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On Wednesday evening my mom and I travelled to theatres to view the film Dunkirk. The 2017 film is categorized as a war movie and is written, co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan (some of Nolan’s recognized works include The Dark Knight trilogy). The movie stars Fionn Whitehead, who stars as the film’s main character, … More Film Review: Dunkirk
I was absolutely appalled to learn that Donald Trump recently announced that transgender persons will be prohibited from serving in the US military. On July 26th Trump tweeted a series of statements in regards to his discriminatory ban: “After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States Government will … More Trump’s Military Ban
I am often on the hunt for a new type of gluten free pasta to try, however this hunt usually proves to be quite challenging. Gluten free pasta often fails to taste good, to be entirely honest, therefore I am usually slightly leery when I am testing a new type. I discovered theĀ Organic Mung Bean … More Product Review: Organic Mung Bean Spaghetti by Zeroodle
Perhaps my love for literature is a result of my educational background in English, but regardless, I feel as though literature is a force that can have an absolutely tremendous impact in the life of an individual. Literature is an art that can be pursued by any person, whether such pursuit be professional or recreational, … More The Power of Literature
Freelance writing has always been a somewhat difficult concept for me to comprehend. As alluring and opportune as this avenue of writing is and can be, it can simultaneously be frightening and intimidating for any writer. Approximately one year ago I began composing a freelance piece for myself. It was something I dabbled with when … More Freelance Writing
Creativity is a wonderful trait to possesses. It allows for the mind to expand and explore unfamiliar avenues and territories on a daily basis in hopes of unveiling a new, fresh idea or concept. For many persons, however, creativity is not something that comes easily, and it can be incredibly frustrating when one wishes to … More 3 Ways to be More Creative
I would categorize myself as an eating disorder awareness advocate, specifically because it seems as though there is a lack of social recognition regarding the tremendous implications of this type of mental illness. There is still a heavy stigma affiliated with mental illness, and I would argue eating disorders even more so than other mental … More 3 Things You Should Never Say to a Person with an Eating Disorder
It happens to the best of us. Life gets busy, responsibilities get pushed back and before you know it your organization skills have gone to complete shit and your house is plagued by clutter. Not to fret! As overwhelming as a simple task of organization may seem once it gets to a certain point, de-cluttering … More De-Cluttering
For the past several days I have been bed-bound attempting to get over a serious case of strep throat. I seem to pick up strep at least once every summer, and each time it seems more painful and miserable than the last. Common symptoms of strep throat include swollen lymph nodes in the neck, significant … More At-Home Remedies for Strep Throat
I discovered Thomas Maltman’s novel Little Wolves whilst searching through the bookcase in our house in hopes of designating some new reading material. I was unsure of where exactly this book came from and eventually learned that my sister purchased it from Chapter’s at a discounted price. I had never heard of nor read any … More Book Review: Thomas Maltman’s Little Wolves
When I initially saw advertisements for the Netflix original film titled To The Bone, I was honestly unsure of what to think. I knew I wanted to view the film without a doubt, but I was somewhat leery of how exactly the film was going to depict the harsh reality of living with an eating … More To the Bone: A Netflix Original Film
Arguments are an inevitable component of most relationships, regardless if said relationship is romantic, friendly or family-oriented. When approached aggressively or with ignorance, arguments can quickly escalate and be blown out of context, allowing persons involved to become even more enraged and possibly even hurt by what may be said by the individual they are … More How to Handle an Argument Effectively
Veganism and furthermore vegetarianism have truly increased in popularity in recent years. Vegetarianism is a concept that has existed for decades, however veganism is more recent in its existence yet it continues to gain recognition in contemporary society. Vegetarianism is the choice to abstain from eating any animal-based protein, for example meat or fish. Veganism … More The Increasing Popularity of Plant-Based Proteins
With the warmth of summer months comes the dreaded sensation of hair sticking to the back of your sweaty neck. It happens to the best of us, however when you become aware of this uncomfortable scenario it becomes significantly tempting to simply shave your head and rid yourself of this issue. Hold the razor for … More Chic and Elegant High Ponytail Tutorial
I had a thorough and beneficial conversation the other day with a family friend addressing the concept of blatant sexual expression. We were discussing how heterosexuality is completely and totally tolerated when exhibited in a public manner and how homosexuality fails to encounter the same tolerance when exhibited publicly. For example, it is socially acceptable … More The Double Standard Regarding Blatant Sexuality
It is probable that you have heard about the wildfires spreading across the province of British Columbia within the past week, and I thought I would create a post addressing this mass fire to provide some information for any person who is unaware or has limited knowledge of the situation. As of right now, there … More The Current Wildfires in British Columbia
Food waste is a significant conflict that has existed in a global context for decades. It exists in all geographical regions of the world, however the impact of food waste is arguably most prevalent in North America. According to fao.org, “roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year … More The Global Crisis of Food Waste
Would You Rather is a game I have participated in on several different occasions. The game generally involves asking an individual two difficult questions with such individual having to choose between the two options, and I thought it might be interesting to create a post in which I answer some Would You Rather questions I … More Would You Rather?
