Although it would have been a career-topping interview for me, someone else sat down with scientist and professor Guy Claxton to tackle the subject of erasers and their role in the lives of students. I know what you’re thinking: “What new insight into the rubber industry could anyone possibly have at this point? It’s 2015.” Certainly,…
I never really knew what to expect from Grade 10 until I experienced it. But, looking back at the memories made in 9 months, I’m surprised about where I ended up versus in where I started. I was a nervous 14-year-old intimidated by my peers and the unknown classrooms. Now, I see students I pass in the hallway as…
Right now, you may feel like life is a bit of a mess. With exams and school finally coming to a close, you may feel burdened and stressed beyond relief–or maybe that’s just me. However, if there are any sympathizers out there, here are some videos to put a smile on your face and make…
Your two favourite bloggers are back this week with yet another challenge video! Yes, this time, Rebecca and I yell incoherent sentences at each other and talk veeerrryyy slooowwwlllyyy in the Whisper Challenge. There are a few things you may notice about this video. First, we are very orange. Yes, it’s a constant struggle to find…
“One time I was volunteering as a host for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing dinner and I was learning a few basic handshapes from the coordinator. At one point I didn’t do one of the shapes properly and so instead of welcoming my family I technically told them I was pregnant.” Alyssa, 16
{Source} DIRECTED BY: George Tillman, Jr. STARRING: Britt Robertson as Sophia Danko, Scott Eastwood as Luke Collins, Oona Chaplin as young Ruth Levinson, Jack Huston as young Ira Levinson, and Alan Alda as old Ira Levinson. RELEASE DATE: April 10, 2015 RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes GENRE: American romantic drama Caught between our passion for something and…
“How long do you think we have to walk before I say something inspiring?” – Paula, 17
{Original Image} This is it! The moment I have been waiting for! The 10th instalment of this series. You have no idea how truly beautiful this moment is to me. Thank you, to those of you who have stuck out with me and this series for these past 10 weeks (probably more considering I didn’t…
YouTube is one of my favourite websites to date. You can find so many cool things there. You can learn how to Tibetan throat sing, fake an Irish accent or how to do your hair as if you were in the 1920s. You can also find a lot of cool people! They could be beauty…
{Source} As we say goodbye to March and hello to April showers, I have successfully concluded the month with a playlist of great tunes you can jam out to! Whether you’re on your morning commute to school or at a party with friends, there is something here for you to enjoy. • Atlas Hands by…
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…
{Original Image} Let all the kingdom rejoice, for spring break is upon us! And we all know what that means. Staying cooped up in your house on the internet for a whole week! Actually, that doesn’t sound too different from my life when I’m not on spring break… Whether or not you have a life,…
{Original Image} This weekly post has started to turn into the occasional bi-weekly post, but I’m sure that none of you would have noticed if I didn’t point it out. Life has been pretty busy lately (in a good way) so I haven’t been on Pinterest too much. But I digress, you came here for…
Oh glasses, we can’t live with them, and we can’t live without them. They make life go from 480p to HD in a matter of seconds. Who doesn’t like that? No one, absolutely no one, but with great advantage, there has to be some disadvantages. Here are a couple of those pesky things that come with wearing glasses.…
{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…