I composed a post a while ago addressing PYT hot hair tools in addition to their Argan oil hair serum. I have yet to discover a hair product that is as beneficial for my hair as the PYT serum, however after experimenting with the Body Shop’s Grape Seed Glossing Serum I can say with confidence that … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Grapeseed Glossing Serum
Presidential inaugurations are taken rather seriously in the United States. The affair draws thousands of spectators and highly recognized figures in popular culture to witness the recently elected presidential candidate’s earliest hours in office, though considering the sole purpose of the event is to simply inaugurate the new president, I have to question why the … More The Cost of the United States Presidential Inauguration
It is arguably common knowledge that men, in a majority of professions, receive a higher salary than their female co-workers. In the United States, women typically earn 78% of what males in the same profession earn, and the severity of the wage gap in terms of professional athletics requires acknowledgement and furthermore thorough consideration in order to … More The Severity of the Wage Gap Between Male and Female Athletes
My sister and I had a conversation a while ago regarding incorrect body stereotypes and their prevalence in popular culture. It is arguable that a majority of persons acknowledge that portrayals of most men and women in media are inaccurate in the sense that their bodies are either lacking any body fat or are incredibly muscular, … More Recognizing Inaccurate Body Stereotypes in Popular Culture
I am the type of person who yearns to wear a bold liquid lipstick and do so successfully, though seem to encounter endless complications throughout the process of actually applying the product. The product bleeds, I overline my lips, I underline my lips, I choose the wrong shade… the possibilities for failure are endless. Considering … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Lip and Cheek Stain
I am taking a creative writing course and yesterday the conversation in the classroom addressed the subjectivity of language. Subjectivity may be defined as a concept that is open to interpretation and can be contested, for example existentialism, whereas objectivity may be defined as a concept that is concrete in its nature and cannot be … More The Subjectivity of Language
The app Headspace was recently recommended to me, and despite initially regarding it as a waste of time and furthermore a gimmick, I am very pleased I decided to download it and I am now making frequent use of it. Headspace is a guided meditation platform, available via a smartphone app or online, that offers … More Meditation
I received a bottle of the Lavanila Vanilla Summer perfume for Christmas and I thought it may beneficial for any persons curious about the brand to compose a review on the product. Several months ago my sister gave me a sample of their Pure Vanilla perfume and I absolutely loved it, so receiving the Vanilla Summer … More Product Review: Lavanila Vanilla Summer Perfume
Becoming affiliated with an individual’s problem(s) is an inevitable occurrence within the daily lives of most people. Friends and family turn to us to achieve emotional support and to furthermore confide in someone they likely trust, and it is difficult to remain isolated from their conflict when this occurs. Being present in the life of someone who … More Are You Being Selfish Without Realizing It?
I learned several days ago that Ty Pozzobon, a professional bull rider from British Columbia, Canada, committed suicide at the mere age of twenty-five. Ty’s mother, Leanne, gave a public statement shortly after his body was found inside his Merritt, B.C. home: “It’s important that people know about the implications of head injures as the result … More The Suicide of Ty Pozzobon
With his position as president of the United States coming to an end, I wanted to compose a post addressing Barack Obama in order to celebrate his position in The White House before Trump begins his first term. Barack Hussein Obama II was born on the fourth of August in the year of 1961. He was born … More Profile: Barack Obama
I think it is fair to assume that a majority of individuals enrolled in college or university have been bombarded with the question, “So what are your plans once you graduate?” While this inquisition seems relatively harmless and essentially appropriate if a person is approaching the end of their post-secondary studies, it can trigger a … More The Pressure Facing College and University Students Post-Graduation
I recently found out that I have Hypothyroidism, and after conducting a Google search on the topic (I know, bad idea), I quickly became confused and overwhelmed considering I was unsure of what the difference between Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism was. I decided to compose a post explaining what the difference is between these two types … More Hypothyroidism Vs. Hyperthyroidism
One of the English courses I am taking this semester focuses on the city of London and some core components of its history. I was privilege enough to visit London, England, several years ago with my family, and as architecturally beautiful and rich in culture as the city is, it definitely encountered tremendous devastation and … More The Early History of London, England
Garth Brooks is undoubtedly one of the most highly recognized country singers in the history of the genre. I was privileged enough to be exposed to Brooks’ music from a young age and have been raised with it as a result thanks to my parents. I believe Brooks’ music is timeless and there fails to … More Profile: Garth Brooks
For some obscure reason, I am finding that more and more persons seem to think it is appropriate to joke about how rampant mental illness is throughout society today and how many individuals make use of anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication. It is an acknowledgement that is difficult to deny or ignore considering the topic of … More The Prevalence of Anti-Depressant Medication in Contemporary Society
I have always been intrigued by the concept of a Clarasonic facial cleansing tool. Many individuals recommend the Clarasonic system for its intense and effective deep clean, and while I have debated purchasing the tool for approximately one year now I simply cannot justify the hefty price tag attached to the device. My family and … More Konjac Sponges: Are They Worth the Hype?
