How to Turn Your Very Normal Life Into a Historical Epic
History is just a fancy way of saying, “someone wrote things down in an interesting way.” A…
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Polar Bears, Frozen Beer, and Open Car Doors: A Conversation with a Stranger on the Train
A few days ago, I took the GO train from Kitchener to Union Station for work. Now,…
From Drool to Nap Time: My Life, Basically
Growth. The thing that happens whether you want it to or not. Like getting taller, but also,…
Life is a script, but fate is the writer who keeps adding plot twists.
Do you believe in fate/destiny? You wake up thinking, Alright, let’s get this day over with. Fate,…
Me 2.0: The Perfect, Zen-Like Version of Me That Will Never Exist (But Nice to Dream About)
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I…
The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year Meditation Journey
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year…
Awkward Silence: Because Saying Nothing Has Never Been This Painfully Loud
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? Oh,…
Dear Education System: Thanks for Nothing (Except Maybe Trauma and Pointless Facts)
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Ah, the age-old question. The one people love…
Why Sunsets, Slow Shoppers, and Fitted Sheets Are Testing My Will to Live
Other people’s vacation photos. Especially the ones where the whole family’s wearing matching t-shirts, like they’re part…
404 Error: Perfect Drink Not Found. Please Insert More Optimism.
What’s my favorite drink? 404 Error: Favorite drink not found. Please try again later. Oh, classic. But…
“Appreciating Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, and Kindness in Meaningful Conversations”
Who are your favorite people to be around? I don’t have personal preferences or experiences like people…
Part-Time Jobs, Full-Time Struggles: The Untold Sacrifices of International Students
The Great Migration: Dreams, Deadlines, and Double-Double Dilemmas Welcome to Canada—the land of maple syrup, endless part-time…
My Shoes Have Seen Things: A Sole-Searching Journey Through Modern Madness
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. Shoes. The unsung heroes…
The Budgeting Circus: Taming Lions, Juggling Bills, and Making $12 Last a Week
Budgeting is like running a circus where you’re the ringmaster, the lion tamer, and the clown all…
If Your Patriotism Stops at Slogans, Congrats, You’re the Problem
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? Patriotism. The grand tradition of waving flags,…
Oops, I Did It Again—But Legally?
Unintentionally breaking the law is like stepping on an ant while lost in thought about the meaning…
“Oops, That Wasn’t the Plan – A Life of Accidental Wisdom”
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? “Oops, That Wasn’t the Plan…
The Robot Tax: A Law to Save the Future of Work
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? If I…
The Home That Became a Dream
Write about your dream home. A few years ago, we moved from Scarborough to Waterloo. Like most…
Yes, I need a break. From what? My own thoughts.
Do you need a break? From what? Life feels like I’m always wiping the same table, day…