Giving persons advice regarding the relationship they have with their partner can be a fickle thing. Considering all relationships are unique and contain different dynamics, it can be difficult to determine any sort of advice to abide by because all persons value different things in the relationships they maintain individually. I titled this post as … More 3 Tips for A Healthy Relationship
The messy bun is a hairstyle that many men and women have been sporting over the past decade or so. It requires minimal effort and can be executed quickly, making it ideal for persons who cannot be bothered to spend time and effort on styling their hair. I myself can thoroughly appreciate the concept of … More A Sophisticated Take on The Messy Bun
Having pets is a truly wonderful and rewarding experience. They are loyal companions to you in your everyday living, and chances are you’ve given them “people” food at some point or another, people food meaning food from your own plate. A majority of individuals are unaware of what food can or may be poisonous to … More Can I Feed My Cat That?
Essential oils are a wonderful thing. They offer a multitude of health benefits (as I addressed in a previous post regarding diffusers and their positive impact on the body and home) and furthermore smell lovely. They also, however, act as powerful cleaning agents that can be used in a variety of ways around the house, … More Essential Oils: Your New Household Cleaner
It is probable that at some point in your life you have felt overly tired. It may be a result of strenuous activity or even stress, however if you find yourself feeling tired and sluggish more days than not, it may be possible that you are deficient in iron. I am by no means a … More Iron Deficiencies
Several years ago I sprained my right foot rather badly and tore different ligaments in the process. I was still experiencing a lot of discomfort in my foot several years after the initial sprain, and after seeing a specialist I learned that I actually had a stress fracture in my foot the entire time. I … More Foot Sprains
This past Tuesday marked my final day of schooling at Brock University. I finished writing my final exam at 9:30pm, and as I walked back to my truck, I was overcome with nostalgia and a bittersweet sensation regarding my final day of university. Don’t get me wrong – I am thrilled to be finished university. … More Brock University
Before I offer my own instructional guide regarding how to write a formal essay, please keep in mind that I am by no means an essay expert. Essay expectations and structure can vary depending on subject matter, requirements or even the preferences of a specific instructor, therefore the following is a rough template to potentially … More How to Write a Formal Essay
This past week my mom and I went to theatres to see the film The Zookeeper’s Wife. My mom really wanted to see it, and after giving the trailer a view I agreed to accompany her as the story behind the film looked quite intriguing. The film is based off of a non-fiction text written … More Film Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife
Classic rock music has always been something I enjoy. I am thankful that my parents introduced me to this type of music from a young age, and because of their efforts I was able to listen to and fall in love with the music by Queen. Queen, a British rock band, originated in 1970 and … More Queen
As I have stated here on my blog approximately fifty times, I am intolerant to dairy. It is hard and can make cooking and/or eating a challenging affair on occasion, therefore I thought I might provide some information about dairy-free milk alternatives for any other persons with intolerances or allergies to dairy. There are ten … More Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives
For university and college students, April unfortunately marks the commencement of exam season. It is a simultaneously wonderful and terrible time of year because it signifies the end of a year but also the beginning of many sleepless nights and countless cups of coffee. Let’s face it – exams suck. With that being said, I … More Study Tips
Action movies are, for my personally, a hit-or-miss film genre. I find that they are either executed very well or very poorly, with no in between area, and therefore are not something I typically gravitate towards when selecting a film to watch. My boyfriend loves action movies, so when it was his turn to choose … More Film Review: Lone Survivor
Honey, for some individuals, is an essential dietary staple. It is a healthier alternative to standardized sugar in terms of serving as a sweetener and can be used in a variety of culinary dishes to present a unique and delightful flavour. In addition to being a tasty ingredient, honey offers a multitude of health benefits … More Manuka Honey
Last weekend my mom and I watched a documentary on Netflix titled Farmland. It features several different farmers and the particular sector of agriculture they associate themselves and their farms with, and it inspired me to discuss the disconnect that exists between rural and urban environments. One of the main themes of the film is … More The Disconnect Between Rural and Urban Environments
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of thirty-one year-old Amy Bleuel, a mental health advocate and the founder of the Project Semicolon. Project Semicolon was created by Bleuel in 2013 when she encouraged persons impacted by mental illness to draw a semicolon on their wrist and post a photo of the drawing … More Amy Bleuel and Project Semicolon
