As unfortunate as judgment is, I would argue that it is an integral component of contemporary society. We have been conditioned by social hierarchies to make assumptions about unfamiliar individuals based on their exterior appearance, and while I am not attempting to suggest that such conditioning is an excuse, it certainly allows for judgment to … More Judgment
Finding a gluten-free cereal that tastes difficult can be quite a challenge. I have found a fair few that I really enjoy, specifically the Power O’s brand (which I addressed in a separate post), but I am not the type of person that can eat the same cereal for months on end. I needed change, … More Product Review: Kashi Indigo Morning Organic Corn Cereal
This past Tuesday marked my final day of schooling at Brock University. I finished writing my final exam at 9:30pm, and as I walked back to my truck, I was overcome with nostalgia and a bittersweet sensation regarding my final day of university. Don’t get me wrong – I am thrilled to be finished university. … More Brock University
While I by no means am able to identify as a makeup expert, I have certainly become more informed about cosmetic products over the past couple of years. My makeup knowledge is because of my sister (she is incredibly talented with makeup and has taught me everything I know), and because of the insight I … More Makeup: More than Products
This past week my mom and I went to theatres to see the film The Zookeeper’s Wife. My mom really wanted to see it, and after giving the trailer a view I agreed to accompany her as the story behind the film looked quite intriguing. The film is based off of a non-fiction text written … More Film Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife
I am a tremendous fan of the style and elegance of Hunter boots, therefore it truly pains me to be writing this post. However, after purchasing two separate pairs and having both tear/crack on me, I have come to the realization that someone needs to advocate on behalf of the poor quality of these boots. … More Hunter Boots: Not Worth the Money
For university and college students, April unfortunately marks the commencement of exam season. It is a simultaneously wonderful and terrible time of year because it signifies the end of a year but also the beginning of many sleepless nights and countless cups of coffee. Let’s face it – exams suck. With that being said, I … More Study Tips
I was saddened to hear about the recent passing of thirty-one year-old Amy Bleuel, a mental health advocate and the founder of the Project Semicolon. Project Semicolon was created by Bleuel in 2013 when she encouraged persons impacted by mental illness to draw a semicolon on their wrist and post a photo of the drawing … More Amy Bleuel and Project Semicolon
So often I stumble across articles on my social media feeds that are structured as letters by the author to the author in a future tense, therefore a letter to oneself. I think this concept is unique and furthermore fascinating, and my roommate actually encouraged me to compose one of my own (thanks Mckenna!). There … More A Letter to my Future Self
Relationships are a fickle thing. It is difficult to determine a specific set of characteristics of requirements that should exist between two persons in a relationship because relationships are entirely subjective – they vary and range for each and every person and cannot be characterized or generalized because of the individuality they possess. Because they … More Relationships: When Are They ‘Over’ ?
On Saturday evening a couple of my roommates and I went to theatres to view the 2017 film release of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The movie features Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as the Beast and is an adaptation of the 1991 original film. Let me start off by stating that I am by … More Film Review: Beauty and the Beast
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
