For most of my life, I’ve been told I am a rather expressive person. Based on the wrinkles on my face that have made their presence known before I’m even 30 years old, I’m inclined to agree with the fact that I am expressive. Depending on who I am with, my voice can also become … More The connection between neurodivergency and tone of voice (part one)
Yesterday’s post covered the basics of sushi, and today’s will explore this delightful food to a further extent regarding the many different types of sushi that we savour and enjoy. Well, allow me to clarify my former statement; for those of us who are privileged to enjoy sushi, as opposed to being repulsed by it, … More How well do you know your sushi? (part two)
I sympathize with sushi in the sense that I often find it at the receiving end of utter disgust, which, really, is an unfortunate reaction to something so damn delicious. There are enough people out there who would rather put their hand through a meat grinder than consume raw fish, and that’s fine; to each … More How well do you know your sushi?
Most of us are familiar with the significance of staying hydrated. Seeing as we are mostly composed of water as human beings, it makes sense that water is something we should be putting back into our bodies, consistently, throughout a given day. Despite the majority of us being well aware of the importance of drinking … More Struggling to drink enough water? Read this
I rarely use Amazon on a desktop, and, if I had to guess, I would wager most folks are like me in this regard and normally use Amazon through their phone as opposed to a computer. It isn’t at all a matter of me having an issue with using the site on a computer; rather, … More If you use Amazon Prime, read this
Now that we have thoroughly covered the basis of sciatica in terms of a foundational understanding of what it is, what it encompasses, and how to go about treating it, today’s post will specifically address the relief component. Unfortunately, when it comes to sciatica relief, stretches only do so much. But, when you’re in pain, … More Try these stretches for sciatica relief
I managed to fracture the tip of my left pinky and tear the tendon clean off the bone of my finger back in December. I jammed my pinky off of a rugby ball, and while it hurt like a bitch at the moment, I really did not think this injury would be worthy of much … More Mallet finger? Here’s what to expect
While I would wager most of us are familiar with the term imposter, I’m not exactly sure how many of us can say we have heard of, or, furthermore, know a thing or two about Imposter Syndrome. Like the name of the condition itself suggests, Imposter Syndrome involves being under the impression that any success … More Are you familiar with Imposter Syndrome?
Trivia is not something I would say I dabble with to any extent, really; I don’t think I can count the one or two random occasions during which I participated in a game, especially since I really cannot comprehend how damn long ago they were. I guess that doesn’t make me the best host for … More Let’s play some Trivia
Yesterday’s post focused on the concept of a Gua Sha in addition to its history and a general overview of some of the ways in which it is commonly used. As I said, I wasn’t too savvy on the use of a Gua Sha or the benefits it offers with consistent use, so I wanted … More What sorts of benefits does a Gua Sha offer?
Please do not fret if you read the title of today’s post and felt your eyebrows creep into your hairline as a result of your surprise. I wouldn’t think that the term Gua Sha is one with a universal understanding, but, because it has and continues to gain tremendous popularity within the beauty community, I … More What the heck is a Gua Sha?
The Classics are, in my opinion, a rather broad area that I suspect a lot of people don’t entirely understand. For whatever reason, a lot of us tend to get a little awkward at the mention of the term because we associate it with superiority, or something perhaps high-ranking, but I think a lot of … More Are you a classics fan?