Water is an incredibly beneficial beverage that contributes to elevated overall health. Drinking water has the potential to increase energy levels and combat fatigue, promote weight loss, rid the body of toxins, improve the complexion of skin, promote regular digestion and bowel movements, elevate the immune system, prevent and relieve headaches and aid in receiving … More 20 Ways to Spice Up Your Water
I recently wrote an article for Lug Nuts Magazine and have been waiting for its publication in order to share it with you – you can read the article on the Lug Nuts Magazine website here:  http://www.lugnutsmagazine.com/blog/2017/3/21/michael-morrison-mechanical-engineering-technologist “Mechanical engineering and mechanics saved my life. If it weren’t for those two things I would either be dead … More Michael Morrison: Mechanical Engineering Technologist
My dad has been struggling with Sciatic pain for a couple of weeks now, and seeing the destruction this type of pain has had on him prompted me to conduct some research and learn more about this nerve discomfort. I derived the following information from spine health.com. Sciatica refers to a variety of different pain … More Sciatica Nerve Pain
I watched a program on CBC with my mom and my grandparents the other evening regarding the existence of ADHD in adults. The program explained how despite ADHD being recognized as a disorder that traditionally occurs amongst children, it impacts adults to the same degree and is often times a disorder that develops in childhood … More ADHD in Adults
My sister informed me yesterday that she was recently involved in a verbal confrontation in a public environment with one other individual. The situation became rather intense and my sister acknowledged that it was best for her to simply walk away rather than continue to argue, and her behaviour prompted me to compose a post … More Verbal Confrontation
Yesterday while driving along the QEW I was struck by how tremendously warm the sun felt as it came through my truck window. I was directly in the sun’s rays and I became so hot I actually had to turn off the heat in my truck and roll the windows down. Keep in mind this … More The Rise of Global Warming
Sriracha sauce is arguably one of the most popular hot sauces sold and used within contemporary grocers and food chains/restaurants. Produced by Huy Fong Foods, this sauce was created in 1980 by the company’s Vietnamese founder David Tran and originated from Thailand. Sriracha is easily identifiable due to its simplistic packaging which features the image of … More The History of Sriracha
Yesterday afternoon my dad phoned me and asked me to go on Facebook and view a page titled Thank a Farmer. The page had posted an image of recent wildfires that have plagued several Southern states – the statement is as follows: “Last week tragedy struck four states in our agricultural community but we have … More The Impact of Recent Wildfires on Agricultural Communities
Mental Illness has certainly made its presence known in contemporary society, and due to the encouragement to eradicate the stigma associated with it, more persons are being forward and honest about their struggles with this type of illness. Being an individual who has struggled with depression (and anxiety) for several years, I wanted to offer … More Natural Ways to Combat Depression
Last night while browsing through my Facebook newsfeed I came across an article posted on the CBC website. The article is by Nick Purdon and Leonardo Palleja and it is titled “‘The Millennial Side Hustle,’ Not Stable Jobs, Is the New Reality for University Grads”. It features interviews with several different individuals who have completed … More The Instability of a University Education Post-Graduation
I personally am not an avid McDonald’s consumer, however I do know a fair amount of persons who eat at this fast food chain on a weekly basis. I wanted to conduct some research regarding the worst options available on their menu, and the following information is derived from foxnews.com and thedailymeal.com: (1) Big Breakfast with … More 8 Things You Should Never Eat At McDonald’s
Iceland has just become the first location to implement the requirement of companies to offer equal pay to its employees, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality or nationality. A recent article on The Toronto Star’s website by Jill Lawless explains Iceland’s equal pay requirement in great detail, and said article is available here: https://www.thestar.com/business/2017/03/08/iceland-first-in-world-to-require-companies-to-prove-they-offer-equal-pay.html On March 8th the … More Iceland’s Implementation of Equal Pay
March 8th annually marks International Women’s Day, a globally recognized event intended to celebrate women and acknowledge the struggle for women’s rights. I wanted to do some research regarding the origins of this event, and an article on Independent.co.uk provided some insightful information addressing how and why this event came to be. International Women’s Day … More International Women’s Day 2017
After seeing the film Get Out my thoughts have been preoccupied with the concept of hypnosis and hypnotism. Hypnosis is a central theme of the movie, and while I do not wish to reveal any spoilers they way in which it is used in the film is rather terrifying. Hypnosis, according to Wikipedia.org, is a … More Hypnosis
