With the start of the second semester, the cold weather, and early sunsets, February can be a dreary, long month for many of us. Why not take a few moments out of your busy schedule to scroll through this gallery and check out 10 ways to enjoy your beautiful city this month. Click on the…
Yet another year is upon us, and it is with great pleasure that I would like to introduce 2016’s first Blogger of The Month, Elvin. It was on this lovely Friday that we both hurried to Chinook Centre to have a chance to talk before the weekend was upon us. Sitting in the quietest place…
Once again, another weekend is fast approaching. It feels like no time at all has passed since the 5-day weekend and for those who were busy the majority of that time (and that would have to be me…), may this be the time to finally relax and indulge in these great events occurring in our…
Since Valentine’s Day is in February, the “most people watched” list is filled with romance films and Valentine’s Day related movies. At the first glance, they might seem like cliché chick flicks (which most are), however, these movies are really very enjoyable. Here are my 5 top movies for February: 1. The Best of Me…
There is nothing I depend on more than good, quality music. I find myself constantly hungry to find new artists to listen to, though sometimes it can be quite difficult and time consuming to forage around for a couple of new tunes. When I do find these new gems, however, you may find me listening to them on repeat…
With semester 2 in full swing, you’re sure to need some kind of break from adjusting to your new classes. If you’re free on the weekend and feel the need to unwind from all the stress, check out whats going on around this weekend! You won’t regret it! 1) Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta’s…
This article is definitely not about Starbucks, much to your potential dismay. Starbucks has had its fair share of media attention, most recently, the launch of “Dumb Starbucks” in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. With a visit to Crepes and Cravings today, I discovered that Starbucks isn’t the only company that can dazzle and amaze you…
Caution: Plot Details Revealed! “There is a way to be good again” and so begins Theatre Calgary’s adaptation of The Kite Runner. A couple years ago, I had read Khaled Hosseini’s masterpiece and was overjoyed to be given a chance to see Playwright Matthew Spangler’s adaptation. Having been a while since I had read the…
We often hear about inspirational stories of patients overcoming this sickness through media. This twist in life tears up those who feel it personally. Medically, this word refers to a group of diseases that can be traced to abnormal cell growth. The sudden diagnosis may seem crippling at first for an adult, let alone a child or…
Would you want to go on a blind date with a book? The Calgary Public Library seems to think so. This poster says it all: “Who will your ‘book soul mate’ be? A thriller, a biography, perhaps a romance? Don’t worry if it doesn’t work out, simply return your date with no strings attached and…
How many of you absolutely LOVE birthday parties? I can definitely relate. The part that is truly devastating about birthday parties is that a) not everyone can be invited and b) some people can’t afford to have one. Children’s Birthday Miracles is an organization that gives less fortunate children living at Inn from the Cold, a…
April 2 – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day April 4 – Tell a Lie Day April 12 – Look up at the Sky Day April 13 – Blame Somebody Else Day April 15 – Rubber Eraser Day April 17 – National Cheeseball Day April 18 – International Jugglers Day…
Just a little fun capture of a heart while I was playing around with taking abstract photos. Keep in mind that I’m thinking of all my readers this Feb 14! Remember, love isn’t just a feeling shared with a spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend. Honest love for parents, siblings and friends are one the purest forms of…
As I’m sure many of you have noticed, it snowed here in Calgary yesterday. What does this mean? More skiing and snowboarding! So for you snow-enthusiasts out there, you better mark this date down… February 27, 2010! The 3rd Annual Big Snow Blast will be taking place at Canada Olympic Park from 6pm to 9pm.…