Shannah wrote about Swagbucks and how it can save you money with giftcards, and this is just a little follow up on how I have been using it. And no, this is not a sponsored post, just a little insight to a program that we have both benefited from.
Just as a reminder, Swagbucks is an online website that lets you trade in watch videos, play games, take surveys and more to earn swagbucks. One swagbuck is equivalent to $.01, and you can trade them in for giftcards to Wal-Mart, Target, Amazon, Paypal, and more.
Imagine your professor decides to cancel class for the first time in the semester. You feel excited because maybe you can sleep in later, or go home earlier. Now, imagine if that same professor teaches two of your classes. You guess it, you now have two cancelled classes. You are even more excited by the thought of doing nothing. All of sudden, your professor cancel classes for two weeks. For two weeks you only have two classes to go to, both are easy classes. Then reality starts to sit in, you realize that there is nothing to do. You've done all the things you needed to do from sleeping in, going home early, and staying up late watching shows on Netflix. This very thing happen to me. I was so happy about the cancelled classes, but I soon became bored. Here are some of the things I've done during this boring time.
Playing Kim Kardashian's Hollywood
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Procrastination is an art form. It may look like laziness to some or a complete lack of organization to others, but being a Procrastinator takes a lot of work, especially if you're doing it right. The one thing that I tend to procrastinate the most on are essays. I've wasted countless hours before my due date on my computer typing up a paper and getting a passing grade on it. These are my tips on procrastinating on essays like a boss.
Preparing
You cannot be a good procrastinator and expect to barely pass without doing a little work beforehand. I know that doesn't sound right, but bare with me.
For example, if I'm putting off an essay for English I don't do everything at the very last minute. Before the assignment I already know what my main topic is, and usually have some trust worthy sources to look towards for quotes when I do finally begin writting. That way, I am not completely scrambling to write my seven page paper the night before and some of the work has been done.
You cannot be a good procrastinator and expect to barely pass without doing a little work beforehand. I know that doesn't sound right, but bare with me.
For example, if I'm putting off an essay for English I don't do everything at the very last minute. Before the assignment I already know what my main topic is, and usually have some trust worthy sources to look towards for quotes when I do finally begin writting. That way, I am not completely scrambling to write my seven page paper the night before and some of the work has been done.
Love is such a beautiful thing. Finding someone who always makes you happy and getting lost in their eyes. You'll find yourself spending lots of time with this person and even doing things alike. But you don't want to turn into a completely different person just because you're dating someone new. Here are my tips to make sure that you don't lose yourself when you're dating a new guy.
Separation is good for the soul
You always see those couples who look like they're attached at the hip and can't breathe without each other. It's all cute when you do see them-until they're both glued to the phones during an girl/guys only event. Spend sometime alone or with friends to keep up your other relationships and keep things in perspective. Let each other breathe! You'll be able to reconnect with your friends, family, and spend time doing what you enjoy doing.Get a hobby
Find something that you truly enjoy and makes you happy, even if he's not into it. Try photography, or rock climbing, or even sewing. Something to help you find your own strengths and take pride in.Know where you stand
This can mean knowing your boundaries when it comes to sex or even knowing that you don't like World of War Craft. Don't change yourself or your opinions to align more with his beliefs.
Is this for you or him
The chances you're going to be dating a guy who may not have the same taste for you. Know matter what you do, always make sure you are doing things because you want to do them, not because they make him happy.
The chances you're going to be dating a guy who may not have the same taste for you. Know matter what you do, always make sure you are doing things because you want to do them, not because they make him happy.
So you want to be able to stand out from the cliched cats and mouse customs that you'll be seeing a lot of this year, and try something different. You don't want to be some docile animal, or super frilly cheerleader this year. Instead you want to become a woman who kicks ass this year. Well lucky for you, I have the perfect list of women -new and old-you can be this Halloween! All of these women -whether super heroes, lawyers, or super sleuths, are take charge women who hold the room whenever they come in. Take a look for yourself and see how you can portray these characters this Halloween.
