Why does one end their life? I've always wondered that. As I sit here thinking about writing this, I think back on the emotions that have once welled up within me once before. When there was nothing in my mind worth living for, everything seemed bleak...

I don't know about you but I think I must be picture cursed. Especially when it comes to school photos. Of course I prep myself tons and make sure I know what I'm wearing, how my hair will be, makeup, ect... BUT .. it never looks good at least...

This past weekend I borrowed one of my english teacher's novels in my quest to finish 153 books before the end of the year. It was a paperback with a simple blue cover and an inviting first paragraph. I read on and couldn't put it down. I don't...

So today Waterloo-Oxford had another SNOWDAY!! It was solid.It was pretty icey out but i can't believe how many we've gotten this year.HAHAHA Finally the country school one ups the city schools.How do you like us now,eh? Thinks are looking not...

INDIA - A 33 year old woman unexpectedly delivered her baby whlie she was in the toilet of a riding train. The child was then slipped down the toilet bowl onto the tracks INDIA - A 33 year old woman unexpectedly delivered her baby whlie she was in the...

hey ! my name is Kelsey and i am in grade11 and go to resurrection school. Our school had been doing its lenten mission project right now. That is when we raise money during lent. All of the money this year is going to the foundation "Save a family...

I love concerts. I hate getting tickets. Its the most unnecessary source of stress ever. they can turn the youngest, most innocent hannah montana fans into jaded, unscrupulous monsters. the stakes are soooo high, often ending up with nooooo tickets. Even...

Writing in Circles I thought, 'it's not yet coming', then, 'here it is' but yet I realized, it was already gone. To write is to talk, without interruptions or intrusions. to get the message out without saying a word. like the rose...

Hey reader! What do Chuck Norris and Oprah Winfrey have in common? Besides having eerie cult-like followings, they are both ruining America. Here's a short essay on a more serious topic that affects our world today. Campaigns of the Rich and Famous...

KFC Fast food. It is an entirely different culture, an entirely different world. Though it may be easy, less time consuming, satisfying and some even would call it delicious; fast food is the worst choice one could make when deciding what should fill...

Hey guys I'm terrible at writing blogs basically because I never feel like I have anything to say thats really of interest to write. So...I'll just kind of ramble about myself for a little bit. I'm really into music. At the moment my favorite...

How is media changing our outlook on physical appearance? As a society, we are constantly surrounded by the media in multiple forms; television, billboards, magazines, internet and movies. When we look at all the agents of socialization, media is the...

I remember how, as a child, my parents would always encourage me to express myself creatively--whether it be through painting, singing, acting, or writing. I think this little bit of childhood history may just be one of the many contributing factors as...

SO....just came home from a really great event that was held for Invisible Children. It was a fashion show with live acoustics and a silent auction and lots more.I was really impressed at how great the show was put on,so,thanks to the organizers of this...

So this march break I am off to Europe on a big adventure. First we are going to New York, which i realize is not in europe but that is our first stop none the less, and we will spend one night here before jetting off to London England. We will spend...

So last night was Battle of the Bands at my school. We've got some major musical talent at my school, and most specifically my friends. There were like 5 bands, and 2 of them were my guy friends' bands (all fifth years), with band names The Yellow...

Every Thursday after school, a group of kids (my brother included) go around the cafeteria and collect the blue bins, taking out all the pop cans. They then have to take off the pop tabs, crush the cans, sort and throw out any garbage (and there always...

I am the youngest of 5 children. As a result I have had to sit by and watch all of my older brothers and sisters grow up and move out to go to university/college. I have to say this really sucked for me. All I could do was look forward to the day that...

Fashion Show! I am so excited for this year's show. Last year I modeled in West 49, got a faux faux hawk (if that makes sense) and got to go on a skateboard on stage. This year I am in Aritzia and I cannot wait to see all the other cool stores'...

Hello, my name is Rachel; I’m 16 and yes, its true. I am an inexperienced blogger. After hearing I had to write my first blog I frantically began to research blogs, reading a variety on the Internet. I thought I was prepared. However, I find myself struggling...

For my first blog I thought it would be cool to talk about Family Day since it just passed. I'll be completely honest, though I did spend the day with some of my family it wasn't really any different than any other day. I didn't do any quality...

this past sunday i saw the spiderwick chronicles movie. i wasn't sure what to expect. since it was called the spiderwick chronicles i thought that maybe they would have a sequel like harry potter. on the contrary the movie ended with some final actions...

Toy Gun for Grownups Do you remember when YOU had that toy gun when you were smaller???? …… ….You probably had one of the fake cop guns, or the brown cowboy looking ones. So when you played with them, did you even hesitate to check and see if the gun...

My name is Monika Borowiec. My birthday is may 16 1991 so that would make me 16. i am in gr 11 at st marys high school. Extra curriculars i am part of are Student Council and i like to stage manage for plays. i am also a cadet which absolutely adore....