Yesterday evening I watched The Town, an action film starring Ben Affleck, Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall. To be honest, I was not overly keen on viewing this film, but after being told by numerous individuals it was a great movie I decided to watch it. The film itself was tremendous. The plot is action-packed, … More Film Review: The Town

Being a frequent user of heavy and full coverage foundations, I find myself struggling to designate a product that successfully removes all of my makeup prior to actually washing my face with a cleanser. I have been experimenting with makeup-removing wipes for a couple of months, and while they perform adequately in regards to removing … More Cleansing Oils: Are They Worth It?

This afternoon in a seminar for my Gender and Politics course, we discussed the occurrence of violence against women. Specifically, we focused on a text written by Simone de Beauvoir titled “The Second Sex” in which de Beauvoir writes of women as being deemed ‘the other’ because of a societal view that perceives women to … More Violence Against Women

In st. Catharines, there are two second-hand stores located within close proximity to each other. Plato’s Closet and Goodwill are situated on Glendale Avenue, both across from the Pen Centre, and I have visited both simply out of curiosity. I actually visited Plato’s Closet last October because I was in need of some items to … More Second-Hand Retail Stores

Art is a finicky thing. The concept of art is entirely subjective, meaning it is open to numerous interpretations, and it is furthermore subjective in regards to what exactly constitutes as art. I feel as though if you were to ask any individual from an older generation what their thoughts on modern art are, they … More The Subjectivity of Art

I created a post a while back that addressed the numerous flaws that exist within the university educational system, however there is one tremendous error I failed to discuss in such post. My sister actually brought this issue to my attention, such issue being how education systems and institutions in general fail to acknowledge the … More The Generalizations in Regards to Individual Learning Styles in Academia

Today marks the first of October, meaning the Halloween season has commenced. Halloween is an enjoyable holiday and a pleasant time of year, as it presents the opportunity for persons to delve into their creative notions and dress up as other persons or things. However, Halloween also prompts the wearing of inappropriate and controversial costumes, … More Controversial Halloween Costumes

Dealing with an ingrown toenail can be a tremendous nuisance. I recently went to a podiatry clinic in St. Catharines to have a procedure done on both of my big toenails because they were ingrown, so I determined it to be beneficial to provide my readers with some information regarding ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail … More Ingrown Toenails

I am not trying to beat a dead horse by frequently mentioning my Creative Writing course and the work I am assigned to complete for such course, but as of late the assignments affiliated with this course have been very intriguing and enjoyable. Yesterday in my seminar my professor asked the class to engage in … More Spoken Word Poetry

The professor for my Creative Writing course assigned the text ‘Life on the Refrigerator Door’ by Alice Kuipers to be read within the upcoming weeks. Prior to this book being listed on the course syllabus as a required text for my course, I was totally unfamiliar with Kuipers and her work. I had some spare time … More ‘Life on the Refrigerator Door’ by Alice Kuipers

I feel as though my sister, Danielle, fails to receive enough credit for the incredible effort she issues towards her small business. Danielle is the owner and operator of her own produce business titled Earthly Delights. She plants, grows and hand-picks all of the products available for purchase in her stand herself, and her undeniable … More Dedication in Regards to Personal Businesses

Modernity is a topic that has been discussed quite frequently in my university courses over the past several weeks. It has been brought up in my Modern Canadian Literature course, and I actually took a course last year titled Modernism that examined the numerous sectors and themes that exist within the topic. Modernity, in my own … More Modernity

Emma Watson is an all-around incredible woman. She is arguably most highly recognized for her role in the Harry Potter films as Hermonie Granger, but apart from being an accomplished actress, she is also a model and furthermore a humanitarian and an activist for human rights. Emma Watson identifies as British, though she was actually … More Emma Watson: A Modern Wonderwoman

Although I recently dedicated a post to the OGX Gravity Defying and Hydration shampoo and conditioner and claimed it was my new go-to hair washing routine, when I see a great sale on shampoo and conditioner I have yet to experiment with it is probable that I will want to try it out. Prior to … More Product Review: Dove Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo and Conditioner

As I have already mentioned in a previous post, I am taking a Women and Gender studies course at Brock titled Gender and Politics. The course is interdisciplinary, meaning it intersects with women and gender studies, political science, and sociology. In my seminar on Wednesday my class and I had a great discussion based off of … More The Disadvantages Faced by Women in Politics

I believe it is arguable that far too often we as individuals dismiss others based on nothing more than appearance. The society in which we live has instilled a notion within individuals that subtly communicates anything ‘different’ should be abolished or alienated, and I find such notion to be disturbing. I am not innocent when … More Acceptance

Being exposed to germs and bacteria is an inevitable encounter in the lives of all persons on Earth. Society encourages us to be germ-conscious and to avoid germs, but I believe it is arguable that avoiding and being wary of germs is potentially doing more harm to our bodies than good. An article on BBC.com by Katia Moskvitch discusses … More Are We Too Clean?

