Most of us have days when we feel overloaded, overwhelmed, and underappreciated. When the dozen or so balls we keep in the air aren’t manageable. When dragging ourselves out of bed requires the determination of Hercules. It's called burn out.…
The Breakfast Club
Last week, I accidentally ate breakfast. Yes, that’s right – I didn’t intend to eat breakfast, but I did… and it was the best thing I’ve accidentally done in a long time. But how did this happen? How does one…
Do What Makes You Happy!
Over the Winter Break, I did a lot of eating. And by a lot, I mean A LOT! At one point, I had eaten 5 dinners over 3 days. My stomach never ceases to amaze me. But eating wasn’t the…
Goals That I Probably Will/Might/Probably-Won’t-But-Like-To-Tell-Myself-I-Will Accomplish This Year
Hello bloggies! I hope you enjoyed your holidays! I feel like I haven’t posted since last year. (Ha, see what I did there?) I’ve spent the past few days trying to actively pull myself out of Holiday Mode (somewhat unsuccessfully…
It’s Exam Time, So Take Care of Yourself!
It’s December! And we all know what that means… winter break! Yay! However, there’s just one small thing to do first … Exams. Yes, it makes me cringe every time I think about it. For most of us, exams are…
Yoga Lovin’
We’ve all heard about the benefits of Yoga. It’s been said that those who practice the ancient activity achieve greater flexibility and balance as they age, experience lower levels of stress, and are better able to relieve body aches and…
World AIDS Day 2012: Do Something!
November 26th – December 1st is HIV/AIDS Awareness Week, culminating in World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012. Students from the Faculty of Medicine are inviting all students to come to Kings College Circle this Friday, November 30th at 3pm,…
“Asian Glow” and Other Myths
I was out with a friend the other night having a drink and I got the dreaded “Asian glow.” I can’t help it -- no matter how little alcohol I consume, my face turns bright cherry red. My friend noticed…
Our Support Networks
In a time filled with assignments and exams, I can’t help but be thankful for the few moments I can take out of my schedule to meet up with my friends to de-stress. A recent girls’ night out has made…
It’s Movember! So What?
It’s that time of the year again: the month when we suddenly see an exponential skyrocketing of the number of moustaches that suddenly pop up on the street, on campus, at the gym, and everywhere else in between. But what’s…