What better way to improve this new year than to offer your hours to community service. My year with the Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC) has been an incredible journey. Here is a short video I created to share my experience with YVC: If you have ever doubted volunteering and putting yourself out there, my greatest…
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…
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…
{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.…
Think back to Halloweens past. Chances are the costumes that stick out in your mind are the homemade ones. Whether or not they look perfect, the costumes that tend to get the most attention are the ones that people put some thought and effort into. Everyone loves a creative costume that makes them think, “I…
Guardians of the Galaxy is directed by James Gunn, and it starts Chris Patt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Batista and Vin Diesel. In the movie, Peter Quinn finds himself part of a bounty hunt after stealing an orb wanted by Ronan, a bounty hunter with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To survive, he joins Rocket, a tech…
Hi everyone! Alright so since my last post about autumn, I recently went on a spree to Sephora that included a couple lip products… AND A BIRTHDAY GIFT! If some of you don’t know, Sephora has a birthday gift program for their members where you can go grab yourself a free little gift the month of your…
Sunday night was the night when the legendary MTV VMAs took place. This years VMAs were anything but ordinary. So I, being a hip and on the scene type of dude, will recap and breakdown the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards for you. Red Carpet: Sadly, this year’s VMA red carper wasn’t crazy or wild. Instead,…
This year, I had the pleasure of volunteering at GlobalFest, Calgary’s annual fireworks festival. This was my first year at the festival and I can say that this is a must-do for Calgarians during the summer. GlobalFest is a fireworks festival first and foremost, but it is also a celebration of Calgary’s diverse collection of…
(Original Image) The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since their debut event. They have more than tripled their growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+…
Ah, cookie dough. A well loved treat we all love to eat- but now, with a twist! Deep fried cookie dough was something I was looking forward to eating through out my time at the Stampede, but it could not have been a bigger disappointment. Although the serving size was large, with three giant pieces,…
Like many of you, I am enjoying watching the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The colourful festivities, the beauty of soccer, and the coming together of the world. It all seems beautiful, right? Unfortunately, this great sporting event has a much more darker side. As you might have seen, there have been many violent protests breaking…
As we all know, summer is arriving! Many of us will be busy with all kinds of different things, from visiting your relatives overseas, to just sitting down and watching TV. Today, I will look at some of the great things you can do to make excellent use of your summer time. 1. Relax For…
One of the over 80 events happening for Youth Week Calgary this year is called Come Play 4 Youth Week. On April 23, come out to the Beltline Aquatic Centre for a great time. This event will have many activities from swimming to music. Snacks will also be available through out the event. The event…
With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games now a distant memory, the world has moved on. It has moved on from the funny faces of Ashley Wagner, the hilarious #sochiproblems, and everything else in between. But before we move on and forget, let us recap all of Canada’s medal wins. Day 1: Feb 8, 2014 Mark…