Being a teenager is hard, even being a human is hard! You get pushed by media so much to be perfect and skinny, but there is never enough push to be happy. No one will ever be 100% confident with themselves and no one will ever love themselves 100% and that’s a fact. Sometimes it’s…
I have asked myself this question multiple times unable to really find the answer….does forgiving mean forgetting everything? Does forgiving someone make their behaviours okay? If I forgive someone does it mean that I am not standing by what I believe in? Will I have to go back to stage one? Whether it is with…
In my previous blog I had the opportunity to attend the Finding Kind Documentary at the ConcocoPhillips Auditorum. After the documentary there was a wonderful key-note speaker: Dana Kerford the founder of the Girl Power Incorporation and had the opportunity to learn a lot. What is Girl Power Inc.? It is a program that empowers…
For those heading to university this fall, this is about the time when all your decisions must be final. If you’re like me, and you procrastinated until now to make a decision, it’s really okay. I mean when most people ask me where I’m going for university, and I reply “Uhmm, yeah, I’m not entirely…
Do you believe that youth should make their own Youtube channels? Some people seem to think it’s a terrible idea. Kids making Youtube channels. What could go worse? Not only do they have squeaky voices, but they also edit horribly. And for that, many people criticize young people for making Youtube channels, sometimes going full…
A Japanese study investigating the effect of age-related changes to the immune system discovered this could contribute to the gap in life expectancy between men and women. Researchers found that the immune systems of men age faster then that of women. The blood from 356 healthy men and women from the ages 20-90 was studied.…
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…
Finals are coming up soon and it’s a good time to begin your studying so there won’t be any last minute cramming happening. But wait – before you crack open that textbook, it’s a good idea to think about your studying strategies and learn more effectively so you can finish faster and ace that exam. Here…
In today’s blog I’m focusing on multiple quotes within pictures that have helped me throughout this year. I hope you enjoy and have a glimpse into what inspires me to do my best everyday! 😀 All of these quotes have either made me smile or tear up because of my connection to each of them.…
So, you’ve decided to dye your hair a “crazy,” unnatural colour. One that’s vibrant and bright, just like your inspiration. Whether that inspiration comes to you from anime, pop culture, your own creative genius self, or some other place, you want your colour to be a success. From dying one streak purple to your entire…
If you’re looking into buying a new camera, read Part 1 of this series for advice on choosing the brand of the camera. This post will explore the two different types of cameras: digital, or film? In our digital era, it may be very tempting or reflexive to choose the digital option. After all, what…
So I’ve realized that I am good at giving tips and you seemed to like my photography tips so here’s some on acting! 1. Don’t be shy: Actors are not shy people. So just give it all you’ve got, especially during auditions, that way people will notice that you are confident and willing. Don’t be…
I was having one of those self-reflecting moments again today and realized I was missing out on inspiration and confidence so I decided to google quotes and sayings and thought I should share them with you. Because we all need something in our lives to motivate us and give us a boost when we are…
While being a teenager has its highs and lows, its adventures, and its crystal memories, many of what is seemingly “harmless” to our perceptions are actually serious problems that have become more prevalent in our youth society today. I’ve seen broken beer bottles and cans lying around the neighborhood right by my Junior High so it wouldn’t be a shocker any more if…
“Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” -Mark Twain “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” -Bob Marley “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was…