Okay, Hamlet. You’ve been pretty greedy. Just because your father’s vengeful ghost appeared to you and made you swear to kill your murderous uncle, that doesn’t mean you’re the only person with feelings. Sometimes other people need to angstily soliloquize around Denmark, too. So I’ve compiled some of my favorite tips and tricks for you … Continue reading »
Category Archives: DIY
Poppin’ Bottles
If you came into my room you’d think I was either a hoarder or an alcoholic. One of the things I like to collect are bottles: beer, wine, vodka, rum, and even unique soda or water bottles. I can barely use my desk because of how many beer botles cover it. Instead of throwing them out or letting … Continue reading »
April Flowers
Winter is slowly fading away, and it’s about time to break out those shorts and sandals. Many of our wardrobes are full of grays and dark muted colors that described our feelings during the winter. But spring is the season of new birth, new plants and for some, new clothes. If you are a poor … Continue reading »
DIY: Sock Bunhead
DIY (“Do It Yourself”) means a lot to me; this is America, this is 2013, and I don’t need a man to do my sock bun, I can do it myself! And so can you, if you just follow these simple and easy steps. What you’ll need: – hairbrush – a zillion bobby pins – … Continue reading »
Finding Sanity in the Chaos
Art by Kaley Balancing can be hard, just ask Emma Stone. But even more difficult than a laundry basket and books? Balancing your schedule. Trust me, I know. I’m currently coming off of a three week stint in which I collapsed into my bed every night hoping my dreams wouldn’t involve class or rehearsal or one … Continue reading »
Everyone Should Just Learn An Instrument
Really, what I mean is nobody should think they couldn’t learn an instrument. The world has never been smaller than it is today because of that endless resource of information and cavernous well of procrastination known as the Internet. It can be used as a powerful tool to get you over the hump of learning … Continue reading »
Are You Sick of Nail Art Yet?
For the sake of journalism, I painted my nails 5 times this week. I did it because I love you, and because I love me, of course. I’m a nail polish junkie, and I find power in having brightly colored freaky finger nails. Although, there were several moments on the bus when I could feel … Continue reading »
How to Successfully Read Several Books at Once
A presentation in four bulletpoints. Forget how you usually absorb a book. You’re about to put your mind under some serious cognitive stress. This is bench-pressing way more than you should be, or finishing your casual morning jog with a two mile sprint. I don’t run though, so I don’t know if two miles is … Continue reading »
First Impressions of Weird Fruits
I went to Farm Boy and bought a small assortment of fruits that both interested me and I had never tasted before, because it seemed fun? So i’ll give you the low-down on who is IN and who is OUT. 1. Golden Kiwi It wasn’t quite as yellow as I had hoped, but it was … Continue reading »
How to Do Well in School & Still Watch A Lot of TV
[Me, scowling at math homework.] – Okay, so I’ll be 20-years-old by the end of this week, which means that I am now an Official Old Person. This also means that I get to give you advice, and you have to listen to it because I Know What’s Best and yada yada. A lot of … Continue reading »