fun Archives - Youth Are Awesome https://youthareawesome.com/tag/fun/ Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:32:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Romanticizing Your Summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=romanticizing-your-summer https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/#respond Sun, 29 Jun 2025 02:27:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117374 Summer isn’t just a season; it’s a feeling. It’s the golden light; the smell of sunscreen; the hum of sprinklers. Big plans aren’t needed to capture the magic of summer. Romanticizing summer means slowing down. Noticing small things. Making everyday moments feel special. Here’s how to do it, even if you’re just staying home.   […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/romanticizing-your-summer/feed/ 0 The Marvelous 4DX Cinema https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-marvelous-4dx-cinema https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:06:32 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116918 Throughout the years, new technologies and innovations have allowed entertainment to be displayed through various forms. Whether it be virtual reality or movie theatres, the audience can connect with artists through movies. While movies are available on various streaming platforms which can be viewed from home, movie theatres provide a unique experience. In particular, 4DX […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/the-marvelous-4dx-cinema/feed/ 0 Jeremy Lin: A Look Into His Short-Term Prime and Everlasting Legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:34:06 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117212   First Of All, Who Is Jeremy Lin? Jeremy Lin is a professional basketball player who came from Taiwanese and American descent. He was born on August 23rd of 1988 in California. His basketball career started in high school, where he consolidated himself as one of the best players on his junior varsity AND senior […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/jeremy-lin-a-look-into-his-short-term-prime-and-everlasting-legacy/feed/ 0 Showing Appreciation For Our Fathers This Father’s Day https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/#respond Sun, 15 Jun 2025 01:55:11 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=117154 Father’s Day is a special occasion to honour the men who have played important fatherly roles in our lives. Whether it’s your biological dad, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, or mentor, this day is a chance to show gratitude for their guidance, support, and presence. If you want to go beyond the usual card or gift this […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/showing-appreciation-for-our-fathers-this-fathers-day/feed/ 0 The Rise and Fall Of Skylanders: Explained https://youthareawesome.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-and-fall-of-skylanders-explained Fri, 30 May 2025 22:56:21 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116961 Introduction: For those of you who haven’t heard of the name Skylanders before, or have been hit with a wave of nostalgia upon hearing the name, let me break it down for you. Skylanders is an character playable action game, that was developed by Toys for Bob and is owned by Activision. The game encompasses […]

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]]> POV: You’re a Side Character in Someone Else’s Coming-of-Age Movie https://youthareawesome.com/pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pov-youre-a-side-character-in-someone-elses-coming-of-age-movie Fri, 30 May 2025 03:02:13 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116951 You’re not the one with the tragic backstory, the indie soundtrack, or the dramatic rooftop monologue. You’re the one who sits next to the protagonist in math class. You make one sarcastic comment, everyone laughs, and the camera cuts away.  Welcome to side character energy.   You’re not the star, but you’re the reason the […]

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]]> Annotating Books: A Beginner’s Guide https://youthareawesome.com/annotating-books-a-beginners-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=annotating-books-a-beginners-guide Sun, 18 May 2025 15:37:19 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116655 Almost every reader with internet access and a Pinterest account is familiar with book annotating. Book annotating nowadays usually involves writing notes or reactions in the book, drawing little pictures, and using tabs and highlighters to mark impactful quotes/moments. Although, seeing how advanced and detailed some people’s annotations are can be intimidating and discourage you […]

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]]> How to Trick Yourself Into Thinking You’re That Girl (Even When You’re Definitely Not That Girl). https://youthareawesome.com/how-to-trick-yourself-into-thinking-youre-that-girl-even-when-youre-definitely-not-that-girl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-trick-yourself-into-thinking-youre-that-girl-even-when-youre-definitely-not-that-girl Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:16:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116648 Let’s begin with a confession. I am not That Girl. You know the one. She wakes up at 5 a.m. because she wants to, not because she forgot to do her math homework. She drinks green smoothies with mysterious powders in them. She has perfect skin and perfect vibes. She journals her thoughts in gel […]

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]]> Create Your Own Lava Lamp: A Fun DIY Experiment https://youthareawesome.com/create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=create-your-own-lava-lamp-a-fun-diy-experiment Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:59:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116442 Remember the mesmerizing glow and soothing motion of lava lamps? While they might feel like a retro relic from the ’70s, they’re still a favorite for creating a little magic at home. The good news? You don’t need to buy one—you can make your very own with just a few simple materials and steps! Not […]

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]]> Interview With Calgary’s Music Scene https://youthareawesome.com/interview-with-calgarys-music-scene/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-calgarys-music-scene Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:40:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116325 On March 27, I had the pleasure of interviewing Gabrielle Cadiang. She is currently pursuing a combined degree at the University of Calgary, studying both political science and communications media studies. Being an avid music lover and contributor to Calgary’s local music scene, she has also been named as one of Calgary’s top 20 under […]