Continuing with our conversation that began yesterday regarding common misperceptions and myths that exist in the exercise realm, I thought I would share a personal experience before we get into the nitty-gritty. When I was in high school, I was, I suppose you could say, at my peak in terms of athleticism. I was heavily … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part two)
After I wrote a post a couple of days ago regarding how both cycling and running are excellent forms of cardiovascular activity, despite a common misperception that running is more effective cardio-wise, the topic prompted me to consider just how many myths exist in the fitness world. Granted, myths exist in every realm. But, I … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part one)
I have grown to appreciate sandwiches on a significantly higher level compared to when I was younger. I’m not exactly certain as to why, but I wasn’t the biggest fan of them when I was a kid; don’t get me wrong, I ate them and enjoyed them, too. Now, however, I find myself wanting to … More Switch up your typical sandwiches with a some BLT Waffle Sliders
In the realm of essay writing, transitional sentences are kind of a big deal. I realize essay writing is not something that applies to most people, unless you happen to be a student. However, understanding how to go about writing a proper transitional sentence is something I consider to be a life skill, and while … More Here’s how to master a transitional sentence
Today, on November 11, we remember. We remember the selfless men and women who made tremendous sacrifices for the future freedom of individuals they would never know. Never meet. We remember the atrocities of war and the remarkable resilience and bravery of the soldiers who fought battles on our behalf. Who fought battles for themselves. … More We Remember
Allow me to stipulate that I used a short form in my title if you’re pondering what in the heck The Royal is. The Royal in question refers to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair that takes place annually in Toronto, Ontario, and it has been something my family and I have frequented since my sister … More Have you been to The Royal?
When it comes to chilli, most people have the image of a warm, rich, red and savoury version that comes to mind, and understandably so; chilli, oftentimes, does meet these credentials, and it is this particular version of chilli we tend to associate with the name itself. There are other types of chilli in existence, … More Let’s make White Chilli
The post I wrote a couple of days ago discussing the reality of being a young woman, or a woman, for that matter, in this world, prompted me to write another post dealing with similar subject matter, but perhaps in a more constructive sense. Allow me to acknowledge that by no means am I a … More Self-defense tips for young women, from a young woman
While grocery shopping a few days ago, I made my way to the condiments aisle because I needed to replenish my ketchup stock. I am a feign for ketchup, and have been since I was child; I know there are plenty of people out there who find ketchup positively revolting, but I do not, and … More Pickle ketchup: a killer combination
While the production line has finally ceased, my mom and sister have been hard at work over the last couple of weeks making homemade tomato sauce, using tomatoes from my sister’s garden. When myself and my cousins were smaller, my dad’s side of the family would come together to make tomato sauce, but once we … More Here’s how to make the best homemade tomato sauce
A little while ago, I wrote a post about Niacin. The purpose of the post in question was to discuss how Niacin can be beneficial to individuals who suffer from poor circulation; I do, thanks to my mom’s genetics, and she recommended I try some to see if it makes a difference for me, as … More What the heck is a Niacin flush?
The notion of masking is a prevalent concept in the mental health world, although it does relate more to ADHD or ADD in comparison to other diagnoses, from what I have read (and I am not an expert). Masking involves changing ourselves physically, emotionally, and psychologically to best suit our surroundings. I suppose an easier … More Masking: are you a culprit?
Agriculture, like any other sector of the business world, has its highs and lows. Regardless if you’re a cash cropper or involved with livestock, you’re going to have days that are great, and you’re inevitably going to have days that are pure shit. Sometimes I can’t help but speculate as to whether or not the … More The importance of challenging agricultural misconceptions
Anyone who suffers from a chronic illness can attest to how miserable it can be. For anyone who has the pleasure of not being chronically ill, allow me to say I envy you, and furthermore, that you probably have absolutely no inclination as to what it is like being sick or in pain all of … More Chronic pain and illness: an inconvenient burden for some
Brain health, as a general concept, is a rather important one. I think we should probably all aspire to enhance our overall brain health and function seeing as our brains are so significant in regard to what they do, and, thankfully, there are more materials available now than ever before to do just that. I … More Looking to boost your brain health? Read this
The idea of starting a business in contemporary society is, arguably, a daunting one. Given the state of the current economy, it is safe to say things have certainly been better in years past; this economic decline is not specific to businesses, as many other elements of society have been affected, but businesses are a … More If you’re a small business owner, you need these tools
Despite the name, it seems as though common knowledge is not, as a matter of fact, all that common. Granted, this varies depending on the subject matter of the common knowledge in question, but there is generalized information out there that all of us should be well-versed in, and unfortunately, are not. I thought it … More How good is your ‘common knowledge?’
The notion of starting up a business is, in my own opinion, rather daunting. This may be because I don’t have a tremendous amount of first-hand experience in business management, but I honestly feel as though even if I did, the idea would still seem unsettling. My parents and my older sister are business owners, … More Yes, you really can start your own business
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