Christina St-Jean
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I'm a high school English and French teacher who trains in the martial arts and works towards continuous self-improvement.
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Restaurant in Dallas Suburb Gets Side Order Of 'WTF?' After Caitlyn Jenner Washroom Photos Posted
Pushing back against political correctness is one thing. We certainly now live in a world where we now have been thinking a lot more about how we communicate with others. While some might argue increased thoughtfulness is a good thing, there are others who would definitely say that, as a society, we may have become a little too politically correct.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in The Swamp
National Addictions Awareness Week 2017: Addiction Affects All of Us
I am the daughter of an alcoholic. I am not in unique company, but certainly those of us who are related to someone who struggles with addiction know for sure the baggage that comes with it. There are certain character traits that appear to be universal, and we all have our own ways of coping with the challenges that come with having an addict in our lives.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Psyche
"We Don’t Care About Your Sexuality But We Care About The Crime" — The Media Missteps Regarding Kevin Spacey
Look at Daily Mail, The New York Times, or even The Hill and you'll see a theme as far as Kevin Spacey is concerned. "Spacey comes out as gay amid allegations of advance on teen boy," says the headline on The Hill.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in The Swamp
Kevin Spacey Under Fire Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Coming Out
"I was drunk and didn't know what I was doing." "I don't remember what happened." Men and women alike have both used lines similar to these when it comes to behavior that does not fit with how they usually behave while sober. Generally, lines like these might be used in order to excuse various inappropriate actions, but here's the problem: at times, saying these lines might be an expression of truth, but they also bring with them a significant loss of credibility. We are human beings and we certainly make a lot of mistakes, but using intoxication as an excuse for inappropriate sexual behavior of any sort does not make it all better.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in The Swamp
Sorry, Starbucks Baristas: A Zombie Frappuccino Looms On The Horizon
Remember the incredibly sweet confection that was the Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino? The now-discontinued blended creme drink hit Starbucks' stores throughout North America in mid-April and baristas simply couldn't keep up with the demand. At the time, stores were reporting that although they were supposed to be able to make the beverages for the week or so that the Unicorn Frappuccino was around, they simply had not been given enough of the ingredients to keep up with the demand. Countless Reddit accounts detail experiences of customers not handling the news that stores ran out of the drink well, with baristas essentially threatening to lose their collective cool if someone asked for another Unicorn Frappuccino during their shift.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Feast
#WomenBoycottTwitter: Did It Make A Difference, Or Did Women Silence Their Voice?
Anytime people are banding together to fight a common cause for the greater good, I'm intrigued. The #WomenBoycottTwitter movement, which occurred Friday Oct. 13, definitely has me intrigued, but it's also got me concerned.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in The Swamp
Jason Aldean Not Backing Down
How is Jason Aldean keeping it together this week? On October 1, the country singer was on stage for the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. When the shooting broke out, it's been widely reported that Aldean left the stage, likely to try and find cover as quickly as he could in the wake of such terror.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Beat
Mental Illness Isn't Going Away
I have anxiety, and like many people with any sort of chronic ailment, I have good days and bad ones. However, something I've discovered over the years is that the tolerance, for lack of a better term, for a mental illness is sometimes just not there in the way that it can be for a physical condition. Sometimes, the desire to simply understand what a person with mental illness might be going through on the daily isn't there either.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Psyche
