JAYU Human Rights Film Festival: Opening Night on December 6th, 2019

It’s that time of year ladies and gentlemen! No, I’m not talking about the holidays – though, I’m SUPER DUPER EXCITED for it! I’m talking about JAYU’s annual Human Rights Film Festival. Going into it’s 8th year now, it’s all happening beginning this week. From December 6-10, 2019 the 8th annual Human Rights Film Festival…

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The Best Blueberry Muffin Recipe!

I recently started to experiment in the kitchen and y’all know how much I love to bake! One of my favourite baked goods is muffins – I love all kinds of muffins, sorry waist-line! But I have never baked them before and figured, why the heck not?! So to start my baking adventure, I thought…

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Exploring Calgary: Part 3

On our last leg of the Calgary trip, we went to the iconic Calgary Tower and it was really amazing. I especially enjoyed the 360° view of the city, Rocky Mountains, foothills and prairies. According to their website: “Originally named the Husky Tower, the Calgary Tower was constructed as a joint venture between Marathon Realty…

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The Moon Exhibit: A Voyage Through Time at the Aga Khan Museum

I have always loved learning about outer space as a child. I would always beg my parents to take me to the local college where they had astronomy seminars and workshops. I was especially mesmerized by the moon. I always appreciated the calmness and beauty of it. So, of course when I heard there was…

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Exploring Calgary: Part 2

And we are back for Part 2 of my recent Calgary trip! After exploring the Glenbow Museum, I decided to look up local attractions that would be fun to do and was still open in the evening! There were so many art galleries and museums I wanted to explore but just not enough time –…

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No-Bake Rice Krispies Cereal Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients For 10-12 servings ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1/2 stick 10 oz mini marshmallows 6 cups crispy rice cereal 8 oz semisweet chocolate ¼ cup heavy cream 16 oz cream cheese, softened (room temperature) ½ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used pure vanilla extract) 1 ½ cups whipped cream (I used 35% whipping…

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Am I Wrong to Love? – A New Photography Exhibit May 10, 2019

A new FREE event is coming up in May! JAYU’s AM I WRONG TO LOVE? is a photography exhibit that explores the lives and journeys of LGBTQ2SI refugees from around the world. The evening will include keynote addresses, a series of panel conversations around LGBTQ2SI refugee resettlement, and the launch of our photography exhibition. Portraits…

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Baking with a Passion!

Do you like baking? I recently discovered that I love baking and experimenting with new recipes to make the most delicious sweet treats I can make. I also found it to be quite relaxing! I have found myself on a few occasions when I’m stressed out about something, where I will reach out for my…

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Film Festival: JAYU’s 2019 Human Rights Screening of MAN MADE

Last weekend, I attended JAYU’s first screening of the 2019 edition of the Human Rights Screening Series of T Cooper’s Man Made. It was such a great film. The film follows the journey of transgendered men as they prepare to compete in TransFitCon. It was such a touching and eye-opening experience – the film really…

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Exploring Calgary: Part 1

I love travelling and exploring. You probably gathered that from my blog posts, haha! Most of my exploring these days have been in the 6ix aka Toronto. So when my boyfriend invited me on a trip to Calgary, I said, “Why not?!” I have been to Calgary before but that was with a tour group…

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