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
I recently finished reading A Stranger In the House by Shari Lapena, and I wanted to dedicate a post to it because it truly was THAT good. This book is the first I have encountered in a while in which I struggled to put down at times, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The plot conveys the story … More Book Review: A Stranger In the House
Knowing which coffee blend best suits your palate can be a difficult designation. With so many brews, blends and roasts currently available, and arguably more developing in the future, the simple task of ordering a coffee can quickly become overwhelming. I thought I would create a post addressing the different types of roasts in hopes … More Know Your Roasts
I am actually quite saddened to be writing this post. I have recently concluded the seventh season of Game of Thrones, and to my knowledge, the eighth and final season will not be aired until 2019. That is a long time to wait. From what I have heard about the eighth and final season, it … More Game of Thrones: Season Seven
I am undeniably an animal person. I have grown up with and around animals, and have further had pets in my life at all times since I was a child. My family and I had a dog named Ducky from the moment I was born until I was in the eighth grade, and after her … More The Tremendous Companionship of Pets
Self-help books are not exactly what I would refer to as my genre of preference. I have nothing against them specifically, however, I would rather read a book with a with a tremendous storyline that has me gripping the pages in anticipation. I had heard about Mark Manson’s text The Subtle Art of Not Giving A … More Book Review: The Subtle Art of Not Giving A Fu*K: A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life
We’ve all been there. You feel sluggish, unmotivated, and bland, and you have no idea why. Chances are you’re in the midst of a funk, and while being in a funk truly is a challenging experience, it certainly is not permanent. Prior to determining how to remove yourself from a funk, it is important to … More How To Get Out Of A Funk
I personally am not a huge fan of accessorizing. I prefer simplicity over extravagance, however, I do believe that there are certain pieces all women should have in their possession. A watch is definitely a timeless, classic accessory. A watch is an incredibly versatile piece, both in appearance and use, and it can be worn … More Classic Accessories Every Woman Should Have
Last Tuesday I had surgery on my foot to correct an injury I sustained years ago. The procedure involved removing two pieces of bone fragment that had broken off and had become wedged in my muscle, and further repairing damaged ligaments in my foot. The operation took roughly an hour to complete, and thankfully I … More Life Post-Surgery
For as long as I can remember, my older sister has been my best friend. Granted, we weren’t necessarily the closest when we were younger, likely because it’s almost a rite of passage to torment your older sister when you’re a child, but now that we’re older and more mature I can’t imagine anyone else … More What It’s Like to Grow Up With A Protective Older Sister
When I was grade eleven, I was involved in a pretty nasty car accident. I was with my grandparents on our way to Thanksgiving Dinner, and we were t-boned on a highway by a truck going roughly 80km. I was physically fine, but my grandparents were severely injured. I can still vividly picture the scene … More Why Are We So Scared to Talk About Trauma?
As part of an assignment for one of my Public Relations courses, my classmates and I were asked to sign up for three mock interviews with individuals from highly recognized companies and organizations in the Niagara region. I had an interview with an individual from the Brock University bookstore, an individual from the Niagara Peninsula … More Job Interviews: A How-To Guide
Having someone in your life who tends to be aggressive by nature and is typically defensive can be incredibly challenging to deal with. It seems as though no matter what you do or how you say something, you are attacked by said person and are unsure of how to proceed. While it is simple to … More How to Deal With Aggressive Personalities
As you’re arguably aware, Black Friday occurred a few days ago. The existence of this day in the midst of American Thanksgiving celebrations has never seemed quite right, in my personal opinion, and I thought I would share and expand my thoughts on this day of extreme savings in the world of sales. I will … More The Implications of Black Friday
Life, more often than not, tends to throw curveballs our way. Things happen that are completely unexpected, plans get rearranged, and something you may have perceived to be absolute at one point becomes completely arbitrary. It can be tremendously frustrating and can prompt feelings of unease and stress, therefore knowing how to adapt and adjust in … More The Importance of Adjustability
Mental illness is a prevalent occurrence in contemporary society, yet many myths regarding this type of illness exist and allow persons to be entirely inaccurate in their perceptions of what this type of illness consists of. According to mendthemind.com, some of the most common myths regarding mental illness include: Mental illness does not impact children … More Myths About Mental Illness
Relationships can be difficult. Conflicts and challenges arise, a difference of opinion between you and your partner creates tension, and soon enough you’re ready to go on a break and spend some time apart. While going on a break may seem like the best option for you and your partner when your relationship gets rough, … More Why Going On A Break Is The Worst Thing A Couple Can Do
