Why you should learn your mother tongue

I used to be really fluent in Tagalog when I was younger—or so my dad tells me, shaking his head, … More

Blood, Sweat and Tears: The story of my post-grad job search

Your early twenties are a chaotic, wild and fun space odyssey into the real world. The training wheels are off … More

Eight ways to decorate your small space for the holidays

Whether celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or just the general coziness of winter, the following guide can help you spruce up that small space.

One Step At a Time: Why I love my Fitbit

Sometimes, you need a little motivation to get moving. I moved to Alberta weighing just over 170lbs and made a … More

Art: A form of my expression, helping with direction

I have always been a visual person. At a young age, I was curious and had so many questions about … More

Six highs and lows to travelling on a budget

When travelling on a limited income, it’s important to maximize your dollar (or pounds, euros, etc.) to get the most … More

How to love spending time alone

When Friday at 5:00pm rolls around, the last thing I want to do is go out to some crazy bar … More

How to find your inner Beyoncé

After my friends and I went on an eight kilometre walk one morning, we sat down to eat a delicious … More

Montreal: The culture

For those who read my previous post about the Fifa Women’s World Cup Canada 2015, you would know that I … More

The magic of literature

I received my first Harry Potter novel at the age of 10. It was Christmas of 1999, and my Grandfather … More

Mental Health Awareness: Being mindful of the positive

With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, I decided to take a step back and look at the things that … More

Photo Friday: Blessed with harmony

For those who read “Life in my Barbershop World” one year ago (and this week’s Music Monday), you would know … More