2016 wouldn’t be complete without one more negative recollection, hence why I am composing a post to inform you of what were the worst makeup products, in my opinion, from this past year. These products did not necessarily originate in 2016 but were tested and tried by myself in 2016, therefore I determined labeling them as 2016 … More Worst Makeup Products of 2016
I am fully conscious of the fact that I fail to be a professional Youtube beauty vlogger and therefore do not really possess any qualifications to accurately state what the best makeup products of 2016 were, however I do have my own personal favourites that I think are worth sharing. I am not particularly adventurous … More Best Makeup Products of 2016
My last post addressed my personal opinion of the horror film titled Grave Encounters. I thought it may be beneficial to provide some insight as to where the movie was filmed. The portrayed location of Grave Encounters is known as the Riverview Mental Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia. It was founded in 1913 and closed in … More Riverview Mental Hospital
I recently watched a horror film titled Grave Encounters with my boyfriend. I really enjoy watching horror movies, and I am furthermore tremendously interested in the paranormal realm. I therefore assumed this film would be a great choice. Moral of this story: Do not assume anything. The film is on Netflix, and after a quick … More Film Review: Grave Encounters
Today is New Year’s Day, and with such occasion I thought it may be beneficial to share with you some of my own thoughts and opinions of this celebration. It is common knowledge that individuals tend to celebrate New Year’s Eve in order to ring in the New Year accordingly, however I feel as though … More New Year’s Day
I received a diffuser as one of my Christmas gifts despite owning one, however I failed to commit to using the one I had. I plugged my old one in for a few days, let it sit on my dresser in my bedroom empty for a while, then retired it to my drawer. The new … More Why You Should Own A Diffuser
I think it fair to assume that a majority of persons have seen one if not several news headlines declaring that 2016 has been the worst year planet Earth has seen in a while. So, I suppose to appropriate thing to ask when contemplating this observation is: why? Why was 2016 so shitty? Was it the … More Why 2016 Was Such A Crappy Year
It is likely rather apparent that I enjoy eating, considering how many posts I have created addressing the topic of food. I was curious to know what exactly happens to food as it passes through the body, and since my grade eleven biology class is not exactly coherent in my mind, I managed to come across … More Your Food’s Journey: A Memoir
With New Years Eve fast approaching I figured it would be appropriate to create a post addressing some common understandings of alcohol and determining whether they are fact or myth. Let’s begin with a highly recognized statement regarding alcohol consumption. Myth: Liquor before beer you’re in the clear, beer before liquor never been sicker. Fact: Turns … More Fact or Myth: Alcohol
So often I stumble across Youtube videos or Pinterest posts claiming to present realistic beauty hacks that turn out to be anything but realistic. It can be quite frustrating to browse through an article proposing twenty beauty hacks you will ‘actually use’ only to make it to the conclusion of said article without designating a … More 5 Realistic Beauty Hacks
My last post prompted me to consider how truly fascinated I am with paranormal studies and entities, and so I figured I would create a post addressing the concept of paranormal investigation and what exactly it entails. According to Wikipedia, ghost hunting may be categorized as a pseudoscience in which individuals observe and study seemingly haunted … More Paranormal Investigators
The other evening my family and I were watching a show on TLC that depicted the rather disturbing paranormal experiences of a woman isolated in her cabin in Alaska. The episode portrayed a woman living in a densely rural area independently and her encounters with an incredibly dark and furthermore demonic presence in her home, … More Smudging: A Native American Practice
I recently purchased the Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder by Physicians Formula in hopes of discovering a face powder that keeps my face matte and provides high coverage. I have been using the Matte Setting Powder by Cover FX, and while this powder is decent in terms of performance, I have found as of late … More Product Review: Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder by Physicians Formula
It has come to my attention that within the past year or so there have been several cases of sexual violence involving a female who has been violated unwillingly by a male with such cases failing to receive appropriate judicial punishment in regards to the male perpetrator. It is arguable that the most recognized sexual violence … More The Lack of Severe Punishment in Contemporary Sexual Violence Crimes
My mom and I were in Hamilton yesterday afternoon running some errands, and we stopped at Chapters to pick up a gift for one of my cousins. While in the store, amidst the sea of books and novels, I was prompted to consider how powerfully I have been impacted by some wonderful reads in my … More The Positive Impact of a Good Book