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]]> Why Are Pokemon TCG Prices Skyrocketing? The Main Factors Explained https://youthareawesome.com/why-are-pokemon-tcg-prices-skyrocketing-the-main-factors-explained/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-are-pokemon-tcg-prices-skyrocketing-the-main-factors-explained Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:11:52 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116119 First Of All, What Is Pokemon TCG? Pokemon TCG (Trading Card Game) is a card game based on the “Pokemon” Franchise, developed by Satoshi Tajiri. The first set of the Pokemon TCG was released in Japan on October 20, 1996, featuring many fan-favourite Pokemon such as Venasaur, Blastoise, and Charizard. What Gives These Cards Their […]

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]]> A Sock’s Journey – From Dryer to Destiny (A Poem) https://youthareawesome.com/a-socks-journey-from-dryer-to-destiny-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-socks-journey-from-dryer-to-destiny-a-poem Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:45:58 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=116061   It was an ordinary day and everything was going great without a doubt I had just finished getting ready as I had planned to go out I had gone to the bin to get my socks, filled with cheer When I suddenly realized that one of my favorite sock’s – had disappeared!   I […]

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]]> STEM-ulating The Future: Opportunities for Young Innovators https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 02:40:41 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115853 It is commonly said that the younger generation are leading the future of our world with their contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Although, it’s not easy for youth to find STEM opportunities to display their ideas whilst learning more about their passion. Many youth are on the lookout for unique programs for them […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/stem-ulating-the-future-opportunities-for-young-innovators/feed/ 1 Celebrating Holi in 2025: The Inside Scoop https://youthareawesome.com/celebrating-holi-in-2025-the-inside-scoop/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-holi-in-2025-the-inside-scoop https://youthareawesome.com/celebrating-holi-in-2025-the-inside-scoop/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 01:22:04 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115659   Holi is one of the most vibrant festivals in the world. With roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has been coined as the “Festival of Colours.” During this holiday, families and friends come together to celebrate themes like love, life, and the arrival of spring. It will be celebrated this year on March 14th, […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/celebrating-holi-in-2025-the-inside-scoop/feed/ 2 Tales of Time Forgotten – A Poem https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/#comments Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:17:17 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115592 Tales of Time Forgotten    You’re seven years old, running as fast as your tiny little legs can take you across the grass  You’re embracing every single moment before the bell rings and you must return to class  You bask in the sunlight and embrace the crisp breeze on your skin  Your veins are filled […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/tales-of-time-forgotten-a-poem/feed/ 1 Recognizing the Importance Of Family Day: Three Ways to Celebrate It https://youthareawesome.com/recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=recognizing-the-importance-of-family-day-three-ways-to-celebrate-it Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:57:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115416 First of all, what is Family Day? Family Day was a day created to emphasize the importance of family and give people a break to allow them to spend quality time with their family. It was created in Alberta, Canada by Premier Don Getty 1990. Due to charges placed on his son for posessing drugs, […]

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]]> Calgary’s Not-So-Hidden Gems: 6 Fun Places to Visit With Friends https://youthareawesome.com/calgarys-not-so-hidden-gems-6-fun-places-to-visit-with-friends/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calgarys-not-so-hidden-gems-6-fun-places-to-visit-with-friends https://youthareawesome.com/calgarys-not-so-hidden-gems-6-fun-places-to-visit-with-friends/#comments Sat, 01 Feb 2025 06:46:02 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=115099 Calgary is littered with niche spots and cool places that don’t seem to get a lot of recognition within youth friend groups. These popular places are frequented by many Calgarians, but some youth just aren’t aware of them. For those of you planning for an outing with your friends, or if you’re looking for a […]

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]]> https://youthareawesome.com/calgarys-not-so-hidden-gems-6-fun-places-to-visit-with-friends/feed/ 2 Squid Game Season 2: New Games and What’s Coming Next? https://youthareawesome.com/squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=squid-game-season-2-new-games-and-whats-coming-next Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:09:57 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114644 Squid Game is back for Season 2, and it’s even bloodier than before. With the return of Gi-hun, the final winner of Season 1, many are wondering what types of games will he play this time. Will he manage to repeat everything and save everyone? Or will he face completely new terrain and have to […]

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]]> New 7 Wonders Of The World: Christ The Redeemer https://youthareawesome.com/new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-7-wonders-of-the-world-christ-the-redeemer Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:38:45 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=114267   Difference Between Old Wonder of World vs New: The old Wonders of the World were typically constructed during the ancient Mediterranean and served the purpose of showcasing the architecture and style during that period of time. However, considering the fact that most of the Wonders are damaged beyond restoration and don’t accurately represent modern […]

