Work Ethic

I have discussed the topic of work ethic here on my blog before, however I would like to delve deeper into the topic. I feel as though work ethic is something that has failed to receive enough recognition in contemporary society, and I furthermore feel as though proper work ethic is something that fails to … More Work Ethic

Remembrance Day

For me, the month of November typically serves as a reminder of the annual memorial date of November 11th,  known as Remembrance Day. I can recall engaging in activities for Remembrance Day since I was in Kindergarten, and I think it is absolutely crucial to involve young persons in this day across Canada. Remembrance Day … More Remembrance Day

Aggressive Protesting

Yesterday afternoon, while driving past Brock, I noticed a man standing on a very busy sidewalk just off of the school’s property protesting. While I fail to have an issue with protesting and think that when performed properly it can be a highly effective tool, this particular white male was holding a sign that displayed … More Aggressive Protesting

Rewined Candles

My cousins from Charleston, South Carolina came to visit my family and I this past weekend. They stayed with us from Friday to Monday, and it was wonderful to see them considering we are so far apart in distance. My cousin Stephanie brought my family and I a case of Rewined candles, which are handcrafted … More Rewined Candles

Tobacco

The tobacco industry has gained a rather unfortunate reputation within the past few decades. Years ago, tobacco farms and farmers were considered to be one of the primary sources of income for a small city or town because of the success and popularity of the industry, however such perception has changed, and within contemporary society … More Tobacco

The Lack of Education Regarding Sexual Harassment and Violence

In my Gender and Politics seminar yesterday, the discussion was focused on sexual harassment and violence, and why it occurs. It is arguable that sexual harassment and violence tends to impact women in greater instances than it does men, however it is crucial to acknowledge that sexual harassment and violence does in fact impact men, and … More The Lack of Education Regarding Sexual Harassment and Violence

Snacking

For me, snacking can be an incredibly difficult thing considering my numerous food intolerances. I cannot simply reach for any granola bar or cookie when I am hungry inbetween meals because I have to read the ingredients listed in any and all products to ensure it is safe for me to consume. I have always … More Snacking

Relationships

My boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years now. While our chemistry is not necessarily as passionate and exciting as it was when we first began dating, I still love him dearly and I understand that over time the passion you and your partner have for one another inevitably begins to diminish. … More Relationships

Disappointment

Unfortunately, it seems as though disappointment is an inevitable occurrence in the lives of many. Disappointment can exist in numerous forms, and regardless of what form it exists in, it has the ability to entirely diminish one’s sense of self-confidence. Recently, I have been encountering disappointment in regards to academia. I recently wrote a paper … More Disappointment

Slow Violence

I was assigned a reading for my Contemporary Theoretical Approaches English course titled “Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor” by Rob Nixon. The main concept Nixon addresses in this text is the idea of slow violence, and what exactly slow violence is. Slow violence may be defined as an act of brutality that … More Slow Violence

Studying Techniques

This coming Wednesday I have a midterm for my Gender and Politics course, and despite being quite busy over my reading week, I did manage to dedicate some time to reviewing my notes for my upcoming test. While I was studying, it came to my attention that there are numerous ways individuals study, and so … More Studying Techniques

Product Review: Sephora Collection Mud Mask (Purifying & Mattifying)

Several weeks ago I purchased the Sephora Collection Mud Mask from a Sephora store in St. Catharines. It retails for $25.00, and although it is hard to come by because quite often it is sold out, I managed to get my hands on a jar. I have always wanted to experiment with the Glam Glow … More Product Review: Sephora Collection Mud Mask (Purifying & Mattifying)

Is Bob Dylan’s Recent Nobel Prize for Literature Win Valid?

I recently learned that musician/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Apparently his victory has sparked a lot of controversy amongst literary critics and writers, as some are stating that Dylan is definitely deserving of the prize while others are disagreeing entirely. When I first heard that Dylan had … More Is Bob Dylan’s Recent Nobel Prize for Literature Win Valid?

Political Brainwashing

Last week I was watching the evening news with my parents. Naturally, almost any and all current news is associated with the presidential debate/campaign, and the topic of this particular segment of news addressed the leaked audio footage of Donald Trump conversing with another individual. This conversation between Trump and one other person was incredibly … More Political Brainwashing

Clown Pranks

As of late, a lot of media coverage has been addressing a recent fad which involves persons dressing up as clowns in order to terrorize small children. This trend originated in the states, and was by no means intended to resemble a prank – individuals in the states were dressing in clown costumes and attempting … More Clown Pranks

Pleasant Thunder

As I noted in my previous post addressing the Norfolk County Fair, my dad entered his pulling tractor, Pleasant Thunder, in the Simcoe pull on Sunday evening. After facing a tough year in regards to his pulling career, my dad finished second overall in Simcoe and gave the best pull of his life. He pulled … More Pleasant Thunder

Unwanted Attention

Earlier today I was at an event where I experience unwanted attention from a male. I have encountered this particular individual at several events that involve a common interest him and I are both involved with, and each time I see him I receive the same unwanted attention. I wanted to write a post that … More Unwanted Attention