Perhaps my love for literature is a result of my educational background in English, but regardless, I feel as though literature is a force that can have an absolutely tremendous impact in the life of an individual. Literature is an art that can be pursued by any person, whether such pursuit be professional or recreational, … More The Power of Literature
Freelance writing has always been a somewhat difficult concept for me to comprehend. As alluring and opportune as this avenue of writing is and can be, it can simultaneously be frightening and intimidating for any writer. Approximately one year ago I began composing a freelance piece for myself. It was something I dabbled with when … More Freelance Writing
Creativity is a wonderful trait to possesses. It allows for the mind to expand and explore unfamiliar avenues and territories on a daily basis in hopes of unveiling a new, fresh idea or concept. For many persons, however, creativity is not something that comes easily, and it can be incredibly frustrating when one wishes to … More 3 Ways to be More Creative
I would categorize myself as an eating disorder awareness advocate, specifically because it seems as though there is a lack of social recognition regarding the tremendous implications of this type of mental illness. There is still a heavy stigma affiliated with mental illness, and I would argue eating disorders even more so than other mental … More 3 Things You Should Never Say to a Person with an Eating Disorder
It happens to the best of us. Life gets busy, responsibilities get pushed back and before you know it your organization skills have gone to complete shit and your house is plagued by clutter. Not to fret! As overwhelming as a simple task of organization may seem once it gets to a certain point, de-cluttering … More De-Cluttering
For the past several days I have been bed-bound attempting to get over a serious case of strep throat. I seem to pick up strep at least once every summer, and each time it seems more painful and miserable than the last. Common symptoms of strep throat include swollen lymph nodes in the neck, significant … More At-Home Remedies for Strep Throat
I discovered Thomas Maltman’s novel Little Wolves whilst searching through the bookcase in our house in hopes of designating some new reading material. I was unsure of where exactly this book came from and eventually learned that my sister purchased it from Chapter’s at a discounted price. I had never heard of nor read any … More Book Review: Thomas Maltman’s Little Wolves
When I initially saw advertisements for the Netflix original film titled To The Bone, I was honestly unsure of what to think. I knew I wanted to view the film without a doubt, but I was somewhat leery of how exactly the film was going to depict the harsh reality of living with an eating … More To the Bone: A Netflix Original Film
Arguments are an inevitable component of most relationships, regardless if said relationship is romantic, friendly or family-oriented. When approached aggressively or with ignorance, arguments can quickly escalate and be blown out of context, allowing persons involved to become even more enraged and possibly even hurt by what may be said by the individual they are … More How to Handle an Argument Effectively
Would You Rather is a game I have participated in on several different occasions. The game generally involves asking an individual two difficult questions with such individual having to choose between the two options, and I thought it might be interesting to create a post in which I answer some Would You Rather questions I … More Would You Rather?
Love is a highly prevalent existence in the lives of many individuals. Most persons are affiliated with the sort of love we have toward family members and close friends and how said love is long-lasting and difficult to diminish. Romantic or intimate love, however, seems to encounter a sense of temporality in contemporary society, and … More The Societal Temporality Regarding Love
Photography is something that has always had the ability to capture my attention. There is something truly significant about a still-life image in which a story can be interpreted, such interpretation being entirely subjective. I became interested in photography when I was finishing elementary school. I received a digital camera as a gift from my … More The Beauty of Photography
Clothing has unfortunately become a rather expensive cost as of late. Despite clothing being a necessity in everyday life for individuals, it has become increasingly difficult to designate clothing retailers that sell their merchandise for a reasonable price. I thought I would share some of the stores I personally shop at that happen to be … More Budget Friendly Shopping
I absolutely despised horror films when I was younger. I simply could not fathom why anyone would want to watch a movie that shook them to their core and caused them to live in constant paranoia for days after, however my perspective of the horror genre changed when I started university. I am unsure of … More Criteria for a Successful Horror Movie
Perfumes and fragrances are a tricky subject to tackle. What may smell enticing to one person may smell repulsive to another, therefore this post is intended to recognize my own personal fragrance preferences and why I would recommend these particular perfumes to other individuals. Juicy Couture, Viva La Juicy: I received this perfume as a … More A Personal Guide to Perfume
