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I was assigned the text Precious Cargo to read for one of my university courses, and I am incredibly happy that I was able to discover this book as a result. I would have to say that this text by Craig Davidson was one of my favourites within this particular course, and I thoroughly enjoyed Davidson’s writing style. He is humorous and witty … More Book Review: Precious Cargo

This morning in my Creative Writing class, my professor educated us about the concept of Hermit Crab Writing. She explained it to be a non-fiction piece that uses the form of another kind of text, for example using the format of a recipe and telling a story within it, or using the format of the listed side-effects of … More Hermit Crab Writing

I was conversing with my roommate yesterday evening about Christmas gifts and the amount of money Christmas tends to involve. We were discussing how Christmas has become a holiday of money as opposed to a holiday of family or appreciation, and our conversation prompted me to consider how materialistic Christmas has become. I honestly cannot recall … More Materialism and its Relation to Christmas

Before you read the title of this post and roll your eyes at me, hear me out. I want to clarify that yes, I am one of those annoying people who makes a dozen requests in regards to their food when they go out to eat. However, I have to. Being intolerant to gluten, dairy … More The Lack of Allergy-Conscious Fast Food Chains

I would argue that it is fair to state that human beings are implicitly creatures of habit. We tend to adhere to schedules and regimes that become efficient and comfortable, and in doing so we allow ourselves to fear change and to refrain from becoming vulnerable to it. It would be hypocritical to preach that … More The Danger of Resisting Change

Academic respect is something that I feel should be integrated into all levels of academia and educational institutions. Feel comfortable in a classroom environment is a key component within successful discussion, and if a student or teacher encounters disrespect it is probable that they will refrain from engaging in conversation after they experience it. It … More Academic Respect

It is arguable that beginning a film review with the phrase “this film was fucking awesome” is rather unconventional, however those are the exact words I would to describe the film Colonia. This film, starring Emma Watson as Lena and Daniel Brühl as Daniel, portrays the story of Lena’s determination to locate her husband after … More Film Review: Colonia

Although it is a rather unfortunate realization, I would argue that a majority of persons are unable to express enthusiasm in regards to the Christmas holidays because of the expectation that they will provide gifts for various persons in their life. I am unsure why this expectation exists, however it seems to be a socially recognized … More Gift-Giving During Christmas

I cannot understand why mental illness is not taken more seriously in contemporary society. As time progresses, rates of mental illness heighten yet the medical system fails to acknowledge this and refrains from developing more systems and resources for these individuals. There are a multitude of mental illness diagnoses, with some persons experiencing more than … More The Prevalence of Mental Illness in Contemporary Society

Yesterday I visited the Pen Centre in St. Catharines in an attempt to locate gluten-free shampoo and conditioner. I had heard that Dove products are free of gluten, however after using their shampoo and conditioner for several months now I have discovered that my scalp has become dry and irritated. I went to The Body … More Product Review: The Body Shop’s Ginger Shampoo and Banana Conditioner

Since I began to study English Language and Literature at Brock University, it has been my goal to become an editor once I have graduated. I cannot say for certain what exactly prompted me to sustain an interest in editorial work, however I remained loyal to such interest for a majority of my university studies. … More Changing Plans

I’m aware that the topic of media being manipulative is a redundant one, but I certainly feel as though it is still worth discussing and acknowledging. There has been a lot of speculation in regards to manipulative media following the recent presidential election in the United States, and I believe it is important to generate … More Media Manipulation

This morning I decided to take my dogs on a walk along a beautiful trail not too far from my house. My dogs are privileged in the sense that they reside on a farm, meaning they have ample opportunity to explore and furthermore run around and get some exercise. However, I thought it would be … More The Importance of Spending Time with Animals

This morning when I returned home from school I had a discussion with my dad about the recent presidential election results. Personally I am rather shocked and furthermore disappointed that Donald Trump was elected as president as opposed to Hillary Clinton, however my opinion is essentially irrelevant in the context of the issue considering I … More Open Mindedness

Considering I wrote both a midterm and an essay on Simone de Beauvoir for my gender and politics course, I figured I would write a post addressing her theories and literary contributions in order to better educate others about her work. In 1949, de Beauvoir composed and published a text titled The Second Sex in which she … More Simone de Beauvoir

