A Day in the Life

“I thought I was the only one…” At the Strength Within conferences, we hear that a lot. The truth is, if it’s happening to you, or if you’re feeling a certain way, there are other young women going through the same thing. Our swigg-grl bloggers share their stories – from major victories to everyday ordeals – so you can learn from them, laugh with them and know you’re not alone.

 

3 Nov

"If You Really Knew Me, You'd Know..."

"If You Really Knew Me, You'd Know..."

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25 Sep

Coping with Stress

Coping with Stress

 
 
As a student and an 18 year old girl, I know how stressful things can be.
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17 Aug

Backstage Pass: Warped Tour 2010

Backstage Pass: Warped Tour 2010

On July 9, I had the amazing opportunity of going to Warped Tour in Toronto with a media pass on my wrist.
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11 Jun

Dog Tags

Dog Tags

I saw my Dad’s dog tags for the first time today and never expected them to leave me speechless the way they did. There I was sitting in my kitchen having dinner with my parents when my mom turned to me and told me she had found them.
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5 May

Back Again for a Victory Lap

 
 
This year I did the last thing I ever expected I would ever do, return to high school for the dreaded victory lap :(
 
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13 Apr

Relationship Advice From a Guy's Perspective

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hey ladies,
 
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27 Nov

And I Lie Awake and Miss You

AH! So I have to start off by saying, I’m so glad that I finally worked up the courage to talk to this boy, he told me today he liked me! Problem: We live 400kms away. For now we are just enjoying talking to each other, so we will see where that goes!

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27 Nov

That Party Last Night Was Awful Crazy

Last night I had the issue of going to a party or not.

This party was supposed to be wild and at a friend of a friend’s house. So I decide not to go because it seems sketchy and is unreasonable distance on the subway and THANK GOODNESS.

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27 Nov

Now He's In My World Like Hip Hop

So it’s officially the second month of school and I am already freaking out about university, is that just me?

I’ve already tried planning my future out, but what makes me think I can do it in an hour, day or week? This is my future we are talking about. I found that www.scholarshipscanada.com really helps, because money is an issue these days. It literally lists every scholarship possible!

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23 Nov

Scared? Excited? Sad? Nervous?

Today I had grad photos... I thought this would be a day that I had been looking forward to forever! It meant that I was going to be leaving school, getting into university that was a three-hour plane ride away from home, away from high school drama and out on my own... but then I got to the pictures.

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