I consider myself a dedicated horror movie fan, however, I felt as though I was not living up to expectations considering I had never viewed the cult horror classic, The Shining. I sat down the other afternoon when I had some free time to spare, and I am quite honestly disappointed for allowing myself to … More Film Review: The Shining
I recently had myself re-tested to determine whether or not my food intolerances had improved or worsened. For the past four years or so, I have refrained from consuming gluten, dairy and egg because of the pain and general discomfort I experienced when I ingested any foods containing these ingredients. To my complete and utter shock, … More An Intolerance to Potatoes?
Black Panther is arguably a common topic of conversation as of late, and with good reason. The film, a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics of the same name, is directed by Ryan Coogler. It stars Chadwick Boseman as T”Challa/Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, and Daniel Gurira. Black Panther has earned … More Why ‘Black Panther’ Is More Than A Superhero Movie
I was appalled to read an article via CBC news detailing an absolute tragedy that has recently occurred in South Africa. The article, titled “South Africa Shocked By Deaths of 144 Psychiatric Patients,” describes the Esidimeni tragedy, a situation involving the deaths of 144 psychiatric patients who died following South Africa’s Gauteng provincial government transferring … More Mental Illness Tragedy in South Africa
Spices, as simple as they seem, are actually anything but. In addition to adding flavour to foods and dishes, many spices contain properties that can benefit the human body in various ways. This information comes from The Washington Post. Cardamom: Cardamom is used in alternative medicine practices to remove toxins from the body. Further, it has … More Common Spices and their Beneficial Properties
I came across an article via Global News titled “‘Clean Eating’ Trend Has Eating Disorder Specialists Concerned.” The article by Leslie Young offers a lot of insightful information regarding the potential dangers affiliated with clean eating, therefore I wanted to discuss it here on my blog. Clean eating, by definition, involves consuming minimally processed foods and … More Is ‘Clean Eating’ Dangerous?
My sister recently shared an article with me regarding an incident in which a woman was body shamed for being curvacious and being married to a male with a six-pack. This incident impacted Jenna Kutcher, a body-positive blogger, and occurred after she shared a photo of her and her husband on a beach via Instagram. She and … More Body Shaming and Its Implications
In lieu of my post regarding Jared Padalecki, I thought it would be appropriate to compose a post addressing Jensen Ackles considering the two men work together and are good friends outside of work. This information is derived from Wikipedia. Jensen Ross Ackles, born March 1, 1978, is best known for his role as Dean Winchester … More Profile: Jensen Ackles
As I have already mentioned here on my blog, I am a fan of the Supernatural series and also, therefore, its main characters. Jared Padalecki plays Sam Winchester on the show, and I thought I would explore who this man is outside of the series. This information is derived from Wikipedia. Jared Tristan Padalecki was born on … More Profile: Jared Padalecki
As of late, I have been committed to a noodle bowl that I spontaneously created, and because I find it to be so tasty I thought I would share it with you. If you enjoy it as much as I do, please let me know! You will need: 1 1/4 cups of Barilla corn penne … More Easy and Fresh Noodle Bowl
With the recent passing of Stephen Hawking, I thought it would be appropriate to compose a profile post regarding him and his life accomplishments. This information is derived from Biography.com. Known for his work in black holes and relativity, Hawking was further a credited author, best known for “A Brief History of Time,” and his … More Profile: Stephen Hawking
I have heard on more than one occasion that the relationship between your gut and your skin is more significant than you might believe. I decided to do some research on the topic to learn more, and in doing so I came across some valuable information I thought I would share here on my blog. … More The Connection Between Your Skin and Your Gut
Naturopathic medicine is something I have been somewhat skeptical of for many years. I have seen different naturopaths throughout my life for different reasons, sometimes reaping positive results, sometimes not achieving any results. I have been seeing a physiotherapist weekly for roughly one month now for my foot, and one of the techniques said therapist … More Naturopathic Medicine
Anxiety is something I struggle with daily. I try my best to manage it and keep it under control, however, it can be overwhelming at times. Something to keep in mind when suffering from anxiety is designating effective coping mechanisms. Everyone who experiences anxiety does so differently, and as a result, all persons cope with anxiety … More How I Cope With Anxiety
As I promised in my last post discussing Edible Options, a bakery dedicated to individuals who have dietary restriction in St. Catharines, today’s post will offer my own opinion of the desserts I purchased to sample. Maple Chocolate Cupcake: Quite honestly, I was entirely unsure as to how maple and chocolate as a combination would … More Edible Options: My Review
