I will admit in saying that the title of this post may suggest that I believe myself to be a successful writer. By no means am I attempting to come across as arrogant, nor am I attempting to persuade others into believing that I am a successful writer because I am not. I have come … More How to Be A Successful Writer
When I first started dating my boyfriend roughly four years ago, I was completely unaware of the potential longevity of our relationship. I enjoyed his company and appreciated his presence in my life, but to be entirely honest, I simply did not anticipate the fact that we would still be together almost four years later. … More The Truth About Long-Term Relationships
So often I come across individuals who are extremely annoyed with how early Christmas decorations and carols become evident in stores and on the radio. Their argument is that recognizing these Christmas traditions so soon after Halloween, even before the American Thanksgiving, is somewhat ridiculous. On the other hand, I also come across individuals who … More When Is It Too Early To Participate In Christmas Festivities?
The Roommate, a 2011 psychological thriller film, is a movie I have been meaning to sit down and watch it for quite some time now. I finally did view the film and thought I might review it for other’s sake, specifically because it was not exactly what I assumed it would be. The film was directed by … More Film Review: The Roommate
Roughly three years ago, I learned that I am intolerant to gluten. This in itself was unfortunate enough, however, to further add to my pain, I was informed that I am also intolerant to dairy and egg. Yes, you read that correctly. I am intolerant to the three most popular food ingredients, and yes, it … More How To Survive A Gluten-Free Transition
When I was in grade eleven, I took it upon myself to begin running every day. I was a highly active person, playing rugby five days a week, and endurance was a key component of the sport I was then obsessed with. At first, I began my running habits in a gradual manner. I would … More How Too Much Exercise Can Actually Be Damaging To Your Mental Health
The third week of the 2017 Ontario College strike is coming to a close, yet the strike prevails. I read numerous reports stating that the two parties involved with the strike met on both Thursday and Friday of this past week, however, no updates regarding the further duration of the strike have been released. At … More The 2017 Ontario College Strike – #2
I am confident that a majority of persons would agree with me in saying that having to put forth significant effort in a situation in which others are putting forth minimal effort is incredibly frustrating. Whether it be in the workplace, in school, in friendships, familial relationships or intimate relationships, acknowledging that your efforts outweigh … More The Importance of Equilibrium In A Majority of Situations
Following the conclusion of season one of Game of Thrones, I naturally pick up where I left off and began watching season two. I finished the second season a couple of days ago and am in the early episodes of season three, therefore I wanted to offer my opinion of the second season compared to … More Game of Thrones: Season Two
It seems to me as though designating trustworthy individuals in our lives has become more challenging than ever before. There is more opportunity now than ever to abolish the trust you have for a person or a person has for you, therefore when someone you trust does something that hurts or offends you personally, it … More The Implications of Being Two-Faced
The other evening I was feeling adventurous enough to take a gander at creating my own Halloween look. I cannot claim this look as entirely my own due to the inspiration I received from watching a YouTube tutorial by Chrisspy, but I did make some slight changes to her tutorial to better suit my minimal skills. … More My Halloween Skull Makeup Tutorial
When I was in the seventh grade, I watched The Ring with a group of friends. I can say with confidence it was an incredibly poor decision at the time and I failed to sleep soundly for weeks after watching it. To this day it remains to be one of the scariest horror films I … More Film Review: Rings
I would argue that you are familiar with the strike that is currently happening across Ontario colleges. The strike began last Sunday evening, and no resolution in regards to the strike has been achieved as of yet. I am currently off for the week due to my college’s scheduled reading week, however, there is talk … More The 2017 Ontario College Strike
I personally enjoy reading. It has always been something I have found pleasure in doing, with the exception of having to read rather dry texts throughout my university career, and I believe reading is an incredibly beneficial practice. It enhances both the mind and the imagination, and for some, it is a means to achieve … More The Importance of Reading Classic Literature
I openly admit that I recently hopped on the bandwagon and began watching Game of Thrones. I constantly encounter Game of Thrones references on social media, and considering I am a fan of fiction and the Medieval Era, I figured that I would enjoy the series. While I will not admit how quickly I got … More Game of Thrones: Season One
It seems almost expected to state that my favorite season is Fall considering it is for a majority of people, however, Fall truly is my favorite time of year. I look forward to the Autumn season annually, and once it arrives, I feel truly content regarding the change in temperature and the different colors appearing … More The Beauty of Fall
I would argue that a majority of persons have been told horror stories regarding roommates. If you happen to be one of the people actually telling these stories about your own unfortunate experiences with a crappy roommate, you are likely aware of how important good roommates are and the conflicts that can occur as a … More The Significance of Good Roommates
I created a post a while ago addressing how I became involved with the concept of blogging, and I wanted to re-visit the topic. In one of my public relations courses this past week, a guest speaker came in to share her experiences in the public relations world with us students. She, too, manages and … More Why Should You Blog?