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]]> Guess The Music Artist By The Emojis! https://youthareawesome.com/guess-the-music-artist-by-the-emojis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guess-the-music-artist-by-the-emojis Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:19:50 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112642   Introduction: From rappers, to pop singers, this blog will be about guessing which music artist is associated with the given emojis! Ready to test your musical artist knowledge, along with your emoji interpretations? The levels will progressively get harder with 15 levels in total! Good luck and I hope you have fun! (Answers will […]

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]]> Top 10 things to do in New Jersey https://youthareawesome.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-new-jersey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-things-to-do-in-new-jersey Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:05:56 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112770 Hey everyone! My name is Diya, and I am currently on vacation in New Jersey. If you didn’t already know, New Jersey is a state in the USA (United States of America). So while I am here, I might as well share some amazing places you can go to, if you ever decide to visit. […]

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]]> The Value of Friendships https://youthareawesome.com/the-value-of-friendships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-value-of-friendships Tue, 21 May 2024 14:40:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112486 Remember those times where you would meet someone for the first time? Sometimes, you’ll only know them during that moment, but most times, you’ll meet them again. When you meet this person again, there’s a chance you’ll interact with them more and know more about them. Sooner or later, you’ll have made a friend that […]

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]]> Hidden Built-In Mechanics of Everyday Items https://youthareawesome.com/hidden-built-in-mechanics-of-everyday-items/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hidden-built-in-mechanics-of-everyday-items Tue, 30 Apr 2024 23:43:51 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112345                                                    Introduction We always think know the ins and outs of the objects we use every day. However, some of the everyday objects we use have clever uses behind them! Have […]

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]]> 5 Fascinating Origins of Common Idioms https://youthareawesome.com/5-fascinating-origins-of-common-idioms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-fascinating-origins-of-common-idioms Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:13:49 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112295                                                        INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered how certain phrases we commonly use came to be? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Our language is always evolving and the meaning behind […]

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]]> The Brilliant Beach Bonanza https://youthareawesome.com/the-brilliant-beach-bonanza/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-brilliant-beach-bonanza Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:34:24 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112039 The sun is pinned up high in the sky  Sharing its illuminating light rays with my eyes The feeling of warmth grows from my head to my toes As the anticipation sprouts from deep down below and grows Sprinting through the grainy sand Feeling it stuck between your toes And diving for a volleyball  while […]

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]]> How Were Seasonal Breaks Integrated Into Our Society? https://youthareawesome.com/how-were-seasonal-breaks-integrated-into-our-society/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-were-seasonal-breaks-integrated-into-our-society Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:34:12 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=112030                                       Introduction: The first day of spring has come along and two weeks of pure freedom have arrived, I want to teach people the history of how these breaks have been integrated into our society. Have you […]

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]]> What are Leap Years? Why We Have 366 days This Year https://youthareawesome.com/what-are-leap-years-why-we-have-366-days-this-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-leap-years-why-we-have-366-days-this-year Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:29:05 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111776 First of all, what are leap years? A leap year is a year that has an additional day, which is February 29th. This results in the year having 366 days instead of the typical 365. In the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), leap years usually occur within four years. Why do we need leap […]

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]]> The Rise of Animal Crossing: Why It Became a Pandemic Escape for People in 2020 https://youthareawesome.com/the-rise-of-animal-crossing-why-it-became-a-pandemic-escape-for-people-in-2020/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rise-of-animal-crossing-why-it-became-a-pandemic-escape-for-people-in-2020 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:09:19 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111422         THE RISE OF ANIMAL CROSSING   Animal Crossing is a Nintendo game series about exploring, creating, and living in your own self made paradise. While there are 5 versions of this game released worldwide, we’re going to be focusing on the one released in March, 20, 2020; Animal Crossing: New Horizons. […]

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]]> Webtoon Jumpstart: My Top 5 Picks for Beginners! https://youthareawesome.com/webtoon-jumpstart-my-top-5-picks-for-beginners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webtoon-jumpstart-my-top-5-picks-for-beginners Fri, 02 Feb 2024 03:30:53 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111486 Webtoon: What is it? If you are not a fan of reading novels, but rather watching films instead, then Webtoon is the perfect blend for you! Webtoon is an online app where you can read many different comics. You can choose from a variety of different art styles, genres, and plots, where a new chapter […]

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]]> The Beauty of Winter https://youthareawesome.com/the-beauty-of-winter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-beauty-of-winter Wed, 24 Jan 2024 18:56:48 +0000 https://youthareawesome.com/?p=111330 Can you believe it’s already 2024? I can’t. I can’t believe its almost spring. I know a lot of people detest the winter, and I get where they’re coming from. Arctic winds and biting cold temperatures that can give you frostbite? Yeah. Not the most pleasant thing ever. But as someone who only moved to […]

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