My sister was kind enough to send me an email a couple of days ago with some information pertaining to Jennifer Lawrence and her reasoning behind taking a year off from acting. My sister sent me this information in hopes of inspiring a blog post, and here we are! According to an article by Ellie … More The Surprising Reason Jennifer Lawrence Is Taking A Break From Acting
My blog is something I am incredibly passionate about. I began OnTheEdgeOfEverything roughly two years ago, and I have been posting content every day ever since. By no means did I ever anticipate this continuing for as long as it has, but I am thrilled that it continues to be something I dedicate myself to entirely. … More A Commitment to Creative Writing
Public Relations is one of the most rewarding yet challenging academic programs an individual can pursue. It is a beneficial area of study and can lead someone in various opportunistic directions, however, it can also be overwhelming at times. If you’re considering pursuing a career in Public Relations, here are three things you need to … More Three Things You Need to Know Before Studying Public Relations
My wonderful friend was kind enough to surprise me recently with a box of different desserts that, to my surprise, were safe for me to eat. She explained to me how she came across a bakery in St. Catharines called Edible Options, and how everything they create is 100% gluten-free, but further can be made … More Edible Options
As much as I strive to be the best possible version of myself, I sometimes find it difficult to be an altruistic individual in every aspect of life. I would argue humans have a tendency to focus on the worst in others, and despite making a conscious effort to avoid doing this, I occasionally catch … More Why It Is Important to Refrain From Judging Others
Microblading has become quite popular in the beauty and cosmetic industry in recent years. I have always been curious as to what exactly microblading entails, so I decided to do some research in hopes of learning more about this current trend. Microblading involves the process of tattooing semi-permanent ink into the skin using tiny needles. The … More What Is Microblading?
Several nights ago, I had a dream about something I fear may come true in the future. I am not going to disclose the specifications of this scenario, but the dream was pretty darn scary, and when I woke up, it took several minutes for me to calm myself down and realize this situation did … More Are Your Nightmares Trying to Tell You Something?
I am sure you’re all aware by now of my food intolerances, but in case you’ve forgotten (which I doubt you have), I am intolerant to gluten, dairy, and egg. These intolerances can make eating protein quite tricky since many processed meats contain additives and filler, for example, gluten, therefore when I come across something that is … More Oh Naturel! Black Bean Bites
I used to bite my nails to such a severe extent they would bleed. Despite the pain this resulted in and the rather horrid appearance of my fingers, I simply could not stop chewing my nails, no matter what I did. Oddly enough, when I was in university, I woke up one day and decided … More Product Review: Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
A good friend of mine has a passion for horror films, similar to my own, and he recommended the film Verónica to me. I watched Verónica on Sunday evening, and it was an extremely well-executed horror film, hence why I am dedicating a post to it. Verónica is a 2017 Spanish horror thriller movie directed … More Film Review: Verónica
This past Saturday my roommates and I attended the 2018 Brock University teacher candidate gala. My roommates are all in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University, and this event was a celebration for all of the students enrolled in the program, but they invited me to join them and tag along. It was a … More The 2018 Brock University Teacher Candidates Gala
I am finally coming to the end of having to wear a cast/boot on my foot due to the surgery I had back in December, but my surgeon has informed me that the removal of the support boot I am currently wearing requires orthotics for long-term support. I have heard mixed opinions regarding orthotics, so … More Are Orthotics Worth It?
February 26th to March 4th marks National Eating Disorder Awareness Week for the 2018 year. Every year I take it upon myself to post something to social media signifying my own experience with an eating disorder in hopes of potentially helping others who may be suffering in silence. By choosing to be transparent in regard … More Helping Eating Disorder Victims
Periods are an uncomfortable experience on their own, let alone when they’re accompanied by cramping and pain. Women experience menstruation differently, but for those of us who are fortunate enough to deal with period cramps, it is useful to be aware of foods that aid in reducing the discomfort and pain from cramps. An article … More 12 Foods that Reduce Period Pain
I came across an article the other day by Global News titled “Vatican Launching New Exorcism Course As Demand for It Soars.” The article by Katie Dangerfield is quite interesting, and I wanted to discuss it here on my blog because it isn’t exactly a topic that enters news headlines often. The article explains how the … More A Need for Exorcists?
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