The other day my mom and I were conversing about board games and how much fun my family and I used to have whilst playing them. Granted my sister and I were much younger when we engaged in board games, however in the conversation I had with my mom we came to the conclusion that … More Good Old Fashioned Board Games
Yesterday afternoon my mom showed me an article in Maclean’s magazine addressing the implications that can arise as a result of the poorly structured educational curriculum in Canada. Actually, I shouldn’t just claim that the academic system in Canada is flawed – it is flawed in a global context. The article explained how in school, … More The Unrealistic Teachings of Academic Curriculums
Elder abuse may be defined as any sort of action or behaviour issued by an individual in a trustworthy relationship with an elderly person that results in physical or psychological harm to said elderly person. Neglect is often an inherent component within the context of elder abuse, with neglect being defined as any sort of … More Elder Abuse
I composed a post several weeks ago addressing a shampoo and conditioner I purchased from The Body Shop that I was, and still am quite impressed with. After finding success with said products, I decided I would venture back to the store to check out some of their other products and experiment with them to … More The Body Shop
I was fortunate enough to inherit my mom’s skin issues come winter time, and with all of the frigid temperatures we have been experiencing in Canada as of late, my skin is beginning to resemble the Sahara Desert. When I say skin, I am specifically referencing the skin on my knuckles and my lips, however … More Dry, Winter Skin
I should start this post with a mild disclaimer regarding the title – as much as I believe being confident with acne is incredibly important, it is still something I am struggling with. I cannot claim will utmost honesty that I am entirely confident with my acne, however it is something I work on daily … More Being Confident With Acne
It is arguable that my final year of secondary schooling has taught me a lot of valuable lessons that I will be able to apply to countless scenarios in my life, and one of the lessons it has taught me is the importance of having the ability to recognize an unhealthy friendship. While the concept … More Recognizing Unhealthy Friendships
I can recall when I first registered with what are today’s most popular social media platforms. Twitter, Facebook and Instagram were all relatively new to me when I created an account with them when I was in grade nine or so (except Instagram, as I created an account with it when I was in grade … More The Prevalence of Immaturity Within Social Media
For quite some time now I have been catching snippets of articles and conversations addressing the countless benefits of citrus fruits. I decided to do some research of my own to learn what exactly citrus fruits have to offer, and I repeatedly come across six benefits. They are as follows (as mentioned on BestHealthMag.com): (1) … More The Many Benefits of Citrus Fruits
It is arguable that I am composing a post on the topic of bodily labor because my upcoming Gender and Politics exam will test me on the subject, however despite me having to know this knowledge it is a rather fascinating concept. Bodily Labor involves using the human body to engage in and enhance work. … More Bodily Labor
It seems as though a majority of Canadian individuals have a sort of idolization for Lululemon and their clothing.. The brand has skyrocketed in terms of popularity amongst Canadian within the past decade, and as wonderful as their clothing is I simply cannot think of any reason to justify the ridiculous prices they charge for their … More Lululemon Apparel
I recently viewed the 2015 film Bone Tomahawk and I can say with confidence it is by far the most disturbing movie I have ever seen. The film features performances from impressive actors and actresses such as Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson and Matthew Fox, however the plot is so incredibly dark and haunting that is … More Film Review: Bone Tomahawk
My mom phoned me at school the other day and informed me about a church Christmas activity she is involving our family with. Our parish, which is St. Mary’s in Brantford, is engaging in a Christmas charity activity for the first time this Holiday season in which families from the church seemingly ‘adopt’ a family in the … More Charity Christmas Opportunities
Over the course of my studies in university, I have come to the conclusion that asking for aid is one of the most beneficial things an individual can do in regards to succeeding academically. I refrained from seeking assistance from my professors throughout my first three years in school, and I wish I had come … More The Fear of Asking For Help
I often get the impression from persons who are unfamiliar with agriculture that they feel as though being a farmer fails to be an intense and dedicated occupation. Whether it be because said persons have never been exposed to agriculture or they are entirely ignorant regarding farming and what it entails, I always try my … More A Day in the Life of a Farmer
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