My first thought as I came up the escalator and joined the long line of people filing into the room was, gosh it’s too early to be alive. My second thought? I don’t belong here. “Impostor syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist even in face of information that indicates that the …
On Being One Of The Youngest In The Room: London’s State of the City Address Read More »
As a former band kid and a person who’s life to date has been strongly influenced by music, what’s happening with Orchestra London is heartbreaking. Participating in community jazz bands and orchestras turned me into who I am today because of the friends I made, the places I traveled to, the events I participated in, …
If we’re going to focus only on older adults, then perhaps the more inclusive term of “age-friendly” should not be used.
This is more of a personal post today because oh what a Monday it’s been. Those of you who follow me on twitter have probably seen at least one of my numerous posts ranting about my wrist issues and my related adventures in the healthcare system. Long story short, I fell while roller skating in …
Yeah, Life Sucks. But I Didn’t Throw Anything At A Wall Today Read More »
I’ve been meaning to write something like this for a while, and I feel like London needs a bit of positivity and love today. I also have pretty much an entire conference poster presentation to put together in the next few days, and a ton of conceptual stuff I should be working on for my …
Reflections on 25%, Mentorship, and Why I Freaking Love London Read More »
I knew I wanted to write something about homecoming, but as I sit down to write this I’m a little bit stuck on what to say. A lot has already been said, and from the practical perspective (policing measures, university collaboration etc.) I don’t really have anything new to add. So I figured I’d throw out …
Recent events that have happened on post-secondary campuses are entirely unacceptable and need the attention and discussion they have rightfully gained. However, for every student leader who does something attracting negative attention, there are countless others doing incredible things on our post-secondary campuses, incredible things in their own right as well as a lot of …
Despite The Bad Press, Don’t Paint All Student Leaders With The Same Brush Read More »
-no pain no gain. but not too much pain, back off when you need to, especially if you’re in the middle of a flare up. -I will always take pleasure in the looks on people’s faces when my wrist cracks so loud that they can hear it. -your physiotherapist is just as frustrated as you …
What I’ve Learned in Seven Months of Physiotherapy Read More »
WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT US/TO US????? I am tired of being ignored. Just like the elderly, the poor, or the food trucks everyone is all hyped up about, we are our own group who have our own needs that need to be met. I don’t like to use the expression “having our needs catered …
A Student’s Perspective on London’s Municipal Election Campaign So Far Read More »