Michonne
Before I even go further, if you're not black, or do not have a similar skin tone to Michonne - DO NOT DARKEN OR LIGHTEN YOUR SKIN TO PORTRAY THIS CHARACTER! Black face is highly offensive and will get you a lot more trouble than you're asking for for a simple Halloween costume. If your dress, accessories, and other aspects of your costume are right, there is no need for face paint. Thank you. PSA is over. Michonne is the zombie slaying, sword wielding hero in the walking dead, and it's super easy to dress as this Heroine. Get a purple tank top, brown combat boots, gray jeans, and a bandana. You can probably buy a wig to get her hair, and add a sword if you want, but most people will get the idea.
Lara Croft
Am I the only woman who wanted to be long haired adventurer? Tomb Raider was my favorite game on the Playstation, and I always wished I could leap, jump, and explore like this heroine. The graphics and wardrobe of the character have definitely changed over time, giving you more options to be her this Halloween. For the old school look: Green cargo pants, a tan tank top, combat boots, and of course Lara's signature braid.
Am I the only woman who wanted to be long haired adventurer? Tomb Raider was my favorite game on the Playstation, and I always wished I could leap, jump, and explore like this heroine. The graphics and wardrobe of the character have definitely changed over time, giving you more options to be her this Halloween. For the old school look: Green cargo pants, a tan tank top, combat boots, and of course Lara's signature braid.
Daenarys Targareon
Who wouldn't want to be Daenarys Targareyn, Mother of Dragons, first of her name? Dani has a lot more looks than I originally thought of, so here are two that I think will be really easy to do. The blonde hair is the most identifying feature of Dani, without this, you are nothing! Gold accent jewelry, gladiator sandals, and a flowy white dress will help you achieve this look. (And if you want to be true to the book, go for purple contacts) Add a stuffed dragon for added effect.
Olivia Pope
Who wouldn't want to be Daenarys Targareyn, Mother of Dragons, first of her name? Dani has a lot more looks than I originally thought of, so here are two that I think will be really easy to do. The blonde hair is the most identifying feature of Dani, without this, you are nothing! Gold accent jewelry, gladiator sandals, and a flowy white dress will help you achieve this look. (And if you want to be true to the book, go for purple contacts) Add a stuffed dragon for added effect.
Olivia Pope
She may not have her it together when it comes to relationships, but this woman does know how to handle business. Thanks to the new line created by the show from Limited, it's easier than ever to impersonate Ms. Pope this Halloween. But, if you want a more affordable choice (ie. in your closet), but if you don't want to splurge to be Miss Pope, don't worry. Opt for neutral tones and colors in the pale pink. Olivia loves jackets, a good suit, and sometimes a pair of gloves.
Abby (Sleepy Hollow)
If you're a fan of Fox's Sleepy Hollow, then you'll know it's easy to dress as lieutenant Abby Mills. Since she's always running around defeating the horses of the apocalypse, comfort is here go to fashion choice. You can be Abby by wearing blue jeans, a comfy jacket, and boots as seen above. Adding a badge and handcuffs will help bring the look together.
I will update this with more amazing women when the ideas come to me, so check back soon for more costumer ideas!
Have another inspiring woman you think we need to include in this list? Name them below and tell us which of these characters you'd be for Halloween.
What movies gave you nightmares as a child? I've been watching horror films ever since I was a kid and I can't stay away from them. I do try to stay away from the demon based horrors as much as possible, but a few have slipped through the cracks. Here's a list of the films I still have to watch with the lights on.
The Conjuring
Anything that starts off as "based on a true story" gives me a chill down my back. You'd never want to think that the crazy events happening on your screen like possession could really take place in the real world. That's one reason why The Conjuring is such a good film. When a family moves to a new home in Connecticut, strange things start to happen and they call a demonologist to help.
The Eye 2
I've been seeing reviews that this film isn't as scary as the original one (which was remade into The Eye, starring Jessica Alba) but this film still scared me. This story follows Joey, a woman in a very fragile state of mind who tries to commist suicide after breaking up with her boyfriend. After her failed attempts, she goes to Hong Kong where she realizes she can now see the dead and she's pregnant. She believes that the spirits she sees are trying to harm her unborn baby.
The Audition
One thing I love about Asian Horror films is that most of the ones I've watched tend to be more psychological than anything. The Audition is a perfect example of this. The film is about a Japanese television exect who holds a fake movie audition to find a girlfriend. He eventually finds a woman he likes and begins to date her. But then things start to go downhill from there. I don't want to spoil anything here, but this film left me wondering what was real and throughly creeped out after watching.
