I was stereotyped all throughout my undergrad. I was a biochemistry and neuroscience student, doing an honours degree, and was heavily involved in campus life. Everyone automatically assumed that my goal was to go to medical school and be a…
If the past few weeks have taught me anything, it’s that criticism of student government is no longer allowed. And I’m so not okay with that. The last month has been an interesting one for the Dalhousie Student Union. They’re…
February cheats by only having 28 days. You may think it’s only 2 or 3 days shorter than all the other months, but I swear, it’s more of a difference than that. February was month two of acting on my…
Let me just say it straight up- Bell’s Let’s Talk Day was amazing. While there were some people overly focused on the money (including Bell themselves), overall, I was astounded by what was appearing in my Twitter feed. There were…
To be completely cliché: It’s hard to believe that January is over already. But, somehow, it is, and with the end of January comes the first of my goal check-ins. I’m writing this check-in with a bit of a caveat….
I love the idea behind Bell’s Let’s Talk Day, but I’m starting to fear it’s turning into something it should never be. Over the past few years, Bell has become hugely involved in mental health initiatives in Canada. The idea…
Alright, let’s get serious here. So far this month, I’ve told you about a few different ways I’m trying to shape 2014 to be an amazing year- through 365 days of writing, 52 weeks of reading and new experiences, 12…
In Project 2014, I told you that I was jumping aboard the #oneword365 train, and choosing just one word to sum up how I want to live and what I want to focus on, every day, all year long. There…
I love the New Year, and all of the hope and ambition it brings. I’m one of those people who always set new goals and resolutions. However, most years, I also end up being one of those people who abandons…
Back in December, I began planning for 2014. I did this without giving more than a passing thought to 2013. I had this vague sense that 2013 hadn’t been anything special, just another year to check off, and moved on….