Following the recent Harvey Weinstein scandal, thousands of women have taken to social media to share their experiences with sexual assault and/or sexual harassment with the hashtag #MeToo. The movement began on Sunday, with the hashtag developing across social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and more and more individuals have joined the … More #MeToo
Considering I created a recent post discussing the importance of building a proper resume and cover letter, I thought I would do the same for portfolios and their importance to individuals looking for work. In addition to submitting a well-structured resume and cover letter for one of my courses, my class and I are also … More Creating A Portfolio
I watched the film Patriot’s Day with my boyfriend on Saturday evening, and I was not entirely sure of what to expect prior to viewing the movie. I had heard about the 2016 film and its depiction of the events that occurred during the Boston Marathon bombing and aftermath in 2013, but I was somewhat … More Film Review: Patriot’s Day
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 am subscribed to a couple of makeup artists on youtube, and I would argue that for many makeup artists, Halloween is their favorite time of year. Each year, usually at the beginning of October, these makeup artists begin to post videos of some Halloween looks they create, and they are absolutely incredible. The amount … More Halloween Makeup
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
On Friday evening my mom, grandma and I went to the Norfolk County Fair’s very first Women in Agriculture Panel. The event was organized independently by my own sister, Danielle, and I could not be more proud of how successfully she executed this panel. The tremendous work she dedicated to this project is worthy of recognition, … More The 2017 Norfolk County Fair’s Faces of Women in Agriculture Panel
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
I recently watched A Nightmare on Elm Street, the 2010 version, with a good friend of mine. She is my designated horror movie buddy, aside from my boyfriend, and we have watched some pretty freaky films together over the years. The 2010 version of A Nightmare on Elm Street stars Jackie Earle Haley, Kyle Gallner, Rooney … More Film Review: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)
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
For one of my public Relations courses, my class and I are expected to construct a professional and furthermore effective resume and cover letter, an assignment I made note of in a previous post addressing the importance of a proper resume. One of my classmates recommended Canva to me in order to create a unique … More Canva: A Tremendous Resource
I would argue that it is common knowledge that Argan oil has the ability to work wonders for hair. For a while, I was exercising use of the trademark Moroccan Oil shampoo and conditioner duo and my hair quite honestly looked and felt like silk, however, it soon became too expensive for me to continue using … More Product Review: Herbal Essences Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo and Conditioner
You are arguably aware that Hugh Hefner recently passed away at the age of ninety-two, therefore I thought it would be appropriate to dedicate a post to him and some of the endeavors he accomplished in his life. Hefner is responsible for founding Playboy, an incredibly successful magazine brand that contains articles regarding various topics in … More Profile: Hugh Hefner
In one of my public relations courses my class and I were given some information regarding how to construct a proper resume and furthermore how important a proper and professional resume is when looking for jobs. Our professor dedicated an entire three-hour lecture to resume and cover-letter building and had an individual from Niagara College’s Career … More The Importance of a Proper Resume
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)
If you’re unsure of what exactly a detox smoothie is intended to do, it’s essentially a way of ridding your body of toxins and other negative chemicals in order to achieve a healthier state overall. There are different ways to practice detoxification in terms of the body, however I figure if you can do it … More Detoxifying Smoothie Ideas
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
2017 has thus far been an incredibly tragic and detrimental year in terms of the amount of natural disasters that have occurred this summer. Between the numerous hurricanes that plagued regions such as Texas, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican and the two earthquakes that recently hit Mexico (in addition to the other … More The Long-Term Impact of the 2017 Hurricanes
Hair, as wonderful as it can be, can be a real pain in the rear. Your hair conveniently chooses to be difficult and challenging to work with when you’re running late for work or school, therefore you end up ripping half of it out due to frustration. Rather than encouraging premature balding, I thought it … More 5 Quick and Easy Hairstyles
In terms of cosmetics, I personally am not a huge fan of highlighters. I have oily skin therefore I am able to somewhat achieve a natural highlight effect on my face towards the end of the day, and I find that highlights actually heighten the appearance of oil on my skin. That’s not to say … More Product Review: Tarteist PRO Glow Liquid Highlighter
As I discussed in a post several days ago, I recently began the Public Relations program at Niagara College. Prior to enrolling in the program I failed to be entirely confident in my understanding of what Public Relations consists of, and to be entirely honest I am still not entirely certain that I comprehend everything … More What Is Public Relations?
For some individuals, the concept of being outgoing and furthermore social can seem incredibly daunting. Putting oneself in a position in hopes of meeting new individuals and sparking friendships leaves the possibility of feeling vulnerable, even insecure, hence why for some persons it is easier to remain quiet and contained. Personally, I am a rather … More The Benefits of Being Outgoing
I realize this is my second film review this week, however movies are arguably something that are of great interest to a majority of persons. If I am able to shed some insight on films from my own perspective and potentially aid another individual in determining whether or not to view said film, I feel … More Film Review: King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