Having oily skin can present a bit of a challenge when it comes to wearing mascara. Granted, this sounds like a bit of an odd statement, however I have a difficult time finding a mascara that wears well throughout the day and refrains from transferring to my eyelids from oil. One of the only mascaras … More Product Review: Benefit’s They’re Real Mascara
So often whilst scrolling through various social media feeds I come across a fabricated situation in which a girlfriend or wife becomes angry with their partner because he/she did not text them back in a timely manner. Despite being fabricated and aiming to be perceived as humorous, these situations do, in fact, occur regularly in … More How Social Media and Technology are Ruining Intimate Relationships
Drinking alcohol has become a sort of challenge for me since learning about my food intolerances to wheat, yeast and barley. It is rather unfortunate that these three grains are what typically compose the average beer, specifically because beer was my preferred alcoholic beverage prior to discovering my intolerances. I have essentially refrained from drinking … More Product Review: Somersby Hard Cider
I am the type of person that continuously gravitates towards the same books if they are of significance to me. By significance I am making reference to the fact that they captivated me in one way or another and possessed something that truly stood out to me. There are a handful of specific texts I … More Book Review: Break by Hannah Moskowitz
I unearthed another one of my papers from university the other evening and the subject matter of said paper really encouraged me to examine the consequences of inaccurate depictions of women in media. The portrayal of female stereotypes in popular culture can be considerably detrimental to the public perception of women. The ways in which … More The Portrayal of Female Stereotypes in Popular Culture
I am relatively open in regards to sharing my experience with my former eating disorder. I refrain from keeping my past illness to myself in hopes of educating and aiding others who may be dealing with an eating disorder personally or who know someone else who is, and I strongly believe education is the most … More The Long-Term Implications of Eating Disorders
I am an avid fan of country music. Authentic, real and genuine country music, however, not the pop country that is dominating the country music industry in contemporary society. I often find myself listening to classic country music, for example songs by George Strait, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, and yearning for an artist to … More Cody Jinks
I can say with complete confidence that if it were not for my dads automotive passion, I would not possess the interest in classic cars that I do today. When I was younger I failed to think twice about my dads car collection, however now that I am older and have more of an understanding … More The Significance of Classic Cars
I am going to initiate this blog by acknowledging the fact that travelling, for many persons, is simply not possible due to financial responsibilities and commitments. As alluring and enticing as travelling the world may seem, it is considered by a majority of individuals to be a luxury and is simply not possible for some … More The Benefits of Travelling
In case you’re unaware, the month of June has been recognized as Pride month. June was selected out of all months within the calendar year to celebrate individualistic pride to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that occurred at the conclusion of June in 1969. Throughout Pride month, many events and celebrations are held to acknowledge sexual … More The Disproportionate Perception of Pride Month
If you’re like me and tend to wear a decent amount of face makeup on a given day, you’re likely aware of how difficult it can be to entirely rid your skin of said makeup at the end of a day. It seems as though no matter how thoroughly you wash, wipe, scrub or lather, … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Seaweed Deep Cleansing Gel Wash
On Sunday, June 11th, my family and I attended an ALS fundraiser at Hydome Farms in Mount Pleasant, Ontario. The event was organized and hosted by Clark Merritt, a retired poultry farmer living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, a disease that attacks and furthermore destroys neutrons that contribute to muscle control and movement. Over 600 hundred … More Hydome Farm’s 2017 ALS Fundraiser
This past Friday I attended the convocation ceremony at Brock University for students receiving a Bachelor of Arts. Being a Humanities student, I graduated on Friday, but convocation ceremonies occurred throughout the duration of the week, Friday being the concluding day of graduation. The ceremony itself was pleasant and the day overall was truly wonderful … More Brock University’s 2017 Convocation
Motherhood is a truly respectful concept and role to bear in contemporary society. Considering that mother figures are persons who deserve indefinite recognition and appreciation, it is troublesome to acknowledge the negative ways in which mothers and motherhood are depicted in various popular culture mediums. My personal interpretation of how mothers and motherhood is depicted … More The Portrayal of Mothers and Motherhood in Popular Culture
Sleep is undoubtedly an integral component of our lives. It is a daily necessity that allows our bodies to recharge and heal and is not something that should falter in the amount of attantion it is given. Unfortunately, for a lot of individuals, sleep is something that is often oppressed because of other responsibilities and … More 3 Tips For A Better Sleep
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