Nightmare on Elm Street
Who wasn't afraid of Freddy Kreuger when they were younger? This dream stalker would always make an appearance in my nightmares, and I blame my older cousin for introducing me to him at such a young age. There's nothing like a killer who attacks when you're most vulnerable and can't escape- your dreams. Most of the pre millenial films are the scariest, and many horror movie lovers will claim NoES4 is the best of the series. Just don't ask me- I quit this series a long time ago!
What's your favorite horror movie?
The Conjuring
Anything that starts off as "based on a true story" gives me a chill down my back. You'd never want to think that the crazy events happening on your screen like possession could really take place in the real world. That's one reason why The Conjuring is such a good film. When a family moves to a new home in Connecticut, strange things start to happen and they call a demonologist to help.
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The Eye 2
I've been seeing reviews that this film isn't as scary as the original one (which was remade into The Eye, starring Jessica Alba) but this film still scared me. This story follows Joey, a woman in a very fragile state of mind who tries to commist suicide after breaking up with her boyfriend. After her failed attempts, she goes to Hong Kong where she realizes she can now see the dead and she's pregnant. She believes that the spirits she sees are trying to harm her unborn baby.
The Audition
One thing I love about Asian Horror films is that most of the ones I've watched tend to be more psychological than anything. The Audition is a perfect example of this. The film is about a Japanese television exect who holds a fake movie audition to find a girlfriend. He eventually finds a woman he likes and begins to date her. But then things start to go downhill from there. I don't want to spoil anything here, but this film left me wondering what was real and throughly creeped out after watching.
Nightmare on Elm Street
Who wasn't afraid of Freddy Kreuger when they were younger? This dream stalker would always make an appearance in my nightmares, and I blame my older cousin for introducing me to him at such a young age. There's nothing like a killer who attacks when you're most vulnerable and can't escape- your dreams. Most of the pre millenial films are the scariest, and many horror movie lovers will claim NoES4 is the best of the series. Just don't ask me- I quit this series a long time ago!
What's your favorite horror movie?
Last semester I was doing poorly in my Chemistry class. I was disorganized, failed almost every quiz, and couldn't understand what was happening in class. I was falling behind and wasn't sure I could pass the class with the grade that I wanted, and it would ruin my GPA. After a lot of debating, I finally decided to drop the class. I know there are others out there in the same situation who aren't sure whether they need to drop or not, so I wanted to share ways to improve your grade and what could happen when you drop a course.
What's the Problem?
Before dropping you should consider whether or not you can bring your grade up in the class, and identifying why you are lacking is the first step to do that. Are you doing poorly on the class essays? Are you confused on how to perform certain formulas? Is being late making you miss the morning quizzes? Do you noy have enough time to dedicate to the class? After you find the problem, you have to think of ways to fixing it.
Before dropping you should consider whether or not you can bring your grade up in the class, and identifying why you are lacking is the first step to do that. Are you doing poorly on the class essays? Are you confused on how to perform certain formulas? Is being late making you miss the morning quizzes? Do you noy have enough time to dedicate to the class? After you find the problem, you have to think of ways to fixing it.

Milk
I like this app way more than Pandora because I have so many different options for music. You can create your own radio just like other radio station apps and can also add which artists you want to include, ban songs from being played on that station, and even edit the popularity options on the app as well. I am annoyed that the app does not have a wider range of Kpop or Jpop options (read, not many artists I care about) and ban in a song on one station doesn't get it banned in another. And for some reason my Beyoncé station doesn't play as many Beyoncé songs as I want.
I like this app way more than Pandora because I have so many different options for music. You can create your own radio just like other radio station apps and can also add which artists you want to include, ban songs from being played on that station, and even edit the popularity options on the app as well. I am annoyed that the app does not have a wider range of Kpop or Jpop options (read, not many artists I care about) and ban in a song on one station doesn't get it banned in another. And for some reason my Beyoncé station doesn't play as many Beyoncé songs as I want.
So you're single. That doesn't mean the world comes to a complete end. You should always look your best even if you don't have a man. You may not find one guy that can come close to being a boyfriend, but that doesn't mean you should stop wearing cute clothes. Try it! One day next week put on make-up, fix your hair, don't dress like you feel. If you're feeling bad, the worst thing you can do is wear clothes to describe your mood. Wear something cute, something that says I don't need a man to notice me to define my beauty.
