Lifestyle
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Top 5 Hotspots For After-Prom Parties
There is a reason why every teen awaits prom– it marks the end of our junior and senior years and takes us one step closer towards adulthood. So many factors go towards making this a memorable event, be it your choice of prom date, limousines, and outfit. But the after-prom party is just as important. If you’re looking for a new scene other than partying at your friend’s place, then check out our list of the top 5 hangout spots to visit in Toronto, for the perfect post-prom venues. Bar + Karaoke Lounge (360 Yonge St, Toronto) Who does not love a good round of karaoke? One of the best…
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An Unforgettable Prom Horror Story
As a once in a lifetime occasion, prom is undeniably stressful as it involves intense prepping – from finding the perfect dress to the perfect date. For some, it can even become a complete nightmare due either improper planning or unforeseen circumstances. An acquaintance of mine was inclined to share her story. The hunt for a date It all started in the month of February. In Marin’s case, her closest friends had graduated the year before and she hadn’t been able to attend prom with them. With her own prom coming up, she wondered whether she should bother going or not. Because her close friends graduated and her older boyfriend…
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How Social Media Could Be Causing Your Anxiety
Social media and the internet and have completely changed our lives. We share everything – from our thoughts, outfits, experiences and even our meals. It gives us a community where we can share our problems with people who are going through similar situations. Sadly, the popularity of social media has also increased the number of teens affected with anxiety, depression and mental health issues over the past decade. Experts believe that social networking may be the cause. Unrealistic expectations We spend so much time looking at beautiful pictures that celebrities and influencers post that it can subconsciously make us compare ourselves and become unhappy with our own lives. It is…
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Why Boys Shouldn’t Stress About Promposals
Prom is the biggest social event in high school and with today’s millennials, promposals are generally heavily expected. High school is already stressful enough for students, so why does asking someone to prom need to be stressful as well? These are the reasons why promposals shouldn’t be emotionally and mentally draining. What is a promposal? According to the English Oxford Living Dictionaries, the definition of “Promposal” is “An elaborately staged request to be someone’s date to a prom.” The origin of the term is from the 21st century and is coined by the terms prom and proposal. Promposals may vary from pizza with “Prom?” spelled out in pepperoni (similar to…
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Undying Tradition – Corsages and Boutonnieres
As proms became more extravagant, elaborate, and full of leisure for the younger generation, their setting moved from the school campus to hotel ballrooms and country clubs. This often encouraged teens to achieve the best look by picking the most elegant gowns or sleekest suits as well as the most effective pampering or grooming methods. Apart from prom outfits, one of the most distinct elements that signify the sophistication of the major social event is the use of corsages and boutonnieres. Like in weddings or other formal events, these tiny bouquets of flowers are generally mandatory in prom and are traditionally worn by paired couples. Historical Overview of Corsages and…
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How To Plan When You’re On The Prom Committee
If you’re a member of your school’s prom committee, congratulations! It’s a big responsibility, but it is definitely worthwhile. While there’s ton of fun when you’re planning prom, there’s also room for anxiety since there’s so much to organize. Here are some things that you don’t want to forget when you plan prom. Create a Budget The first thing you need to do when planning prom is decide how much money you can spend. Ask the school if they have a budget for prom; some will offer a set amount each year, while others don’t have a prom budget at all. If you plan on spending more than the allocated…
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7 Great Apps To Help With Prom Planning
It’s prom season and you’ve got a Huge To-Do list that needs to be done before the big day approaches. Thankfully, we’re part of a tech savvy generation and have the option of using many aids to help us stay organized and on task! Having a digital assistant guides you through the entire prom process and can give you an even better experience with no hassles. Here are some of our best app recommendations! Curb A revolutionary app that lets you pre-book for any post-prom transportation services and on-demand rides. The app also lets you arrange for rides to come to directly to venues and book shared rides with other…
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Welcome to the Age of Promposals
You’ve rehearsed the spiel in your head. Spent too much time worrying about what they’ll say. Wonder what your options are if they turn you down. You’ve put it off and put it off. It’s getting closer to the big night and you’re running out of time. You can just go ahead and ask them, right? Not really. Promposals are kind of a big deal. A report released by Visa Inc. indicated that promposal spending in the United States averaged $324 per household last year. As graduates-to-be find increasingly elaborate ways to pop the question, simple promposals are falling by the wayside in favour of grander gestures ranging from the…
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Why it’s Better to Fly Solo at Prom
Nothing in high school has you analyzing your relationships with your peers as much as prom does. Whose house are you getting ready at? Who are you taking pictures with? And, infinitely more important: Who are you going with? Sometime we have default answers: significant others, best friends, the neighbour your age who you promised you take because they go to a private school that doesn’t host a prom. But sometimes we don’t. For the rest of those who didn’t make the first draft, it’s open season. Who we take to prom is a status symbol; it’s almost as important as what we wear. And the idea of facing the…
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How To Deal With A Friend Who Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Another day, another rant from your friend about class, prom, family, or peer drama. You do your best to support them through rough times and volatile mood changes. It’s hard watching someone you care about having such a tough time and you feel helpless. When you hear that your friend has been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder or BPD, it is both a panic of the unknown and relief that your friend is finally going to get the professional help you could not give. What is BPD? According to the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), BPD is when an individual has difficulty regulating their emotions and impulses. They…
