There are several terms and concepts I have been introduced to as a result of my English Language and Literature education, and I thought I would share some of them with you to provide some insight in regards to common literary terminology and techniques. These are not necessarily terms you would use in everyday conversation, … More Literary Terminology
Motherhood is a truly respectful concept and role to bear in contemporary society. Considering that mother figures are persons who deserve indefinite recognition and appreciation, it is troublesome to acknowledge the negative ways in which mothers and motherhood are depicted in various popular culture mediums. My personal interpretation of how mothers and motherhood is depicted … More The Portrayal of Mothers and Motherhood in Popular Culture
I was going through some of the academic assignments I completed throughout my duration of studies at Brock, and discovered an assignment I composed in my second year for an online media/communication course I was enrolled in. It regards the concept of New Media Landscape, a term coined by Henry Jenkins, and in the assignment … More New Media Landscape: What Is It?
Sleep is undoubtedly an integral component of our lives. It is a daily necessity that allows our bodies to recharge and heal and is not something that should falter in the amount of attantion it is given. Unfortunately, for a lot of individuals, sleep is something that is often oppressed because of other responsibilities and … More 3 Tips For A Better Sleep
My mom and I had a very thorough discussion the other day regarding the prevalence of laziness in the work force. So often I witness employees who fail to conduct their assigned duties in a complete or even correct manner, and this significantly frustrates me. Being raised on a farm has undoubtedly allowed me to … More Laziness in the Work Force: What Does it Mean for Future Generations?
Any individual who has a substantial amount of hair on their head is well aware of the dread that occurs after a day spent in high winds. You shower and deeply shampoo and condition your hair in an attempt to rid as many knots from your mop as possible, yet when you get out of … More Preventing Hair Tangling
Getting together with a good friend of mine a couple of days ago encouraged me to write a post addressing signs of a true and healthy friendship. I have been friends with this particular individual since senior kindergarten, and she and I have been through many ups and downs in our relationship, mainly stemming from … More 5 Signs of a True Friendship
One of the courses I was enrolled in during the final semester of my university education was titled Latin American Women’s Perspectives. The course aimed to educate persons about feminism and how it is perpetuated in Latin American culture, and it was a very interesting and informative course. One of the readings we were assigned … More Latin American Feminist Literature: Deborah Castillo’s “Talking Back”
It was recently announced that Kathleen Wynne, the current Premier of Ontario, plans to heighten Ontario’s minimum wage amount to $15.00 by the year 2019. The current minimum wage amount is $11.40, therefore increasing the amount to fifteen dollars is a rather significant jump. This wage escalation has sparked a lot of discussion across Ontario … More Minimum Wage Increase in Ontario: What Does it Mean?
To be completely honest, soap has never exactly been something I am overly particular about. I tend to purchase whatever body wash is on sale when I happen to squeeze the final drops out of my former bottle in the shower, failing to be observant of what exactly I am purchasing. After developing some dry … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Wild Argan Oil Shower Gel
Coming up with potential blog topics can be challenging. I always try to write about something that snags my attention on a given day, and today’s intriguing topic happens to be barbecuing. It may sound rather random, however it dawned on me today that barbecuing is arguably one of the most flexible means of cooking … More The Versatility of Barbecuing
This past Sunday was the Brantford Handmade Market show at the Brantford Convention Centre. My sister participated in the event and had a display of her many different types of bath bombs and body scrubs that she makes for her business Earthly Delights, and in the midst of aiding her with sales I took some … More The 2017 Brantford Handmade Market
Hamburgers have become a bit of a challenge for me in regards to my diet. I love hamburgers, don’t get me wrong, however unless I am eating homemade beef burgers I can never be entirely sure that I am eating a gluten-free patty. For this reason, I typically consume turkey or chicken burgers, but poultry … More Bison Meat: The New Ground Beef
On Friday evening, after I returned home from working at Pita Pit, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by my great aunt Lucy and uncle Gary. Lucy is my Oma’s youngest sister of fifteen children, and I rarely get to see her and her husband because of distance barriers. The two of them occasionally … More The Power of Re-Connection
Decorating any space can present a multitude of challenges, cost being one of them. For many persons, decorating fails to be something they are able to afford as a result of other life expenses, however decorating does not have to be a pricey ordeal. I thought I would propose some inexpensive DIY decor ideas that … More Inexpensive Decor Ideas
With summer comes the pressure to achieve a so-called “beach body”, and while I am not particularly a fan of this societal expectation and feel as though individuals should embrace their bodies in every season, a lot of persons are attempting to get into shape before their first trip to the beach. For that reason, … More The 5 Best Exercises for Glutes
It is safe to say that we currently live in a society that is entirely dependent on technology when it comes to communication. So often we rely on mobile devices and computers to text, email and call persons regarding work, school, even details of our personal lives, and it is arguably difficult for some individuals … More Where Did the Words Go?
