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Today was a tremendously warm day. Working outside, I arguably recognize when temperatures are more scalding than usual, and today was definitely one of the hottest days we have had of summer thus far. I was cultivating the fields today, meaning I had a lot of time to think. Sitting in the sun and slowly … More Heat Stroke

With Instagram arguably becoming the most popular social media website, I figured it would be suitable to write a blog post about the best Instagram accounts to follow, in my opinion. Granted, there are millions of individuals who make use of Instagram, meaning it can be quite overwhelming to determine just who you want to follow. … More Who to Follow on Instagram

The other evening, my boyfriend and I rented the film titled Black Mass. I glanced at the cover of the DVD, recognized Johnny Depp, and with no hesitation informed Blaine we were going to rent the movie. I had no prior insight as to what the film was actually about, but as soon as we … More Film Review: Black Mass

As obvious as it seems, a majority of individuals fail to consume enough water in a day. Water, although slightly boring, is tremendously beneficial to the human body. It is a simple yet highly effective way to fuel our bodies with proper nutrients, and furthermore a necessity for proper bodily functions. According to an article … More Why You Should Be Drinking More Water

For the longest time, my feet were causing me discomfort. I have been told that I am a heavy walker, meaning I place a vast majority of my body weight into my step when I walk, but I failed to think anything of it. Over a period of time, the bottoms of my feet, specifically … More The Importance of Preventative Foot Care

A while back, I composed a post addressing facial exfoliation and how often one should exfoliate. I still exfoliate the same amount I did when I wrote such post, but my actual exfoliant has changed because I discovered that a facial scrub I had been using contained Talc, a highly comedogenic ingredient (cough, Mask of Magnanimity … More Honey and its Numerous Benefits

Considering breakfast has been recognized as the most important meal of the day, I figured I would compose a post about breakfast ideas and options that cater to persons unable to consume gluten. I personally am intolerant to gluten, dairy and eggs, so the options I suggest cater more than one dietary restriction. I am a … More Gluten Free Breakfast Ideas

Yesterday morning, having just left mass with my Mom, we were surprised to see that the priest for our church had placed an inset in the weekly church bulletin containing information regarding what to wear, and what not to wear to church. His actions were understandable in the sense that a church is a place of … More The Hyper Sexualization of the Female Body

As I am sure most individuals are aware, today is Fathers Day – a day to celebrate and acknowledge all of the wonderful efforts and love issued forward from men all over the world. I believe having designated days marked in a calendar year to commemorate men and women on Mothers and Father day is … More Fathers Day

Being an individual who is unable to consume gluten in foods is hard enough, but it becomes even harder when the realization is made that most beers are crafted with gluten. I personally did not comprehend that I would be unable to drink beer anymore after being informed of my gluten intolerance – it was … More Gluten Free Beer

As a result of the vast farming operation my parents and aunt and uncle operate, their business requests for ten migrant workers to come from Mexico each year in order to assist with the work duties affiliated with the farm. We have four men arrive in April, with the remaining six men arriving in June. … More Racism Towards Offshore Workers

Selfish and inconsiderate people are unfortunately individuals we encounter frequently throughout our lives. It is difficult to comprehend how or why certain individuals are able to carry out their daily living in a self-centred manner, but it is important to keep in mind that in specific circumstances, we are unable to change how such person … More Inconsideration

I learned today that Jennifer Aniston had to deny that she is pregnant with her first child after images surfaced of her in a swimsuit on a Bahamas beach. While attending a private and secluded getaway with her husband, Justin Theroux, it is arguable that Aniston was not aware of the ridiculous accusations she would … More Manipulative Media

Alongside the arrival of warmer weather comes stronger sun rays and furthermore  humidity, two forces of nature that do not get along well with hair. Since I have started working for my dad on the farm the summer, I have noticed that the ends of my hair have become incredibly dry and straw-like, and that … More Summer Hair Care

Dieting is something that has always received tremendous recognition in today’s society. We are constantly bombarded with new and foreign diets and dieting trends, meaning it can be easy to fall into the seemingly alluring grasp of food restriction. In my personal opinion, unless you are instructed by your physician to follow a specific diet regime, … More 3 Reasons Why You Need to Stop Dieting

