Halloween is undoubtedly one of my favourite holidays to commemorate. It is arguable one of my favourites because it happens to occur within the months of autumn, which is my preferred season, however the whole concept of Halloween has always appealed to me. I determined it would be worthwhile to do some research and understand … More Why Do We Celebrate Halloween?
Yesterday evening while in my student house in Niagara, I decided I was in the mood to watch a romance movie instead of doing academic readings. Great decision, I know. I was browsing through the drama category on Netflix, and I stumbled across the movie ‘The Longest Ride’ which I have wanted to view for … More Film Review: The Longest Ride
One of my university courses is online, and every week or so the professor posts a discussion question on the university website. Students enrolled in the course are expected to reply to such question and interact with other students in the class based upon the different answered offered. When I went online earlier today to … More The Dangers of Electronic Communication
For me, snacking can be an incredibly difficult thing considering my numerous food intolerances. I cannot simply reach for any granola bar or cookie when I am hungry inbetween meals because I have to read the ingredients listed in any and all products to ensure it is safe for me to consume. I have always … More Snacking
As obvious as it may seem, small acts of kindness have the potential to entirely transform an individuals mood or attitude on a given day. I believe small acts of kindness possess as much potential for altering a persons mood as large acts of kindness, and while both forms of generosity and benevolence are equally … More Small Acts of Kindness
My boyfriend and I have been together for almost three years now. While our chemistry is not necessarily as passionate and exciting as it was when we first began dating, I still love him dearly and I understand that over time the passion you and your partner have for one another inevitably begins to diminish. … More Relationships
Unfortunately, it seems as though disappointment is an inevitable occurrence in the lives of many. Disappointment can exist in numerous forms, and regardless of what form it exists in, it has the ability to entirely diminish one’s sense of self-confidence. Recently, I have been encountering disappointment in regards to academia. I recently wrote a paper … More Disappointment
I was assigned a reading for my Contemporary Theoretical Approaches English course titled “Slow Violence and the Environmentalism of the Poor” by Rob Nixon. The main concept Nixon addresses in this text is the idea of slow violence, and what exactly slow violence is. Slow violence may be defined as an act of brutality that … More Slow Violence
Considering I am minoring in Women and Gender Studies in my university education, I have a passion for gender equality and for advocating issues such as sexual violence and harassment. Typically, sexual harassment and violence impacts women, however I was assigned a reading for my Gender and Politics Course that addressed numerous incidences of men … More Sexual Harassment Against Men
This coming Wednesday I have a midterm for my Gender and Politics course, and despite being quite busy over my reading week, I did manage to dedicate some time to reviewing my notes for my upcoming test. While I was studying, it came to my attention that there are numerous ways individuals study, and so … More Studying Techniques
Several weeks ago I purchased the Sephora Collection Mud Mask from a Sephora store in St. Catharines. It retails for $25.00, and although it is hard to come by because quite often it is sold out, I managed to get my hands on a jar. I have always wanted to experiment with the Glam Glow … More Product Review: Sephora Collection Mud Mask (Purifying & Mattifying)
I recently learned that musician/singer/songwriter Bob Dylan is the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature. Apparently his victory has sparked a lot of controversy amongst literary critics and writers, as some are stating that Dylan is definitely deserving of the prize while others are disagreeing entirely. When I first heard that Dylan had … More Is Bob Dylan’s Recent Nobel Prize for Literature Win Valid?
