I identify as someone who thoroughly enjoys living in a small town. So often you hear negative comments about small towns, or even living in the countryside, but for those who have yet to experience small town living, these comments really are inaccurate. It is hard for me to articulate in words what exactly it … More Small Town Living
I occasionally ask myself whether or not I am a bad person, depending on exterior circumstances, and for the most part, I think I am a relatively good person. I try my absolute hardest to refrain from judging others, from making assumptions about strangers, and I consistently remind myself to treat others in a manner … More “Am I A Bad Person?”
Clothing has become a rather expensive necessity within the past 20 years or so. I would argue that a majority of individuals tend to purchase cheaper clothing in an attempt to save some cash because good-quality, Canadian-made clothing is often times essentially unaffordable. Personally, I tend to purchase cheaper clothing more often than I do … More When Is It Okay to ‘Splurge?’
Having been a student in post-secondary education for five years, I was unsure as to how the transition into a full-time job immediately after concluding my studies would be. I was fortunate enough to enter a full-time Account Coordinator position at a Public Relations agency two weeks after finishing my post-graduate program, and I wanted … More Transitioning From Academia to the Workplace
I have always found the concept of birthdays to be rather interesting. I recently celebrated my 23rd birthday, and I find that the older I get (and yes, I realize I really cannot categorize myself as old, mom), the more my birthday is becoming about enjoying and being grateful for time spent with family and … More The True Joys of Birthdays
I recently decided to give my room a facelift considering it hasn’t been updated since I was in grade ten and thought it would be a good idea to paint the walls baby blue (sorry mom). Prior to re-vamping my room, I failed to consider just how important the atmosphere of a place is, depending … More The Importance of A Positive Atmosphere
With today being Mother’s Day, I deemed it appropriate to discuss the significance of what this day represents, for all mothers, in all contexts. Mother’s Day provides us with an opportunity to demonstrate our appreciation and gratitude towards our own mothers, and other mothers, but for some women, this day is extremely difficult to acknowledge … More Remembering All Mothers On Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day Approaching, perhaps you’re feeling the pressure to find your mom the perfect gift to show her how much you appreciate her. While the sentiment is genuine, Mother’s Day gifts really don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg, especially if they’re homemade. From my own experience with my mom, handmade … More Inexpensive and Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
Criticism is a fickle thing. On one hand, it can be issued in a positive context, allowing for recognition of potential improvement in a specific situation. On the other hand, when issued negatively, or in an excessively critical context, it can lead to anger and frustration. Criticism is somewhat inevitable in our lives. My Dad … More A Difference In Opinions
I would undoubtedly classify myself as a dog person, and with good reason. I cannot recall a single point in my life in which we did not have a family dog, or dogs, and they really do become part of the family over the years. I thought it might be fun to create a list … More My Favourite Dog Breeds
I’m not one to normally discuss intensely political matters here on my blog, nor am I one to dissect the opinions of others. However, I recently came across a thread on Twitter regarding the Go Fund Me donations for the Humboldt Broncos, and the statements made by this individual angered me so deeply, I wanted … More Humboldt Broncos: A Flawed Go Fund Me? Or A Case of Communal Unity?
