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
My mom and I had a very thorough discussion the other day regarding the prevalence of laziness in the work force. So often I witness employees who fail to conduct their assigned duties in a complete or even correct manner, and this significantly frustrates me. Being raised on a farm has undoubtedly allowed me to … More Laziness in the Work Force: What Does it Mean for Future Generations?
Any individual who has a substantial amount of hair on their head is well aware of the dread that occurs after a day spent in high winds. You shower and deeply shampoo and condition your hair in an attempt to rid as many knots from your mop as possible, yet when you get out of … More Preventing Hair Tangling
Getting together with a good friend of mine a couple of days ago encouraged me to write a post addressing signs of a true and healthy friendship. I have been friends with this particular individual since senior kindergarten, and she and I have been through many ups and downs in our relationship, mainly stemming from … More 5 Signs of a True Friendship
This past Sunday was the Brantford Handmade Market show at the Brantford Convention Centre. My sister participated in the event and had a display of her many different types of bath bombs and body scrubs that she makes for her business Earthly Delights, and in the midst of aiding her with sales I took some … More The 2017 Brantford Handmade Market
On Friday evening, after I returned home from working at Pita Pit, I was pleasantly surprised to be greeted by my great aunt Lucy and uncle Gary. Lucy is my Oma’s youngest sister of fifteen children, and I rarely get to see her and her husband because of distance barriers. The two of them occasionally … More The Power of Re-Connection
It is safe to say that we currently live in a society that is entirely dependent on technology when it comes to communication. So often we rely on mobile devices and computers to text, email and call persons regarding work, school, even details of our personal lives, and it is arguably difficult for some individuals … More Where Did the Words Go?
Having a sister who coincidentally happens to be a makeup expert certainly has it perks. Not only has my sister taught me everything I know about makeup products and application, but she furthermore gives me products she no longer uses or has duplicates of. One of the more recent freebies I received from her is … More Product Review: Benefit’s ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Colour
I have been asked different times by friends and family about what exactly is involved with or required for an individual to start their own blog. I try to give them the best information I can, but I though composing an entire post regarding the subject may be beneficial for any other persons wondering as … More How to Start a Blog
J.K. Rowling is undoubtedly responsible for sparking my passion towards reading and writing. As a child her Harry Potter texts were the first books that I truly immersed myself within, and my love for this series continues to this day. I have re-read each and every Harry Potter book at least five times, and I … More Book Review: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Yesterday I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I was, and remain to be overwhelmed with the amount of kind words and messages I received from a multitude of friends and family, and I am incredibly thankful for this recognition. I can recall being younger and feeling as though my birthday was the most significant day of … More Birthday’s
Today marks the 2017 calendar date of Mother’s Day. It is my assumption that this is common knowledge, and if not I hope reading this post prompted the realization that you need to do something kind for your own mother today. Realistically, however, I would argue that every day is a form of Mother’s Day, … More Mother’s Day
The bond and relationship established between an animal and its owner truly is like no other. If you are fortunate enough to have a familiarity of what this bond consists of, consider yourself lucky. Animals and pets are, in my opinion, one of the greatest blessings that an individual can have in their life, and … More The Passing of Pets
I have always found it rather bothersome that farmers seem to be forgotten when it comes to appreciating specific occupations in contemporary society. There are particular careers that undoubtably receive more recognition than others, for example doctors, police officers and teachers, and as much as I, too, appreciate these occupations, I definitely think farmers should … More The Lack of Appreciation Regarding Farmers in Contemporary Society
Giving persons advice regarding the relationship they have with their partner can be a fickle thing. Considering all relationships are unique and contain different dynamics, it can be difficult to determine any sort of advice to abide by because all persons value different things in the relationships they maintain individually. I titled this post as … More 3 Tips for A Healthy Relationship
With the surplus of rain that the region of Ontario has been experiencing over these past few days, I have found myself feeling quite frustrated with the inability to work outside. It is difficult to work with machines when the ground is so saturated with excess water, therefore I have found myself primarily house-bound, trying … More 30 Things To Do On A Rainy Day
It is rare for me to be able to say with confidence that I have been completely and totally dedicated to using a particular cosmetic product. I am quite picky when it comes to what I apply to my face, therefore when I do come across something that seemingly agrees with my skin and presents … More Product Review: Clinique’s Acne Solutions Clarifying Lotion
Arrogance is arguably the one personality characteristic I cannot tolerate in a person. I find it so uncomfortable to be conversing with or around an individual who feels as though they are superior to others in any or all regards, and therefore refrain from interacting with such persons. Confidence, on the other hand, is something … More Confidence Versus Cockiness
It seems as though more and more best-selling novels are being made into films and furthermore television shows and series. In some cases, these adaptations are successful and allow a text to appeal to a wider audience, however I would argued that in a majority of situations, film adaptations of books fail to represent said … More Books Versus Film Adaptations
Yesterday afternoon my mom and I took a trip to the nearest Costco. Granted, it was not the best idea to visit the store on a Sunday afternoon considering it was an absolute nut house, however the trip was certainly beneficial in terms of the products we purchased and the money we saved in doing … More Costco