Last week I was watching the evening news with my parents. Naturally, almost any and all current news is associated with the presidential debate/campaign, and the topic of this particular segment of news addressed the leaked audio footage of Donald Trump conversing with another individual. This conversation between Trump and one other person was incredibly … More Political Brainwashing
As of late, a lot of media coverage has been addressing a recent fad which involves persons dressing up as clowns in order to terrorize small children. This trend originated in the states, and was by no means intended to resemble a prank – individuals in the states were dressing in clown costumes and attempting … More Clown Pranks
As I noted in my previous post addressing the Norfolk County Fair, my dad entered his pulling tractor, Pleasant Thunder, in the Simcoe pull on Sunday evening. After facing a tough year in regards to his pulling career, my dad finished second overall in Simcoe and gave the best pull of his life. He pulled … More Pleasant Thunder
Yes, I know. Another post addressing the topic of acne. I apologize if pimples are becoming a redundant theme here on my blog, but as you know I am always attempting to discover a product that aids in depleting the blemishes on my face. Approximately two years ago I purchased the Clinique 3-Stop Acne Program … More Clinique 3-Step Acne Regime
Thanksgiving weekend marks not only familial celebrations and hearty dinners, but furthermore the duration of The Norfolk County Fair. The fair typically begins on the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving weekend and concludes the following Monday. My family and I have attended this fair since my sister and I were toddlers. It has become a tradition … More The Norfolk County Fair
Earlier today I was at an event where I experience unwanted attention from a male. I have encountered this particular individual at several events that involve a common interest him and I are both involved with, and each time I see him I receive the same unwanted attention. I wanted to write a post that … More Unwanted Attention
Yesterday evening I watched The Town, an action film starring Ben Affleck, Blake Lively and Rebecca Hall. To be honest, I was not overly keen on viewing this film, but after being told by numerous individuals it was a great movie I decided to watch it. The film itself was tremendous. The plot is action-packed, … More Film Review: The Town
Being a frequent user of heavy and full coverage foundations, I find myself struggling to designate a product that successfully removes all of my makeup prior to actually washing my face with a cleanser. I have been experimenting with makeup-removing wipes for a couple of months, and while they perform adequately in regards to removing … More Cleansing Oils: Are They Worth It?
This afternoon in a seminar for my Gender and Politics course, we discussed the occurrence of violence against women. Specifically, we focused on a text written by Simone de Beauvoir titled “The Second Sex” in which de Beauvoir writes of women as being deemed ‘the other’ because of a societal view that perceives women to … More Violence Against Women
In st. Catharines, there are two second-hand stores located within close proximity to each other. Plato’s Closet and Goodwill are situated on Glendale Avenue, both across from the Pen Centre, and I have visited both simply out of curiosity. I actually visited Plato’s Closet last October because I was in need of some items to … More Second-Hand Retail Stores
Art is a finicky thing. The concept of art is entirely subjective, meaning it is open to numerous interpretations, and it is furthermore subjective in regards to what exactly constitutes as art. I feel as though if you were to ask any individual from an older generation what their thoughts on modern art are, they … More The Subjectivity of Art
I created a post a while back that addressed the numerous flaws that exist within the university educational system, however there is one tremendous error I failed to discuss in such post. My sister actually brought this issue to my attention, such issue being how education systems and institutions in general fail to acknowledge the … More The Generalizations in Regards to Individual Learning Styles in Academia
Today marks the first of October, meaning the Halloween season has commenced. Halloween is an enjoyable holiday and a pleasant time of year, as it presents the opportunity for persons to delve into their creative notions and dress up as other persons or things. However, Halloween also prompts the wearing of inappropriate and controversial costumes, … More Controversial Halloween Costumes
Dealing with an ingrown toenail can be a tremendous nuisance. I recently went to a podiatry clinic in St. Catharines to have a procedure done on both of my big toenails because they were ingrown, so I determined it to be beneficial to provide my readers with some information regarding ingrown toenails. An ingrown toenail … More Ingrown Toenails
I am not trying to beat a dead horse by frequently mentioning my Creative Writing course and the work I am assigned to complete for such course, but as of late the assignments affiliated with this course have been very intriguing and enjoyable. Yesterday in my seminar my professor asked the class to engage in … More Spoken Word Poetry
The professor for my Creative Writing course assigned the text ‘Life on the Refrigerator Door’ by Alice Kuipers to be read within the upcoming weeks. Prior to this book being listed on the course syllabus as a required text for my course, I was totally unfamiliar with Kuipers and her work. I had some spare time … More ‘Life on the Refrigerator Door’ by Alice Kuipers
I feel as though my sister, Danielle, fails to receive enough credit for the incredible effort she issues towards her small business. Danielle is the owner and operator of her own produce business titled Earthly Delights. She plants, grows and hand-picks all of the products available for purchase in her stand herself, and her undeniable … More Dedication in Regards to Personal Businesses
Modernity is a topic that has been discussed quite frequently in my university courses over the past several weeks. It has been brought up in my Modern Canadian Literature course, and I actually took a course last year titled Modernism that examined the numerous sectors and themes that exist within the topic. Modernity, in my own … More Modernity
