For those of you reading this who don’t live in Calgary, sorry, but this post may not be very relatable. But for my fellow Calgarians, or even other Canadians, I hope you find this post (consisting mostly of my rants) entertaining! What’s up? (AKA my rant) I’ve always been a fall person (pumpkin spice for…
Yesterday, one of my hockey fanatic friends invited me to see the Calgary Flames home opener at the Saddledome. Oddly enough, in my ten years of living in Calgary I’d never been to see a game before. Further, I possess very limited hockey knowledge (having only seen a few practices from when I was a…
Are you looking for something to make your Christmas special this year? Do you want to make the finale of 2019 dazzling and memorable? If yes, then the Noël Christmas Light Park and Market is the place for you! Noël Christmas is Calgary’s only (and Canada’s largest) indoor light park and Christmas market that will…
Lately, it has been super cold outside and I find myself refusing to go outside. Currently, I am hunching my body over the heater as a way of keeping warm. Unfortunately, the measures I have taken to stay within the comfort of my warm house are broken as I have to face the cold while…
The moon looks over the white scene, its light reflecting off the soft snow. The grassy hill glows gently, each leaf and twig blanketed in frost. No wind, not even a whisper. The world is silent, muffled by the powdered cover, stilled by the cold. A lone hare huddles by a bush, ever observant. Its…
A twist on the classic paper snowflakes, these trihexaflexagons will leave you mesmerized by their multiple sides and kaleidoscopic effect. Hexaflexagons are polygons with multiple faces, discovered by Arthur Stone in 1939. They can be made out of paper, then pinched and turned out to reveal the other sides. Being hexagons, they can easily be…
With Christmas only 25 days away and approaching you soon, you may be excited to enjoy the holidays. However, you might also feel anxious or sceptical about what presents to get for your relatives or friends. Here is a list of gifts that might get inspire you or relieve you off of some stress. Homemade (DIY) Gifts:…
It’s almost Christmas time, the most awaited festival of the year. From the gifts to the decorations, Christmas makes us feel rejuvenated after a long semester of hard work. Along with spending time with family and friends, the music is arguably the best part. Here are the top 10 songs that must make it on…
Have I ever, ever felt so alone, Always cold, never warm, chilled to the bone, Heads down, hoods up, cold snapping weather, Endless winter and loneliness come together. Has anyone ever, ever thought of me, In times of sadness, in times of frown, Snowflakes falling, sweet tears dropping, Blue mood season – feeling…
Blossoming trees, flowing rivers, fresh air: a small leaf, growing from a branch a small flower, sprouting from the ground a small child, dancing in the rain Springtime. Nature surrounds us. Its frosty winter breath is beginning to fade, replaced with the warm, caressing touch of sunlight reflected on icy ponds beginning to thaw…
Right around this time, everything is boring. The excitement of the winter holidays and new year have passed, spring break is too far into the future and the end of the school year seems like eons away. A new semester has just begun, and every day feels endless. Second semester to me feels like an…
In light of the holidays and winter break, here are some quick comics (drawn by yours truly!) about some personal experiences of mine related to this time of year: 1. Going into winter break: 2. Meanwhile, my friends’ winter breaks… 3. Doing festive events with my friends (ft. not so Secret Santa): 4. Getting gifts for…
The cold season is upon us! And for us Calgarians, so is the snow! It might be only October now, but winter is definitely here. During these chilly months, your energy levels and metabolism change from what they were during the previous seasons. The weather might keep you lodged up under your covers with multiple cups…
Some people say that winter is a time for hibernation. But guess what? I’m not a bear. I’m a Calgarian. Winter is a lot easier to get through when you take a good look at all the awesome things there are to do, whether you want to stay in or go out. In case you…
The holiday season is over, and the short, dark days of winter make it difficult to find the motivation to do nearly anything. Combined with finals and the stress of school, this time of the year can easily seem like too much to handle. So, in order to lift spirits out of the winter…