I unearthed another one of my papers from university the other evening and the subject matter of said paper really encouraged me to examine the consequences of inaccurate depictions of women in media. The portrayal of female stereotypes in popular culture can be considerably detrimental to the public perception of women. The ways in which … Continue reading The Portrayal of Female Stereotypes in Popular Culture
I am relatively open in regards to sharing my experience with my former eating disorder. I refrain from keeping my past illness to myself in hopes of educating and aiding others who may be dealing with an eating disorder personally or who know someone else who is, and I strongly believe education is the most … Continue reading The Long-Term Implications of Eating Disorders
I am an avid fan of country music. Authentic, real and genuine country music, however, not the pop country that is dominating the country music industry in contemporary society. I often find myself listening to classic country music, for example songs by George Strait, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, and yearning for an artist to … Continue reading Cody Jinks
I have composed several posts addressing the many uses and benefits of essential oils, so I thought I would do a similar post on natural oils. Natural oils differ from essential oils in the sense that they are often derived from foods or plants and are pressed into an oil formula, and their benefits are … Continue reading Natural Oils and How to Use Them
From my own understanding, succulents are undoubtedly on the rise in regards to their popularity amongst people who enjoy owning plants. We have a couple of succulents in my house, and I wanted to provide some insight addressing how to maintain these little gems to demonstrate how they are a great option for persons who … Continue reading Succulents: The Fool Proof Plant
Violence against women is a prevalent theme in numerous works of literature, therefore an understanding of what this type of violence consists of is needed to determine the implications it proposes. In their article "Prevalence of Violence against Immigrant Women: A Systematic Review of the Literature", Gonçalves and Matos, two Latin American Feminist scholars, offer … Continue reading The Depiction of Violence Against Women in Early London Literature
I can say with complete confidence that if it were not for my dads automotive passion, I would not possess the interest in classic cars that I do today. When I was younger I failed to think twice about my dads car collection, however now that I am older and have more of an understanding … Continue reading The Significance of Classic Cars
I am going to initiate this blog by acknowledging the fact that travelling, for many persons, is simply not possible due to financial responsibilities and commitments. As alluring and enticing as travelling the world may seem, it is considered by a majority of individuals to be a luxury and is simply not possible for some … Continue reading The Benefits of Travelling
In case you're unaware, the month of June has been recognized as Pride month. June was selected out of all months within the calendar year to celebrate individualistic pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that occurred at the conclusion of June in 1969. Throughout Pride month, many events and celebrations are held to acknowledge sexual … Continue reading The Disproportionate Perception of Pride Month
Nails seem like a rather insignificant component of the human body. They can be tedious to maintain and often come in handy as an effective itch-reliever, but it is arguable that their importance in regards to an individual's overall health is often overlooked. I have heard that nails often act as a reflection of a … Continue reading Why Your Nails Are More Important Than You Think
If you're like me and tend to wear a decent amount of face makeup on a given day, you're likely aware of how difficult it can be to entirely rid your skin of said makeup at the end of a day. It seems as though no matter how thoroughly you wash, wipe, scrub or lather, … Continue reading Product Review: The Body Shop’s Seaweed Deep Cleansing Gel Wash
Shaving itself can be quite annoyance, but the painful and uncomfortable bumps that often accompany shaving in the form of a rash are even more irritating. Shaving gels and creams can be purchased that claim to prevent razor bumps from developing on freshly shaven skin, however I have yet to find a product that stays … Continue reading At-Home Remedies for Razor Bumps
On Sunday, June 11th, my family and I attended an ALS fundraiser at Hydome Farms in Mount Pleasant, Ontario. The event was organized and hosted by Clark Merritt, a retired poultry farmer living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a disease that attacks and furthermore destroys neutrons that contribute to muscle control and movement. Over 600 hundred … Continue reading Hydome Farm’s 2017 ALS Fundraiser
This past Friday I attended the convocation ceremony at Brock University for students receiving a Bachelor of Arts. Being a Humanities student, I graduated on Friday, but convocation ceremonies occurred throughout the duration of the week, Friday being the concluding day of graduation. The ceremony itself was pleasant and the day overall was truly wonderful … Continue reading Brock University’s 2017 Convocation
I wrote a paper in my second year of university about the influence of Puritanism in the Salem Witch Trials. I was re-reading this essay the other day and thought I might share it with you. It's a bit of a lengthy read, but I hope you're able to get through it! The seventeenth century … Continue reading The Involvement of Puritanism in the Salem, Massachusetts Witch Trials
There are several terms and concepts I have been introduced to as a result of my English Language and Literature education, and I thought I would share some of them with you to provide some insight in regards to common literary terminology and techniques. These are not necessarily terms you would use in everyday conversation, … Continue reading Literary Terminology
Motherhood is a truly respectful concept and role to bear in contemporary society. Considering that mother figures are persons who deserve indefinite recognition and appreciation, it is troublesome to acknowledge the negative ways in which mothers and motherhood are depicted in various popular culture mediums. My personal interpretation of how mothers and motherhood is depicted … Continue reading The Portrayal of Mothers and Motherhood in Popular Culture
I was going through some of the academic assignments I completed throughout my duration of studies at Brock, and discovered an assignment I composed in my second year for an online media/communication course I was enrolled in. It regards the concept of New Media Landscape, a term coined by Henry Jenkins, and in the assignment … Continue reading New Media Landscape: What Is It?
