Although I am not particularly a fan of it, Rihanna’s newest song ‘Work’ has gotten a lot of negative feedback in the media lately. The song, in which she collaborates with Drake, has received a lot of criticism in regards to its un-articulated lyrics, and furthermore its deviance from Rihanna’s typical Pop music sound. In … More Racial Criticism in Popular Culture

Though I would not necessarily classify myself as an ‘avid’ shopper, I do have a select grouping of stores I tend to migrate towards when I am in need of some new threads. Back when I was in grade eight, I was that typical, naive and ignorant teenage girl that believed with all of her … More Clothing

A simple Google search for skin tips and tricks can be a rather overwhelming experience. Trust me, I have been there. You sit for hours mindlessly scrolling through page after page of suggested habits and routines to improve the look of your skin, and by the end of it, you’re just flabbergasted and totally unsure … More Skincare Tips & Tricks

Social media is something that has significant influence and impact upon the ways in which society functions in the current era.   It is rather incredible to consider just how much social media has gained popularity in the past 20 years. I cannot imagine what it must be like for individuals of my parents generation (Baby Boomers) … More Social Media

Whenever I am asked where my passion for reading and writing stems from, I always respond with my childhood love for Harry Potter.   Well, I can’t really deem my love for Harry Potter as a childhood characteristic. I still love the books today, and I undoubtedly always will. I stared reading the Harry Potter series when … More Harry Potter

I am fairly certain that when Spring rolls around in Canada, everyone’s mood automatically heightens approximately 110%.   Winter was not bad this year at all, considering what it was like last year. But, waking up in the morning and not having to wear winter boots to walk outside of your door is definitely something … More Spring

I know I continue to make reference to my Life writing course at Brock, but it is super interesting, meaning it gives me much opportunity to blog about a majority of the course’s content. As I mentioned in a previous post, the entire first half of the course focused on drug literature, and in the … More War Literature

This morning in my Historical Perspectives on Women class, we discussed the notion of womanhood in the Victorian and Edwardian Eras.   A woman in these eras was expected to stay at home, in her proper sphere where she was intended to be. She was looked at as different from men in the gender hierarchy, … More Womanhood in the Victorian & Edwardian Era in the US, Canada and Britain

A lot of the time, when people hear someone talk about their pets as though they are their children, they think they are insane. I am one of those insane people. I have always loved animals, with the exception of sharks, because they’re just terrifying. Growing up, there was never a time when we didn’t … More Critters

Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. To be honest, I wasn’t aware that such a day even existed, let alone that is it today. I can thank Facebook for informing me. Regardless, I think that having a day that is devoted to recognizing women across the world is a really tremendous thing. I think … More International Women’s Day

Yes, I am aware how lame it is to write an entire blog post about my boyfriend. But, the things and topics I write about here On The Edge Of Everything are conversations I want to have because they are of importance to me, which Blaine (my boyfriend) is.   Blaine and I have been … More Blaine

I have always enjoyed sports. From a young age, my mom enrolled my sister and I in so many different sports and activities, and I am sure that I have her to thank for my affiliation with sports.   In grades seven and eight, I was on my elementary school’s soccer, basketball, and volleyball team, … More Athletics

In my current semester at Brock University, I am enrolled in a course called Life Writing, and I am really enjoying it. The professor divided the course into two major thematic concepts, and our readings for the course have been based entirely off of these two themes. The theme for the first half of the … More Drug Literature

I figured since I have already blogged about both my skincare routine and my haircare routine, it would only make sense to dedicate a blog to the makeup products I am currently using and enjoying. Let me just begin by saying how prior to last year, I had never even heard of Sephora or luxury … More Makeup

Movies are kind of a hit-or-miss concept for me. Unless a film hooks me right from the get-go, I have a really hard time getting all the way through to the ending. I’m aware this isn’t necessarily fair to the movie itself, because a lot of the times movies don’t really get exciting until at least a … More Movies

Hair care has always been something that is very important to me. When I was in grade seven, I went for a hair cut at the end of the summer before starting grade eight. We had a pool at the time, and I had been doing a lot of swimming that summer, so my hair … More Hair Care

Acne is something I have struggled with all throughout my teenage years. I am twenty now, am going to be twenty-one in May, yet I still have acne. It absolutely sucks. When I say I have tried honestly everything in hopes of trying to cure my acne, I really mean I have tried anything. Endless … More Skin Care

Let me just start off by confessing I drink a lot of coffee. Too much, really. I drink five to six cups of coffee a day. I drink my coffee black, which a lot of people find repulsive, but that is how I like it. Plus, it kind of makes me feel like a badass. … More Coffee

My goal when I came up with the idea to start a blog was to ensure that I wrote a post daily, which so far I have been doing, and am furthermore really enjoying. I do admit, however, sometimes it is challenging for me to come up with topics that I think are worth discussing … More Inspiration

I feel as though it is a prerequisite to like country music if you live on a farm or out in the country. Regardless if this is true or not, I am not complaining. I love country music, and apart from the occasional pop or folk song, it’s the only kind of music I listen … More Music

Considering over half of my courses at Brock over the past three years have been Women and Gender Studies courses, it probably comes as no surprise that there a couple of women that come to mind when I think of role models. Of course there are many males in society and popular culture that I … More Female Role Models

Having spent three years at Brock University already, I like to think I am eligible to share my opinions and experiences with you. I have one year left in my English Language and Literature program, and following my graduation I am hoping to complete my Masters degree in English at Brock as well. I also … More Brock University

I have a lot of my friends asking me what my fitness regime is, purely out of curiosity I imagine. Understandably, fitness and exercise do not appeal to everyone, so if you have zero interest in the topic, this post will likely fail to tickle your fancy. As I mentioned in my Mental Illness and … More My Workout Routine

I feel as though there are two main perception of tattoos – they’re either considered fantastic, or they’re seen as negative. I for one don’t understand why individuals feel the need to judge others for doing what they please with their own bodies, but unfortunately that is the way society seems to work. Personally, I … More Tattoos

I have to say, I have really surprised myself in the past couple of years in regards to my interest in makeup. Throughout high school, mascara and some concealer for the occasional pimple was the only makeup I donned in the morning, and I never thought twice about it. My sister is actually who I … More The Best Beauty YouTubers

I feel as though the older I get, the less travelling appeals to me. Weird, I know. I’ve discovered since going to university that I am definitely a homebody. Regardless, I have been to some pretty incredible destinations in the past few years with my mom, dad and sister, and I am very grateful to … More Travel

Being raised on a farm is probably one of the things I am most grateful for.   I love everything about farm life – the space, the freedom, the work… it is a wonderful way to live. My Dad and my uncle are third generation farmers, with their grandfather beginning the farming operation, and together … More Life On The Farm

Ahhhhhhh, food. ‘Tis a glorious thing. This post is probably going to seem like it clashes a bit with my previous post about my eating disorder, but as I mentioned in that same post, I am in a much better place right now, mentally and physically, in terms of my relationship with food. So, let’s … More My Love Affair With Food

Mental illness and body image are not exactly two topics to be discussed lightly. Being an individual who has anxiety and has had an eating disorder in the past, I feel as though it is extremely important to be open and vulnerable in order to communicate the reality of both topics. The development of my … More Mental Illness & Body Image

I’ve always felt as though having an understanding of a Blogger enhances the overall experience of reading their Blog. A familiarization with a Blogger’s background can often intensify how you perceive what they Blog about, and I think it is important to feel like you know a Blogger on a personal level. So, I wanted … More My Story