Part 1: The world that we live in is full of stereotypes and the "standards" that one should live up to. We may not realize it, but the standards of feminism and masculinity is something that has been around for a long time, and we all deal with it every day. Movies, advertisements, and … Continue reading Why Do We Call This ‘normal’
Category: ECS 110
High Society Hotel
It was a chilly winter day and us kids were on school holidays, so we decided it would be nice to have a family weekend, away from home. My brothers and I thought it would be nice to go to the hotel, do some swimming, shopping, and go to a hockey game. We were … Continue reading High Society Hotel
“Act Like a Lady”
“Act like a lady” is a common phrase that is used in today’s world. But, what does this actually mean? To me this means that I must play with dolls, wear makeup, dress to impress, always be prepared to cook or do the dishes, do all the laundry, and to not work manual labor … Continue reading “Act Like a Lady”
Meeting New Friends
It’s the second day of school, and I’m officially in grade 4. I am beyond excited to be back at school with my friends! I was quietly sitting in my desk, working on grammar, when the phone started to ring. My teacher quickly rushed over to the phone and started … Continue reading Meeting New Friends
My Home
Home for me is a small village located 170 km east of Saskatoon, and 200 km northeast of Regina. Quill Lake was established in 1906 and named after the lakes that are located just South of the town. This small village is known as the “Goose Capital” of … Continue reading My Home