Emma Watson is an all-around incredible woman. She is arguably most highly recognized for her role in the Harry Potter films as Hermonie Granger, but apart from being an accomplished actress, she is also a model and furthermore a humanitarian and an activist for human rights. Emma Watson identifies as British, though she was actually … More Emma Watson: A Modern Wonderwoman
Although I recently dedicated a post to the OGX Gravity Defying and Hydration shampoo and conditioner and claimed it was my new go-to hair washing routine, when I see a great sale on shampoo and conditioner I have yet to experiment with it is probable that I will want to try it out. Prior to … More Product Review: Dove Regenerative Nourishment Shampoo and Conditioner
As I have already mentioned in a previous post, I am taking a Women and Gender studies course at Brock titled Gender and Politics. The courseĀ is interdisciplinary, meaning it intersects with women and gender studies, political science, and sociology. In my seminar on Wednesday my class and I had a great discussion based off of … More The Disadvantages Faced by Women in Politics
I believe it is arguable that far too often we as individuals dismiss others based on nothing more than appearance. The society in which we live has instilled a notion within individuals that subtly communicates anything ‘different’ should be abolished or alienated, and I find such notion to be disturbing. I am not innocent when … More Acceptance
Being exposed to germs and bacteria is an inevitable encounter in the lives of all persons on Earth. Society encourages us to be germ-conscious and to avoid germs, but I believe it is arguable that avoiding and being waryĀ of germs isĀ potentiallyĀ doing more harm to our bodies than good. An article on BBC.com byĀ Katia Moskvitch discusses … More Are We Too Clean?
My sister shared a video on Facebook earlier this morning that addressed the murder of Matthew Shephard in 1988. Being unfamiliar with this particular incident, I decided to do some extended research on the murder to unveil the details of the crime. What I discovered was deeply alarming and furthermore shocking, considering I had never … More The Hate Killing of Matthew Shephard
I am currently enrolled in an English course at Brock titled ‘Modern Canadian Literature’. Being completely honest, such course was not one of my preferences when it came time to select my courses for my final year earlier on in the summer. However, it is essentially impossible to snag a spot in each and every … More The Importance of Supporting Canadian Resources
It is extremely disheartening to acknowledge fact that bullying is still such a prevalent force in society today. Despite considerable resources being developed for those impacted by bullying, it is still a dominant factor in relationships amongst individuals of numerous ages, and its consequences can be incredibly detrimental. I learned yesterday that a nine year … More Bullying and Its Severe Consequences
When I returned home from school on Friday, my father informed me of a recent CBC documentary that unrealistically depicts the experiences of migrant workers that come to Canada to work in agriculture. The film, titled ‘Migrant Dreams’, claims to portray the lives of migrant workers in Canada, specifically southwestern Ontario, and does so in … More The Inaccuracy of CBC Documentary Titled ‘Migrant Dreams’
I have always been interested in PBR, otherwise known as Professional Bull Riders. My dad has been watching bull riding on television since I was a child, and I can remember sitting down to watch the rodeos with him in the comfort of our living room. When I discovered a documentary series about PBR on … More Film Review: Fearless
While I would not consider myself a fan of philosophy, there are certainly elements of the topic that are interesting. I was enrolled in a philosophy course in my first year of university, and I did exceptionally well in the course, but I did not particularly enjoy it. I find philosophy to be incredibly complex … More Philosophy
Earlier today I had my first seminar for my Creative Writing course. The professor requested that us students engage in a creative writing exercise in which we visualize ourselves as a character who is stranded on a desolate beach, and how we came to be present on such beach. At first I found the exercise … More Creative Writing
Being a Canadian, I am more than familiar with the term ‘sorry’. It seems to be a global stereotype that Canadians make excessive use of sorry, and while I do not personally believe apologizing is a negative thing, apologizing too much or when unnecessary can be detrimental to the way in which individuals perceive you … More Is It Wrong to Say ‘Sorry’?