I created a post a while ago addressing the very real escalation of global warming in a global context and how such escalation is evident when acknowledging how powerful the rays of the sun are here in Ontario during the summer months. I thought I would compose an informative post regarding signs and symptoms of … More Is It Skin Cancer?
Love is a highly prevalent existence in the lives of many individuals. Most persons are affiliated with the sort of love we have toward family members and close friends and how said love is long-lasting and difficult to diminish. Romantic or intimate love, however, seems to encounter a sense of temporality in contemporary society, and … More The Societal Temporality Regarding Love
Photography is something that has always had the ability to capture my attention. There is something truly significant about a still-life image in which a story can be interpreted, such interpretation being entirely subjective. I became interested in photography when I was finishing elementary school. I received a digital camera as a gift from my … More The Beauty of Photography
The Villages are an event that occur annually in Brantford, with such event being very much relevant in my own life. I have been associated with the Villages Festival in the city of Brantford since I was young, specifically the Hungarian Village, and growing up with this cultural event has allowed me to gain a … More Brantford’s International Villages Festival
Clothing has unfortunately become a rather expensive cost as of late. Despite clothing being a necessity in everyday life for individuals, it has become increasingly difficult to designate clothing retailers that sell their merchandise for a reasonable price. I thought I would share some of the stores I personally shop at that happen to be … More Budget Friendly Shopping
Birth control, for many women, is an active component of their daily lives. Whether it is used as a contraceptive or as a means to address other bodily issues (for example skin conditions), it can be difficult to determine which type of birth control is best for you and your body. Always consult with your … More Birth Control: Which Type is Right for You?
I absolutely despised horror films when I was younger. I simply could not fathom why anyone would want to watch a movie that shook them to their core and caused them to live in constant paranoia for days after, however my perspective of the horror genre changed when I started university. I am unsure of … More Criteria for a Successful Horror Movie
My mom was kind enough to bring me home some chocolate chip cookies the other day that I can actually consume without having my head in the toilet. Although I most certainly am not a vegan, foods that are free of gluten, dairy and egg are typically categorized as vegan because they do not contain … More Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Perfumes and fragrances are a tricky subject to tackle. What may smell enticing to one person may smell repulsive to another, therefore this post is intended to recognize my own personal fragrance preferences and why I would recommend these particular perfumes to other individuals. Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy: I received this perfume as a … More A Personal Guide to Perfume
One of the greatest things that comes along with the summer months and warmer weather is the multitude of fresh produce. Whether it be fruits or veggies, nothing tops the taste of fresh, local produce in the summertime, and strawberries are arguably one of the most popular summer fruits. Aside from being absolutely scrumptious, strawberries … More Why You Need More Strawberries In Your Life
Having oily skin can present a bit of a challenge when it comes to wearing mascara. Granted, this sounds like a bit of an odd statement, however I have a difficult time finding a mascara that wears well throughout the day and refrains from transferring to my eyelids from oil. One of the only mascaras … More Product Review: Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara
So often whilst scrolling through various social media feeds I come across a fabricated situation in which a girlfriend or wife becomes angry with their partner because he/she did not text them back in a timely manner. Despite being fabricated and aiming to be perceived as humorous, these situations do, in fact, occur regularly in … More How Social Media and Technology are Ruining Intimate Relationships
