EPIC.

Can't wait!

Multiculturalism and the Canadian Federal Election 2011

I wasn't planning on weighing in on the upcoming federal election, but I came across this op-ed in the Toronto Star that discussed a topic I have both studied and been very much interested in for many years now: multiculturalism, and thought to share it.

The piece discusses some of our political party leaders and their responses to a question during the live debates recently. The question concerned multiculturalism, reasonable accommodation and diversity in Canada.

The biggest surprise comes when you read what Harper's response was to the question and some of his comments later directed at the anti-inclusive Bloc party leader Duceppe.

I have never been a fan of Stephen Harper, his politics nor his vision for Canada. And I find his tight control over his caucus, his (and his party's) hypocrisy and his concerted effort to reduce transparency through limiting his availability to the media, very offensive. Not to mention his unprincipled stance towards foreign policy and what I view as his misuse of power and disregard for some of the most basic principles underlying parliamentary democracy.

REVIEWED: e.l.f. Studio Angled Eyeliner Brush

When e.l.f. first released its Studio Angled Eyeliner brush, I was quite excited to test it out with the cream eyeliners in my collection. I thought the shape of the brush was unique and that its angled design would make the eyelining process foolproof! At the time, I had misplaced my Sephora angled eyeliner brush (angled bristles) and was looking for an alternative. The price tag made this new brush very appealing! But little did I know...

Here are some pictures first,

Glee's take on Keane's 'Somewhere Only We Know'!

Keane. Need I say anymore?

Wise Words

I'd like to introduce my newest recurring blogpost which I have uncreatively decided to name 'Wise Words'! I often come across quotes, sayings, stories, anecdotes, etc, that I think have great value in sharing. This post will be a home for these types of things. And if I get a chance, I do look forward to offering some humble reflections on the information I'll be sharing in these posts.

So here are this week's 'wise words'!

Umar ibn al Khattab once said that to truly know a person, an individual must travel with them, do business with them or be their neighbor. There is so much truth to this. I think about the people I've travelled with- and there's nothing quite like travelling that can speed up the process of relationship-building! I remember in one instance, I came to a realization that I strongly disliked a girl after seeing how she behaved while we vacationed.

"When a human dies, all his actions are cut off except the three; a continuous charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), knowledge that benefits others and a child that remembers him in prayers and good deeds." (Muslim) I have a sincere hope that helping to produce and share beneficial knowledge with people is something that can be made my life's work :-)