Rather than reiterating the facts that have already been disclosed by various news sources regarding the Humboldt tragedy, I thought I would provide my own perspective of the situation out of respect for the victims and further their friends and families. Thus far, 16 individuals affiliated with the Humboldt Broncos hockey team have died as a result … More #PrayForHumboldt
As part of the Public Relations program I am in the process of finishing up through Niagara College, myself and my fellow colleagues are expected to complete a one-month internship at a company or organization in the Niagara region, performing Public Relations duties and work. I was placed at CAA Niagara, the Thorold branch, and … More My Internship Experience
I have composed a handful of blogs discussing elements of friendships, and over the course of my life, I feel as though I have come to a concrete understanding of what makes a good friendship, and consequently, what makes a poor friendship. Healthy and beneficial friendships require commitment, dedication, effort, understanding, patience, give, and a … More It’s Time to Say Goodbye to One-Sided Friendships
Being nervous is a crappy experience. You try your best to ignore the gnawing sensation in your stomach, but often times it seems as though no matter what you do, the feelings of unease fail to cease. I experience feelings of nervousness quite often. I think this is a result of my anxiety, and it … More How to Cope With Nerves
On Thursday, March 29th, my fellow Public Relations colleagues and I attended Niagara College’s Public Relations Graduate Panel. The purpose of the event was to allow current Public Relations students to network and connect with individuals who have completed the same program in past years. Several former Public Relations students attended the event, all coming … More Niagara College’s Public Relations Graduate Panel
My sister recently shared an article with me regarding an incident in which a woman was body shamed for being curvacious and being married to a male with a six-pack. This incident impacted Jenna Kutcher, a body-positive blogger, and occurred after she shared a photo of her and her husband on a beach via Instagram. She and … More Body Shaming and Its Implications
Anxiety is something I struggle with daily. I try my best to manage it and keep it under control, however, it can be overwhelming at times. Something to keep in mind when suffering from anxiety is designating effective coping mechanisms. Everyone who experiences anxiety does so differently, and as a result, all persons cope with anxiety … More How I Cope With Anxiety
My blog is something I am incredibly passionate about. I began OnTheEdgeOfEverything roughly two years ago, and I have been posting content every day ever since. By no means did I ever anticipate this continuing for as long as it has, but I am thrilled that it continues to be something I dedicate myself to entirely. … More A Commitment to Creative Writing
As much as I strive to be the best possible version of myself, I sometimes find it difficult to be an altruistic individual in every aspect of life. I would argue humans have a tendency to focus on the worst in others, and despite making a conscious effort to avoid doing this, I occasionally catch … More Why It Is Important to Refrain From Judging Others
This past Saturday my roommates and I attended the 2018 Brock University teacher candidate gala. My roommates are all in the Concurrent Education program at Brock University, and this event was a celebration for all of the students enrolled in the program, but they invited me to join them and tag along. It was a … More The 2018 Brock University Teacher Candidates Gala
I am a huge fan of Kip Moore and his music, and after recently downloading his newest album, Slowheart, I am completely obsessed. I have never been so satisfied with an entire album and each and every song, and I am actually going to see Kip Moore on March 31 in London, ON. Slowheart was … More Slowheart by Kip Moore
I thought it might be fun to dedicate a post to discussing things I would have a very hard time living without. Some of these are materialistic, some are not, but these things are ones that bring me joy and happiness, and further that are of significance to me, personally. I would not be able … More Things I Can’t Live Without
On Wednesday, February 14th, a 19-year-old man identified as Nikolas Cruz killed 17 students and adults in a school shooting. Cruz, who committed this horrific act of violence, used an AR-15 and had multiple magazines. I viewed some of the footage from the scene, some footage being recorded by students while the shooting was happening, … More The Florida High School Shooting
On February 12, my boyfriend and I traveled to Toronto to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play Tampa Bay Lightning at the Air Canada Centre. This particular game was my second NHL experience, and although my seats were better for the first game I attended, the game itself on Monday was riveting. The game was … More The Toronto Maple Leafs Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
The surgery I had to repair ligaments in my foot and further remove bone fragments has made it impossible for me to drive for the past six weeks. Thankfully, a lovely friend has been driving me to and from my classes at Niagara College, and my family has been driving me down to Thorold and … More Uber
When I was in my first year of university, I was absolutely obsessed with the television series known as Supernatural. I breezed through the first five seasons in a relatively short span of time, however, after the conclusion of the fifth season, I stopped watching for some reason. I was skimming through television series on … More Supernatural
I was conversing with my mom a couple of days ago about the existence of subjectivity when it comes to marking the arts in an academic sense. I was explaining to her how frustrating it can be when a particular teacher or professor is not necessarily fond of how you present something and therefore gives … More The Subjectivity of the Arts in Academia
In lieu of my former two Get To Know Me Posts and how well they were received by you, my wonderful readers, I thought I would do yet another post in this manner. I quite enjoy composing these posts, and for anyone else with a creative blog, I highly recommend trying it yourself! It is … More Get To Know Me (Again, Again)
My older sister, Danielle, recently celebrated her 25th birthday. She is almost two years older than I am, and together with my mom and dad we commemorated her birthday by spending quality time with one another. When I was younger, I felt as though my own birthday was the most important event of the year, … More The Celebration of A Birthday
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