Using Vinegar to Clean Everything Vinegar is not only a seasoning product but also a cheap and natural cleaner. We can use it to brighten coffee cups, clean the toilet and loosen the carpet stain, however, if you are using vinegar to clean every surfaces, please stop right there! If you’ve got hardwood floors and…
After completing three gruelling weeks of I.B. exams, I decided to reward myself by watching the YouTube videos I’ve missed. Succumbing to BuzzFeed videos, I did, however, also stumble across a video that was going viral called, “history of the entire world, i guess.” The last thing I wanted to do was watch a 19-minute…
At one point in each and every single one of our lives, we’ve all taken our mothers for granted. Whether it’s forgetting to say a quick, “love you!” before heading off to school or, “thanks!” for doing something, it’s happened, and none of us can deny it. Mother’s day isn’t about how you wish your mum or honouring the…
Middle school is a… well, interesting experience, but nonetheless integral to one’s life. It’s something everyone goes through, at one point. I’m about to be thrown into high school in less than six months. It really made me think, because here I am, in the 8th grade, 13 years old, and not prepared for it at…
The day I scrolled through my Facebook timeline 3 years ago and watched slam poetry champion, Neil Hilborn, perform this was the day I fell in love with slam poetry: I vividly remember tearing up because his performance was so passionate and raw, and I had no clue until that moment such kind of art existed.…
17th birthdays aren’t that exciting, which I now know. At 16 you can finally drive, 18 you’re legal but 17 is this awkward year where you’re not quite an adult but also don’t qualify as a kid anymore. There are expectations set out as you prepare for adulthood and for some who are graduating like…
You read that correctly… I want to explain my tips and tricks for being a good night owl and how I optimize the later hours of the evening. For many years I have felt pressured to be an early riser and I can definitely see the validity in waking up early and going to…
For as long as I can remember Harry Potter has been in my life. It started with my dad taking time at night to read the books before I could and then myself going on to reading all 7 another 3 times through. I grew up surrounded by the story and saw each movie that…
I previously discussed and hopefully dispelled some of the rumors about climbing, along with briefly touching on the topics of equipment, belay devices, and the different types of climbing. In this blog, I will delve more into the literal part of climbing, so you can see what suits your needs the best. Please be sure the read…
I went to Vancouver in the Summer and fooled around with my camera! I finally got around to editing the footage and putting an actual vlog together. I hope you enjoy!! A little piece of my summer to you, to fight these November blues. Featured Image https://youtu.be/1BDsrO_XLAQ
With the ability to write about a wide range of topics, Dhriti is certainly a refreshing and bright personality to have on YAA. I had the utmost pleasure of meeting with her at Vendome Cafe and chatting over our salads, meat pie, and sandwich. Very eloquent and thoughtful when she speaks, it felt easy taking…
About a year and a half ago, my summer camp took me rock climbing at the UofC, and I instantly fell in love with the slow paced yet exulting sport. Pretty soon, I signed up for an introduction to climbing class at the UofC, and I started going to climbing gyms (they exist!). But pretty soon…
We are living through a series of evolutions- of clothing, of science, of technology, etc… But I have noticed the most discernible change of something in this generation: emojis. That’s right, emojis. Emojis have been around for almost two decades now so it’s a relatively new concept. It’s something that is evolving day and day,…
The other day as I was reading Sean Covey’s book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (possibly to find an answer to stop procrastinating) and I came across an interesting concept that instantly shifted my view about everything. Covey talks about paradigms. Essentially, a paradigm is your perception about a certain situation or topic.…
After a summer full of adventures and memories, what could serve as better icing on the cake than a week-long getaway from the city? For bloggers Hui Wen and Richard, along with myself, it’s safe to say that the next item in our summer itinerary has us sitting on the edge of our seats. All three of us are heading…