Improving my vocabulary has been a goal of mine over the summer – especially since vocabulary is a very important skill that can be useful in all areas of communication. For example, knowing a broader width of vocabulary can help you express your thoughts in a clearer and more succinct manner. So, because of all…
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My family and I did not like beets— that is, until this recipe came along. The earthy, sweet, salty, sour and creamy notes of the salad make for a delectable, healthy dish. That it is visually beautiful is another plus! Without further ado, here is my recipe. Ingredients (For 4 servings) 4 raw beets (2…
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We all know things that annoy us more than they should. There are some things that I just cannot stand. However, I’m going to be honest, I like talking about things that annoy me. Bananas. Yes, bananas. It’s not the taste of the banana that bothers me but its the texture. It reminds me of…
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It’s undeniable that the infamous COVID-19 has left us all disequilibrated. With uncertainty tainting practically everything around us, it took a while but many of us got used to the “unprecedented/uncertain times”. A roll out of bed to class or work seemed perpetual. But now, the month of July felt like a Band-Aid was ripped…
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Writing poetry is like a roller coaster All is well as the roller coaster begins to build momentum for its uphill climb It builds and builds, But sometimes That roller coaster gets stuck Losing all momentum and will that it had People get disappointed as they are ushered off Ruining their day With one…
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South Asia has had decades of abuse against women, but now things are starting to leak out into the world. News channels are reporting misogyny and abuse against women, and people have begun peacefully protesting for equal rights. For anyone who doesn’t know, on July 20, 2021, Noor Mukadam, the daughter of former Pakistani diplomat…
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I’ve written a fair share of environmental posts, from deforestation to climate change and plastic pollution. But, in this blog post, I wanted to write about another environmental problem, one that is not so ‘well-known’ but is nevertheless very imminent in the world today: The Problem of Ocean Acidification. What is ocean acidification? How might…
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England, 1956. An old butler by the name of Stevens sets off alone on a summer holiday. As he unhurriedly drives through the English countryside, he reflects on his decades of service to Lord Darlington and his wish to serve humanity by serving “a great gentleman.” Yet now, near the end of his career, Stevens…
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I wanted my summer to be reminiscent of a coming-of-age film, but I made the questionable decision of signing up for English Literature IB. Instead of hangouts and late-night conversations with my friends, I guess I’ll have them with my books. Before the first day of classes, I must fully annotate two texts for my…
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India’s farmer protests have made news around the world. They began last fall and have continued until now. Although the protests have faded from mainstream headlines, the systemic issues at hand that are affecting the livelihoods of millions cannot be ignored. In September 2020, the Indian government passed three laws: The Farmers’ Produce Trade and…
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July’s blogs have largely been focused on book lists already. Though I am a little late to the show, I’d nonetheless love to feature the series that I have been reading this summer: Throne of Glass. There are eight books in total, and I am currently on the seventh one. I am not usually the…
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In all the different aspects of our lives, one thing remains constant – we are all unique. And through social media, your personal network, and other resources, we have all developed a voice and platform that is unique to us. Anyone has the power to exercise their platform, and how you use it is up…
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In order to procrastinate from actually doing my physics homework, I was distracted by the law of thermodynamics. Which led me down a rabbit hole of natural disasters, before I stumbled upon the 2003 tragedy that struck Albertan kids. I’ve read about it before, but the only thoughts that consumed me, this time around, was…
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With the delivery of vaccines, a spark of optimism hits many individuals in the world with the hope of getting somewhere more familiar; the place we call normal. In Canada, roughly 50% of Canadians are fully vaccinated. Globally, 1.02 billion individuals are fully vaccinated. While caution is still advised for people who are fully vaccinated,…
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A continuation of yesterday’s post on scratching your summer reading itch! As I said yesterday, let me know if there’re any particular inclinations you have—I’ll do my best to come up with some top tier recommendations. You’re in the mood for a sprawling, epic fantasy with metric tonnes of worldbuilding: Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard…
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