I'm sure you're a pretty girl, but no one will notice it if you're looking down. Seriously, how many of us would buy a flower that's facing downward? The same goes for you. Take baby steps if you're not confident yet. Wear pretty lip gloss, or fancy nail polish, just don't give up on yourself. Never think for a second that you're not pretty because you really are!
You may need to clean your own mirror to see your beauty. For heaven sake please don't compare your looks to another girl's beauty. You're beautiful too, if only you knew. Stop wasting time complaining about what you don't like, because that's the worst thing you can do. Smile while you still have teeth, and fix your hair before it falls out when you get old. Live your life and make it the best!
I know gladiators all across the world are rejoicing that the Scandal Season 4 premier will be airing tonight! There will be many questions that we hope will soon be answered, such as "where in the world is Olivia Pope"," how is Huck handling seeing his family again", and of course "will they ever kill off Quinn"? The cast has been quiet about the revelations of this season, but here are a few things that are guaranted to happen. Okay, maybe not guaranteed, but have a pretty high chance of happening. Check out my Predictions for this season below.
Harrison Will Die
After Columbus Short's family drama towards the ending of the season, he was axed from the show. Now we just want to know how does his character die. Most likely he's dying away in one of the holes by B6-13 or thrown in the ocean. We'll see soon.
Olitz Will Be Back On
This is one of the most undeniable truths of this series. We know any butterflies Olivia had for Jake are gone, and her addiction to Fitz looks to be unbreakable. For some ungodly reason, these too are doomed to be
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Now that Fitz is back in office and Olivia is in a safe, undisclosed location, you can bet your gladiator suit that daddy Pope is going to do everything he can to keep Fitz in check. I'm pretty sure Fitz is going to be dumb enough to flex his powers again this season to get more info about Olivia. Believe me, the loss of Fitz Jr. wasn't the only revenge that Daddy has planned for Fitz.
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Everyone knows college is expensive, and many students are willing to go into debt to pay for an education. We previously told you some extreme ways to get money for college, but scholarships seem to be one of the common ways to pay for school that seems to go overlooked. Scholarships are just one of the ways that you can get your education paid for, and it helps to know where to look for them. So whether you're racking up money for next fall after high school graduation, or you're currently enrolled in college and need help looking, this list will help you seek out the right ones for you.
A new semester means a new beginning! I feel really motivated after my trip, and really want to start making some progress to my long standing goals. Here are some of things I am looking to accomplish this school year, but I'll be taking it one Semester at a time. Here are just a few of the things I'm planning to do this fall.
Internship Ready
One of the things I have been dying to do since starting college has been to get an internship. I'm currently a junior and know that having a little experience will really help me in my field once my post grad life begins. I'm working on getting my resume and cover letters ready to get a great gig sometime this year. I'll be heading over to the Career Development Center on campus to get as much advice as possible.
One of the things I have been dying to do since starting college has been to get an internship. I'm currently a junior and know that having a little experience will really help me in my field once my post grad life begins. I'm working on getting my resume and cover letters ready to get a great gig sometime this year. I'll be heading over to the Career Development Center on campus to get as much advice as possible.
When I was in the fifth grade a group of girls told me a cool way to discover if a guy likes you back. The best part, I didn't have to asked the guy. All I needed to know was his first and last name. To this very day, I play this silly game to find out my "fate" with a crush. Unfortunately the results never ruled in my favor. It's a pretty fun game to play. I don't always believe the results, but sometimes I believe I'm doomed either ways. I thought it would be cool if I tell you the silly little elementary game I've been playing. Some of you may know the game.
We were nominated for the Very Inspiring Blog Award by Shanice of Playground of Randomness for the inspiring blog award in July. Thank you so much for the nomination Shanice! I recommend visiting Playground of Randomness for book reviews, rants, and more. So now it's time to pass on the torch and give this award to more inspiring bloggers,but first there's some rules we need to go over.
School is officially back in session for many of us now, so it's time to get out of the summer haze and get adjusted this semester. Here are a few things you need to do now to make sure your semester goes as smoothly as possible.
1.Fill Your Calendar
You know that syllabus that the instructor gave you the first day? Dig it out of your bookbag and start adding in all the important test dates and essay deadlines. If you save it to your phone, set reminders a few days ahead of the big event to stay prepared.
