Fall 2016 Premiere Week Review

I had this post written since the weekend, but I was waiting until Criminal Minds premiered. Fair warning, this post does include spoilers. I included four shows that I absolutely loved the premieres of as well as two that I was disappointed by. I can’t wait to see more premieres this season and see how these shows unfold in the weeks to come. New Girl I loved the season premiere of New Girl. I love Jessica Day, I think she’s down right hilarious as are her male counterparts. In the premiere, we saw Cece and Schmidt settle down from their wedding and honeymoon, looking to purchase their new house. As per usual, the gang is trying to get themselves involved. Honestly, I love that they’ve...

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links + loves

This past few weeks have been absolutely crazy! I started a new job in August, while trying to maintain my current job. It didn’t work out too well. I felt myself burning out; constantly wanting to pull my hair out, wanting the biggest coffee or pounding back five magnums of wine. Or all at the same time. I decided that I needed to make the decision, and I chose to follow my heart. I chose the job in my area of study, and left my job as a 1:1 support worker. It was the hardest decision I have made in my career thus far, but I am so glad that I have received support from so many people. 8 Stunning Makeup Looks for Girls Obsessed with Fall is one of my new favourite beauty articles. It showcases...

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An Open Letter to the Guy I Used to Love

Dear ex-boyfriend, I am still in shock that I’m sitting here, writing this. Three years since our breakup, and I have so much to say to you. I met you on the first day of college. To be honest, I hated you when I first met you. I thought you were extremely arrogant and full of yourself. As I got to know you better, I realized that you weren’t as terrible that I thought you were. Originally, I decided to put you in the friendzone, but after a while, I realized you’d be good for me. Little did I know, that our saga would be the messiest relationship and breakup that I would encounter. I haven’t seen you since the day that we broke up after a two-year emotional rollercoaster called our...

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Getting My Make-a-Wish Granted & the Wish Granting Process

A few months ago, I wrote an article about my life with Congenital Heart Disease. Throughout my experiences with CHD within itself, I have had been granted with several life experiences that stand out for me. The biggest moment for me was when I had my wish granted from the Make-a-Wish Foundation, one of my favourite charities to this day. The Make-a-Wish Foundation’s mission statement is: “The mission of Make-A-Wish® Canada is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.” And a little bit about the organization: “Along with the national office, eight regional chapters grant magical wishes to...

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The Science of Falling in Love

This week, we’ve seen Brangelina divorce. Honestly, I don’t really care about this couple but I genuinely feel as though it’s blowing up my social media. In the past year, we’ve seen several celebrities fall in and out of love as we do most years. Although it may not seem as much because it isn’t broadcasted throughout every form of media, we do this ourselves every year. There are so many times that people fall in love with life. When you see something beautiful in the environment; meeting someone all over again; holding a baby for the first time. In our society, the most important, is meeting your partner/soulmate. For gen Ys, falling in love has changed significantly compared to our...

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Old Navy Favourites // New Blog Design

Life has been crazy lately. But I’ll save that story for a rainy day. First off, I just wanted to congratulate Regine for winning the #roryreadinglist poster! A giant thank you again to Alysse & Andy of NeighbourlyLove for sponsoring this giveaway. It has been an absolute blast working with you two. Secondly, I just want wanted to thank my dear friend, Taylor over at http://tinycreativeco.com for creating my gorgeous new header. I’m so in love with it, thank you! She also created these adorable bookmarks for my readers as well (1, 2). Now, finally onto the post! I have a (not so) secret obsession with Old Navy. I could easily spend my entire paycheck there, every payday!! I figured...

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My First Mixtape!?

Image credit ... I'm sort of making my first "mixtape". I'm releasing my favourite fall 2016 playlist on Spotify! This definitely will be playlist I listen to entire fall.  I have a premium account, and it's definitely worth the money. I use Spotify on a daily basis, and to be brutally honest, I probably wouldn't if I didn't have the premium version. Enjo...

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links + loves

  Lately, I've been feeling uninspired. I've been working ridiculous hours at work, and I feel well... kind of exhausted. I just want to lay in my bed and sleep these days. About a month ago, I received a lipstick sample set from Urban Decay's Vice line. So far, I've tried three of them. I'm really excited to try Oblivion for a new daily lipstick and Blackmail for the fall/winter lipstick. I really love Etsy shops, there's no denying it. As I've grown up, I find that there will always be an Etsy shop with products that suit me. Lately, I've been super in love with FreshyFig, there are so many beautiful products. Lastly, I find that my body is changing and I'm very unsatisfied with...

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The Serious Flaws in Developmental Services in Ontario

Image found here Make fun of me all you want, but do you know what I love? I love current events. I read the newspaper, watch the morning and evening news and occasionally check in on CBC news throughout the day. I hate not knowing what’s going on in the world around me. Even if admitting it does make me seem like a 35 year old stay-at-home soccer mom… or even worse, a retired teacher with nothing better to do with her day. Sometimes, I glance through Elite Daily because there’s topics that interest me. Their slogan is the voice for Generation Y. Which is very true. I also like to read editorial and opinion pieces in New York Times. Lastly, one of my favourite topics that I thoroughly...

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... and then there were three!

I'm getting promoted to unbiological auntie status in March! I'm so excited for one of my oldest gal pals, Emily! We've been friends since we were thirteen, and we've always had a very strong friendship, even if we go ages without talking. Plus, I've known the father of her baby, Tyler, since grade two. I'm so happy for the both of them and I can't wait until March to meet baby Butternut. ...

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Links + Loves feat. My Favourite Books + a Giveaway!

I have been a reader forever! Since I can remember, I have been obsessed with picking up a good book. The past few years. I haven't been as actively reading, however, I thought that I would share my three favourite books right now! The Rosie Project: I loved The Rosie Project and it's sequel, The Rosie Effect! It's an easy-to-read novel about a man named Don Tillman who is searching for "the one" using scientific experiments to find an appropriate soulmate. Both books had me busting a gut laughing the entire time. Nineteen Minutes: I remember first reading this book when I was driving back from Florida when I was sixteen. I read it in the stretch from Florida to Tennessee and I simply could...

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How I Scored My Dream Job at 23 (& How You Can, Too!)

Quite often, my friends joke that I’m a “professional student” because I’ve already spent four years in school and want to go back for more education. However, by the time I was 21, I started making a living working with seniors. At 23, I work two jobs (which I love!) and are completely relevant to what I went to school for. I may not be making the most amount of money, but I couldn’t be happier in the career that I’ve chosen. Look at Job Search Engines Frequently! I honestly still look through job search engines 2-3 times per day. I have two great jobs right now, but you never know when a company is going to have a job posting for your dream job. When I’m actively job seeking,...

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