Youth of YYC: Michael, 17

“For me, dance is communication, every kind of dance is like a language. I express myself through my body movements. Because when I first came back to Canada, my English was so ESL. In order to communicate with other people, I thought I should use something else to express myself. So, I chose to use…

Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#6)

{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…

Telus Spark Unveils New and Exciting “Dinosaurs in Motion” Exhibit

The new year is well upon us, bringing us promises of change, rebirth, and… dinosaurs? Telus Spark, Calgary’s one and only science center, opened its new “Dinosaurs in Motions” exhibit last weekend. Constructed by the late metal sculptor John Payne, this travelling exhibit combines the modern nostalgia of rusted metal and the imposing presence of prehistoric dinosaurs…

DIY: Flower Crown

Spring may not be upon us, but flower crowns are still in! Here, I show you how to make a simple flower crown, with materials readily available at any craft store. Let’s go!  Materials: Florist wire (I used 22 gauge green colored wire) Artificial flowers & leaves (available at Dollar Store, Walmart, Michaels, etc.) Pliers…

Photo Tour: Mount Royal’s new Conservatory

The public eye has finally seen the inside of Mount Royal’s new Conservatory, as well as the beautiful Bella Concert Hall after 3 years of construction! While the building is still a work in progress, the open house on January 24th offered a sneak peek of the soon-to-be-glamorous musical palace.   Notably, the area went from this……

What to See in YYC: Weekend Preview January 30 – February 1, 2015

Second semester is starting up again but that doesn’t mean the fun of exam break (the actual break part not the exams) has to end! Now is a great time to get to know some new people or hang with some old friends at some awesome events happening around Calgary! This weekend especially is not…

Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#4)

{Original Image} Huzzah! Let them kingdom rejoice, for I have figured out how to make the pictures non-blurry so you can all enjoy the wonderful discoveries I’ve made on my Pinterest adventures. Now, I will take a moment to apologize for not publishing a weekly Pinterest inspiration post last week. It was a terribly stressful…

Weekly Pinterest Top 10 (#3)

{Original Image} Today, I am presenting to you some awesome inspirational posts to start off the new year. Yes, this post is not about new year’s resolutions nor exam tips. Rather, I am simply here to share a couple photos and articles to make you laugh and/or give you ideas. To check out the previous…