*Warning: this post uses mature language and frank discussion to explain an important issue. Reader discretion is advised. We’ve all gone through bullying in our lives. Whether you are the one receiving the torment or the one giving out the torment, I am certain that everyone has had an intimate experience with bullying. It’s an experience in…
After five and a half months, I have arisen from the grave. Five and a half months of not doing a single post. I feel like a horrible person.
I AM a horrible person.
Of course, I could blame it on the stress of exams, and the inability to keep up with homework.
Have you ever heard of Comrad Sound, the Dollhouse, the Funspot or Local Library (LL)? These are just a few of the all ages music venues I’ve seen closed down since 2009, when I entered the scene. The reasons are diverse; Comrad was closed due to zoning issues, LL lost its space at Central United due to the church needing funding, and…
So you’ve probably heard about the Food Truck pilot project, which started in the summer of 2011. A fleet of food trucks have been driving around, bringing gourmet treats to Calgarians across the city. The fantastic part is that the food trucks are mobile and change their locations every day, making this new part of…
Tasmania – A world apart, not a world away. While slouching lazily in the sunlight, embracing the blissful summer breeze that Calgary occasionally offers, in attempt to help my parents figure out the potential locations for the family vacation, I came across a neat article that captivates the readers in a short summary of Tasmania,…
Yesterday I posted my Sled Island picks for Wednesday and Thursday. Today I’ll be sharing my picks for the last two days of Sled Island, Friday and Saturday. Friday, June 22 Start your Friday off by watching No You Hang Up at the National Music Centre at 4 p.m. Stick around and watch Bel Riose,…
Death is a harsh reality of life – whether we like it or not, we will be faced with it eventually. Despite its inevitability, however, death need not strip an individual of his or her dignity.
Source: http://fiveanddiamond.blogspot.ca/2009/06/thanks-ill-stick-with-french-fries.html
Last September, I posted about the Food Truck Revolution. In less than a year, it seems the trucks have done a complete takeover of Calgary’s street scene and are here to stay. More and more trucks are popping up all over of the city, bringing the overall count to eight trucks featured on the YYC Food…
In the past few years, Sled Island has introduced an all-ages wristband for $50, which lets you into shows that are friendly and safe for all youth. You can still get wristbands here and read more about the festival here. This year there will be over 100+ bands and artists who will be spread over…
The creative store name, Game, has closed down a few of their stores (thanks to Gamestop…). Luckily for you, there are tons of deals you can take advantage of online! Source: Joystiq Retailer Game Australia will shut down all 31 of its remaining stores over the coming weeks, its administrator PricewaterhouseCoopers announced today. Game will…
(Or rather, To Read Before Summer-Ends-And-My-Free-Time-Dies-of-IB) Now that you’ve made a Summer Bucket List, it’s time to ̶w̶i̶n̶ ̶s̶o̶m̶e̶ ̶m̶o̶n̶e̶y̶ ̶s̶o̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶ ̶c̶a̶n̶ ̶c̶h̶e̶c̶k̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶m̶ ̶o̶f̶f̶!̶ make a summer reading list! Although, really, those are the same thing. Doesn’t matter if you’re not an avid reader – flipped through a magazine? Studying for the SAT? Reading this…
You hear a melodic, bubbly stream of sound from a person’s headphones on the train, and you stop and listen. When you realize the genre of the music, prepare to hit the streets and run! The song will become instantly catchy and be stuck in your head for weeks. Because SM Entertainment launched SMTown Live…
On June 4, Henry Wise Wood High School hosted its final concert featuring its Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. John Ware Junior High School’s band, which I am a part of, was also featured. About 300 students gathered to play the piece called The Ballad of John Ware, which was being played for the first…
Last Friday night (cue Katy Perry’s song), I had an awesome time exploring 12 Ave and 2 St; there were tons of food trucks lined up, and I decided to try the Holy Crepe food truck. Among 20-some other food trucks, this 4-month old truck has a sweet twist on the thin pancake. Tasting Chef…