Encounters With Canada

Encounters with Canada is a program where students, ages 14-17, from all across Canada go to Ottawa for a week. There are different themes for the week, I went to Journalism and Communications. Through out the stay you do various activities in the city or in Quebec, some examples would be visiting Parliament or going to Quebec for bowling. Participants stay at the Terry Fox center and sleep in dorms with hypoallergenic beds and pillows as well as many other necessities.

I don't quite remember everything we did so I'll do my best to inform about what we did, most will be a summary.


March 3rd, Sunday was a day of awkward encounters with random people, as well as squished onto an airplane full of strange scents and overly perky flight attendants. Needless to day I traveled all day and didn't get to the center until it was time for supper. There was ice breaker games, which I didn't participate in because I was preoccupied with slurping back spaghetti and munching on soggy garlic bread. At the time I thought people there were loud and obnoxious, I have harsh first judgement on people at first but ignore it as I get to know them better and then BAM we're friends :). There's a game room at the center, so I played some air hockey with a kid from Manitoba. As the day came to an end I went up to my dorm floor which was the third, so many stairs to climb! The dorm was full of random loud giggly girls who at the time appeared not of my liking, no worries though I was just being little weirdo me and in the end I absolutely loved everyone at EWC. Finally, around 10 it was time for bed and I slept on a very squeaky mattress, I move a lot when I sleep!
Monday we spent the day at the Parliament, we sat in for a very boring question period then a quick tour. The questioning period was long and agonizing, it became interesting when the so called leaders started trash talking each other, it was like being in high school! The tour would have been better if it wasn't so quick, it was just "here's _____ lasted____ questions? no ok lets move on." After we were done with the parliament we went back to the center and waited to go to our Monday night activities, I chose bowling in Quebec. It took my team about 10 minutes to figure out how to start the game, we were nearly about to give up!
Tuesday we were able to experience what it is like to do a new report. I was given the roll of Film Operator 1 and might I say I felt rather privileged! Operating the camera is as easy as operating a regular camera, just way bigger! The studio we went to was CBC Montreal, the drive there was pretty great, I sat with a girl whom I met on Instagram(Technology is great right?) we talked for a bit, interesting conversing with other people :)
At this point I forget everything we did in detail so it is now time for my terrible summarizing, believe me when I say this though, what I type does not give justice to how the experience really is. I met a bunch of really cool people, we got along well, we got close even if we didn't really talk we all had something to connect us. We visited Canadian War Museum or Museum of Civilization, it was a great experience to see all the things used from past wars. Speakers came in, inspirational, full of knowledge and advise, entertaining. One guy was a Peacekeeper and he led a candle light ceremony to remember the soldiers who fought to protect their land. One day we went on a tour of Ottawa, it was great to explore the great things about the city, it's beautiful and full of history. On our final day we were able to go to the mall to shop for 3 hours, which is not nearly enough time to find great things to buy for people or yourself! There was also a dinner/dance and talking stick ceremony. Starting with the weepy and ending with the entertainment. During the talking stick ceremony everyone shared about their experience at EWC, what they thought of everyone, what their favorite part was and so on. It was very emotional, I guess we were just upset about leaving back to our own lives after being thrown together being forced to talk to strange teen aged people. Personally, when it came to actually leaving I cried for a very long time, I didn't want to leave all the great people I met, I wanted to stay with them. I didn't feel like coming back to my town, I have almost no body here, but there at EWC I met more friends then I have here. The best part about Encounters with Canada is meeting people from around Canada, and learning that there are people out there who will talk with you and want to be friends with you, even if you're awkward. If you're a Canadian from ages 14-17 I recommend asking a councilor or principal about Encounters with Canada, it will definitely be the best time of your life! You just need to remember to make it your best by talking and always having a smile. Enjoy every moment and cherish each memory, not everyone gets a chance like this so take it!   

Tah tah for now

Ange xx

High School frustrations:Exams

Hello lovely little number readers! yes, I am back again. I have been studying a lot for my AP History mid-term exam(yes, I know seems smart right? not really, just requires more writing and analyzing.) The exam is tomorrow at lunch, I'm so very nervous!

