For the majority of my Creative Writing class this morning, the topic of discussion was setting in a story, and its importance in regards to the overall theme of mood of a text. My professor encouraged us to examine an article on a website titled LitReactor which addresses the significance of setting in a story, … More The Literary Importance of Setting

Yesterday afternoon, while driving past Brock, I noticed a man standing on a very busy sidewalk just off of the school’s property protesting. While I fail to have an issue with protesting and think that when performed properly it can be a highly effective tool, this particular white male was holding a sign that displayed … More Aggressive Protesting

My cousins from Charleston, South Carolina came to visit my family and I this past weekend. They stayed with us from Friday to Monday, and it was wonderful to see them considering we are so far apart in distance. My cousin Stephanie brought my family and I a case of Rewined candles, which are handcrafted … More Rewined Candles

The tobacco industry has gained a rather unfortunate reputation within the past few decades. Years ago, tobacco farms and farmers were considered to be one of the primary sources of income for a small city or town because of the success and popularity of the industry, however such perception has changed, and within contemporary society … More Tobacco

I am aware that the title of this post may seem rather vague and obscure, and may furthermore  seem superficial considering yesterday’s post addressed how women feel obliged to wear makeup in order to be accepted. This post, however, is not about the importance of being youthful in a physical sense or in regards to … More The Importance of Being Youthful

Within the past couple of years, my interest in makeup and cosmetics has blossomed. When I was in high school I failed to think twice about applying anything more than mascara and some concealer to my face in the morning before I left my house, and looking back I struggle with comprehending how simplistic my … More The Idolization of Makeup

I have been styling my hair with hot tools since I was approximately thirteen years old, and I do not plan on refraining from using hot styling tools anytime in the near future. When I was younger I straightened my hair almost daily, and now I tend to curl my hair more often than I … More Product Review: PYT Hair Styling Tools

In my Gender and Politics seminar yesterday, the discussion was focused on sexual harassment and violence, and why it occurs. It is arguable that sexual harassment and violence tends to impact women in greater instances than it does men, however it is crucial to acknowledge that sexual harassment and violence does in fact impact men, and … More The Lack of Education Regarding Sexual Harassment and Violence

I recently viewed a film titled A Girl Like Her, and such film is available on Netflix. The movie is categorized as a drama, however it could arguably also be categorized as a documentary considering the way in which the film is portrayed. This movie depicts the life of Jessica Burns, a Sophomore at South … More Film Review: A Girl Like Her

Halloween is undoubtedly one of my favourite holidays to commemorate. It is arguable one of my favourites because it happens to occur within the months of autumn, which is my preferred season, however the whole concept of Halloween has always appealed to me. I determined it would be worthwhile to do some research and understand … More Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Yesterday evening while in my student house in Niagara, I decided I was in the mood to watch a romance movie instead of doing academic readings. Great decision, I know. I was browsing through the drama category on Netflix, and I stumbled across the movie ‘The Longest Ride’ which I have wanted to view for … More Film Review: The Longest Ride

One of my university courses is online, and every week or so the professor posts a discussion question on the university website. Students enrolled in the course are expected to reply to such question and interact with other students in the class based upon the different answered offered. When I went online earlier today to … More The Dangers of Electronic Communication

For me, snacking can be an incredibly difficult thing considering my numerous food intolerances. I cannot simply reach for any granola bar or cookie when I am hungry inbetween meals because I have to read the ingredients listed in any and all products to ensure it is safe for me to consume. I have always … More Snacking

As obvious as it may seem, small acts of kindness have the potential to entirely transform an individuals mood or attitude on a given day. I believe small acts of kindness possess as much potential for altering a persons mood as large acts of kindness, and while both forms of generosity and benevolence are equally … More Small Acts of Kindness

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years now. While our chemistry is not necessarily as passionate and exciting as it was when we first began dating, I still love him dearly and I understand that over time the passion you and your partner have for one another inevitably begins to diminish. … More Relationships

Unfortunately, it seems as though disappointment is an inevitable occurrence in the lives of many. Disappointment can exist in numerous forms, and regardless of what form it exists in, it has the ability to entirely diminish one’s sense of self-confidence. Recently, I have been encountering disappointment in regards to academia. I recently wrote a paper … More Disappointment

