Secret Santa… in summer?!

Hello reddit users! Wait, are you asking what reddit is? It’s basically a social news site where people can post things, and people vote it “up” or “down” based on its awesomeness. Now, if you’re new to reddit or are a long-term user, then you might be interested in sending gifts to and receiving gifts…

Video(s) of the Day: No Cry Challenge

Think you’re brave and manly enough to take on the ‘no cry challenge’? Watch the following 18 videos and challenge yourself NOT TO CRY. (Watch in playlist mode here.) 1) “The Moth presents Anthony Griffith: The Best of Times, the Worst of Times” 2) “Shane Koyczan, “The Crickets have Arthritis,” Words Aloud 2007, Canada 3)…

Volunteer this summer!

Pondering about what to do during the summer? Volunteer! It’s been quite a while since Youth Week now (no, I have not been procrastinating on any blog posts…) but I thought it’ll be nice to share some organizations that were at the Youth Volunteer Fair and are currently offering volunteer opportunities in Calgary. Check out their linked…

The Sunday newspaper crisis

Every Sunday for as long as I can remember, I sit down with my dad after a long and tiring week to read the “funnies” at breakfast and play a competitive game of spot-the-difference in the Calgary Herald. During my junior high and high schools years, I have also developed the habit of keeping up…

Dye your hair, get fired?

Normally, when you hear about someone getting fired, it can be for any number of reasons – maybe they showed up late all the time; maybe there wasn’t enough work for them; or maybe they just sucked at their job… Another aspect, however, is that of maintaining a professional appearance.

Cubadabababa… I’m Lovin’ It

Well, this is fairly overdue, but hey! I thought it’d be fun to share my spring break adventures to Cuba. So I heard that Calgary was cold when I was gone, and it just made my trip so much more gratifying. Okay, apart from that, I had a super fantastic time because my best friend…

Zooming in on the homes of celebrities

The exquisite homes and the luxurious lifestyles of many famous Hollywood celebrities and NBA stars often leads to admiration and mindless gawking from many readers and followers, including myself. The beauty and delicacy of every aspect that surrounds their house to the smallest details within their home triggers fascination and a slight tinge of envy.…

Photos of the Day: Koala Madness!

Yes, this certainly is a post dedicated to koala bears and their fluffiness. Meanwhile… a koala eating lunch in Perth, Australia: Not only are they hungry, they’re thirsty, too! In 2009, Australia experienced a heat wave and many koalas had gone begging for water… [youtube staVU7O70no] Not to mention – Bill’s post on Koalas to the Max…