Anyone who is relatively familiar with the English language could have probably guessed that a single post wouldn’t suffice to delve into the convoluted aspect of understanding how to properly use quotations in this particular language. I probably could have jammed all of the learnings affiliated with proper quotation use in English into one blog … More Navigating the use of quotation marks, continued
English is a damn difficult language to learn. For those of us who were brought up speaking this language, we recognize its intricacies, but they don’t really baffle us all that much because we were taught the language from such a young age. For folks who are not fluent in English and were brought up … More Navigating the use of quotation marks
As mentioned in yesterday’s post, our dog, Blue, went missing on Monday morning. He has not yet returned home, and we are hopeful he soon will. The emotions that present themselves when a pet goes missing are intricate, complex, and tiring. You feel at a loss, angry, scared, frustrated, hopeless and helpless, and if I … More Read this if your pet is missing
A few days ago now, one of our dogs went missing. Blue is a male Australian cattle dog (although he more so resembles a dalmatian due to his markings) and is about a year-and-a-half old. We have three dogs, and they sleep in cages in our garage at night. In the morning, when we let … More Finding unity in community
A couple of days ago, my mom and I got into it. She and I bicker every now and then, but full-on arguing is a bit of a rarity between her and me, so when it happens, it ain’t pretty. I won’t disclose the topic that prompted the argument, but at one point I said … More How to stop speaking out of anger
A narcissist isn’t something, I don’t think, anyone should ever aspire to be. Simply put, there isn’t really a single thing about their existence that serves a beneficial or positive purpose to anyone but themselves. There is more to narcissism to that, but I think it sums up the term quite nicely. While narcissism isn’t … More How to spot a narcissist
I use WordPress to operate my blog. When I first started doing this about six years ago, I initially went with a different blogging website; Blogger. I used it for a few weeks, though realized that its intricacies and glitches weren’t for me, and after doing a little bit of research to determine the best … More How do we feel about podcasts?
The concept of combining friendship and business can be a controversial one, depending on who you ask. It’s a fickle verdict regarding the matter; there are folks who have had nothing but positive experiences in terms of mixing business and friendship, and there are others who might say they would never do it again. When … More The risks of mixing business and friendship
I friggen love Montana’s. I guess I didn’t really realize how much I appreciated this restaurant until I started going there with Blaine and my family, and because prior to now I had only eaten at Montana’s a handful of times when I was a child. Allow me to inform anyone who may doubt the … More Let’s hear it for Montanas BBQ & Bar
When I was younger, Hamburger Helper was the shit. I can recall the majority of my friends ingesting it on a semi-regular basis, and I was always envious of their privilege to eat this stuff because my mom determined it to be too unhealthy for us to eat and enjoy. I mean, in retrospect, my … More Here’s how to make the best homemade Hamburger Helper
I’m willing to bet that some folks read the title of today’s post, said aloud to themselves, ‘yes,’ and carried on with their day without reading the entirety of this entry. To each their own; I’m not here to judge someone based on whether or not they took the time to read a post on … More Is chivalry dead?
I was reading an article from Buzzfeed recently which detailed a compilation of horror movies that, according to folks who submitted these particular flicks for the sake of this article, were too terrifying to finish. I was curious to know how many of these movies I myself have seen, and most of them, I have. … More Here are some seriously scary horror movies
A couple of days ago, my sister and I were discussing the idea of giving and receiving, and how the concept works out, usually, to achieve equilibrium. I’ve been helping my sister out with some chores around the farm because she currently isn’t able to do them as she normally would, and in turn, she … More Giving and receiving: a thing of the past
It is possible that you read the title of today’s post and experienced perplexity. You may be questioning why I would imply in my title that the concept of resilience can be anything other than good; it is an altruistic notion and implies strength. So why the hell would anyone perceive resilience in a negative … More Resilience: good? Bad? Both?
I’ve always enjoyed finding out what the meaning or origin of a name is. I don’t really know why this is, and if it makes me a weirdo, so be it; being weird is a hell of a lot better than being normal anyway. I’ve looked up my name on Urban Dictionary before, which, if … More Do you know the origin of your name?
