Many people seem to like banana bread. I tried out four different recipes so you don’t have to. I did not include banana bread with add-ins like nuts or chocolate. All of them contain three bananas. Click on the links to find the full recipes. 1. To start, there’s a recipe from Mr. Breakfast. Please…
Superfood. You may have heard of this term several times. And no, it’s not a lame comic book character. According to Merriam-Webster, a superfood is a food that is rich in compounds considered beneficial to a person’s health. Basically, it’s the healthiest of healthy foods. And I know that may sound daunting, but you may…
One down, one more to go! At least for this school year. Now I know all of our mentalities going into semester two. “I’m going to do better than last semester!” “I’m going to work harder and get better grades” Quite frankly, what I’ve realized is that each new semester is treated like a whole…
First semester is done, and you’re free! Or… maybe not quite yet.
Now that 2017 is coming to a close, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge all of its treasures that I have discovered throughout the course of the year. Here is my Best of 2017. Best Restaurants NOTaBLE NOTaBLE is an immensely praised and highly rated restaurant in Calgary. Seriously, one visit will let…
How a student makes the most out of his inevitable phase of procrastination
It has been nearly three months since I stepped off the plane into the YYC airport, returning from the most incredible adventure of my life. Every day since then, I’ve been reminiscing about moments on the trip and wishing I could relive it. Going on a MEI trip was a truly extraordinary experience, and I…
It’s that time of the year again. That time when all of the motivation you had at the beginning of the school year is starting to wear off. That time when assignments are piling up and procrastination is increasing, when you realize that nothing has changed from last year. That time when the stress is…
Here are some pointers on what to do and what not to do in your first year in high school. Newly pulled into grade 11, I still remember a little too much about being in grade 10. A huge new school with absolutely no idea where to go or what I’m doing. Although, there are…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve both hated and feared presenting; Something I unfortunately had to do a lot as a student. However, after years of forced piano recitals, school concerts, and public speaking events, I’ve begun to enjoy presenting. However, many people don’t share my sentiments, as evident from an analysis done…
As the last few weeks of summer are upon us, it’s time to readjust for the school year- whether that means you have to get out of the summer lull or you need to de-stress from a busy summer. Here are some simple tips to enjoy the last few weeks of your summer while making…
This is an overused blog topic. I know this for a fact. Summer is meant for hanging out with friends. Summer is meant for spending quality time with your family. But, if you’re anything like me and like to spend this free time cooped up in your bedroom alone rather than going outside and enjoying…
Recently, I was lucky enough to head to Europe for the summer vacation of my dreams. From Paris to Milan, we covered 5 cities in 14 days, and I learned a lot, took in the sights, and had a fantastic time! Eiffel Tower as seen at night As with any vacation, we had our fair…
I graduated? Even though it’s been nearly a month, I still have to pinch myself as I speak these words out loud. After twelve years of formal education, I, among with the 636 students of the Sir Winston Churchill High School graduating class of 2017, walked across the stage and received my diploma, before thousands…
With exams just around the corner, I figured what better way to prepare for exam season then by extending some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned from my AP English class! These guidelines have really boosted my performance in English, and I came to the conclusion that others would benefit too. Therefore, If you…