As a child growing up in a household of immigrant parents, I often cannot help but notice the ideal jobs that are expected for people to do when they grow up. I am sure many can relate to this when I say many career choices that people say they want in life are either being…
Ever since I was approximately nine years old and Miley Cyrus’ song “Party in the USA” was released, I’ve really, really wanted to visit the (in)famous city of Las Vegas. I guess my dream was pushed to the vacation backburner though, until recently when I was watching season 20 of The Bachelor, which happened to…
This poem was inspired by the desire to just write something after quite a long break from poetry. The process of applying for university can be overwhelming with everyone trying to offer their advice, wanted or unwanted. It is important to have a way to sometimes break free and that’s what this poem is about.…
It’s September, and while most of you are adjusting back to your school schedule, the need for the fun that summer radiates isn’t quite gone. Everything is changing, whether it’s your transition to a different school or the season. Nonetheless, September can offer a wide range of fun opportunities so don’t let fall pass you…
Rocks… because they take forever until they begin to break down. Names… because they belong to you, and only you. Some like to write names on a padlock and lock it onto the Pont des Arts, me included. However, there’s always a less expensive yet meaningful way: rocks. We can carve a part of ourselves…
{Source} With the popularity of 6 Swoon-Worthy Poets to Follow on Instagram, I decided to turn this into a series! Through YAA, I will be showcasing the diverse people I personally follow on the popular photography app. If you have any suggestions as to what the next installment should be, leave a comment below or…
Bored of routine? Want to explore and shake it up a bit? Here are a few “hot and happening” (sorry I’ve always wanted to use that phrase) events in Calgary this weekend, be sure to check them out and join in on a new adventure. 1. YYC’s Block Party YYC’s Block Party is this…
I had the fortunate opportunity of travelling to a city of art, beauty, and culture – Lisbon, Portugal. From the moment I walked out of the airport, I felt as though I was in a painted picture. Everything around me felt so culturally and artistically connected. From the buildings to the cobblestone streets, everything took…
“I was hanging out with this girl and we realized that we could just buy scrubs, so we bought some. Then we’re talking to the janitor and he didn’t ask to see ID or anything, and we’re like, hey, can you open the janitorial closet? We need something. So he opened it, and just left.…
To tell me not to climb a tree Is to tell me to not go on adventures To tell me not to go on adventures Is to tell me not to dream To tell me not to dream Is to tell me not to live And there you have it 🙂…
My absolute favorite thing to do during my summer vacation is to go see all of the great movies that are released in the summer months. I am a movie fanatic and have created a list of the five biggest movies that have or are coming out just in time for summer vacation! 1. The…
THAILAND – FLIGHT OF THE GIBBONS, BANGKOK Do you enjoy the thrill of zip lining? Here are three of the best zip lines in the world! Thailand is a beautiful country, and absolutely amazing to go zip lining in. A very popular location is the Chonburi rainforest that is filled with monkeys, giant squirrels, and…
Long weekends call for adventure (or at least that’s what I think). My mom and I took advantage of our days off and headed out to Kananaskis, where we spent two nights. The first day, after lunch at Boundary Ranch, we headed over to Barrier Lake for a bike trip. The trail we took was…
All school year, we wait for summer to come. Then summer comes. At first, great. Sun, sleep, no homework, vacations, etc. But after awhile, if your friends are away and you’re stuck at home, thinks can get, well… boring. Let’s face it: most of us teenagers these days solve this through screen time, whether that…
Probably one of the most iconic characters from the 1930s radio-show era, The Lone Ranger is, to many people, remembered as from the 1950s TV show to be the classic hero and cowboy. This summer, the newest film adaptation of the story was released, starring Armie Hammer as the Ranger, and Johnny Depp as Tonto,…