Several days ago my roommate and I were discussing the societal attitude girls tend to have towards one another. We were sitting in our living room in our student home and a group of girls walked past our main window, and we were disgruntled because they gave us a rather nasty look and stared at … More Mean Girls
Calorie counting is a strategy recommended by several different diet plans and regimes. It involves recording and keeping track of the amount of calories you consume in a single day and determining an appropriate, or inappropriate amount of calories to ingest. In a broad perspective, calories counting likely seems like an effective means of regulating … More The Danger of Counting Calories
My sister informed me yesterday that she was recently involved in a verbal confrontation in a public environment with one other individual. The situation became rather intense and my sister acknowledged that it was best for her to simply walk away rather than continue to argue, and her behaviour prompted me to compose a post … More Verbal Confrontation
Prior to this year I had never really dedicated time to watching the Bachelor. I had seen the odd episode periodically but was never particularly interested in what the show involved. A couple of my roommates convinced me to watch a few episodes of the most recent season with them, and eventually all of my … More The Bachelor
Mental Illness has certainly made its presence known in contemporary society, and due to the encouragement to eradicate the stigma associated with it, more persons are being forward and honest about their struggles with this type of illness. Being an individual who has struggled with depression (and anxiety) for several years, I wanted to offer … More Natural Ways to Combat Depression
Last night while browsing through my Facebook newsfeed I came across an article posted on the CBC website. The article is by Nick Purdon and Leonardo Palleja and it is titled “‘The Millennial Side Hustle,’ Not Stable Jobs, Is the New Reality for University Grads”. It features interviews with several different individuals who have completed … More The Instability of a University Education Post-Graduation
This past Christmas I received a gift set of several different Caudalie facial masks from my sister. It was an incredibly generous gift considering the price of Caudalie products, however I was reluctant to experiment with any of the masks because my skin is so finicky in terms of new products. I decided to give one … More Product Review: Caudalie Instant Detox Mask
The concluding week of February annually marks the National Eating Disorder Association’s (NEDA) eating disorder awareness week. For each of the seven days of this week, NEDA encourages persons struggling with and who have struggled with eating disorders to speak out against the stigma that surrounds them and furthermore mental health. IÂ thought I could contribute … More National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2017
As I explained in a recent post, I was denied admittance to my university’s Masters in English Language and Literature program. I was rather devastated to be honest, and I would be lying if I stated that I was totally past feeling disappointed, because I am not and likely will not be for a while. … More Support Systems
Being in the final semester of my university education has encouraged me to recognize how strongly young individuals in contemporary society are pressured to attend a university institution. While I acknowledge that this pressure is likely a result of a the rising competition existing within the job market, it does not mean that it is … More The Pressure to Attend University
When I attended Generation Beauty last May with my sister, we received a tremendous amount of goodies and free samples from various cosmetic companies that had booths present at the show. I was going through my makeup drawer this weekend and I rediscovered my Nudestix Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm, and I wanted to … More Product Review: Nudestix Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm
A couple of nights ago I was scouring through Youtube hair tutorials in hopes of designating a hair style to wear to a wedding I am attending this weekend. I am subscribed to a woman named Missy Sue on Youtube, and she offers absolutely beautiful hair styles that can be completed at home with minimal … More Braided Spiral Hair Tutorial
February 14th is annually celebrated as a day of love. It is a date dedicated to expressing and embracing the love of another individual, however I personally find Valentine’s Day problematic for several different reasons. Firstly, Valentines Day is adapted to conform to the socially normalized heterosexual relationship. It is so, so rare to see … More Valentine’s Day
Social media platforms have catapulted in popularity in the past five years or so. It seems as though everywhere you go you are confronted with some type of social media reference, whether it be to connect with an individual or to remain informed about certain events. While the prevalence and accessibility of social media is … More The Falsity of Social Media
Bloating is arguably one of the most uncomfortable sensations a person can experience. It is awkward and irritating, and furthermore has the ability to entirely abolish an individual’s sense of self-confidence. I have endured my fair share of bloating, and after pondering how to combat this uncomfortable sensation I was prompted to do some research … More How To Diminish Bloating
