Everyone defines their high school years differently. My teacher said she barely remembers her high school years- that’s how insignificant they were. However, I hold steadfast to the idea that nothing is truly insignificant, we just perceive it to be that way. The dust particles that float around your screen while you read this have…
(Original Image) You can improve on your writing. That’s the main point I want you to keep in mind while you read this article. Writing is one of those things that is required in one form or another in most of your school courses. I know many people who would rather that they didn’t have…
Yeah, yeah, you probably think this is another one of those motivational speeches that I’m going to talk about in this post. But my intention with this post is to help boost the self esteem of people who think that they are not good enough. You need to accept the fact that you are an…
A volunteer is generally defined as a person who gives their time and knowledge into an action which helps the greater good, including their community, city or even country! According to dictionary.com, a volunteer is defined as: 1. A person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking. 2. A person who performs a service willingly and without pay. The mayor of our lovely and lively city of Calgary gave a…
We all have small things that bother us and that crawl under our skin. Here are three things that have gotten me on my nerves in the past few days: 1. Fast food restaurant etiquette: we often see people leaving behind their used utensils/trays/ bags after eating on the tables. First of all, don’t be that…
I’m probably not the only one who’s sick and tired of teachers, speakers or whoever else giving the “believe in yourself” and “reach for the stars” speeches. It’s the same thing said time and time again and by the time we hit adolescence, it’s difficult to not want to press the figurative mute button. However,…
Christmas is a merry time of good tidings and joy, and is also deemed “to be the most happiest time of the year!” It’s also that time to consider and reflect upon the year. There are so many great volunteer opportunities available in Calgary dedicated to spreading the cheer and Christmas spirit to those in need of…