You want to be able to hold your plank for 3-minutes-and-15-seconds? You want to feel confident in those skinny jeans?…
I Could Totally Survive in Prison
When someone says the word, “prison,” of what do you think? Cold stone brick walls, monotonous grey decor, slop for…
Long Weekend Highs, Long Weekend Lows
I don’t know why we do all the things we do: Work like animals, complain we don’t have enough money,…
365 Days, 4,373 Kilometres
I remember what it felt like when I woke up a year ago today. My stomach was in knots. I…
Rejection: It Got Me My Job
I recently read an article that’s title starts with, “Young people need to lower expectations…” Lately, we have heard young people…
Beyoncé: Somewhere Between Human and Perfect
I know how cliché it sounds to call Beyoncé perfect, but I’ve done it before and I’ll do it again.…
Malala Day Was Here
During my very first week as a university student, on my second day of class (it was a Wednesday), I…
A Reason to Celebrate
The first official weekend of July just ended. In Toronto, it was hot. I mean 34 degrees before the humidex…
My First Four Days with a Cat
I’ve never had a real pet. I’ve had five fish in my lifetime: Fishy, Flipper, Nike, Bob and I think Fishy again.…
I’d Rather Bring Food From Home
It’s 11:45am and you just got back from your weekly update meeting with your team. Your stomach is growling but…
Saying Goodbye
Just over one week ago, my Nonno’s sister in Italy passed away. The last time I saw her, she was feisty, fierce,…
My Ups and Downs with Dallas Green & Why I Still Love Him
Every time I talk about how much I love Dallas Green from City and Colour–his hair, his glasses, his soothing…