When I was in grade eleven, I took it upon myself to begin running every day. I was a highly active person, playing rugby five days a week, and endurance was a key component of the sport I was then obsessed with. At first, I began my running habits in a gradual manner. I would … More How Too Much Exercise Can Actually Be Damaging To Your Mental Health
Karen Carpenter was an American singer and further drummer, her instrumental talents being a key component of the duo she formed with her brother, Richard, known as The Carpenters. She was born in March of 1950 and passed away in February of 1983, making her a mere thirty-two years of age when she died. Karen … More Profile: Karen Carpenter
The third week of the 2017 Ontario College strike is coming to a close, yet the strike prevails. I read numerous reports stating that the two parties involved with the strike met on both Thursday and Friday of this past week, however, no updates regarding the further duration of the strike have been released. At … More The 2017 Ontario College Strike – #2
I am confident that a majority of persons would agree with me in saying that having to put forth significant effort in a situation in which others are putting forth minimal effort is incredibly frustrating. Whether it be in the workplace, in school, in friendships, familial relationships or intimate relationships, acknowledging that your efforts outweigh … More The Importance of Equilibrium In A Majority of Situations
Following the conclusion of season one of Game of Thrones, I naturally pick up where I left off and began watching season two. I finished the second season a couple of days ago and am in the early episodes of season three, therefore I wanted to offer my opinion of the second season compared to … More Game of Thrones: Season Two
It seems to me as though designating trustworthy individuals in our lives has become more challenging than ever before. There is more opportunity now than ever to abolish the trust you have for a person or a person has for you, therefore when someone you trust does something that hurts or offends you personally, it … More The Implications of Being Two-Faced
The other evening I was feeling adventurous enough to take a gander at creating my own Halloween look. I cannot claim this look as entirely my own due to the inspiration I received from watching a YouTube tutorial by Chrisspy, but I did make some slight changes to her tutorial to better suit my minimal skills. … More My Halloween Skull Makeup Tutorial
As much as we would all like to wake up early in the morning and style our hair, sometimes it simply is not possible. We sleep in, our hair won’t cooperate no matter what we do, and we end up leaving the house looking like Beetlejuice. This does not have to be the case, however. … More Messy Bun with Braid Tutorial
When I was in the seventh grade, I watched The Ring with a group of friends. I can say with confidence it was an incredibly poor decision at the time and I failed to sleep soundly for weeks after watching it. To this day it remains to be one of the scariest horror films I … More Film Review: Rings
I would argue that you are familiar with the strike that is currently happening across Ontario colleges. The strike began last Sunday evening, and no resolution in regards to the strike has been achieved as of yet. I am currently off for the week due to my college’s scheduled reading week, however, there is talk … More The 2017 Ontario College Strike
I personally enjoy reading. It has always been something I have found pleasure in doing, with the exception of having to read rather dry texts throughout my university career, and I believe reading is an incredibly beneficial practice. It enhances both the mind and the imagination, and for some, it is a means to achieve … More The Importance of Reading Classic Literature
I have been making use of a mouth guard whilst I sleep for the past year or so, and the difference this mouthguard has made for me in regards to my overall mouth health has been significant. I was not aware that I needed a mouth guard at all, but I visited the dentist about … More The Potential Importance of a Mouthguard
My dad and uncle are chicken farmers, and together they raise chickens for Maple Lodge, a poultry company affiliated with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO). I chose to focus one of my school assignments on the CFO, and after doing extensive research and learning about the company, I thought I would share my findings … More The Chicken Farmers of Ontario
I hate mentioned before that I am absolutely fascinated by the paranormal and further the supernatural, therefore I view a lot of films and documentary that address these topics. I was watching a series on Netflix titled Paranormal Survivor (which I reviewed in a previous post) and in this particular episode a woman was possessed … More The Concept of Exorcisms
On Saturday evening I viewed a documentary film with my parents titled Sugar Coated. Michèle Hozer’s efforts as the director, editor, and producer of the film allowed for Sugar Coated to win the CSA Donald Britain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary in 2016, and for good reason; the film probes the question as to whether or … More Sugar Coated: An Alarming Documentary