My sister shared a video on Facebook earlier this morning that addressed the murder of Matthew Shephard in 1988. Being unfamiliar with this particular incident, I decided to do some extended research on the murder to unveil the details of the crime. What I discovered was deeply alarming and furthermore shocking, considering I had never … More The Hate Killing of Matthew Shephard

I am currently enrolled in an English course at Brock titled ‘Modern Canadian Literature’. Being completely honest, such course was not one of my preferences when it came time to select my courses for my final year earlier on in the summer. However, it is essentially impossible to snag a spot in each and every … More The Importance of Supporting Canadian Resources

It is extremely disheartening to acknowledge fact that bullying is still such a prevalent force in society today. Despite considerable resources being developed for those impacted by bullying, it is still a dominant factor in relationships amongst individuals of numerous ages, and its consequences can be incredibly detrimental. I learned yesterday that a nine year … More Bullying and Its Severe Consequences

When I returned home from school on Friday, my father informed me of a recent CBC documentary that unrealistically depicts the experiences of migrant workers that come to Canada to work in agriculture. The film, titled ‘Migrant Dreams’, claims to portray the lives of migrant workers in Canada, specifically southwestern Ontario, and does so in … More The Inaccuracy of CBC Documentary Titled ‘Migrant Dreams’

I have always been interested in PBR, otherwise known as Professional Bull Riders. My dad has been watching bull riding on television since I was a child, and I can remember sitting down to watch the rodeos with him in the comfort of our living room. When I discovered a documentary series about PBR on … More Film Review: Fearless

While I would not consider myself a fan of philosophy, there are certainly elements of the topic that are interesting. I was enrolled in a philosophy course in my first year of university, and I did exceptionally well in the course, but I did not particularly enjoy it. I find philosophy to be incredibly complex … More Philosophy

Earlier today I had my first seminar for my Creative Writing course. The professor requested that us students engage in a creative writing exercise in which we visualize ourselves as a character who is stranded on a desolate beach, and how we came to be present on such beach. At first I found the exercise … More Creative Writing

Being a Canadian, I am more than familiar with the term ‘sorry’. It seems to be a global stereotype that Canadians make excessive use of sorry, and while I do not personally believe apologizing is a negative thing, apologizing too much or when unnecessary can be detrimental to the way in which individuals perceive you … More Is It Wrong to Say ‘Sorry’?

It seems as though everywhere I turn lately there is some type of news regarding the new iPhone 7. I currently possess the iPhone 6, and considering I have had no issues with such phone, I am hoping to refraining from purchasing the iPhone 7 for as long as possible. However, being familiar with Apple products … More The Temporality of Apple Products

On Saturday evening my mom, dad and I attended a Queen tribute concert in Brantford. The band who performed call themselves Simply Queen, and considering I have been an avid listener of Queen music since I was in the eighth grade, my mom figured it would be beneficial to purchase some tickets. The concert was … More “Simply Queen”

This morning I asked my sister what I should blog about today. When I asked her, she was in the process of composing what smelled like a divine tomato soup, and she suggested that I blog about how essential it is to have some knowledge about cooking. It may seem like a rather obvious comprehension … More The Importance of Knowing How to Cook

Vape pens have arguably become a prominent trend amongst individuals in recent years. A vape pen, otherwise known as a vaporizer, is a device in which flavoured water vapour is inhaled through the mouth and lungs, similar to a cigarette. A majority of persons are under the impression that using a vape pen is a … More Are Vape Pens Safe?

I have always wondered why individuals choose to devote themselves to a diet that fails to include gluten when they have no reason to do so. For persons who are allergic to gluten, or who are intolerant to it, obviously a gluten-free diet is a necessity in order to maintain steady and healthy digestion. However, … More Why You Shouldn’t Be Gluten Free If You Don’t Have To Be