I am a sucker for a good documentary. I never really used to enjoy them when I was younger as I oftentimes found them rather boring, but now that I’ve matured a wee bit and have learned to appreciate history more than I once did, I now prefer watching documentaries over most other shows, with … More Looking for a mind-blowing documentary? Read this
I’ve debated being more transparent about my marijuana use here on my blog with all of you, my lovely readers, and I think I’ve mostly decided to be a little more forthcoming about it. I suppose the reason for my hesitancy to discuss it openly here is a fear of turning anyone off, but, because … More Where do you get your ganja?
From time to time I do myself a solid and explore convenience stores in search of new and exciting takes on the common chocolate bar. Is this a bit of a niche, if not, a bizarre hobby? Perhaps. But, I will say that I have collected a handful of chocolate bar special editions over the … More Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup … lava cake?!
I would wager most people would rather avoid conflict than engage in it, generally speaking. Granted, there are instances in which there are no options aside from confronting the conflict head-on, but, if there is a possibility to dodge said turmoil, most of us would prefer the latter over the former. Personally, when I end … More Approaching conflict: sometimes, waiting is better
Many people consider Christmastime to be the highlight of their year, and, really, for understandable reasons; out of all of the holidays we collectively celebrate in a given calendar year, Christmas seems to take the cake in terms of celebrations, decorations, festivities and events compared to any other holiday or special occasion. I was chatting … More A friendly reminder you can say ‘no’ during the Holidays
Now that I am back in the routine of reading daily, I have to say that I really did not realize how much I missed it until my reading sabbatical came to an end. I used to be an avid reader, however, after studying English in university and being expected to read a ridiculous number … More Book review: Undercurrent by Paul Blackwell
While I knew from a relatively young age I wanted to pursue English in post-secondary school, the notion of being a writer was not the initial plan. My dream was to be an editor, and while that may not be my designated title in the corporate realm at present, I’m actually doing more editing than … More Wondering how to develop an eye for editing? Read this
My husband and I thoroughly enjoy watching documentaries of just about any genre, but our favourites are arguably true crime and sports documentaries. We watched a solid handful of both types via Netflix, and a couple of days ago, I notified Blaine that a new sports documentary titled Aaron Rodgers: Enigma had been added. I wouldn’t say … More ‘Aaron Rodgers: Enigma:’ view or vanquish?
I doubt I solely speak for myself when I say that whenever I hear the term ‘date night,’ my mind almost instantly conjures up an image of a ritzy restaurant, nice clothing and dollar signs. I’m not even sure what the reasoning behind this association is, aside from possible social conditioning that has subconsciously influenced … More Let’s simplify date night
Brownies are oftentimes a crowd pleaser, and for obvious reasons, really; they’re soft and gooey on the inside with a bit of crunch on the outside (especially if you snag a corner piece), and their chocolatey flavour is always pleasant. With Christmas approaching, I thought it might be a nice idea to bake some brownies. … More Let’s make Christmas brownies
This past Friday, I accompanied my mom and sister for a much-needed visit to Costco. I hadn’t been since August, so there were definitely some items I desperately needed to replenish, and because my mom and sister both needed a number of things, we agreed it made sense to go together. In retrospect, we were … More Costco at Christmastime: yay or nay?
In the likely case you have not heard of mallet finger before, don’t stress. I certainly was not savvy with the term up until about a week ago after demolishing my pinky finger, so I would imagine most people haven’t heard of it before unless they, too, have experienced it. I play in a touch … More Are you familiar with mallet finger?
Before we delve into the nitty gritty content of this absolutely riveting post, allow me to state that these fast food preference posts are not going to be a series by any means. I think after today’s post I shall cease writing about fast food favourites, in case anyone is stressing about this sort of … More How about your go-to McDonald’s order?
There is a definite probability that some of you read the title of today’s post and rendered its subject content completely and utterly useless. If so, I can’t entirely say I blame you; is today’s topic of utmost importance in the grand scheme of things? Hell, no. Call me odd, but I’ve always been curious … More What is your go-to Tim Horton’s order?