I truly cannot stress enough how supportive and encouraging my parents have been towards me and in regards to my passions throughout my life. I am unable to recall a single scenario in which my desire to pursue something or my decision to change my course of action in a particular context was not supported … More The Power of Positive Familial Influence
Several days ago I created a post addressing the website Canva and how great of a resource it is for students and employees for various companies in a broad context. I actually ended up receiving an email from an individual who works for the organization, thanking me for giving the website such a great review. … More The Opportunity for Widespread Connectivity Through Media
I have found in my own academic experiences that the older students become and the higher the grade they are enrolled in, the less they desire to work in groups with other students to complete assignments. I would argue that almost all students have been involved in a situation in which they were assigned a group … More The Importance of Group Work In An Academic Environment
Prior to attending the demolition derby at the Burford Fair this past weekend, I had never been to any sort of demolition event in my life. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but considering I have not been able to attend for the past several years because of other conflicts (my dad and his … More The 2017 Burford Fair Demolition Derby
I think it is safe to say that pretty much everyone enjoys attending fairs and carnivals. There is something about the atmosphere at a fair that is so absolutely wonderful and intriguing, and attending the Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow annually has been something I look forward to on Thanksgiving weekend for a majority of my … More The Norfolk County Fair and Horseshow
I received a sample of one of TOKOYOMILK’s fragrances for women with my last Sephora order, and since I am so pleased with the particular fragrance I received, I thought I would do a review/informational post regarding the different fragrances this brand offers for women. TOKOYOMILK’s fragrance collection for women is categorized by a number … More Product Review: TOKOYOMILK Fragrance
Injuries, as unfortunate as they are, can be somewhat inevitable in a person’s life. Accidents happen, and if complications arise regarding an injury, it can be incredibly difficult to properly diagnose and furthermore treat said injury. About eight years ago I sustained a foot injury. It was pretty bad at the time, and when I visited … More The Importance of Diagnosing Injuries Properly
The feeling that you’re important or deserving of something can be pleasant, in complete honesty. Feeling as though you are entitled to recognition or appreciation allows oneself to believe they are superior to others in a specific context, and in some cases, self-entitlement can be warranted. For a majority of situations, however, self-entitlement fails to … More A Societal Surplus of Self-Entitlement
My public relations class and I were presented with the opportunity to participate in a personality test, said test called the Personality Colour Dimensions Test. An individual came into one of our classes and distributed the test, providing us participants with instructions as to how to go about answering the questions provided. We were instructed to … More Personality Colour Dimensions Testing
Organization, for a majority persons, can be incredibly challenging. It is a skill that requires dedication and commitment and is something that can become insignificant in an individual’s life quicker than anticipated. I personally believe I am a relatively organized person, therefore I thought I would offer some suggestions and strategies I personally make use … More How to be More Organized
I did a Get to Know Me post a while back and was surprised at how well it was received by my readers. Based on the positive response I encountered from persons who read my blog, I thought I would create another informative post regarding who I am as a person. I apologize if anything … More Get to Know Me (Again)
I would be surprised to learn if you have not yet heard that Kyle Jenner is pregnant. Her pregnancy has been plastered across various social media platforms and other news domains, and it seems as though no matter where I look I encounter the news that she is expecting her first child. The perpetuation of … More The Precedence of Insignificant News
