Love Letters and Lace

It makes me sad when I hear people disregarding taking for granted hating or wanting to change their bodies Don't you see how beautiful you are? What a miracle you are? All these cells combining to form tissues, combining to form organs, working together in systems All so seamlessly and tirelessly How your brain is capable of such creative and inspiring things How your heart continues to beat, even while you sleep even when you run so hard you think it might leap out of your chest even when you're so broken hearted, you feel as though the pieces will never fit together again Do you not see your uniqueness How not one individual is exactly like you Those stretch marks Those freckles Those scars and bruises and little hairs Those things you despise so much Are just some of the things that make you, you You probably don't know How your eyes sparkle when you smile And that your smile is so warm and inviting Or that your laughter contagious An

Warning: Contains spoilers Also, apologies if this doesn't make the most sense... This won't be one of my finer pieces... Oh my god. What even just happened there? The Pretty Little Liars season 6 finale aired last over a week ago (yes, I needed some time to process and gather my thoughts before writing this), and wow. It was a good one. I think that this finale actually fulfilled my wishes from last seasons finale. The reveals were, to me at least, really shocking and I seriously had those moments where'd I'd yell "NO WAY" at my TV. Seeing Mrs. D and Wilden again was a wild ride... but then seeing who they ACTUALLY were? Whaaaaat. Ok, rewind. When I heard there was going to be a twin reveal, I was pretty annoyed. Who would have a twin? Alison? Charlotte? It just seemed like it would be a not so great reveal and would feel like they're grasping to keep this plot alive. Especially since I wasn't really loving the 6B episodes all that much, I

Hey everyone, So after a good amount of time trying out the products from the L'Oreal Paris Hair Expertise Extraordinary Oil, I thought I'd give my official, final review. I'll start off by saying this: If you have dry and dull hair and you've struggled finding a product that actually works and makes a difference, you should definitely give this line a try. I've been so impressed with these, and they actually work from the first use, which is amazing. My opinion has changed a bit from my first impression of these products. While I still think they work really well, I have noticed a few things that aren't so great. Pros: It does what it says it does. My hair is softer, shinier and so much more hydrated than before I used these products.  It smells incredible. I seriously love how this range of product smells. And it's a long lasting scent as well, so my hair always smells great, even if my hair isn't freshly washed. The price. After seeing h

Hello there! Sorry for the lack of posts for the past while! I recently returned from my Spring Break in Mexico and I'm feeling a lot more rested and a lot less frazzled. I'm also slightly less blindingly pale, which is also cool. Coming from a long, cold winter in Canada, Mexico was absolutely amazing (and the unlimited free drinks weren't so bad either). Sadly, all good things must come to an end and I am back in the mild cold (spring is coming!!!) and back to balancing school, clinical and work. But my motivation is back, which is great, even if it'll likely only last about a week. I'm also looking forward to getting back into blogging. While I love writing about my current beauty favourites and lifestyle things like that, I think I'm going to start writing more about my thoughts, since I really enjoy writing more reflective posts. So, Here's to spring, productivity and saying whats on my mind. xo

Studying and working in the health care field, I have been exposed to death many times. It is upsetting, especially if it was a patient that you had cared for yourself, but at the end of the day, you return to your family, perhaps for a greater gratitude for their life and health. However being on the other side of this, being a part of the family grieving the loss of one of their own, is a whole other story. One that I had not been exposed to before, in my 20 years of life. And there are not many words I can find to describe the overwhelming and confusing mix of emotions flowing through me right now. I find solace in knowing that I am not alone in this. That grief is a part of the human experience, and at some point in our lives, each and every living being will experience this. And that I have a family, going through the very same emotions, some even more than myself, with whom I can grieve and heal. No matter how much we may be exposed to death, I don't think it is possi

Disclaimer: I received these products for free from Influenster  for review purposes. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. After having used the shampoo, conditioner and mask once, I have decided to write a first impressions review. Normally I like to try a product out a little more before writing a review, but I was so blown away from the results I got from just one use, that I had to write about it. I was pretty skeptical about this product starting out. I have dry hair, and believe me, I've tried every product under the sun with just about every oil out there promising soft, silky locks with just one use. These promises are not new to me. The results, however, were something new. After one use of the 3 products, my hair was noticeably softer and shinier. I actually have spent the day running my fingers through my hair and asking my friends to do the same. I am SO impressed. Besides making my hair soft and shiny, a main requirement for me to make this product a hit

Oh  My  God It's so cold.  Going outside is physically painful.  Why did I get out of bed?  My car won't start, my coffee is already cold Everything is white Everything is slippery I'm tired of shovelling And wearing 10 layers of clothes And still being cold  Why is it so cold in my house?  Will I ever be warm?  What does it feel like to be warm?  Okay in all seriousness, it's freezing outside. I'm the kind of person who is always cold, no matter what the season, so this is just unbearable and I'm already dreading the thought of going outside tomorrow.  Wish me luck!