I recently had a discussion with an individual regarding my current eating habits since dealing with an eating disorder several years ago. I explained to this person how eating and consuming food is never quite the same as it may have been prior to struggling with an eating disorder, and they were quite concerned to … More Eating After An Eating Disorder
2016 wouldn’t be complete without one more negative recollection, hence why I am composing a post to inform you of what were the worst makeup products, in my opinion, from this past year. These products did not necessarily originate in 2016 but were tested and tried by myself in 2016, therefore I determined labeling them as 2016 … More Worst Makeup Products of 2016
I am fully conscious of the fact that I fail to be a professional Youtube beauty vlogger and therefore do not really possess any qualifications to accurately state what the best makeup products of 2016 were, however I do have my own personal favourites that I think are worth sharing. I am not particularly adventurous … More Best Makeup Products of 2016
My last post addressed my personal opinion of the horror film titled Grave Encounters. I thought it may be beneficial to provide some insight as to where the movie was filmed. The portrayed location of Grave Encounters is known as the Riverview Mental Hospital in Coquitlam, British Columbia. It was founded in 1913 and closed in … More Riverview Mental Hospital
I recently watched a horror film titled Grave Encounters with my boyfriend. I really enjoy watching horror movies, and I am furthermore tremendously interested in the paranormal realm. I therefore assumed this film would be a great choice. Moral of this story: Do not assume anything. The film is on Netflix, and after a quick … More Film Review: Grave Encounters
Today is New Year’s Day, and with such occasion I thought it may be beneficial to share with you some of my own thoughts and opinions of this celebration. It is common knowledge that individuals tend to celebrate New Year’s Eve in order to ring in the New Year accordingly, however I feel as though … More New Year’s Day
I received a diffuser as one of my Christmas gifts despite owning one, however I failed to commit to using the one I had. I plugged my old one in for a few days, let it sit on my dresser in my bedroom empty for a while, then retired it to my drawer. The new … More Why You Should Own A Diffuser
I think it fair to assume that a majority of persons have seen one if not several news headlines declaring that 2016 has been the worst year planet Earth has seen in a while. So, I suppose to appropriate thing to ask when contemplating this observation is: why? Why was 2016 so shitty? Was it the … More Why 2016 Was Such A Crappy Year
It is likely rather apparent that I enjoy eating, considering how many posts I have created addressing the topic of food. I was curious to know what exactly happens to food as it passes through the body, and since my grade eleven biology class is not exactly coherent in my mind, I managed to come across … More Your Food’s Journey: A Memoir
With New Years Eve fast approaching I figured it would be appropriate to create a post addressing some common understandings of alcohol and determining whether they are fact or myth. Let’s begin with a highly recognized statement regarding alcohol consumption. Myth: Liquor before beer you’re in the clear, beer before liquor never been sicker. Fact: Turns … More Fact or Myth: Alcohol
So often I stumble across Youtube videos or Pinterest posts claiming to present realistic beauty hacks that turn out to be anything but realistic. It can be quite frustrating to browse through an article proposing twenty beauty hacks you will ‘actually use’ only to make it to the conclusion of said article without designating a … More 5 Realistic Beauty Hacks
My last post prompted me to consider how truly fascinated I am with paranormal studies and entities, and so I figured I would create a post addressing the concept of paranormal investigation and what exactly it entails. According to Wikipedia, ghost hunting may be categorized as a pseudoscience in which individuals observe and study seemingly haunted … More Paranormal Investigators
The other evening my family and I were watching a show on TLC that depicted the rather disturbing paranormal experiences of a woman isolated in her cabin in Alaska. The episode portrayed a woman living in a densely rural area independently and her encounters with an incredibly dark and furthermore demonic presence in her home, … More Smudging: A Native American Practice
