Hello again people who like to read about my student breakdowns! I hope January has been treating you guys well. Me, on the other hand, I’ve been (you’ve guessed it) quite stressed. I don’t know about anyone else, but for me, IT’S EXAM SEASON RIGHT NOW AND I AM ON THE VERGE OF A MELTDOWN.…
Hi guys, I’m back with more rants! I hope you’re all ready for this one because I’m going to be releasing all my “two-months-into-high-school” frustration. Going into high school, in my opinion, is an experience that you could try to explain but could never understand completely unless you’ve been there. It’s more of a feeling…
Hello, it’s almost (and for some of you, it’s already) back to school! End of summer, start of fall, but more importantly: the point in which all the things you’ve been putting off the entire summer is catching up to you… The “oh-I’ll-practice-my-piano-later” doesn’t work in late August, nor does the “I’ll-read-tomorrow”. SCHOOL. STARTS. IN.…
Disclaimer: For the purpose of this article, I will be using ‘holiday’ and ‘Christmas’ interchangeably because myself and my family celebrate Christmas and my knowledge of other holidays and celebrations during this period is too limited to speak to intelligently. Please don’t bring political correctness into this. To many people, the passing of Halloween signals…
1. Alarms Anyone can complain about how much they hate the sound of their alarm clock in the morning. The worst is when you decide to put your favourite song as your alarm so that you can “wake up with a smile on your face.” Quite the opposite can happen, where you can never ever…
Returning from a recent trip from Montreal, it often interests me how diverse and massive Canada truly is. When former Governor-General Michelle Jean mentioned Canada having two solitudes, never would I have thought that the two regions of Quebec and the Rest of Canada would be so distinct. Entering La Belle Province was almost as…
Brony: “A name typically given to the male viewers/fans (whether they are straight, gay, bisexual, etc.) of the My Little Pony show or franchise. They typically do not give in to the hype that males aren’t allowed to enjoy things that may be intended for females.” – Urban Dictionary I recently watched a documentary on…
I love concerts. The adrenaline rush is amazing and the live talent is even better. What isn’t so great is the moment you realise the concert is for ages 18 and older. This doesn’t happen so much with the popular music but for indie and alternative bands they usually play at bars! I always complain…
For those of us in Grade 12, the coming days are a harbinger of stress and hours of studying – diploma exams are here. Worth 50%, these 2-3 hour multiple choice and/or essay exams are often the deciding factor when it comes to things like passing and failing a course; getting into the university of…
Reprinted from the Scarlett Fever. I do not particularly like people being able to see though my clothes, nor do I enjoy being groped during a pat-down. Seeing as these are part of the United States Transport Security Administration’s standard operating procedures, I doubt you’ll find me on a plane to the States any time…
I’m dead serious, I consider workshops to be wonderful opportunities offered by volunteer organizations. You are to able learn and become engaged in very exciting and productive topics that usually raise the awareness of global issues. These presentations have been very useful to me in the past, touching upon the issues of racism, bullying, becoming a mentor, environmental leadership…
Music has become a commodity in our everyday lives. When you’re bored on the bus, when you’re trying to study in the library, when you’re exercising in the mornings, when the person beside you won’t stop talking to you… just pop in your earphones! We have gotten so used to carrying all 10,000 (okay, I…
Or so says Stephen Fry, the voice behind Little Big Planet (among other things), in this beautiful video showcasing an eloquent use of speech, bashing those who nit-pick language. Do misplaced apostrophes make you mad? This might be good for you. Do you love to talk? This will be good for you too. [youtube J7E-aoXLZGY] One of…