Sleep is undoubtedly an integral component of our lives. It is a daily necessity that allows our bodies to recharge and heal and is not something that should falter in the amount of attantion it is given. Unfortunately, for a lot of individuals, sleep is something that is often oppressed because of other responsibilities and … Continue reading 3 Tips For A Better Sleep
My mom and I had a very thorough discussion the other day regarding the prevalence of laziness in the work force. So often I witness employees who fail to conduct their assigned duties in a complete or even correct manner, and this significantly frustrates me. Being raised on a farm has undoubtedly allowed me to … Continue reading Laziness in the Work Force: What Does it Mean for Future Generations?
Any individual who has a substantial amount of hair on their head is well aware of the dread that occurs after a day spent in high winds. You shower and deeply shampoo and condition your hair in an attempt to rid as many knots from your mop as possible, yet when you get out of … Continue reading Preventing Hair Tangling
Getting together with a good friend of mine a couple of days ago encouraged me to write a post addressing signs of a true and healthy friendship. I have been friends with this particular individual since senior kindergarten, and she and I have been through many ups and downs in our relationship, mainly stemming from … Continue reading 5 Signs of a True Friendship
One of the courses I was enrolled in during the final semester of my university education was titled Latin American Women's Perspectives. The course aimed to educate persons about feminism and how it is perpetuated in Latin American culture, and it was a very interesting and informative course. One of the readings we were assigned … Continue reading Latin American Feminist Literature: Deborah Castillo’s “Talking Back”
It was recently announced that Kathleen Wynne, the current Premier of Ontario, plans to heighten Ontario's minimum wage amount to $15.00 by the year 2019. The current minimum wage amount is $11.40, therefore increasing the amount to fifteen dollars is a rather significant jump. This wage escalation has sparked a lot of discussion across Ontario … Continue reading Minimum Wage Increase in Ontario: What Does it Mean?
To be completely honest, soap has never exactly been something I am overly particular about. I tend to purchase whatever body wash is on sale when I happen to squeeze the final drops out of my former bottle in the shower, failing to be observant of what exactly I am purchasing. After developing some dry … Continue reading Product Review: The Body Shop’s Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel
Coming up with potential blog topics can be challenging. I always try to write about something that snags my attention on a given day, and today's intriguing topic happens to be barbecuing. It may sound rather random, however it dawned on me today that barbecuing is arguably one of the most flexible means of cooking … Continue reading The Versatility of Barbecuing
This past Sunday was the Brantford Handmade Market show at the Brantford Convention Centre. My sister participated in the event and had a display of her many different types of bath bombs and body scrubs that she makes for her business Earthly Delights, and in the midst of aiding her with sales I took some … Continue reading The 2017 Brantford Handmade Market
Hamburgers have become a bit of a challenge for me in regards to my diet. I love hamburgers, don't get me wrong, however unless I am eating homemade beef burgers I can never be entirely sure that I am eating a gluten-free patty. For this reason, I typically consume turkey or chicken burgers, but poultry … Continue reading Bison Meat: The New Ground Beef
On Friday evening, after I returned home from working at Pita Pit, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by my great aunt Lucy and uncle Gary. Lucy is my Oma's youngest sister of fifteen children, and I rarely get to see her and her husband because of distance barriers. The two of them occasionally … Continue reading The Power of Re-Connection
Decorating any space can present a multitude of challenges, cost being one of them. For many persons, decorating fails to be something they are able to afford as a result of other life expenses, however decorating does not have to be a pricey ordeal. I thought I would propose some inexpensive DIY decor ideas that … Continue reading Inexpensive Decor Ideas