2.Add your Contacts
I wanted to take part in the September Sapphire Even Day Blog Challenge hosted by Kimberly of Being a Word Smith. The blog series is filled with prompts that you can put on your blog every even day in September. I am not sure if I'll be able to do the whole month, but the first prompt really made me think so I wanted to catch up. So here's the first prompt: Five Reasons You Should Read The Students' Lifestyle.
1.We've Been There, Done (Some of) That
Shannah and I are both juniors in college and have survived almost four years here, and we want to help you do the same! So when we give you advice on love, studying, or life in general, it's usually tips we've learned through our own experience. There are still a few things we still haven't figured out, but you can stick with us while we get it together!
2.We Have Good Taste
I feel like we're hipsters sometimes because of all the artists we post about that suddenly go mainstream after we post about them. NO seriously, I mean it. Shannah wrote a post on Tinashe before her latest single "2 On" became a radio hit this year, we've been writing about kpop way before Gangnam Style took the radio waves by storm, and don't get Shannah started on Sam Smith. Seriously, don't. So when we say that there is an artist that you need to be listening to, then you should give them a try.
2.We Have Good Taste
I feel like we're hipsters sometimes because of all the artists we post about that suddenly go mainstream after we post about them. NO seriously, I mean it. Shannah wrote a post on Tinashe before her latest single "2 On" became a radio hit this year, we've been writing about kpop way before Gangnam Style took the radio waves by storm, and don't get Shannah started on Sam Smith. Seriously, don't. So when we say that there is an artist that you need to be listening to, then you should give them a try.
I rarely have time to watch TV like I used to because of my hectic schedule. That's why I'm getting really picky on what shows I'm spending time watching now. Some shows that I included in my must watch list a while ago, are now in my trash list. I'll also show a few shows you can catch up on as well.
Outlander
This show is just what I needed to fill the hole Game of Thrones left me with. The story follows Kate, a nurse who is on her honeymoon with her husband after WWII ends and suddenly finds herself transported back to the 18th century through magic. Now she has to survive in her new setting and find her way back to her time.
Kate's personality is what I really like about this show. She's smart, fierce, and brave -aspects I look up to in my lead women. Her story is interesting as well-how the heck is she going to get back to her own time? And will she end up with one of the hot guys in her new century? Unless I get the book series, I'll be tuning every Saturday to Starz to find out.
Outlander
This show is just what I needed to fill the hole Game of Thrones left me with. The story follows Kate, a nurse who is on her honeymoon with her husband after WWII ends and suddenly finds herself transported back to the 18th century through magic. Now she has to survive in her new setting and find her way back to her time.
Kate's personality is what I really like about this show. She's smart, fierce, and brave -aspects I look up to in my lead women. Her story is interesting as well-how the heck is she going to get back to her own time? And will she end up with one of the hot guys in her new century? Unless I get the book series, I'll be tuning every Saturday to Starz to find out.
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My shopping experiences is completely different this year in college than last year. One of the main reasons why is because I'm living off campus. Now I have to buy all the essentials I need for an apartment. It is pretty stressful thinking of all the items I need to make my apartment complete. Here are a list of items I purchased for my apartment.
My shopping experiences is completely different this year in college than last year. One of the main reasons why is because I'm living off campus. Now I have to buy all the essentials I need for an apartment. It is pretty stressful thinking of all the items I need to make my apartment complete. Here are a list of items I purchased for my apartment.
One of the most exciting things I did during my time in the Ulsan International Program was go to Seoul, South Korea. We had all been waiting for this trip since the first day, and we weren't disappointed when we did go. The UIP staff had a lot of things lined up for us during our trip and even allowed us to stay for the weekend on our own if we wanted to. Since there's just so much to talk about with Seoul (and I'm really not trying to turn this into a travel blog) I decided to share the highlights in this post. So enjoy my favorite adventures of Seoul, South Korea!
JSA and the DMZ

It's been almost two weeks since I returned home from my study abroad trip to South Korea! I had so much fun participating in the Ulsan International Program and meeting so many amazing people from around the world. I've been documenting some of my adventures on the blog already and I realize there are so many little moments that I haven't shared with you yet. I only have a few more posts on Korea before I wrap up it and go on with the usual, but I did want to share a few special moments and regrets I experienced while there. Here are my memories and regrets in South Korea.