I think it is safe to say that the majority of families involved in agriculture work with each other. This is an observation I have garnered over the years through chatting with other folks who work in farming, and a vast majority of those of us who work in the farming industry work alongside family … More The reality of working with family
When I said a few days ago that I wanted to dedicate a few posts to the subject of the supernatural and paranormal, I wasn’t kidding. I plan to deliver on this statement, and I think I have been thus far. I don’t want to overwhelm you or freak anybody out, so I’m trying to … More Understanding different types of ghosts
If you’ve seen the movie The Conjuring, there is a chance that you have heard of Ed and Lorraine Warren. It’s additionally possible if you’ve seen The Conjuring 2, Annabelle, The Nun, or essentially any film in which that creepy-ass Annabelle doll makes an appearance. The film The Conjuring is an adaptation of a rather … More Get to know Ed and Lorraine Warren
I’m a smoker. When I say I’m a smoker, I’m making reference to the fact that I smoke cigarettes, but I also smoke marijuana, so I guess I can classify myself as a dual smoker. Those are the only two forms of smoking I participate in, just to clarify, in case anyone associates the term … More Hypnotism 101
I was struggling to come up with a topic for today’s post, yet again, and asked my sister for some inspiration. I told her I was considering doing a ‘profile’ post, in which I write about a specific celebrity and share details of their personal lives with all of you eager readers. My sister recommended … More Get to know Jake Gyllenhaal
This past weekend, my mom, dad, myself and Blaine ventured into Brantford to go out for dinner. We hadn’t gone out for dinner as a family for quite a while, and although my sister wasn’t able to come as she was working, we decided we would go without her and grab her something to bring … More Here’s why you shouldn’t take your frustrations out on wait staff
I wouldn’t exactly say I’m shy when it comes to trying new makeup products. When I say new products, I’m referring to buying new versions of the same items I’ve been using for a while now, because while I’m willing to try new things in the makeup realm, I’m not overly adventurous. I’m not sure … More Looking for an eyebrow filler? Read this
I am not someone who frequently visits any type of salon, studio, or beauty-related business. I never have, and probably never will, simply because the world of aesthetics and all of its services have never really appealed to me. Working on a farm isn’t exactly a profession in which beauty and my appearance are my … More Here’s why you need to visit Blush Medical Aesthetics
I have a tremendous interest as well as respect for the supernatural realm. The supernatural and its elements have been of significant interest to me for a little while now, and I think it is important to note that while I find the supernatural world to be absolutely fascinating, it also scares the shit out … More What exactly is demonology?
My mom and I were discussing the concept of traditionalism recently. The topic came up because we received an invitation to an event, and while the invite was addressed to me, my sister and my parents, the wording pertaining to my parents was ‘Mr. and Mrs. Paul Arva.’ I mentioned to my mom how I … More Don’t be afraid to break tradition
Similar to my post discussing how to make homemade beef stroganoff a few days ago, and the source of the inspiration of said post being attributed to my dad, a similar theme is applicable to today’s post. I was struggling to come up with a topic and asked my mom for some ideas, and she … More Hang in there, friends; Spring is around the corner
Ahhh, cannabis. I like to refer to this stuff as the Advil of the drug realm; it’s strong enough to take the edge off, but won’t have you seeing demons in your bedroom corner, which is something I imagine most of us can appreciate. That is, unless you find joy in hallucinating and convincing yourself … More Can cannabis help with anxiety?
Allow me to preface this post by recognizing that the featured recipe for this post is a wee bit random. I will admit that I am not the biggest fan of beef stroganoff, but I was struggling to think of a recipe to include for this particular post; I asked my dad to provide me … More Here’s how to make homemade beef stroganoff
I will be entirely transparent and admit that since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve been slacking with my makeup game. Prior to COVID hitting, I wore a full face of makeup just about every day. Fast forward to now and I find myself struggling to find the motivation to simply throw on some … More In need of a new setting powder? Read this
Earlier this week, the world was informed that the looming attack by Russia on Ukraine came to its head. Russian forces entered Ukraine with devastation and violence, leaving a trail of destruction and tragedy. I’ve been following the situation to the best of my ability via news and media broadcasts, and it is extremely disheartening … More Putting things into perspective
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