The long awaited time of the year is approaching! Christmas is coming and it’s exactly one month away. It doesn’t seem too far off, but time will fly and before you know it, it’s CHRISTMAS. You’ll be stressing about diplomas one month away, university applications, scholarships, and completely unrelated Christmas thoughts. Have you thought of…
Today, cell phones are an ubiquitous part of our lives. There are an estimated 5 billion cellphones in circulation around the world, with an estimated 20 million in usage right here in Canada. Therefore, it can seem hard to believe that the first commercial cell phone only became available less than 30 years ago. Back…
Out of my favourite authors, Philippa Gregory definitely tops the list. Possibly the best historical novelist since, oh, the beginning of time, Gregory never disappoints, and my most recent read, The Other Queen, follows suit. An insightful depiction of the life of Mary Queen of Scots as a prisoner of her cousin Queen Elizabeth, The…
The Mustard Seed, an organization that helps homeless people get back on their feet and rebuild their lives, has created the Yet We Live line, so far consisting of three different t-shirt designs. For only $25, you get a stylish shirt with a tag that can also be used as a bookmark. For all you…
[youtube HNBMxTYgcxc] If you’re wondering why I posted a lip dub, then check out my previous post about this! I hope that was an entertaining five minutes of your time, because the Chinese Students’ Society has spent over a month being involved in the Blackberry Challenge hosted by CampusPerks. CSS is representing the University of…
A very interesting chain mail called the Green Thing is going around trying to encourage youth to take a more positive stance in tackling the current issue of global warming instead of lamenting of the mistakes of the previous generation. The message has is a very interesting tone that really puts a lot of notions…
Last weekend I spent a small fortune on this beautiful piece of technology. I’ve been wanting to get them for a while now and when they went on sale, I did. Having owned them for a few days I thought I’d give a review for anyone who might be interested in purchasing a pair. First…
YODA recognizes deserving youth 13-18 years of age for their extraordinary achievements, passion and dedication to the community. This year, there are two new award categories: Sportmanship and Arts and Culture.
I used to wear a lot of plaid and I had no idea how to accessorize. My mom was embarrassed to be seen with me in public and my friends would call my plaid shirts, hobo shirts.
Do you love to express your opinion? How about winning prizes? On Nov 30, 2011, express your opinion about democracy. Whether you can vote or you’ve been influenced by the election process, this is your time to share your thoughts. Democracy is known as the “voice of the people.” You are a person, and your…
As much as I enjoy fluffy chick lit (and believe me, I do), books with tangible depth are just as wonderful. In fact, most times they are much more extraordinary than your usual Shopaholic installment. I finished The Book of Negroes, an award-winning novel by Canadian author Lawrence Hill, only a few days ago and…
If you can start the day without caffeine; If you can get going without pep pills; If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains; If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles; If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it; If you can understand…
In the past few months, two of my close friends have been diagnosed with different types of cancer at the age of 17. I had always thought that it was something that would never affect people that I knew because up until a few years ago I hadn’t known anyone who had life-changing news or…
So, if you’ve been around this blog at all, you may have already heard about Nenshi’s 3 Things for Calgary, an initiative for Calgarians to do three things to make Calgary an even more awesome place than it already is. Personally, I think this idea is great. It’s valuble to understand that a positive action,…
Do not think of blood red poppies, Do not think of forlorn crosses, Do not think of crying larks, Do not think of quarrelling foe. Think of those who gave up life, Think of those who dared death, Think of those husbands, sons and lovers lost, Think of those last hugs, goodbyes and kisses…