Memory- Seoul
Everything about Seoul was amazing! Even though some of the circumstance seemed bad at first, I'm glad I everything turned out the way it did. I was able to hand out with new people, try new things, and see some amazing sites. I'd love to go back for a better feel of the city and to actually shop like there is no tomorrow!
Regrets- Under packing
I left all of my hair care products at home! I can already hear the shriek of terror from the other naturals through the screen. I had mistakenly thought that the 6 oz regulations applied to all liquids you were carrying, not just your carry on items. So the products that I did manage to bring ran out in the middle of the second week. And of course there were no items nearby that I could use for my hair at all. I managed to get by with a few Korean products that didn't completely strip me of moisture, but I had the toughest time managing my hair. Lesson learned.

Regrets- Under packing
I left all of my hair care products at home! I can already hear the shriek of terror from the other naturals through the screen. I had mistakenly thought that the 6 oz regulations applied to all liquids you were carrying, not just your carry on items. So the products that I did manage to bring ran out in the middle of the second week. And of course there were no items nearby that I could use for my hair at all. I managed to get by with a few Korean products that didn't completely strip me of moisture, but I had the toughest time managing my hair. Lesson learned.
One of the main questions I get asked by people who find out about my trip to South Korea is "How was the food". And my answer is always the same -Great! The food is actually one of the things I miss the most about Korea. Of course I can go to any Korean restaurant nearby and order almost all the same things, but it's not the same-especially not the prices. I was quite the food photographer on my trip and tried to snap as many pics of the meals my friends and I ordered to share with you. So hold your drool, and behold the wonder and glory of the foods of Korea!
Western Inspired dishes
Just like we have Chinese and Korean restaurants in the states, there are many western options in Korea. I tried to stay away from these places to be honest. I felt as if I could get the same foods back at home without a problem, so I only ventured here when pressed for time or with friends who had limited options to eat because of their diet or stomachs.
I'm never getting out of here. I'm never going to do anything. These were the thoughts that constantly haunted me for weeks while I lived in Montgomery. I had starting to feel like I was going to be like all the other Montgomerians who planned to leave this town only to be sucked back in somehow. My high school history teacher once told me and my class that college was going to be the only chance many of us had to leave get away from home." Go as far away as you can", he would plea, "or else you'll never leave". Because, he reasoned, going to school here would mean finding love here, settling down here, and starting a new generation of people forever stuck to stay in Montgomery.
After my plans to escape to college fell through and transferring started to look more impossible everyday, I started to realize I was one of the people he was talking to. I was getting rooted here. And I was afraid I was going to be planted here forever. All of my plans thus far had fallen through and nothing I thought would happen was going as planned. I started to feel stuck and hopeless for a while. It felt as if nothing was going to change for me.
Sam Smith is one of my favorite artists at the moment. I'm sad that his popularity is growing because I want to keep his genius to myself. I know I sound pretty selfish, but I think I deserve some brownie points for promoting him before he became known in America. His song "I'm Not the Only One" has so much soul in it. Maybe I've been watching the James Brown movie trailer too much, but that kind of soul goes in the Mr. Brown hall of fame. I swear I can see Beyonce' or Mary J. Blidge singing this song. Especially Sasha Fierce Beyonce. I really like the chorus of the song the most. Enjoy it for yourself.
Happy Friday folks! I thought since it's Friday, and we're all happy for the weekend that I will do a music review of Hyuna's "Red." I'm not a fan of the song, but the video is a standout. I got to give it to Hyuna, she may have Popsicle songs, but her music videos are legendary. She always knows how to make a music video that keeps us talking. Side note* I want to to applaud her for improving her live performances. She seems more confident on stage then ever!
The below post was written in March. At first I was thinking about deleting the post because my life has made a complete change since writing the post. However I decided that I will publish this because it may help other college students who maybe dealing with the same obstacles.
As a college junior, I have many worries and
anxieties that plague me. No more do I have to worry about being accepted
into a school. Instead, I have to worry about staying in school. Each college
student at some point has to face some amount of stress each year. Here are a few of mine.
There 's another song that could be a summer anthem for some folks and that is Girl's Day "Darling." It's strange how the summer songs are coming out of no where in Korea. The video is bright and colorful much like Sistar's "Touch My Body." The big difference between the songs are Girl's Day 60's style music video. Although their clothes scream 60's, I really like their clothing. The video also takes me back to Secret's "Shy Boy" music video because of the 60's style. The song is a pretty decent as well. It will take a while for me to really enjoy it, but I think a will. Only time will tell. Until then judge the song yourself and tell me what you think in the comment section.
