The Fine Line with Confidence

Confidence is a very important trait to possess.  It is what leads to success in relationships, and it leads to success in your job.  Believing in yourself helps counteract the many people you will meet who either do not believe or need to say no to you.  Without a question, confidence is important, however, is … Continue reading →

First Day of School Jitters

It’s September which for a lot of people means more crowded roads and noisier commutes on the TTC.  For another part of the population it’s back to school time. I feel bad even equating the betterment of the youth of Canada with my inconvenience, but, I do so to illustrate a point.   The first day … Continue reading →

“Just Checking”- The Cheerios Ad

I remember having a conversation that turned into a minor debate with a classmate during my final days in university about Senator Barack Obama.  My classmate posited that if Barack Obama became the President of the United States it would be proof of the end of racism (at least in North America I guess).  I … Continue reading →

Mad Men’s Take on Race Relations

You would be hard-pressed to find a bigger Mad Men fan than me.  However, I’m never really willing to defend it against people who find the show boring or a show that conveniently leaves out black people from its storylines. Personally, I don’t think that a show about ad execs from the 60s should focus … Continue reading →