Last Friday evening I was lucky enough to attend the National Ballet’s latest show. This particular performance was three shows in one: two contemporary pieces and one short classical ballet. Below is my review of each. Angels’ Atlas This is…
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A Game Plan to Beat Procrastination
Have I been procrastinating writing my essays? Have I been procrastinating doing my laundry, going grocery shopping, and even writing this blog post? The answers are all yes. Over the past year I have become a major procrastinator, getting everything…
How I Spent My Reading Week!
During Reading Week I went to Vancouver with my family so I wanted to share a quick blog post about some of the fun things I got up to while I was there (and maybe provide inspo for when other…
The Joy of Choreography
Happy Joy Week everyone! This week I’m writing about dance choreography because that is what immediately pops into my head when I think about what brings me joy! Ever since I was a kid I would spend hours dancing around…
Environmental Fashion: Top Tips!
In honour of Environmental Equity Week (i.e. this week!) I thought it was the perfect time to share some tips on how to live a environmentally friendly AND fashionable lifestyle. The fashion industry is certainly one of the biggest contributors…
A Night of Ideas: Being Alive
Last Saturday I went to the Night of Ideas at Hart House. This event took place in over 50 cities (globally) and was a combination of lectures, performances, screenings, and workshops that were available to the public for free. Going…
Friendship? In Third Year? It’s More Likely Than You Think!
This week’s topic is: FRIENDSHIP! I don’t know about other upper years, but I feel like sometimes I forget that it’s possible to make friends as long as I make an effort. Instead of, you know, isolating myself in class…
6 Things to Start 2020 Off Right
New year, new semester, new schedule, (new me?)! For my first blog post of 2020 I thought I’d share some of my new years resolutions/beginning-of-the-semester goals, with the intention of holding myself to them as well as maybe inspiring a…
Creative Writing on Campus
The holidays are coming up, I’ve been looking forward to having some free time to write. So, as this is my last post before the break, I thought I’d share some resources to get involved in creative writing on campus. …
Grades & Identity: You Are Important, No Matter the Mark
In high school I cared about grades to get into university. In university I care about grades to get into masters programs. It feels like this endless loop, where I am always associating my self-worth with the marks I receive.…