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

Today, November 8th, marks the date in which the next president of the United States of America shall be elected. I can recall being annoyed with the constant news coverage of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton back in the summer months, and now that the dreaded date has actually arrived, I find myself in a … More The 2016 Presidential Election

Approximately one month ago, I began to watch House on Netflix. I had never seen the show prior to my own choosing to view it on Netflix, meaning I was unsure of what exactly to expect. I was aware that the show depicts the lives and relationships between several physicians, but my knowledge of the series … More Television Series Review: House

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

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

Earlier this morning I made a phone call to my family physicians office inquiring about a prescription. The woman who greeted me on the other end of the line was incredibly rude and belittling, and her behaviour prompted me to compose a post regarding the occurrence of unprofessionalism in the workplace. From my own understanding, … More Unprofessionalism in the Workplace

For the majority of my Creative Writing class this morning, the topic of discussion was setting in a story, and its importance in regards to the overall theme of mood of a text. My professor encouraged us to examine an article on a website titled LitReactor which addresses the significance of setting in a story, … More The Literary Importance of Setting

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

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

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

I am aware that the title of this post may seem rather vague and obscure, and may furthermore  seem superficial considering yesterday’s post addressed how women feel obliged to wear makeup in order to be accepted. This post, however, is not about the importance of being youthful in a physical sense or in regards to … More The Importance of Being Youthful

Within the past couple of years, my interest in makeup and cosmetics has blossomed. When I was in high school I failed to think twice about applying anything more than mascara and some concealer to my face in the morning before I left my house, and looking back I struggle with comprehending how simplistic my … More The Idolization of Makeup

I have been styling my hair with hot tools since I was approximately thirteen years old, and I do not plan on refraining from using hot styling tools anytime in the near future. When I was younger I straightened my hair almost daily, and now I tend to curl my hair more often than I … More Product Review: PYT Hair Styling Tools

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

I recently viewed a film titled A Girl Like Her, and such film is available on Netflix. The movie is categorized as a drama, however it could arguably also be categorized as a documentary considering the way in which the film is portrayed. This movie depicts the life of Jessica Burns, a Sophomore at South … More Film Review: A Girl Like Her

Halloween is undoubtedly one of my favourite holidays to commemorate. It is arguable one of my favourites because it happens to occur within the months of autumn, which is my preferred season, however the whole concept of Halloween has always appealed to me. I determined it would be worthwhile to do some research and understand … More Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?

Yesterday evening while in my student house in Niagara, I decided I was in the mood to watch a romance movie instead of doing academic readings. Great decision, I know. I was browsing through the drama category on Netflix, and I stumbled across the movie ‘The Longest Ride’ which I have wanted to view for … More Film Review: The Longest Ride

One of my university courses is online, and every week or so the professor posts a discussion question on the university website. Students enrolled in the course are expected to reply to such question and interact with other students in the class based upon the different answered offered. When I went online earlier today to … More The Dangers of Electronic Communication

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

As obvious as it may seem, small acts of kindness have the potential to entirely transform an individuals mood or attitude on a given day. I believe small acts of kindness possess as much potential for altering a persons mood as large acts of kindness, and while both forms of generosity and benevolence are equally … More Small Acts of Kindness

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

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

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

Considering I am minoring in Women and Gender Studies in my university education, I have a passion for gender equality and for advocating issues such as sexual violence and harassment. Typically, sexual harassment and violence impacts women, however I was assigned a reading for my Gender and Politics Course that addressed numerous incidences of men … More Sexual Harassment Against Men

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

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)

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?