    Studying for exams requires a lot of focus and dedication(both of which I do not have, I get distracted very easily) Not only do we have to worry about maintaining a good grade in class by doing work we also have to do tests that see what we have learned through out the class program. Studying can be very hard to do especially when you leave it for last minute(not recommended!!!) Procrastination is the main cause of low marks(and of course not understanding what is going on, go see a teacher and get help.) When I study there are a few things I do. Want to get a little inside my study routine? no? Oh well I'll still tell you =D

 -I get food and maybe a drink, something fast like crackers or toast(don't want to take time out of studying just to make food) and for a drink it's usually water(with ice and lemon wedge for me) or milk, quenches thirst longer than something like juice and pop.
-Set things out with priority; identify what it is you are stuck on or iffy and start looking at it first, and take notes!! physically writing things down does help a lot, there's a connection to your brain with it. Then try to explain some things to people, saying it out loud will also aid you in remembering(trust me in works)
-Once you are comfortable enough  with the slightly unknown move on to what you do know just to get more comfortable with it. Read more up on it, see if there's additional information you never knew. Just like the slightly unknown repeat the facts in writing and vocal.
-Remember to take breaks though! If you study too much you wouldn't have accomplished much. All of the information you just hammered into your brain will disappear when the exam comes. This is because you worry too much and the information goes poof because you are thinking of all the negative.
-Play some instrumental music, like Bach and Beethoven and so on. The music helps you concentrate more, probably because there is no lyrics distracting you. I also listen to Ed Sheeran but that's because he's a ginger God :)
That's all I do, my breaks are probably 45 minutes then I get back to work, I think I study for 1-3 hours. But that again is just me, you can adjust the timing to your preferences as long as it gets done =P . Some fun facts I learned are; wearing a white lab coat to an exam will increase your result, probably because smart people wear the lab coats and it just tells your brain to do better. Also if you write down your worries right before an exam you'll do much better! I'm going to try the writing down my worries tomorrow, but not the lab coat. It would be interesting to go to school with a lab coat, but there are a lot snobs at my school and they won't acknowledge my creativity hahah!
Anyways, I must go now, time to study again wooooooo. blah. Anyways, good luck to all of you!

Tah tah for now xx
Ange

Creativity and Individuality

My friends and family would say that I am a creative individual, as well as unique. I dress my own way, I do things how I want and I don't let the negative comments get to me, most of the time.

The other day at school I was walking to my lock and a girl had said indirectly to me " I don't see why people would dress differently, like you aren't going to start a f**king fashion statement." This brought me to think about how people's attitudes towards individuality and personal interest is more negative. One can not simply express themselves or dress how they want. Our styles, attitudes and actions are more than ever affected by media and our peers. I dress differently because I embrace my different side, I'm not afraid to go against everyone else's fashion. I would rather look different and be my own person rather than follow some fashion trends and be the same as everyone else. There is no characteristic when fashion trends are followed, sure there will be some people who try to make it their own, but it ends up looking like everyone else. When I go buy clothes and accessories I try think about how I can Ange-fy it, and if I can maybe do something different with it. The thing about being different though, you need to have the confidence to do it, because there can be people who won't accept it. Being different isn't bad, even if there are people who don't accept your individuality. You just need to remember that you are you, and there isn't anyone who is like you. Look for people who love you individuality and accept there love, ignore those who try to push you down. When you are down there will be someone at some point in your life that will help you back up again :)

Well I would believe this is all I have to write about right now. I do apologize for the lack of a steady posting time. I have been busy with grad stuff and just being lazy. crazy life I live ;)

tah tah for now lovelies :)xx

Introduction

Hello there!

I'm Angeline, but you may call me Ang :) I have created this blog because I want to try and be known out there for my writing. I am planing on attending post secondary school for media, preferably broadcasting industry or publicist.

I will be using this site to write about anything I feel like, it won't have a sense of theme or anything. I will try to write about anything with the news and updates about what goes on in the media. It can range from politics, celebrities, or just random news updates I hear and feel like writing about.

I am not too sure how much I will be writing because I will be trying to figure things out for my school, I am in grade 12 currently trying to graduate and balance my life out. 

Also in the blogging field I will be trying to set up a vlog on YouTube for fashion because I do have a sense of fashion that I make my own. But these dreams I will have to try my best to commit to.

In the mean time I have to stick with doing my homework, letting my dog out, sleeping and spending time with friends and family.

my next blog thing i guess will be just a little blurb about me then I will get to some blog-things! anywho, i must be going now so i bid thee good night! 

tah tah for now :)

-Ange xxoo