Having recently discovered that I was not admitted into my university’s Masters in English program, I cannot say that my spirits have been particularly lifted as of late. I am trying my absolute best to remain positive, however it is easy to feel glum about unexpected things that occur in our lives. I was brainstorming … More Pleasant Reminders
Chances are you read the title of this post and thought to yourself, “how can failure be beneficial?” It is arguable that this statement is an oxymoron considering it combines two entirely contrasting concepts, however after a recent personal experience with failure I wanted to share my opinion of how failure can actually be a … More The Benefit of Failure
I like to think I have relatively healthy hair, and whether or not this assumption is valid I thought I would share of my tips and trick regarding hair maintenance. Hair can be a tricky thing, so I hope some of my techniques work out for others. (1) Refrain from blow drying your hair: I … More My Healthy Hair Tips
Over the past couple of days I have been feeling rather stressed, and my body is beginning to display signs of how said stress is impacting my overall well-being. I have been experiencing headaches, breakouts and fatigue, and so I came to the realization that I need to designate specific ways in which I am personally … More Ways to Eliminate Stress
Karma Kameleon Gastropub is a restaurant located in Thorold, Ontario. I have eaten at the Karma Kameleon on two separate occasions, and I felt the need to dedicate a post to it because the food is absolutely incredible. The menu is not huge in terms of selection, however it is arguably a smaller menu because … More Karma Kameleon Gastropub
I have discovered some new and exciting foods at the grocery store that I am able to consume without experiencing irritation and discomfort as a result of my food intolerances. These foods are gluten, dairy and egg free, and I wanted to compose a post in order to share them with any individuals who also … More Good Eats
As a student, I can say with confidence that I try my absolute best to purchase items when they are on sale or are offered at a discounted price. Everyday necessities, despite being necessities, can become expensive, and so I have come to the realization that I have been spending far too much money on … More Are You Spending Too Much Money On Everyday Items?
My sister and I had a conversation a while ago regarding incorrect body stereotypes and their prevalence in popular culture. It is arguable that a majority of persons acknowledge that portrayals of most men and women in media are inaccurate in the sense that their bodies are either lacking any body fat or are incredibly muscular, … More Recognizing Inaccurate Body Stereotypes in Popular Culture
I am the type of person who yearns to wear a bold liquid lipstick and do so successfully, though seem to encounter endless complications throughout the process of actually applying the product. The product bleeds, I overline my lips, I underline my lips, I choose the wrong shade… the possibilities for failure are endless. Considering … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Lip and Cheek Stain
I am taking a creative writing course and yesterday the conversation in the classroom addressed the subjectivity of language. Subjectivity may be defined as a concept that is open to interpretation and can be contested, for example existentialism, whereas objectivity may be defined as a concept that is concrete in its nature and cannot be … More The Subjectivity of Language
The app Headspace was recently recommended to me, and despite initially regarding it as a waste of time and furthermore a gimmick, I am very pleased I decided to download it and I am now making frequent use of it. Headspace is a guided meditation platform, available via a smartphone app or online, that offers … More Meditation
I received a bottle of the Lavanila Vanilla Summer perfume for Christmas and I thought it may beneficial for any persons curious about the brand to compose a review on the product. Several months ago my sister gave me a sample of their Pure Vanilla perfume and I absolutely loved it, so receiving the Vanilla Summer … More Product Review: Lavanila Vanilla Summer Perfume
Becoming affiliated with an individual’s problem(s) is an inevitable occurrence within the daily lives of most people. Friends and family turn to us to achieve emotional support and to furthermore confide in someone they likely trust, and it is difficult to remain isolated from their conflict when this occurs. Being present in the life of someone who … More Are You Being Selfish Without Realizing It?
I think it is fair to assume that a majority of individuals enrolled in college or university have been bombarded with the question, “So what are your plans once you graduate?” While this inquisition seems relatively harmless and essentially appropriate if a person is approaching the end of their post-secondary studies, it can trigger a … More The Pressure Facing College and University Students Post-Graduation
Garth Brooks is undoubtedly one of the most highly recognized country singers in the history of the genre. I was privileged enough to be exposed to Brooks’ music from a young age and have been raised with it as a result thanks to my parents. I believe Brooks’ music is timeless and there fails to … More Profile: Garth Brooks
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