Spoiler alert: there isn't one. Okay, for the most part, there aren't many issues with video games as a medium. However, depending on who you ask, video games make people violent. Have you seen Grand Theft Auto!? It promotes going out and killing people! Call of Duty promotes gun violence! To the people who share … Continue reading The “Problem” With Video Games
The Right Way To Make An Adaptation: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Review
If you are even slightly on the fence about seeing this movie — go and see it. Having grown up reading the classic horror stories featured in this film, I can honestly say that Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark is one of the most faithful book adaptations I've ever seen. The plot of … Continue reading The Right Way To Make An Adaptation: Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark Review
Deep Breath
Pressure is on. Everyone is watching. The moment has been building and it's finally here. You feel your heart begin to pound in your chest as the adrenaline and momentum get to you. Excitement starts to turn into fear. What if I blow it? All eyes are on me. I've been waiting for this moment. … Continue reading Deep Breath
Just Ask
We've all been accused of not inviting someone to something for one reason or another. I assumed you wouldn't be able to make it. I didn't think you'd be interested. I thought you were already busy. Most of the time, we're wrong. Just asking or extending the invitation regardless makes all the difference. Even if … Continue reading Just Ask
Colours
Skittles, Starbursts, Sour Patch Kids; these are all different types of candies that come in a variety of shapes and colours. Most of these candies, despite having so many different colours, taste the same. Each colour does have a distinct taste if you only eat one and really think about its flavour, but most of … Continue reading Colours
Nurturing Nature
It's been proven that when you speak to plants in a nurturing, loving, and gentle way, they grow healthier than if you were to scream at and insult them. People are the same. Treating someone with love and respect isn't a hard thing to do, and the results are easy to see. Likewise, verbal abuse … Continue reading Nurturing Nature
Let’s Talk About Texas and Gun Laws
On Saturday, a gunman shot and killed over 20 people in El Paso, Texas after walking into a Walmart and opening fire. This act of violence and disregard for human life is disgusting and often times the people who commit these crimes want to be remembered. For that reason, I will not be sharing a … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Texas and Gun Laws
Starting Your Day
Every day, we get up. Every morning we wake up and get ready for the day. What we do in preparation for the day often sets the tone for how the day will go. A shower, a cup of coffee, exercise, light cleaning, etc, are all examples of some things people do to start their … Continue reading Starting Your Day
Please Standby: Enjoying Life
I don't consider this blog a job by any means. In fact, writing these blogs has become habitual and I refuse to go to bed unless I have something written for the next morning. That being said, I spent the entire day with friends just enjoying life and I can't find myself in a headspace … Continue reading Please Standby: Enjoying Life
Reminders
Very often, life gets busy. Even if your schedule isn't packed, it's easy to get caught up in everything happening around you; by no means is that a negative. It means you're enjoying life and living in the moment. However, sometimes this cause us to forget certain responsibilities or tasks. One moment you're waking up … Continue reading Reminders
