Tag: Diving

So, when do you know you’re a good coder? Is it after finishing a bunch of courses or having that computer science degree in hand? Not in my book. Based on my years in the field, being a good coder is about so much more than that. People always wonder, “Which programming language shou...

For week 6 of my 8-week Beginner’s Acrylics Painting Class, we used our monochrome portraits from week 5 as a foundation with our lessons on full-color still life paintings to create a full-color portrait. Let’s dive into how we explored painting portraits with acryli...

At that time in my life I was at the mercy of my mother who was chronically homeless. She ended up placing me and my younger brother in CAS care (CAS stands for Children’s Aid Society, its like Canada’s version of CPS) when she got evicted (we were on the street) from our apartment in To...

Raja Ampat translates to 4 Kings. Raja Ampat is not 1 island but comprises more than 1500 islands just off Sorong, Indonesia. There is a great number and variety of marine life here that scientists have described the place as a biological hot spot and believe that the reef systems here restock reefs...

What comes to mind when you hear someone say they are a conservationist? Is it the Animal Planet presenters who introduce us to different animals and their environments, that you think of first? Is a conservationist someone who takes part in beach or environmental clean ups every now and then? Does ...