I would wager that most of us have been at the receiving end of having our feelings invalidated at some point in life. While an unfortunate occurrence, it is a relatively common one, and as unpleasant as it is, it is often done without the perpetrator even realizing what they have just engaged with. The … More The danger of invalidating oter people’s feelings
Hair is a fickle thing. Most of us have it on top of our heads, and despite how common, and, I suppose, ‘normal’ it is, I can’t help but recognize just how different hair is for everyone who has it. There are numerous types of hair, some typical examples being curly, straight, wavy, and fine. … More Looking for a winning hair product? Look no further
I believe I have mentioned before that I like to reference Buzzfeed articles from time to time in an attempt to keep up with what are, supposedly, unbelievably great products. I’ve managed to collect a few items over the years from these sorts of articles that have proven to be excellent purchases, hence why I … More If you like spice, you need this oil
I’ve been procrastinating a few jobs that are all relative to me for the past little while. I suppose I should recognize that the delay in completing these jobs is a result, in part, of procrastination; the other reason is my schedule has been a wee bit busy as of late thanks to appointments and … More Decluttering: a physical and mental relief
Being the recipient of a good deed is almost always a guaranteed positive experience. When someone goes out of their way to be kind, it makes us feel acknowledged, and perhaps even special; it is wonderful enough when people we know do something pleasant for us, but I think the effect is even more pronounced … More Read this for some good deed ideas
Without trying to sound too redundant, many Christmas dishes and desserts tend to get a bit repetitive in terms of how many times they have graced our tables. Yes, tradition is important and should be respected to a certain extent, but I don’t necessarily think tradition should entirely negate the possibility of adding something new … More How about a Turtle Tart for your Christmas spread this year?
While a harrowing realization, it seems as though in today’s age, it has never been more important to be your own health advocate. Here in Canada, the medical system is a bit of a joke to speak plainly, and I am not the only one who feels this way. Yes, OHIP is wonderful to an … More The significance of being your own health advocate
When I was in my second year of university at Brock, I found myself in a rather grand predicament towards the end of the first semester. Exams were roughly two weeks away, from what I can remember, and upon packing up my things to head back to St. Catharines after coming home to see my … More Are Apple Mac’s worth the money?
This past Saturday evening, my mom and visited our local theatre to see Gladiator II. I’ve seen the first, much like most people, and while my mom enjoys Medieval settings in television and film, I wouldn’t say it is necessarily her favourite. So, she was a real trooper and took one for the team because … More Yes, you need to see Gladiator II
Without sounding like a spoiled brat, I wager just about every person on this Earth can admit that at some point or another, they have received a Christmas gift that has been rendered completely and utterly useless. The reason I say I don’t wish to sound like a brat is because I like to think … More This Christmas, give the gift of usefulness
When I think back to how I dressed when I was younger, meaning in my teens and into my early 20s, I genuinely cannot comprehend what in the actual fuck I was thinking at times. I certainly identified with tight fitting clothing; I would only wear skinny jeans that I basically had to remove with … More The mature realization of dressing for comfort
Without upsetting too many Italians, allow me to state that I consider pizza to be one of the most versatile food creations in existence. Aside from the classics, for example, pepperoni, Canadian, and Margherita, to name a few, you really can get quite creative with your pizza toppings, and I think it’s great that pizza … More Mexican … pizza?
I like to think of myself as a relatively pleasant person, although I will happily admit that this varies depending on the day. I try my best to be kind to others whenever possible, and as wonderful as being friendly is, it definitely has its downsides. I can’t help but suspect that people who are … More The fine line between kindness and assertion
I have grown to appreciate sandwiches on a significantly higher level compared to when I was younger. I’m not exactly certain as to why, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of them when I was a kid; don’t get me wrong, I ate them and enjoyed them, too. Now, however, I find myself wanting to … More Switch up your typical sandwiches with a some BLT Waffle Sliders
I struggle to describe what it is like having floaters in my eyes. My best attempt at explaining it would be that it’s sort of like seeing squiggly lines and spots that move as you move your eyes; in my case, they honestly look like little worms, or parasites, as awful as that sounds, and … More Seeing floaters in your eyes? It could be more serious than you think
I suppose I should initiate this post by explaining what Milia is, in case anyone is unfamiliar with the term. If you have not heard of Milia before, fair enough; this is perhaps a result of you having great skin and not encountering a tremendous amount of acne in your life. Milia is a form … More Read this if you have Milia around your eyes