I was absolutely horrified when I learned this morning of what occurred in Florida early this morning. At 2:00am on Sunday morning in Orlando, Florida, a man who had declared his loyalty to ISIS gunned down fifty people at a LGBT nightclub. The shooting has been acknowledged as the deadliest mass shooting in the United … More LGBT Hate Crime

Yesterday evening, I attended Brantford’s Relay for Life event as a volunteer, and furthermore as a reporter. I wrote an article on the event, and I figured I would feature it as today’s post. Enjoy!   On Friday June 10th, Brantford hosted its 2016 Relay for Life Event at Lions Park. Numerous individuals attended the … More Brantford’s 2016 Relay for Life Event

With the summer season of tractor pulling rapidly approaching, I figured it would be appropriate to dedicate a blog post to the motorsport. My dad and his good friend designed and built their very own pulling tractor from scratch, and last year was my dad’s debut season as driver. He did exceptionally well considering it was … More Tractor Pulling

If you are someone who ensures you are up to speed in regards to the cosmetic industry’s latest trends and fads, it should come as no surprise to you that 2016 is the year of the highlight. With top cosmetic brands such as Becca, Anastasia, Hourglass, Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown all promoting their own versions … More Product Review: Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips All-in-1 Custom Nude Palette for Face & Eyes

As I lay here in my bed, as I have been throughout the duration of the day because of a horrible illness called Strep Throat, I figured I may as well blog about it. I woke up two days ago with a pretty sore throat, though I did not think anything of it. I simply presumed … More Strep Throat

Rape culture in today’s society fails to be a recently unveiled occurrence. Rape culture, which is the normalization of rape and sexual assault/violence due to societal perceptions of gender and sexuality, has been a prevalent issue for far too long. Some examples of rape culture would be common phrases such as ‘she was asking for … More The Societal Appropriation of Rape Culture

While oregano as a spice is a tasty addition to various culinary dishes, consuming oregano oil is an entirely different story. Oregano oil is approximately one million times stronger in taste than the traditional spice, in my opinion, and it leaves a rather foul aftertaste in your mouth. However, despite the unappealing taste of oregano … More Oregano Oil: Your Immune System’s Best Friend

I feel as though the importance of volunteers and volunteer work is consistently overlooked. Often times, the hard work executed by individuals who volunteer their time to provide aid to an organization or company is misinterpreted as work done by individuals who actually work for such organization or company. I believe this misperception is a result … More Volunteer Work

Being an English Major, I have written my fair share of essays over the years. Granted, essay writing is a given in any humanities-based study, though I believe it is arguable that English is a degree of study that requires the most essay writing. A lot of the time, when I tell people I am … More How to Write A Formal Essay

I have always been interested in Aboriginal culture. I gained some knowledge about the culture when I was in high school, but the knowledge I gained throughout university has been tremendous. A lot of the Women and Gender studies I have taken over my past three years at Brock have discussed the role of Aboriginal … More Recognizing Indigenous Culture in Canada

Over these past couple of weeks, I have rekindled with some friends that I have not seen for an extended period of time. With all of us maturing, working, and studying at various schools, it has become quite difficult to see each other as consistently as we did in high school. I have also been … More The Importance (and Rarity) of Genuine Friendship

Weight is something many persons struggle with. A person can be overweight or underweight, and while both are detrimental to an individuals’ health, it is essential to keep in mind that the number that a scale reads does not necessarily dictate whether or not you are overweight. According to medical standards, a persons’ ideal or ‘healthy’ body … More Seeing Past Body Shape

If you’re an active person on Facebook, the ‘trending’ column on the right side of the screen should not be foreign to you. Sometimes, there are news worthy topics trending and being discussed, but I have noticed that a majority of what is trending is unfortunately celebrity news and/or gossip. This is bothersome to me. … More What’s ‘Trending’ On Facebook

When most persons hear the term ‘germ’, they tend to cringe, or automatically think negative of it without any hesitation. This is understandable, considering germs have a poor reputation, but it is essential to acknowledge that germs are not necessarily always a bad thing. As society continue to progress, more and more individuals are becoming … More Why Germs Are Underrated

I believe it is fair to argue that most persons have been associated with someone or something in their life that leaves a lingering presence of toxic energy. By toxic energy, I am referring to a person or thing that has a constant negative energy affiliated with them. When you are in contact with such … More Toxic Energy