Having a sister who coincidentally happens to be a makeup expert certainly has it perks. Not only has my sister taught me everything I know about makeup products and application, but she furthermore gives me products she no longer uses or has duplicates of. One of the more recent freebies I received from her is … More Product Review: Benefit’s ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Colour
I have been asked different times by friends and family about what exactly is involved with or required for an individual to start their own blog. I try to give them the best information I can, but I though composing an entire post regarding the subject may be beneficial for any other persons wondering as … More How to Start a Blog
J.K. Rowling is undoubtedly responsible for sparking my passion towards reading and writing. As a child her Harry Potter texts were the first books that I truly immersed myself within, and my love for this series continues to this day. I have re-read each and every Harry Potter book at least five times, and I … More Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
John Deere is arguably one of the largest and most successful agricultural corporations in history. The company manufactures and produces not only agricultural equipment, but furthermore construction machinery, forestry equipment, diesel engines, drivetrains including axles, transmissions and gearboxes used in heavy machinery, and lawn care and maintenance equipment. As of 2016, it ranked #97 within … More John Deere
Healthier alternatives in regards to fast food are tough to designate. I would argue that for a majority of individuals, the phrase “fast food” brings to mind the image of a greasy hamburger and heavily salted fries. While this may be the most common food combination offered by fast food chains, it does not apply … More Pita Pit: Fresh, Healthy Thinking
A couple of days ago my boyfriend and I watched the film Deepwater Horizon. It depicts the true story of the oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico resulting from the oil rig Deepwater Horizon, and because I found the film to be so enthralling I thought I would do some research and … More Deepwater Horizon
This past semester I was enrolled in a fourth year English course titled London: Monster City. Within the course I was asked to read and analyze a variety of texts composed by or about early London, England, and the course content was absolutely fascinating. For one of the final assignments I had to analyze several … More Mudlarking
Making use of my diffuser prior to going to sleep at night has quickly become one of the most relaxing things I can do before bed. I find the gentle whirring noise of my diffuser to be weirdly soothing, and the light scent of essential oils throughout my room is a pleasant thing snooze off … More Product Review: Mystic Moments Essential Oils of Italy
Yesterday I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I was, and remain to be overwhelmed with the amount of kind words and messages I received from a multitude of friends and family, and I am incredibly thankful for this recognition. I can recall being younger and feeling as though my birthday was the most significant day of … More Birthday’s
The area in which I reside is not exactly brimming with restaurant possibilities. Most of the eateries in the city of Brantford are chains (with a few exceptions), and after a while chains can become rather boring. Myself and my family prefer to experiment with more versatile and unique cuisine options when it comes to … More Restaurant Review: Stillwaters Plate & Pour
Today marks the 2017 calendar date of Mother’s Day. It is my assumption that this is common knowledge, and if not I hope reading this post prompted the realization that you need to do something kind for your own mother today. Realistically, however, I would argue that every day is a form of Mother’s Day, … More Mother’s Day
The bond and relationship established between an animal and its owner truly is like no other. If you are fortunate enough to have a familiarity of what this bond consists of, consider yourself lucky. Animals and pets are, in my opinion, one of the greatest blessings that an individual can have in their life, and … More The Passing of Pets
Canadian Infertility Awareness Week, or CIAW, is an annual occurrence intended to generate a better understand of the struggles and frustrations associated with infertility amongst couples and single individuals. This year, CIAW runs from May 7th to the 13th, and I thought I would compose a post addressing the topic of infertility to acknowledge the men and women … More Canadian Infertility Awareness Week