I openly admit that I recently hopped on the bandwagon and began watching Game of Thrones. I constantly encounter Game of Thrones references on social media, and considering I am a fan of fiction and the Medieval Era, I figured that I would enjoy the series. While I will not admit how quickly I got … More Game of Thrones: Season One
It seems almost expected to state that my favorite season is Fall considering it is for a majority of people, however, Fall truly is my favorite time of year. I look forward to the Autumn season annually, and once it arrives, I feel truly content regarding the change in temperature and the different colors appearing … More The Beauty of Fall
I would argue that a majority of persons have been told horror stories regarding roommates. If you happen to be one of the people actually telling these stories about your own unfortunate experiences with a crappy roommate, you are likely aware of how important good roommates are and the conflicts that can occur as a … More The Significance of Good Roommates
Highlighters, in the context of cosmetics, have always been something that intimidates me. I simply have a difficult time visualizing myself wearing a blinding highlight across my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose, and because I already have oily skin, I have tried my best to shy away from highlighters in fear of … More Product Review: Cover FXs The Perfect Light Highlighting Powder
Following the recent Harvey Weinstein scandal, thousands of women have taken to social media to share their experiences with sexual assault and/or sexual harassment with the hashtag #MeToo. The movement began on Sunday, with the hashtag developing across social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and more and more individuals have joined the … More #MeToo
Considering I created a recent post discussing the importance of building a proper resume and cover letter, I thought I would do the same for portfolios and their importance to individuals looking for work. In addition to submitting a well-structured resume and cover letter for one of my courses, my class and I are also … More Creating A Portfolio
I watched the film Patriot’s Day with my boyfriend on Saturday evening, and I was not entirely sure of what to expect prior to viewing the movie. I had heard about the 2016 film and its depiction of the events that occurred during the Boston Marathon bombing and aftermath in 2013, but I was somewhat … More Film Review: Patriot’s Day
I created a post a while ago addressing how I became involved with the concept of blogging, and I wanted to re-visit the topic. In one of my public relations courses this past week, a guest speaker came in to share her experiences in the public relations world with us students. She, too, manages and … More Why Should You Blog?
I am subscribed to a couple of makeup artists on youtube, and I would argue that for many makeup artists, Halloween is their favorite time of year. Each year, usually at the beginning of October, these makeup artists begin to post videos of some Halloween looks they create, and they are absolutely incredible. The amount … More Halloween Makeup
I truly cannot stress enough how supportive and encouraging my parents have been towards me and in regards to my passions throughout my life. I am unable to recall a single scenario in which my desire to pursue something or my decision to change my course of action in a particular context was not supported … More The Power of Positive Familial Influence
Several days ago I created a post addressing the website Canva and how great of a resource it is for students and employees for various companies in a broad context. I actually ended up receiving an email from an individual who works for the organization, thanking me for giving the website such a great review. … More The Opportunity for Widespread Connectivity Through Media
I have found in my own academic experiences that the older students become and the higher the grade they are enrolled in, the less they desire to work in groups with other students to complete assignments. I would argue that almost all students have been involved in a situation in which they were assigned a group … More The Importance of Group Work In An Academic Environment
Prior to attending the demolition derby at the Burford Fair this past weekend, I had never been to any sort of demolition event in my life. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but considering I have not been able to attend for the past several years because of other conflicts (my dad and his … More The 2017 Burford Fair Demolition Derby
I think it is safe to say that pretty much everyone enjoys attending fairs and carnivals. There is something about the atmosphere at a fair that is so absolutely wonderful and intriguing, and attending the Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow annually has been something I look forward to on Thanksgiving weekend for a majority of my … More The Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow
On Friday evening my mom, grandma and I went to the Norfolk County Fair’s very first Women in Agriculture Panel. The event was organized independently by my own sister, Danielle, and I could not be more proud of how successfully she executed this panel. The tremendous work she dedicated to this project is worthy of recognition, … More The 2017 Norfolk County Fair’s Faces of Women in Agriculture Panel
