I haven’t read Pollyanna, but I’ve been called Pollyanna. I’ve been compared to the neighbor in the Simpsons that kept a chipper attitude, much to Homer’s annoyance. I’ve been criticized for having lofty goals and seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. But I love it! Those traits are part of optimism. A course I’m currently enrolled… Read more »
In a world where everything is moving at high speeds, the ability to summarize important information in a one- or two-page document, also known as briefing notes (briefs), can transform an individual into a highly desired commodity. Whether it be in the private sector or public sector, the ability to write effective briefs is a… Read more »
In case you weren’t already aware, AUSU’s by-election is currently in motion. Right now, candidates are coming forward to be placed on the ballot and run for AUSU. What does being an AUSU councillor mean? What does it get you? There’s an article currently in the works to help answer those questions, but among the… Read more »
I recently made a trip to Mexico to visit Tulum, Playa del Carmen and surrounding areas. It was my first time in Mexico so all was fresh and memorable. This trip was my first true trip after the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, I was able to enjoy local street foods the way I did pre-COVID. Luckily,… Read more »
One year later, I ponder the bizarreness surrounding the Freedom Convoy. By “bizarre” I am not referring to the Freedom Convoy protest itself—by comparison that was the most normal element. Bizarreness describes the conditions that prompted the protest, and the way seemingly normal people were led to believe things and exhibit behaviour that—outside the duress… Read more »
True love is not what you see on TV. It’s not critical. It’s not unkind. It doesn’t have expectations. It’s never jealous. Real love is purely selfless and unconditional. I’ve experienced what the Western perspective of self-oriented love creates in a relationship. And I’ve experienced, on the other hand, what selfless, unconditional love produces. I… Read more »
I love talking to entrepreneurial or hardworking women. They inspire me to dream bigger. They draw out of me that part of the spirit that is unstoppable. And you are that spirit, whether you know it or not. I’ve had the tremendous fortune of encountering the triumphs of three incredible women. And they instilled in… Read more »
Last week in The Voice Magazine, I finished summarizing my experience navigating various structures around policing and the different forms of resistance I came across after submitting a criminal complaint. It was quite difficult to always be on top of things, especially since I was learning on-the-go, but there is no easy time when it… Read more »
