Coffee is, for me personally, a rather absolute necessity in my everyday life. I am aware of the fact that I arguably consume too much coffee in a day, and I have done so for a long time. I began drinking coffee when I was around fourteen or fifteen, and I have been hooked ever since. … More How Much Coffee Is Too Much?
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
Considering I have become a rather avid Game of Thrones fan as of late, I thought I would dedicate a post to Kit Harington, one of the show’s main actors, and provide some biographical information about this fine lad. Christopher Catesby “Kit” Harington was born in Acton, London, on Boxing Day of 1986. He attended … More Profile: Kit Harington
I would argue that we live in a society that seemingly attempts to dictate what individuals should, or should not wear. We are constantly inundated with advertisements and images that convey different body types and the types of clothes that we come to believe are intended for said body types, and in this process we are … More It’s Your Body, Wear What You Want
When I was a teenager, I was under the impression that in order to stay in shape, a gym membership was required. I made use of my gym membership frequently throughout my high school years, and after a while, I became aware of the hefty price tag that accompanies a gym membership. Don’t get me … More Why Staying In Shape Doesn’t Require Having A Gym Membership
Alas, here I am once again, offering my opinion of another season of Game of Thrones. I hope I am not coming across as someone who solely watches television in their time, however since my college has been on strike, I have found some extra time on my hands – why not catch up on … More Game of Thrones: Season Three
I am not one to wear eyeshadow. As much as I would like to make use of eye product other than mascara, and as much as I appreciate how beautiful it can be, I simply do not have the skill or the patience to blend creams and powders endlessly atop eyelid primer on to my … More Product Review: ColourPop’s Super Shock Shadow
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
Karen Carpenter was an American singer and further drummer, her instrumental talents being a key component of the duo she formed with her brother, Richard, known as The Carpenters. She was born in March of 1950 and passed away in February of 1983, making her a mere thirty-two years of age when she died. Karen … More Profile: Karen Carpenter
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
As much as we would all like to wake up early in the morning and style our hair, sometimes it simply is not possible. We sleep in, our hair won’t cooperate no matter what we do, and we end up leaving the house looking like Beetlejuice. This does not have to be the case, however. … More Messy Bun with Braid 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 have been making use of a mouth guard whilst I sleep for the past year or so, and the difference this mouthguard has made for me in regards to my overall mouth health has been significant. I was not aware that I needed a mouth guard at all, but I visited the dentist about … More The Potential Importance of a Mouthguard
My dad and uncle are chicken farmers, and together they raise chickens for Maple Lodge, a poultry company affiliated with the Chicken Farmers of Ontario (CFO). I chose to focus one of my school assignments on the CFO, and after doing extensive research and learning about the company, I thought I would share my findings … More The Chicken Farmers of Ontario
I hate mentioned before that I am absolutely fascinated by the paranormal and further the supernatural, therefore I view a lot of films and documentary that address these topics. I was watching a series on Netflix titled Paranormal Survivor (which I reviewed in a previous post) and in this particular episode a woman was possessed … More The Concept of Exorcisms
On Saturday evening I viewed a documentary film with my parents titled Sugar Coated. Michèle Hozer’s efforts as the director, editor, and producer of the film allowed for Sugar Coated to win the CSA Donald Britain Award for Best Social/Political Documentary in 2016, and for good reason; the film probes the question as to whether or … More Sugar Coated: An Alarming Documentary
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
Highlighters, in the context of cosmetics, have always been something that intimidates me. I simply have a difficult time visualizing myself wearing a blinding highlight across my cheekbones and down the bridge of my nose, and because I already have oily skin, I have tried my best to shy away from highlighters in fear of … More Product Review: Cover FXs The Perfect Light Highlighting Powder