If there was one moment that I could go back and prevent from happening, it would be sophomore year after Thanksgiving break. After unpacking clothes, I went into the bathroom only to notice there was less water in the toilet than usual. I decided to flush the toilet to make sure it was working properly. That was a huge mistake. The water began to rise and started to flow out of the toilet.
I ran into my room and grabbed my laptop and placed it on my bed because the water was flowing into my dorm room. The water would not stop. I called my mom for help, and she told me to turn the knob on the side of the toilet to stop the water. It worked! The water stopped and went everywhere in my dorm. The water was up to my ankles. The weirdest part about the incident was the water was on my side of the dorm and not my roommate's. Her side of the room was closer to the bathroom than mine, but not a drop of water touched it.
To make a long story short, I spent three hours cleaning up the mess. The room took forever to dry, and some of my books were wet. The only good thing that came from the incident was my knowledge about toilets. I learned not to flush a toilet when the water is low. If you ever experience toilet water rising, don't run out of the bathroom like I did. Turn the knob on the side of the toilet to stop it!
Seriously, there should be classes in college that teach the basics of toilets and cars.
What Moment You Wish You Can Go Back And Stop?
Have you ever made a post that never got to exactly where you wanted it, but couldn't bring yourself to delete it? I wrote this post before the last season of Scandal aired, and I honestly still feel the same way. So although it maybe a little late, here are my thoughts on Olivia Pope and President Fitzgerald.
I love almost everything about Scandal. The unpredictable story line, the characters, the clothes and more. But if the there is one thing that I hate about this show that usually gets me side eyed by fellow gladiators is the Fitz and Liv relationship. I thought that having their relationship was just going to be a story builder to the plot that would help Liv's character evolve, but didn't see it as being Liv's biggest pitfall. The fact that she's sprung on the president is her Achilles heel. A powerful, beautiful, attorney running things in DC but just can't seem to tear herself away from Fitz. And I don't know why. He's not good looking (even though Mr.Pres has abs for days), he doesn't treat her or anyone in his family right, and some of the love scenes between the two look more like rape than raging desire.
I love almost everything about Scandal. The unpredictable story line, the characters, the clothes and more. But if the there is one thing that I hate about this show that usually gets me side eyed by fellow gladiators is the Fitz and Liv relationship. I thought that having their relationship was just going to be a story builder to the plot that would help Liv's character evolve, but didn't see it as being Liv's biggest pitfall. The fact that she's sprung on the president is her Achilles heel. A powerful, beautiful, attorney running things in DC but just can't seem to tear herself away from Fitz. And I don't know why. He's not good looking (even though Mr.Pres has abs for days), he doesn't treat her or anyone in his family right, and some of the love scenes between the two look more like rape than raging desire.
Remember when I went on a rant about not finding a summer anthem? I was so upset about not finding the one perfect summer song that I settled for songs in the past. Well I spoken too soon because Sistar "Touch My Body," lifted me from my summer slump. When I first heard the song, I just knew I wouldn't like it, but then the song continued. I slowly started to fall for the song and the video.
When I first discovered Jessie Ware I wanted to blog about her instantly. The only problem, her song "Wildest Moments" was too old to do a blog spotlight on. So I had to wait patiently until she release newer music to talk about her awesomeness. Although I did feel special when I heard "Wildest Moments" play on Iyanla Fix My Life commercial and on Being Mary Jane. "Tough Love" is a sweet tune. I'm glad that she's sticking with the R&B sound because it really suits her. Jessie Ware will take you back to Sade. In fact I remember reading a comment saying she sounds like Sade 2.0. The beat of the song reminds me of a Prince 80's music production. The song will be feature on her sophomore album Tough Love.
Tell me your thoughts of the song in the comment section
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Thirst sign: Going to the Extremes for a stranger |
This new epidemic of Thirst has ruined friendships and stopped a few great relationships from forming. People are scared to approach each other people for fear they'll be called thirsty by their friends, or love interest meaning people are too afraid to even make any move. It seems being thirsty is any action that shows you're interested in someone from smiling before you speak to saying hello. If everyone is scared to make the first move, how the hell are people are going to get together? First off let's take a look at what Urbandictionary.com describes as thirst:
For the sake of the matter, let's just stick with the latter description, which describes a thirsty person as desperate. This person is usually seen "doing the most" to get another person's attention either in real life or online. Since the line between showing interest in someone and being thirsty is often confused, we thought it would be a good idea to show you a few examples of what is and is not Thirst. Welcome to "Thirsty, or Nah".
