After one exhausting week, it is finally time to relax and detox the brain from all the stress that has been clogging it. Yes, my dear readers, it is a long weekend. Days to sleep in, and of course, tons of opportunities to catch up with the city as it bustles with life. I have…
Ah, a day about love. For the fortunate people who have a significant other to share the day, congratulations. But let’s celebrate the rest of us. Valentine’s Day does not merely have to be this pinnacle of days to share romantic gestures or–for others–sitting on the couch watching Ryan Gosling and crying over how…
With semester 2 in full swing, you’re sure to need some kind of break from adjusting to your new classes. If you’re free on the weekend and feel the need to unwind from all the stress, check out whats going on around this weekend! You won’t regret it! 1) Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta’s…
The City Mayors Foundation believes that a competitive project like The World Mayor Project is able persuade citizens to engage more strongly with the work of their mayors and at the same time provide them an opportunity to learn about the challenges faced by cities around the world. This project was conceived to commend city leaders chosen…
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……
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…
With the recent announcements that Target, Mexx, Jacob, Smart Set and Sony are all closing up their Canadian stores, it really got me thinking. Despite a primarily American-dominated retail scene, there’s more than one US chain that I really wish would come to Canada or expand their already-existing Canadian operations. I still maintain that we…
Over the years, Calgary has slowly shaped itself to be a Canadian hub that has captured the attention of various organizations and, in turn, many new and exciting events are now held here. Last year, some of my favourite events included the Comic Expo, Beakerhead, and the Holt Renfrew: Lock into Paris Fashion Show. This…
“Pizza is my life man. I posted a picture of pizza with a transparent background on tumblr once, and it got like 20 000 notes. It was my 15 minutes of fame.” -Heidi, 16
With the impeding doom of Diploma exams still looming over our shoulders, it will come to no surprise if the most of us choose to stay home and study over the weekend. But for those who have caught up with their studying, or are extremely confident in themselves, Calgary still has an abundant of events…
Good day to you. 🙂 It’s been a while since I contributed here, but I am now an admin on the Youth of YYC project, which is on Facebook, Instagram, and in its own page here on Youth Are Awesome. Like my fellow bloggers Anna, Hui Wen, and Carol, I will be bringing you those quick snippets of everyday youth here…
Calgary is blowing up with exciting things to do this weekend. Whether you just looking for something fun to do this weekend or looking for a break from exam stress, I have complied a list of great events happening in our city from January 10th-January 11th. 1) Chelsea Hotel, The Songs of Leonard Cohen …
Getting your first job – also known as your first step into the “real world” according to many parents. For me, it was Panago Pizza. Where I was paid minimum wage ($10.20), washed greasy dishes until my fingers were prunes, and went home smelling like a strange mix of flour and oil every night. Still though, fishing my…
Self-esteem is a measure of how much an individual values or views him or herself. Our self-esteem constantly develops over the course of our lives and sadly, being criticized by family, friends, and society in general gradually tends to lower our self-worth. Even looking at my own life, my own self-esteem is lowered when I…
Out of all the other holidays that take place in a year, New Year’s Eve seems to be the one most exclusive to adults. The often romanticized image of the glamorous night probably includes sipping champagne in a renowned city; probably at a bar situated at the top of a landmark tower. As Hollywood as…