Yesterday evening I went for coffee with a girl I share several of my university classes with. I have had classes with her almost every year while at Brock, and for some reason I never considered asking her to get together despite the two us sharing a lot of common interests and personality characteristics. The … More Taking Risks

Having been thinking a lot about what exactly I would like to address in my major research paper should I get accepted into Brock’s Masters in English program, I came to the conclusion that I would like to write a paper that addresses components of women and gender studies in addition to components of English … More Gender Performativity

Yesterday evening I got into an argument with my sister via text message. It is arguable that a disagreement between two persons through a mobile device is not the best way to approach a conflict, specifically when said conflict is between you and your sister, however it was late and I refrained from phoning her … More Patience

Several nights ago I watched a documentary exclusive to Netflix titled “Hot Girls Wanted”. The documentary depicts the reality of sex work, specifically in regards to porn, and portrays the lives of different female porn stars and their reasoning for wanting to enter the realm of pornography. The film was incredibly interesting and it unveiled a … More “Hot Girls Wanted” Documentary

This morning over breakfast I was conversing with one of my roommates about her volunteer work at a women’s shelter in St. Catharines. She was explaining to me what exactly she does when she goes there to volunteer, and told me she typically serves food or participates in a wellness seminar with the women in … More Charity Work

If you’re an individual who is intolerant to both wheat and corn, it can be extremely difficult to find a cereal that is suitable for you to eat. Most gluten-free cereals are corn based because corn is used as a wheat replacement, but since I am mildly intolerant to corn and majorly intolerant to wheat, … More Food Review: Love Grown’s Power O’s Cereal

Yesterday afternoon my mom and I went into town to do a couple of errands. We had to visit several different locations in Brantford, meaning we were in and out of the vehicle, and at some point my mom had lost her wallet. The two of us re-traced our steps and re-visited all of the … More The Rarity of Good Samaritans

As I have stated on my blog numerous times before, I am hoping to pursue a Masters Degree in English next September once I have graduated and earned my degree this coming Spring. I will be graduating this Spring with a Bachelor of Arts in Honors English with a minor in Women and Gender Studies, … More Acceptance

I was assigned the text Precious Cargo to read for one of my university courses, and I am incredibly happy that I was able to discover this book as a result. I would have to say that this text by Craig Davidson was one of my favourites within this particular course, and I thoroughly enjoyed Davidson’s writing style. He is humorous and witty … More Book Review: Precious Cargo

This morning in my Creative Writing class, my professor educated us about the concept of Hermit Crab Writing. She explained it to be a non-fiction piece that uses the form of another kind of text, for example using the format of a recipe and telling a story within it, or using the format of the listed side-effects of … More Hermit Crab Writing

I was conversing with my roommate yesterday evening about Christmas gifts and the amount of money Christmas tends to involve. We were discussing how Christmas has become a holiday of money as opposed to a holiday of family or appreciation, and our conversation prompted me to consider how materialistic Christmas has become. I honestly cannot recall … More Materialism and its Relation to Christmas

Before you read the title of this post and roll your eyes at me, hear me out. I want to clarify that yes, I am one of those annoying people who makes a dozen requests in regards to their food when they go out to eat. However, I have to. Being intolerant to gluten, dairy … More The Lack of Allergy-Conscious Fast Food Chains

I would argue that it is fair to state that human beings are implicitly creatures of habit. We tend to adhere to schedules and regimes that become efficient and comfortable, and in doing so we allow ourselves to fear change and to refrain from becoming vulnerable to it. It would be hypocritical to preach that … More The Danger of Resisting Change

Academic respect is something that I feel should be integrated into all levels of academia and educational institutions. Feel comfortable in a classroom environment is a key component within successful discussion, and if a student or teacher encounters disrespect it is probable that they will refrain from engaging in conversation after they experience it. It … More Academic Respect

It is arguable that beginning a film review with the phrase “this film was fucking awesome” is rather unconventional, however those are the exact words I would to describe the film Colonia. This film, starring Emma Watson as Lena and Daniel Brühl as Daniel, portrays the story of Lena’s determination to locate her husband after … More Film Review: Colonia

Although it is a rather unfortunate realization, I would argue that a majority of persons are unable to express enthusiasm in regards to the Christmas holidays because of the expectation that they will provide gifts for various persons in their life. I am unsure why this expectation exists, however it seems to be a socially recognized … More Gift-Giving During Christmas

I cannot understand why mental illness is not taken more seriously in contemporary society. As time progresses, rates of mental illness heighten yet the medical system fails to acknowledge this and refrains from developing more systems and resources for these individuals. There are a multitude of mental illness diagnoses, with some persons experiencing more than … More The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Contemporary Society

Yesterday I visited the Pen Centre in St. Catharines in an attempt to locate gluten-free shampoo and conditioner. I had heard that Dove products are free of gluten, however after using their shampoo and conditioner for several months now I have discovered that my scalp has become dry and irritated. I went to The Body … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Ginger Shampoo and Banana Conditioner

Since I began to study English Language and Literature at Brock University, it has been my goal to become an editor once I have graduated. I cannot say for certain what exactly prompted me to sustain an interest in editorial work, however I remained loyal to such interest for a majority of my university studies. … More Changing Plans

I’m aware that the topic of media being manipulative is a redundant one, but I certainly feel as though it is still worth discussing and acknowledging. There has been a lot of speculation in regards to manipulative media following the recent presidential election in the United States, and I believe it is important to generate … More Media Manipulation

This morning I decided to take my dogs on a walk along a beautiful trail not too far from my house. My dogs are privileged in the sense that they reside on a farm, meaning they have ample opportunity to explore and furthermore run around and get some exercise. However, I thought it would be … More The Importance of Spending Time with Animals

This morning when I returned home from school I had a discussion with my dad about the recent presidential election results. Personally I am rather shocked and furthermore disappointed that Donald Trump was elected as president as opposed to Hillary Clinton, however my opinion is essentially irrelevant in the context of the issue considering I … More Open Mindedness

Considering I wrote both a midterm and an essay on Simone de Beauvoir for my gender and politics course, I figured I would write a post addressing her theories and literary contributions in order to better educate others about her work. In 1949, de Beauvoir composed and published a text titled The Second Sex in which she … More Simone de Beauvoir

In my Creative Writing seminar earlier today, my professor asked the class what some benefits of this particular type of writing include. Some responses included that creative writing allows one to delve into and explore their creativity, that it provides a sense of freedom, that it can be therapeutic, and that it can present new … More The Benefits of Creative Writing