According to The Economist’ Liveability Report, which takes into account health care, education, infrastructure, culture and environment, Vancouver ranks as the third most livable city in the entire world. Yet, Vancouver is also known for being the home of “poorest postal code” in all of Canada. The stark contrast between […]
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What’s in hard work?
Upon discovering Penelope Trunk’s blog I was intrigued by one of her most popular posts: “Bad career advice: Do what you love.” Trunk makes the argument that finding a job or career you would do “even if you didn’t get paid” is nearly impossible. A silly dream even! She states […]
Q&A with Adam Young
Catchy electronic pop making mid-20’s Adam Young, more widely known as Owl City, isn’t about to let summer go out with a damp fizzle. With his latest album “The Midsummer Station” on the rise, and his dance-inducing collaboration with B.C.’s Carly Rae Jepson closing yet another great season, he’s taking the good […]
The journey
“The process will be long and in parts very painful; but that is what we are in for. Nothing less.” — C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity I wonder why it’s so difficult to create. I think up a theme, and come up blank. I grasp my pen, but no words flow out. […]
Ending my abusive roommate situation
I walk a tightrope from the apartment door to my bedroom each day, hoping not to fall into the abyss of anxiety, anger, and negativity that lies between them. The climb up to the tightrope is no better. As the elevator rises, so does my anxiety about what I will […]
Daydreams and Reality
The reality of not being in control hits hardest in times of great loss. The disappointment of losing a job, a friendship, a dream, a spouse, or health
