http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99jVPJUeqr4 “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to…
My words of work-out wisdom
Wow, I cannot believe it’s down to the final stretch – just one more week of classes left! And as my second year of university wraps up, I’ve been reflecting lately on what a truly amazing eight months it has…
Keep Calm and Carry On
It’s that time of the year again… the dreaded exam period! Although final exams signal the end of the school year and the prospect of warmer days ahead, for many of us they may also signal the beginning of higher…
Ms. Worrier vs. Ms. Warrior
So here I am. My final post of the school year. This year has been ...surprising, to say the least. And having to write blog posts on a weekly basis has compelled me to reflect on the events in my…
Some new experiences in my final days
The next seven days or so are going to be my last at the University of Toronto (as an undergrad, anyway) and while you would think that during this time I would be winding down my university life, locking myself…
Rage Against the Machine
Ripley being awesome! Do you remember that scene in Aliens when Ripley climbed into that robotic armor and kicked serious butt? I do. For her, the technology made her stronger. It allowed her to extend her reach, it increased her strength,…
Ride or Die: Friendship at UofT
Remember how I told you how I have a bad habit of making homes out of human beings? Well, I've made a permanent nest in my best friend Shaquelle's presence. We met in second year in POL200 through a mutual…
Spinning into cycle mode
Basically, since the first snow hit in the winter, I have been on a hiatus from biking of any sort. Actually, I pedaled for a bit on one of the stationary bikes in the upper gym at Hart House once…
Up All Night: Essay Cramming by the Hour
I managed to escape the curse of the all nighter until my third year (unless the Royal Wedding counted). It hasn't been easy, and it's definitely been a curse, but I've learned that there seems to be a riveting hourly…
In the Spotlight: Leave The Pack Behind
This week, I had the opportunity to speak to Danielle Cadhit, 4th year Art History and International Relations student, and the Campus Program Coordinator for the UofT St. George chapter of Leave The Pack Behind (LTPB). I learned a lot…