So this summer, I spent one unforgettable month at Carleton University in Ottawa. It is virtually impossible to express every moment that made this experience out-of-this-world in one blog post, but here goes. First of all, what is Shad Valley? A program whose motto “Drive, Stretch, Dream” is synonymous with “Live, Laugh, Love”. A…
I know that this blog entry is rather late, and the title rather uncreative, but nonetheless I hope you enjoy my brief story on my crazy journey to volunteer abroad in Nepal. I left on August 3, and after spending over 30 hours either in stuffy planes or crowded airports, I arrived in the warm…
As a camp leader, i sometimes find crafts can be frustrating with extensive planning, preparation, instructions and clean-up. When I was digging in the camp shed one day trying to design a craft for my campers, i found some tiny little blocks of clay that looks like this…. This is the most creative and simple…
It’s summer and I’m sure that some of you might be glued on your sofas or chairs watching your favorite movies or shows. You can’t get enough of it even after 2 or 3 hours. After a half an hour of not moving, sometimes you feel that your legs or your arms have that spiky and…
That’s right, reddit folks, you can participate in this year’s first Gifts for the Teachers exchange on redditgifts. Earlier, I have mentioned that you could be a Secret Santa in the summer. If you missed out on that opportunity, then do not fret! You can still help out a teacher around the world by…
So I just back from a trip to New York (New York, how original, I know). But it was amazing nonetheless, and not to mention incredibly sweaty. I’m the kind of person that begins to wither as soon as the temperature starts to simmer above the 20 degree mark… yeah, sad. Maybe I’m suited for life in…
We’re nearing the end of summer, and the beginning of the mad rush of vacations and deals that accompany the last two weeks of August. I’ve been gone the past few weeks, and have had more than my share of airports, airplanes, crying children, and being sick. Like Alice (who volunteered in Tanzania), I volunteered…
As students across Canada are beginning their annual invasions to Staples to buy their brand new school supplies, they wonder in the back of their heads, “What to do?” The quest for extracurriculars is one that many high school students are familiar with. “What would look good on my university application or resume?” “Which clubs…
You might wondering how pop rock candies pop on your tongue. Well, you have come to the right place. Here’s a easy recipe that you are going to love. Ingredients: a cup of caster sugar 1/2 cup of corn syrup (glucose syrup) a few tablespoon of water two tablespoons of citric acid 1 tablespoon of…
Tesla Motors released their new Model S electric car in June, and it has been making headlines ever since. What is special about Tesla? Starting at a price of about $60 thousand, their cars run entirely on electricity while not removing comfort, ensuring that one does not have to sacrifice luxury for efficiency. Tesla…
Jailbreaking your Apple devices, like an iPhone or an iPad, allows free downloads of paid apps, free face time chats, cool home lock screens, etc. Personally, I have tried jailbreaking my iPod before… and failed. I nearly bricked my iPod and crashed my computer that time, so I never dared to try again. My friend…
If the only thing you know about Planktons is that they live with SpongeBob Squarepants, you might want to read further. Let me tell you what they really are. Planktons are microscopic organisms that drift along the river, sea, and ocean. There are two basic kinds of planktons. One is the Zooplankton, and the other…
If you’re not busy this Friday, and you wanted to see/try all of the trucks in Calgary, then visit the Simmons building near the East Village in downtown. August 11 marks the one year anniversary of the Food Truck Pilot Project in Calgary; our wonderful mayor Nenshi was on board with the food truck idea…
With 302 total events at the London 2012 Olympics, there are a whole host of different athletes competing in their various disciples, training their body day and night for four years to excel.
The thought of getting one’s wisdom teeth out scares many a teen. A week ago I got my wisdom teeth out.
Day Of:
Before the surgery I talked over the procedure with my surgeon. Then I awaited surgery.