Another weekend, another opportunity to get out the door and explore our incredible city. The weather this weekend is not bad, with possible rain. Food Truck Frenzy When: April 24-25 [11am-7pm] Where: East Village RiverWalk Plaza YYC food trucks are here while the sun shines. This weekend, find live music, giveaways, entertainment, and more. Bring your friends or family to…
This past weekend I had the opportunity to volunteer at Calgary Expo! It was an amazing experience. (This is a selfie of me the very last shift I had on the Sunday it ended and the puppy I gave a treat to because there was a rescue animal booth and they brought in this puppy…
{Source} Over the course of 4 years, Instagram has become the most popular social media app in the world. We use the app to happily share our lives and promote our endeavors through pictures. In addition, as the transition from white border pictures to square ones becomes a trend, there is no doubt that we are greatly…
{Source} As Calgarians impatiently wait for the snow to clear up (permanently), the city can then officially welcome the start of festival season! This time of the year happily brings people from all quadrants to celebrate the lively culture Calgary has to offer. Having gone to a fair share of festivals myself, there is no…
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder usually known as an irrational or overwhelming fear of an object or activity. Each individual may have differing fears and phobias. Here’s a list of 10 uncommon phobias… 1. Didaskaleinophobia – Fear of Going to School Those who suffer from didaskaleinophobia feel intense anxiety at the thought of…
Late last spring I found myself in desperate need for some change. Although the school year was ending soon, I was feeling depleted. It was then I decided to be the pilot of my own life and make some changes. I signed up for more projects with Youth Central, attempted to find myself a stable…
The well-known jar of petroleum jelly that everyone is familiar with. Probably, you have one sitting on a shelf somewhere in your house. Beyond being an effective moisturizer for dry skin, Vaseline has a number of other uses. Here are just 5 of them: 1. Eyelash enhancer Going for a no-makeup look, but you can…
As we all know, summer is approaching, and sooner or later there will be a variety of activities that we can all take part in. Here are my top 3 activities that most outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this summer! 1. Camping Most outdoorsmen love the summer because it offers great camping conditions. You can enjoy…
On February 25, I had the incredible opportunity to go to ‘Folk U’, an event held in Festival Hall with the aim of bringing youth into music and expanding their potential in a variety of genres. Entering the small front room, I immediately noticed a wide variety of instruments adding to the warm and friendly atmosphere.…
{Original Image} Even though it’s already March, it’s not too late to start on a few little projects to help you capture your year. (You can also tuck these ideas away for next year if you would like to actually start them on the first day of the year.) If you are someone who has…
Week 3: Muffins, again After the failures of my last two recipes, I had a new idea: instead of using recipes which used whey as a primary ingredient, why don’t I try making a normal recipe and modify it to my own tastes? Needless to say, this own turned out soooooo much better. The…
It’s another fun weekend in Calgary and whoa, the month of February coming to an end. If you are in the mood for a relaxing weekend out in Calgary or just want to learn something new, take a look at some of these events. They are definitely for you! YYC HOT CHOCOLATE FEST: February…
I am an occasional glasses gal. For me, glasses are necessary to be able to see distances – without them I am fairly blind. Makeup is a bit different when it comes to wearing frames, an extra accessory on your face. I like to think about trying to make my eyes stand out even when…
Since Valentine’s Day is around the corner, most stores in the mall are promoting sales that suggest “relationships and love”. Even though its sweet and romantic, it serves as a reminder that single people are lonely and sad which is absolutely not true. Looking at my friends, the people who are in couples seem to…
The public eye has finally seen the inside of Mount Royal’s new Conservatory, as well as the beautiful Bella Concert Hall after 3 years of construction! While the building is still a work in progress, the open house on January 24th offered a sneak peek of the soon-to-be-glamorous musical palace. Notably, the area went from this……