To say that dog is men’s best friend would be an understatement. Imagine your best human friend along with every one of their greatest attributes, now multiply those qualities by ∞. You have officially scratched the surface of what it is like to have a puppy. The joy associated with owning a pet is comparable…
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With warm weather (hopefully) around the corner, it’s a perfect time to spend your at-home days learning how to make one of our favorite summertime desserts. Scientists have found that just a spoonful of this popular dessert lights up the same pleasure centre in the brain as winning a game or listening to your favorite…
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I love to bake! While I hold cakes and cookies close to my heart, I especially love trying a variety of recipes from a variety of cultures. In fact, it has been even more fun since my family got an electric mixer, and I don’t have to sweat 30 minutes over 1 meringue using the…
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If you reduce Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or The Lion King to their most basic elements, the result is a steadfast, storytelling core known as the hero’s journey. Through twelve stages, the hero must leave one condition, undergo some transformation, and lead a more fulfilling life with their newfound maturity. It’s easy to see how these pieces fit…
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Heyyy! I’m back with some essential teen movie recommendations that you NEED to watch before graduating high school. I’ve included a sentence-long description of each and of course, the rating 🙂 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off He fakes being sick (and succeeds) HOW?? but the hype is real..this guys a PG-13 The Breakfast Club Y’all remember…
Details1 Have you ever wondered where the Pythagorean Theory originated from? Or who invented calculus? Well, then there is a book you simply must read. God Created The Integers is a riveting history of mathematics with commentary from renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking. The book does not have anything to do with religion, the name…
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In the silence of the moment, I was captured by the way you breathe, The pure awe broadcasted on your face like the sound of silence was the greatest epiphany you ever heard. I could hear the fireworks in your heart and the gear shift in your mind, And when the silence sank I could…
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The more you think about it, the more confusing art becomes. Under the branch of esthetics, philosophers have studied and argued about the beauty of art. Therefore, aesthetic appreciation is the acknowledgement of this beauty within art. Measuring Art Since each individual’s tastes vary based on their preferences, there isn’t an accepted universal metric of…
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Some say that 2020 was the worst year of their lives. The pandemic, Australian bush fires, police aggression, giant murder wasps- you name it, 2020 had it. There is one thing about 2020, however, that has really only reared its ugly face recently: racism towards Asians. It is because people blame Asians for the…
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Sometimes, learning something new just strikes you. It isn’t something you intend on happening or even plan on it happening. But it does anyways. It’s these experiences that best shape our personalities. What happens when we don’t anticipate something life-changing? There are so many things you learn from this admittedly unorthodox method. We plant the…
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While the school year becomes more hectic, our minds often get carried away with how much work we have to do. Some of us wish our breaks were longer as the time just flies. This is relatable among many people, however, with all the tests aside, I will admit that I sometimes take education for…
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Hey all, I’m back with some of my new favourite horror movies, just in time for the last few days until the horrors of school come back (no pun intended, but intended). They may not be suitable for all viewing ages (sorry kiddos), but I do have film ratings beside each film. Most are available…
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Pet peeves, we all have ’em. They can all range from loud chewing to having too many tabs open. There is no limit to pet peeves. Some of mine are rather common, while others are unique. What Is A Pet Peeve? A pet peeve is a minor annoyance that someone finds particularly irritating to them.…
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In light of recent events, but not less any other time, I want to write an article about the significance of feminism, and more specifically what feminism is not. In today’s society there are many misconceptions about feminism, which is something that overshadows the importance of what this movement is really about. It is very…
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Hey all, I thought I’d try something different to blog on. I’ll be sharing a new gem I discovered which is definitely worth a read. Don’t be confused by the name; though it might be a book, it is on the topic of the clashing fields of ethics and medicine. To be honest, I’m not…
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