“The real tragedy is the tragedy of the man who never in his life braces himself for his one supreme effort- he never stretches it to his full capacity, never stands up to his full stature” – ARNOLD BENNETT

On Friday, December 12, 2014 there was a television program called CNN Heroes on CNN TV. CNN heroes are amazing people who contribute to the world extremely and make a difference in their communities.

Habits. A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. That is the definition of those routines we find hard to break or those actions we do without being aware that we are doing them.

It is the Christmas season, a time for family and togetherness. A time in which all come together, black or white, Christian or Buddhist, and spend quality time together, whether it be honoring Jesus’ birth or just having an enjoyable peace-filled holiday.

Are you a picky eater? I am not. I absolutely do not understand how people can be so picky about food!!We all have our likes and dislikes, but picky eaters are impossible.

In memory of Vanessa Yasintha Wambura (August 2003 – August 2023). What better way to enjoy a Snow Day than to write a review for a perfect book in the warmth of my home knowing that I do not have to go to school and that I am free like a bird all day.

My favorite season is winter. I like it because I get to play in the snow. I can now build my own snowmen. We make snow angels. We go tobogganing and I love going downhill faster but not too fast. I am trying to learn to skate but I still keep on falling down.

Hakuna Matata! Be Happy! In the book, “Daily reflection book for highly affective teens”, it is written that in a day adults (or parents) only laugh about a wimpy 17 times a day, while kids in kindergarten laugh about 300 times a day.

I have an older sister. She is in grade 6. Some of you know who she is. She is 3 years older than me. She has a dimple on her right cheek. She has long straight hair. She is really tall. She is the third tallest person in her class this year. Last year she was the second tallest person in her class.

Not too long ago, a woman, Zahra Abdille, 43, and her two children were brutally murdered in their Toronto apartment. Not long afterwards, a man had been pronounced dead after committing suicide by jumping down onto Don Valley Parkway.

Have you ever experienced an electricity blackout before? Last week (not for the first time) we woke up without power.

Recently I had a social studies project. I had to choose a city/town in Ontario. I chose Toronto. I live in Markham. It takes about 30 minutes to get from Markham to Toronto. I chose Toronto because we had to choose a city/ town that we don’t live in so we could learn more about it.

Do you know that energy is one of the most essential parts of our daily life? It’s important because we rely on energy to do almost everything starting from cooking, warming up our houses, washing clothing, watching television, and so forth.

My best friend invited me to her birthday party. She also said that Elsa was coming. I was really excited! I kept asking my mom how many days left till the birthday party!

How do our parents praise us? By buying us a gift? Most parents take all their time to praise their children. But I think buying gifts and wasting money on gifts has been a problem for a lot of parents.

Retouching! Retouching! What does it mean? I've seen several people trying their very best to look like that woman or man on a magazine. They cry themselves thinking that their bodies are not perfect and this lowers their self-esteem!

On November 7th 2014, people flocked the local cinema’s. Why? Well it was because the movie Big Hero Six made its much anticipated debut on the big screen!! And I was lucky enough to watch it with my two best friends in the theater.

My most favourite holiday is Christmas. We celebrate Christmas because we remember when Jesus was born. Christmas is not just about getting presents, but it is also about giving stuff to other people who do not have money or shelter.