Instagram is the top leading social site for thirst related offenses and its obvious why. Men and women post pictures in angles or situationss that showcase their body in a sexualized manner, manytimes on purpose, which elicit desperate reactions from strangers. This occurrence is commonly called a thirst trap, a tool both men and women use to gain more attention online. We'll demonstrate the common actions on instgram and separate them from thirsty to nah.
A form of lust of or want of members of the opposite sex. This term can refer to both males and females
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Someone who is desperate. A thirsty person is constantly looking for a person to date.
For the sake of the matter, let's just stick with the latter description, which describes a thirsty person as desperate. This person is usually seen "doing the most" to get another person's attention either in real life or online. Since the line between showing interest in someone and being thirsty is often confused, we thought it would be a good idea to show you a few examples of what is and is not Thirst. Welcome to "Thirsty, or Nah".

Following
Its not a crime to follow someone you like on Instagram. Go ahead and follow him, like a few pictures, and even send a comment or two. These are all normal and don't equal to thirst and can maybe even be conversation starters. If anything, it will move him to remember your name and check out your page.
Thirst Verdict: Nah
#WCW/#MCM:
Women Crush Wednesday and Man Crush Monday are days instagram users take to shout out their friends and crushes on instagram. This is probably one of the only acceptable times to actually post another persons pic on your stream and let everyone know you think they are gorgeous. Just be sure not to take notes from Champaigne Papi (Drake) and limit your post to only ONE post of that person for the day, and for a few months because multiples will make you look like a stalker. Unless you're already dating/married them.

Thirst Verdict: Nah
#WCW/#MCM:
Women Crush Wednesday and Man Crush Monday are days instagram users take to shout out their friends and crushes on instagram. This is probably one of the only acceptable times to actually post another persons pic on your stream and let everyone know you think they are gorgeous. Just be sure not to take notes from Champaigne Papi (Drake) and limit your post to only ONE post of that person for the day, and for a few months because multiples will make you look like a stalker. Unless you're already dating/married them.

The Inbox:
This is relatively new to Instagram, but the thought remains the same. A lot of people feel free to unleash their inner naughty girl/guy when in boxing others because they think everything will be private. Sending him nudes in his inbox,and writing explicit messages such as this under his pictures is thirst. Do not stoop to this level of dehydration and keep your comments (and nudes) to yourself!
Thirst Verdict: Dehydration
Are there any actions of thirst we missed and need to add when it comes to Instagram? Have you has any encounters with thirsty?
All photos taken from Instagram

Nancy's Italian Ice
This is one of my favorite places to get a sweet treat in Montgomery. Located on Vaughn Road, right across from AMC theaters, this sweet spot serves a variety of Italian Ice for the city to enjoy. You can either get a (Italian Ice topped with ice cream) and they come in flavors like Tiger's Blood, Mango, Lemonade and more. This place gets busy quick, so if you have time while in Montgomery, make sure to stop by.
Smoothies n Things
Save yourself from the heat downtown by stopping into this local cool spot for some great mixed smoothies. They have many options of drinks and you can mix and match flavors to your liking. They now have happy hour Wednesdays and Thursday nights were drinks are half price, featuring their lemon zest flavor!
The Master, me, Carina, and one of the student instructors |
I've always wanted to learn martial arts when I was a kid. I loved action movies and fighting games and wished I could be as strong and skilled as the characters I saw on my TV Screen.
That's why I was under excited that UIP was going to be taking a Taekwondo class. After breakfast, we all lined up in the lobby to walk to the Ulsan gym. We were given a pair of workout robes to wear, but there weren't enough for everyone. Mine were too big while some of the taller students had robes that were too short. I was all set to grab my camera and get some great picks of me in action. Before I could do anything, the UIP staff told everyone to put their things an come to the center. We all gathered in the middle of the gym and I thought that we were going to be introduced to the students and master of the program. Instead, we were seated on the floor and sat to watch them do some demonstrations.