On Love

     Loving someone that doesn’t love you back is exhausting. It’s like pouring sand into a bottomless bucket. And paying for a bouquet of roses, but only getting the stems. This is becoming a pattern for me.

Review of Snowpiercer

I am going to preface this by saying that I really like off-the-wall movies. Like, I’m completely in love with them. Donnie Darko, Memento, The Village, Eagle Eye, Pontypool, Timecrimes…the list goes on. I’m a film fanatic in general, but there’s something about that little twist at the end that just sucks me in. If I actually have to map the movie out on a white board to understand it, it leaves me totally reeling and emotionally confused, or has an amazing twist, I’m on board.

Coconut Oil Body Scrub

I usually treat myself to do-it-yourself home body treatments all year round, but the winters here in New Mexico wreak havoc on my skin. It can be incredibly expensive to go to a spa and it can sometimes be difficult to find one that uses eco-friendly products.

Why It’s Hard to Call Myself a Feminist

Disclaimer:  This post is being brought over to my current blog from my previous site. I wrote this article for my internship when I had just entered the world of feminism and I didn’t understand it. Now, I proudly call myself a feminist and I try to educate people on their journey to identifying themselves as advocates of equal rights. 

As of late, it seems as though a couple of celebrities have had an opinion on feminism. First it was Taylor Swift, and now Beyoncé.

FDA to Remove Age Limit on Plan B

Disclaimer: This post is being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing. 

U.S. District Judge Edward Korman has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to remove the age limit on the morning after pill.

Irish Abortions Legal (Under the Right Circumstances)

Disclaimer: This post is being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing.  

Until a few days ago, abortion in Ireland was considered completely illegal.

The Steubenville Rape Case: Did They Pay The Price?

Trigger Warning: Rape

Disclaimer: This post is also being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing.  

I’m sure that most of you have heard of the Steubenville Rape Case; it’s rather difficult to stay ignorant of and has been plastered all over the news.

Food Wars

Disclaimer: This post is being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing.  

There’s been a lot of food related media this week and I think it’s important to discuss it. One piece of news I am psyched to hear is that Chipotle is definitely moving towards absolutely no GMO’s in their foods, which is pretty darn awesome.

The Lowdown on Hobby Lobby

Disclaimer: This post is being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing.  

Well…it happened.

You’ve likely heard by now, but the Supreme Court has officially ruled in favor of Hobby Lobby, a decision that will undoubtedly affect numerous court cases in the years to come.

Janay and Ray Rice: The Question Everyone is Asking

Disclaimer: This post mentions domestic violence and IPV (Intimate Partner Violence), which may be upsetting to some readers. This post is also being brought over to my current blog from my previous site, so it isn’t as up-to-date as the other issues I will be publishing.  

By now I’m sure you’ve heard about Ray Rice being released from his position on the Ravens. The running back, in case you’re not up to date, had his contract terminated due to a physical altercation with his wife that ended with her unconscious body being dragged from a hotel elevator.