Wow. I can't believe I was in Paris this time last week, and now this has happened. My thoughts are with those affected. It's at times like these when I get homesick. But it's not the usual homesick. I don't long for my mountains or the poutine or the Ehs, I just want to hug … Continue reading Dear Paris
Thoughts on Fame
Have you ever thought about being famous? Don't lie, of course you have. If you've ever heard of fame, you've thought about it. There are different kinds of fame, like celebrity, infamy, popularity, etc. I've thought about being famous. I'm an aspiring writer who likes to act, it's sort of a hard thought to avoid. … Continue reading Thoughts on Fame
4 Outfits To Bring To University
I have a terrible habit of waiting for the last minute to pack before going somewhere, even when that "somewhere" happens to be England and the trip is for an entire school year. The problem is that I just don't know where to start or what I need to bring and what I don't need. … Continue reading 4 Outfits To Bring To University
My Five Favourite Fall Trends 2015
Yes, it's unofficially autumn. You might be complaining about the impending snowfall (unless you're lucky enough to live somewhere where trees actually have the chance to lose their leaves before you get twelve inches) or upcoming classes (unless you're done with school), but fall happens to be my favourite time of the year. The trees get … Continue reading My Five Favourite Fall Trends 2015
15 Things to Do When You’re Home Alone
For the long weekend, my dad went on a trip and my siblings stayed at my mom's house. I lost my phone and I had no car. Basically, I spent over 96 hours home alone except for my dog Foxy and a minnow my little brother caught at the lake last week. Sad, right? Thankfully, I'm … Continue reading 15 Things to Do When You’re Home Alone
16 Tips for my Sister
My sister turned sixteen last week. Yup. She's growing up without me on the other side of the world. But I'm still her big sister, so today I'm going to give her some sisterly advice. Here are 16 tips for my sixteen-year-old sister. 1. Experiment with makeup before you take a shower. If you want … Continue reading 16 Tips for my Sister
Censorship
I have an issue to talk about today: Censorship. Not like the North Korea kind. My kind. How much should I censor myself? Occasionally, there is swearing on this blog. Nothing crazy, but it happens. I don't add stars to it either. There's no such thing as f*ck. Vowels are important and shouldn't be left out. … Continue reading Censorship
Protected: Firsthand Effects of Divorce on Kids
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Poker: A Mental Battle
On my mom's side, I have 20 aunts and uncles and 25 cousins, three of which have spouses and one who has a toddler and a baby due any day now. Including my siblings and I, my maternal grandparents have 28 grandchildren and nearly 2 great-grandchildren. I am the youngest of the older half of the … Continue reading Poker: A Mental Battle
How To Go Christmas Shopping
Don't. Just stay home and drink hot chocolate happily knowing you ordered everything online a month ago. Otherwise you'll end up with less than a week until Christmas and less than half your list checked off, like me. And you'll be cursing your own stupidity as you navigate a crowded mall and wait in crazy mile-long … Continue reading How To Go Christmas Shopping
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