I was assigned a reading for my Contemporary Theoretical Approaches English course titled “Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor” by Rob Nixon. The main concept Nixon addresses in this text is the idea of slow violence, and what exactly slow violence is. Slow violence may be defined as an act of brutality that … More Slow Violence

Considering I am minoring in Women and Gender Studies in my university education, I have a passion for gender equality and for advocating issues such as sexual violence and harassment. Typically, sexual harassment and violence impacts women, however I was assigned a reading for my Gender and Politics Course that addressed numerous incidences of men … More Sexual Harassment Against Men

This coming Wednesday I have a midterm for my Gender and Politics course, and despite being quite busy over my reading week, I did manage to dedicate some time to reviewing my notes for my upcoming test. While I was studying, it came to my attention that there are numerous ways individuals study, and so … More Studying Techniques

Several weeks ago I purchased the Sephora Collection Mud Mask from a Sephora store in St. Catharines. It retails for $25.00, and although it is hard to come by because quite often it is sold out, I managed to get my hands on a jar. I have always wanted to experiment with the Glam Glow … More Product Review: Sephora Collection Mud Mask (Purifying & Mattifying)

I recently learned that musician/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Apparently his victory has sparked a lot of controversy amongst literary critics and writers, as some are stating that Dylan is definitely deserving of the prize while others are disagreeing entirely. When I first heard that Dylan had … More Is Bob Dylan’s Recent Nobel Prize for Literature Win Valid?

Last week I was watching the evening news with my parents. Naturally, almost any and all current news is associated with the presidential debate/campaign, and the topic of this particular segment of news addressed the leaked audio footage of Donald Trump conversing with another individual. This conversation between Trump and one other person was incredibly … More Political Brainwashing

As of late, a lot of media coverage has been addressing a recent fad which involves persons dressing up as clowns in order to terrorize small children. This trend originated in the states, and was by no means intended to resemble a prank – individuals in the states were dressing in clown costumes and attempting … More Clown Pranks

As I noted in my previous post addressing the Norfolk County Fair, my dad entered his pulling tractor, Pleasant Thunder, in the Simcoe pull on Sunday evening. After facing a tough year in regards to his pulling career, my dad finished second overall in Simcoe and gave the best pull of his life. He pulled … More Pleasant Thunder

Yes, I know. Another post addressing the topic of acne. I apologize if pimples are becoming a redundant theme here on my blog, but as you know I am always attempting to discover a product that aids in depleting the blemishes on my face. Approximately two years ago I purchased the Clinique 3-Stop Acne Program … More Clinique 3-Step Acne Regime

Thanksgiving weekend marks not only familial celebrations and hearty dinners, but furthermore the duration of The Norfolk County Fair. The fair typically begins on the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving weekend and concludes the following Monday. My family and I have attended this fair since my sister and I were toddlers. It has become a tradition … More The Norfolk County Fair

Earlier today I was at an event where I experience unwanted attention from a male. I have encountered this particular individual at several events that involve a common interest him and I are both involved with, and each time I see him I receive the same unwanted attention. I wanted to write a post that … More Unwanted Attention

Yesterday evening I watched The Town, an action film starring Ben Affleck, Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall. To be honest, I was not overly keen on viewing this film, but after being told by numerous individuals it was a great movie I decided to watch it. The film itself was tremendous. The plot is action-packed, … More Film Review: The Town

Being a frequent user of heavy and full coverage foundations, I find myself struggling to designate a product that successfully removes all of my makeup prior to actually washing my face with a cleanser. I have been experimenting with makeup-removing wipes for a couple of months, and while they perform adequately in regards to removing … More Cleansing Oils: Are They Worth It?

This afternoon in a seminar for my Gender and Politics course, we discussed the occurrence of violence against women. Specifically, we focused on a text written by Simone de Beauvoir titled “The Second Sex” in which de Beauvoir writes of women as being deemed ‘the other’ because of a societal view that perceives women to … More Violence Against Women