Words by: Adam Weinmann
Image by: Leeay Aikawa
There is no doubt about it; we live in a stressful world. The pressures of our complex and fast paced 21st-century existence have a way of building on each other and, with science doggedly taking the place of faith in life, we are left with ever-weaker forces with which [...]
Archives: January 2010
The Healing Power of a Conga Line
The Plan
Words by: Jamie Phillips
Image by: derekvanderlaan
Opinions are funny creatures: sometimes rigid, sometimes fluid, and other times, undetectable. Like hairstyles, they can - and should - evolve over time. As I am clearly a highly evolved person, my opinions are of the fluid variety. As the saying goes, I change my mind as often as I [...]
My New Favourite Activity
Word by: Ryan Lowe
Image by: Pink Sherbet Photography
You notice when someone’s made a radical fashion choice. You can see it in the flock of seagulls hairstyle, the tight purple jeans, the pierced dimples, or the ninja star tattoos. Most of the time, these stylistic blunders elicit the kind of ridicule that we’re all so good [...]
Taking a Step Back
Words by: Ryan Johnston
Image by: Jessica Chan
Making decisions is rarely easy. We all make them, whether it be small or large, we make hundreds of them a day. Every now and then a day will include a decision that will have an enormous impact on your life. I had a day just like this [...]
New and Old in the New Year
Words by: Julie Grajales
Image by: Jessica Chan
With 2010 now upon us, I’ve never more desperately hoped for a new year to usher in a “new me”. I’m dreading my 26th birthday this month because I’m not exactly on my way to becoming the successful and self-fulfilled 26-year-old I always envisioned I’d be. Far from it, [...]
Uneasy Lies the Head That Occupies a Mid-Office Job During a Recession
Words by: Scott Fraser
Image by: Hugo Arias
I’ve suspected this might have been coming for a few months. Redundancies, lay-offs and contracts left to expire. We all know that no job lasts forever. Job security is as elusive as a unicorn that poops candy. What I don’t like (and what I hated as a child) is [...]
What To Do With Unwanted Christmas Presents
Words by: Mark Hunter
Image by: Janice Tsui
We’ve all had them, perhaps even received more this year, but just what do you do after you’ve said your false ‘thank you’ and smiled your lying smile at the idiotic gift buyer standing delightedly in front of you? Well, here’s a few tips.
• Knitted jumper:
A hideous home-made knitted [...]
