My older brother is graduating this year. Watching him make important college decisions has got me reminiscing about our past childhood together. Here is a piece of creative writing I wrote in light of my memories. To Rob: Remember when we used to ride our bikes in the summer time? Mom and Dad would stroll…
In Hollywood, there are far more famous families than one might think. And for many years, this has been a source of criticism. Fans who accuse Hollywood of nepotism find it unfair that certain celebrities – either coincidentally or not – rise to fame potentially due to having famous parents. However, in a more positive…
“Back in my day” is probably one of the most used lines among grandparents and older relatives. I don’t know about you guys but, whenever I heard this line from my elders I would feel slightly frustrated. I mean, the elderly are living in the 22nd century. That stuff doesn’t matter anymore. Right? Well, maybe…
The garden was white with frost, magical beyond words. The house was full of melodies and jingles, worth more than breakfast. There was a big gleaming tree, arranged with lustrous nuance Under which lay a mountain of presents. We would all go to church, where there was a big feast, Turkey legs, fruits, hams and…
With Christmas only 25 days away and approaching you soon, you may be excited to enjoy the holidays. However, you might also feel anxious or sceptical about what presents to get for your relatives or friends. Here is a list of gifts that might get inspire you or relieve you off of some stress. Homemade (DIY) Gifts:…
It’s almost Christmas time, the most awaited festival of the year. From the gifts to the decorations, Christmas makes us feel rejuvenated after a long semester of hard work. Along with spending time with family and friends, the music is arguably the best part. Here are the top 10 songs that must make it on…
I was recently introduced to a new website called “Dollar Street”. The first time I visited it, I was on the site for almost an hour. The website is a collection of families all over the world with different incomes. The objective of this is to show what it’s really like in various countries we…
Check the list out if you want to do something this week. Balzac Christmas Market The annual Balzac Christmas Market is the perfect spot to pick up some gifts for your friends and family. Little children also have the chance to take photos with Santa! There will also be a food truck at the event.…
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The finale of Sherlock’s fourth season is a huge collection of events that all feed into one thing: Sherlock’s character development. *Spoilers to follow*
Introducing: Hafsah Syed, April 2016 Blogger of the Month! Not too long ago, I had the enlightening opportunity to get to know outstanding Youth Are Awesome blogger Hafsah Syed. (actually, we chatted on her 17th birthday!) We sat down at Good Earth Coffeehouse, and didn’t end up eating or drinking anything, but I still learned…
| Part 1 Here | Featured Image Here | Salary Data Here | Volunteering (17-22 y/o) and internships (19-21 y/o) Volunteering or job shadowing in a hospital would be helpful experience. If possible, volunteering for an outreach NGO would give you an excellent niche during the interview process. Internships in a health or research seeing…
What is happiness to you? Such a straightforward question that ultimately generates a world of complicated answers. Instead, pause, look around you and ask yourself, what brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart? If you’re one to keep up with current events, or have any social media for that matter, you are…
Who is going on a road trip soon, or who has already gone on a road trip but wished it were more fun? Well, fear no more because I am about to tell you three fun games to play while on a road trip. I Spy A classic game! To start off, one person is…
Being the designer and founder of a successful leather-focused fashion brand after switching careers from finance to fashion with your family as your biggest support system seems like quite the journey hey? But then again who is to say that life isn’t full of ups and downs right? After sitting down with the designer of…