It seems as though everywhere I turn lately there is some type of news regarding the new iPhone 7. I currently possess the iPhone 6,Ā and considering I have had no issues with such phone, I am hoping to refraining from purchasing the iPhone 7 for as long as possible. However, being familiar with Apple products … More The Temporality of Apple Products
On Saturday evening my mom, dad and I attended a Queen tribute concert in Brantford. The band who performed call themselves Simply Queen, and considering I have been an avid listener of Queen music since I was in the eighth grade, my mom figured it would be beneficial to purchase some tickets. The concert was … More “Simply Queen”
This morning I asked my sister what I should blog about today. When I asked her, she was in the process of composing what smelled like a divine tomato soup, and she suggested that I blog about how essential it is to have some knowledge about cooking. It may seem like a rather obvious comprehension … More The Importance of Knowing How to Cook
Vape pens have arguably become a prominent trend amongst individuals in recent years. A vape pen, otherwise known as a vaporizer, is a device in which flavoured water vapour is inhaled through the mouth and lungs, similar to a cigarette. A majority of persons are under the impression that using a vape pen is a … More Are Vape Pens Safe?
I have always wondered why individuals choose to devote themselves to a diet that fails to include gluten when they have no reason to do so. For persons who are allergic to gluten, or who are intolerant to it, obviously a gluten-free diet is a necessity in order to maintain steady and healthy digestion. However, … More Why You Shouldn’t Be Gluten Free If You Don’t Have To Be
Earlier today I attended my first university lecture of this term. It was a lecture in a course titled ‘Gender and Politics’, and although the lecture was brief considering it was just a basic introduction, I can tell already that the content of this course will be interesting and riveting. My professor raised a couple … More Gender and Politics
If you were to visit the Instagram page of any well-known celebrity, it is probable that within the comments posted to their photos you will discover a multitude of crude language, harassment, and inappropriate remarks. Comments such as these are referred to as ‘hate’, and its occurrence seems to be growing with passing time. I … More Internet Hate
My father has always had dry, brittle hair. It seems as though there is no hair product or line that can rejuvenate his scalp, whether such products be from the drugstore or a salon. My sister went on the hunt to find him a shampoo and conditioner that would improve his hair situation, and it … More Product Review: OGX Gravity Defying and Hydration Shampoo and Conditioner
It seems as though whenever I tell people that ginseng is one of the crops my father grows on our family farm, I am asked what exactly ginseng is. Considering ginseng is becoming more and more popular in North America, I decided I would dedicate a post discussing ginseng and its many purposes and uses. … More Ginseng
Gender segregation has been a prominent issue in society for decades. It is, by definition, the dividing of genders in order to ensure specific character traits and stereotypes are specific to either the male or female gender. Gender segregation initiates the moment a child is born. A doctor immediately notifies the mother as to whether … More Gender Segregation at Birth
Communication is an essential component of everyday life. Whether it be verbal or physical, communication is a means for persons to express their emotions and opinions to others in order to ensure they are understood. While the concept of communication may seem simple in a broad perspective, I feel as though many individuals fail to … More Communication
Okay, before you judge me for watching Teen Wolf, hear me out. I am aware that the title of the series sounds rather corny, lame even, but I am completely and entirely serious when I state that Teen Wolf is one of the best televisionĀ shows I have ever watched. Perhaps my liking for this show … More Television Series Review: Teen Wolf
There has been much speculation in recent years that lunch or deli meat may not be the healthiest food to consume. Such speculation results from an analysis of the ingredients in lunch meat and their potential link to the development of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. I personally love lunch meat, and I almost always … More The Great Debate: Is Lunch Meat Bad?
The annual VMA awards show occurred this past weekend, and as per usual tabloids are declaring who wore what best and who looked the most exceptional in regards to makeup and wardrobe. There has been much coverage in regards to singer Alicia Keys and her appearance at the awards, and the reasoning behind such coverage … More The Alarming Praise Towards Alicia Keys at the Recent VMAs
It is arguable that the debate regarding as to whether vitamins are beneficial or detrimental to a persons health has been in existence for an extended duration of time. Some argue that vitamins offer nutrients to the human body that are hard to retain through means of only diet, and some argue that the human … More Vitamins: Good or Bad?
Whilst conversing with a woman at a function today, I was informed that Canadian Tire is already making Christmas decorations and holiday products available for purchase. My sister then proceeded to inform me that dollar stores are offering Christmas decor as well, and furthermore hats, mittens and scarves. While I have always enjoyed the holidays … More The Materialistic Obsession Over Holidays
Fat shaming, by definition, is discrimination or mockery against an individual who exceeds the weight limitation of a person of their size. It is the act of causing an overweight person to feel ashamed and uncomfortable with their body through means of both verbal and physical harassment. I am unsure as to when fat shaming … More Fat Shaming
