Right now, I have six more pages to write for my 12-page paper that's due tomorrow. Tomorrow I need to meet with my classmate to prepare for a presentation Tuesday morning. I need to read two novels before Tuesday and come up with ideas for my final paper. Oh, and I have a short paper due Tuesday. And another one due Wednesday. A portfolio due Thursday.
The point is, I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all the work I have to do within the next 48 hours.
Someone on Facebook posted this gem in which an amateur photographer...
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday Rants: Plastic Surgery
It's Tuesday so that gives me permission to rant about something.
Recently Dulce Candy, a Youtube beauty guru, uploaded a video in which she describes the plastic surgeries she's done. The part that bothered me and inspired this rant is when she starts talking about her nose. She says that before, her nose was "broad" and "wide" with a bump. She says she wanted a more "delicate, softer looking nose" and now her...
Monday, November 4, 2013
I Love Freshmen
I used to hate freshmen.
They're easy to make fun of. They ask for tips on which parties to go to, how to establish good relationships with professors, and directions to a building they're 500 feet away from. Freshmen are so eager to please, willing to do anything that involves alcohol, and naive about how college works.
Being an upperclassmen, I thought I was all past that. Gone are the days of staying up till...
Monday, October 21, 2013
The English Language
I have a confession to make. I used to think the English language was ugly.
Once my dad, who was born and raised in South Korea, told me why he thought Korean was the most beautiful language in the world.
"You can create sounds to describe sensations. The sound of footsteps going up the stairs, the sound of rain on the pavement, the sound of pages turning in a church."
That always stuck with...
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Myers-Briggs Personality Type
You know what's really popular? Myers-Briggs. Mention it in any social setting, and people will all start comparing their personality types, pulling up the test on their iPhones so that those who have never taken it before will be able to find out, then and there, who they really are.
Do I sound a little sarcastic? I think the Myers-Briggs types are fascinating, and can hold some truth for many people. However, I don't like the idea...
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Thursday Thoughts
It's almost Friday!
I know that Fridays are considered the golden day, but personally, I love Thursdays. It's that transition day when the week is winding down so you feel lazy and content, but you're anticipating the weekend so you feel excited and buzzed.
THE LOW: I got a paper back for a literature class, and the teacher gave me a C.
THE HIGH: It was my birthday yesterday! Happy birthday to me.
Random...
Monday, October 14, 2013
Amortentia
I have always been fascinated by this one potion that first makes an appearance in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Amortentia. It's the strongest love potion in the world and has a different aroma for everyone who smells it.
I've always wondered, if I ever smelled it, what would I smell? What smells are most attractive to me? I like to think I have a good nose, and my sense of smell has always been important to me. Plus,...
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Goodbye Facebook
I've decided to deactivate my Facebook.
As a college student, I've seen many friends deactivate their Facebook accounts, usually to waste less time. There seems to be some idea that Facebook is the reason why students don't study. I admit, there are some days when I spend hours on Facebook, but for some reason I don't buy into the idea that Facebook is why people refuse to study. It seems like too easy an answer.
So why am I deactivating my Facebook? I've realized that Facebook was replacing real communication for me....
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Etymology: Compassion
Compassion.
When we're suffering, we'd rather feel nothing at all. We'd prefer a white canvas, untouched, over one splattered with paint. We push our emotions away.
My friend told me that this was compassion, and that it was a gift. It made me want to know more about what the word means, so I looked it up.
Compassion comes from Latin; com- means "together" and pati means "to suffer.
So, the prefix com- means "together," which is simple enough. To do some further digging, I looked up the meaning...
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Song of the Day: Two Door Cinema Club's Changing of the Seasons
Two Door Cinema Club is an indie band from Northern Ireland. Their first album, Tourist History, was released in 2010, and they just released their EP, Changing of the Seasons, on September 30.
Compared to their first album, Changing of the Seasons sounds smoother, slicker. Along with their title song (posted above), I love "Golden Veins." Two Door Cinema Club knows how to lay down a beat that complements the song's lyrics. Out of all the indie bands out there, they consistently release music that not only sounds...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Malcolm Gladwell: David and Goliath
Everyone loves an underdog.
Just look at movies like 300, Remember the Titans, and Rocky. These are all stories of courage, stories that have an undercurrent of vitality coursing through the narrative. When the underdog wins, it's inspiring. Suddenly, the world is open to possibilities. That gym you've been avoiding? Go run five miles! That girl you've been too shy to talk to? Ask for her number! You can do it!
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Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday Rants: Fashionable Charities
Lately I've seen a growth in fashionable charities.
What do I mean by "fashionable charities?" These are for-profit companies that have some kind of charitable element, but may give consumers misleading information on how much they donate and to whom they donate.
One of the most well-known of these is Toms Shoes, a for-profit company that operates on a "one for one" policy. For every pair of Toms Shoes bought,...
Monday, September 30, 2013
Late Nights
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My view from my chair
I like to stay up late, because at night everything becomes so quiet and solemn.
Right now, I'm lacking in motivation to read for class tomorrow. It's one of those things that you know you should do, but you also know you'll do fine if you don't.
It's hard to do work at night because I like to enjoy my nights. I like to listen to music (currently listening to Stwo's "Lovin U") and browse the...
Thursday, September 26, 2013
The Little Things
Sometimes, I get carsick.
It always happens on the way to Bailey Middle School. Today, the girl I tutor in reading decided to throw a temper tantrum. She has never acted out before, but today I got the privilege of being called a liar, among other things. It was not fun. In fact, I was terrified. How am I going to teach to kids that have behavioral issues?
Needless to say, I was feeling pretty down on the car ride back...
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Reverse Culture Shock
It's 12:30 AM and half of my suitemates are asleep.
Julianne and I decided to create blogs in preparation for studying abroad next semester. She's planning on going to Guatemala and I'm either going to London or Switzerland. Taylor's going to Spain; the three of us are all very excited, but we all enjoy living in a suite together.
One of the biggest blessings this semester has been living with these five girls: Julianne,...