It was not that long ago that I was cleaning out a deep fryer after a long shift in the kitchen. After hearing the printer print order after order, and servers coming by to pick them up in an understandably anxious state, cleaning out the deep fryer was a nice way to relax after the … Read more
The second semester of my journalism program has just started, and one of the classes that stuck with me was the ethics class I am required to take. Now, it wasn’t because of the discussion we had, nor on the situation’s journalists might find themselves in; it was because of the coping mechanisms that some … Read more
“Work begins when the fear of doing nothing at all finally trumps the terror of doing it badly.” Alain de Botton What is the most honest way to communicate with people? What does it mean to be honest? How come it is ok to dust people off, and never say anything again? Or to block … Read more
Aging is interesting, and the time that passed me by this year has also been interesting. Granted, we as a collective have gone through so much pain, sorrow, and perhaps joy at new developments. But I think it is safe to say that it has been a pretty shit year for us all. I certainly … Read more
These are pressing times indeed. Whether you are hoarding the many rolls of toilet paper from fear of shitting yourself, or living in absolute denial of this thing, “begrudgingly” staying home or closing shop with work. We are all affected by this pandemic, and for most us, we will be unable to make an income … Read more
Is there a stigma of working through illness in our society? What about how companies reward you for never taking a sick day? With COVID-19 on the rise, it is funny how common sense needs to be reminded of to the public, like staying home when you are sick, to washing our hands and remembering to be hygienic. However, why is a global pandemic the reminder
to employers and others in leadership roles on being mindful to their employees health?
When I was in high school, my mom usually came home late after work. So, if I wasn’t working, me or my sis would cook dinner for the family before she came home. It was usually instant stuff, like hamburger helper or Kraft dinner, but sometimes it was an opportunity for me to work on … Read more
It was calm night when I left work. It was Valentine’s day at the time, over 10 years ago here in Calgary, Alberta. I was feeling a little down as the reality of the day was hitting me; you know, love and being without someone. I took the train at Chinook and headed downtown to … Read more
Hi everyone, I hope you have been doing well, and are enjoying the new year so far. I wanted to reach out and talk with you about my position and time at Urban Athlete, and perhaps leave you with some words of advice from my years in the industry. I have worked with a lot … Read more
I had the pleasure of listening to Gustav Mahler’s 2nd Symphony, Resurrection, at Jack Singer Concert Hall; and I have to say, it was a wonderful performance by the Calgary Philharmonic orchestra (CPO.) The ability of the orchestra in capturing the multitude of emotions that Mahler employs in his masterpiece was exceptional. There was moments … Read more