In my Creative Writing seminar earlier today, my professor asked the class what some benefits of this particular type of writing include. Some responses included that creative writing allows one to delve into and explore their creativity, that it provides a sense of freedom, that it can be therapeutic, and that it can present new … More The Benefits of Creative Writing

Today, November 8th, marks the date in which the next president of the United States of America shall be elected. I can recall being annoyed with the constant news coverage of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton back in the summer months, and now that the dreaded date has actually arrived, I find myself in a … More The 2016 Presidential Election

Approximately one month ago, I began to watch House on Netflix. I had never seen the show prior to my own choosing to view it on Netflix, meaning I was unsure of what exactly to expect. I was aware that the show depicts the lives and relationships between several physicians, but my knowledge of the series … More Television Series Review: House

I have discussed the topic of work ethic here on my blog before, however I would like to delve deeper into the topic. I feel as though work ethic is something that has failed to receive enough recognition in contemporary society, and I furthermore feel as though proper work ethic is something that fails to … More Work Ethic

For me, the month of November typically serves as a reminder of the annual memorial date of November 11th,  known as Remembrance Day. I can recall engaging in activities for Remembrance Day since I was in Kindergarten, and I think it is absolutely crucial to involve young persons in this day across Canada. Remembrance Day … More Remembrance Day

Earlier this morning I made a phone call to my family physicians office inquiring about a prescription. The woman who greeted me on the other end of the line was incredibly rude and belittling, and her behaviour prompted me to compose a post regarding the occurrence of unprofessionalism in the workplace. From my own understanding, … More Unprofessionalism in the Workplace

For the majority of my Creative Writing class this morning, the topic of discussion was setting in a story, and its importance in regards to the overall theme of mood of a text. My professor encouraged us to examine an article on a website titled LitReactor which addresses the significance of setting in a story, … More The Literary Importance of Setting

Yesterday afternoon, while driving past Brock, I noticed a man standing on a very busy sidewalk just off of the school’s property protesting. While I fail to have an issue with protesting and think that when performed properly it can be a highly effective tool, this particular white male was holding a sign that displayed … More Aggressive Protesting

My cousins from Charleston, South Carolina came to visit my family and I this past weekend. They stayed with us from Friday to Monday, and it was wonderful to see them considering we are so far apart in distance. My cousin Stephanie brought my family and I a case of Rewined candles, which are handcrafted … More Rewined Candles

The tobacco industry has gained a rather unfortunate reputation within the past few decades. Years ago, tobacco farms and farmers were considered to be one of the primary sources of income for a small city or town because of the success and popularity of the industry, however such perception has changed, and within contemporary society … More Tobacco

I am aware that the title of this post may seem rather vague and obscure, and may furthermore  seem superficial considering yesterday’s post addressed how women feel obliged to wear makeup in order to be accepted. This post, however, is not about the importance of being youthful in a physical sense or in regards to … More The Importance of Being Youthful

Within the past couple of years, my interest in makeup and cosmetics has blossomed. When I was in high school I failed to think twice about applying anything more than mascara and some concealer to my face in the morning before I left my house, and looking back I struggle with comprehending how simplistic my … More The Idolization of Makeup

I have been styling my hair with hot tools since I was approximately thirteen years old, and I do not plan on refraining from using hot styling tools anytime in the near future. When I was younger I straightened my hair almost daily, and now I tend to curl my hair more often than I … More Product Review: PYT Hair Styling Tools

In my Gender and Politics seminar yesterday, the discussion was focused on sexual harassment and violence, and why it occurs. It is arguable that sexual harassment and violence tends to impact women in greater instances than it does men, however it is crucial to acknowledge that sexual harassment and violence does in fact impact men, and … More The Lack of Education Regarding Sexual Harassment and Violence

I recently viewed a film titled A Girl Like Her, and such film is available on Netflix. The movie is categorized as a drama, however it could arguably also be categorized as a documentary considering the way in which the film is portrayed. This movie depicts the life of Jessica Burns, a Sophomore at South … More Film Review: A Girl Like Her