Tomorrow I am graduating from the University of Louisville with a BA in English.
Tomorrow.
In one day.
It still hasn't set in that I have graduated but I'm sure tomorrow it will.
Time to start the job search.
Wish me luck.
:) yay.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Decorate that Tree!
Today I am decorating the Christmas tree at my parents house with the parents and my sister and brother-in-law. It's nice to have a family that does things together. I'm thankful I have such a close family. Last night, after a grueling nine hours straight, I finished my Linguistics final. I am completely exhausted, but I have more to do today so there is no time to rest!
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Baby It's Cold Outside
Friday, November 30, 2012
Procrastination Monster
"Uh-oh. I probably waited a little too long to get started on that."
As often as that thought crosses my mind and yet my procrastination has only gotten worse. Why do I put myself through this? I constantly find something else to do (like blogging!) that is not the most important. I only have one full day of school left in my undergraduate career and well...I still have a whole lot to do. I know full well I had the time to finish it before now, but I just didn't.
I usually try to give out advice here, but this time I'm going to ask you all for some. How do you keep from procrastinating? Am I doomed to procrastinate forever? I know there must be some way to break the habit. I used to never, ever procrastinate. Then again, I think that was mostly because my mother was always there to double check that I had finished my homework and my chores and things. Maybe I should just move back in with my parents....
As often as that thought crosses my mind and yet my procrastination has only gotten worse. Why do I put myself through this? I constantly find something else to do (like blogging!) that is not the most important. I only have one full day of school left in my undergraduate career and well...I still have a whole lot to do. I know full well I had the time to finish it before now, but I just didn't.
I usually try to give out advice here, but this time I'm going to ask you all for some. How do you keep from procrastinating? Am I doomed to procrastinate forever? I know there must be some way to break the habit. I used to never, ever procrastinate. Then again, I think that was mostly because my mother was always there to double check that I had finished my homework and my chores and things. Maybe I should just move back in with my parents....
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wow...What a Great Audience
Yeah, I quoted South Park in my title. I dare you not to read that in Jimmy's voice now that I've told you that. Anyway, I am extremely happy that many of you have been reading my blog. I really appreciate the support and I hope you continue to read! Today I have a bunch of studying and paper writing to do for finals so I will be writing again soon. Ta-ta!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
'Tis the Season to Be Sick
Fa la la la la la la la la.
You hear it everywhere you go: school, work, the grocery store. Someone is sneezing or coughing or sniffling and polluting the air around you. Unless you have a super immune system, you will most likely get sick this infectious season. I know I have been feeling pretty awful lately, so I wanted to share with you all some of my personal tips and tricks to survive the sickness.
1. Cranberry juice. I am not a fan of regular cranberry juice, I prefer to drink Cran-Grape or Cran-Cherry. Right now my favorite is Ocean Spray Diet Cran-Cherry. Only five calories a serving and 100% vitamin C! Plus it tastes great.
2. If you have horribly dry skin, don't overuse those special lotions, they most likely won't work. As a regular visitor to the dermatologist, I have been told the absolute best thing to use is petroleum jelly. It's simple, but it works. Yes, it will leave your face a little greasy, but it's better than it being flaky. And if it really bothers you, you can apply it right after getting out of the shower (which is best) and wipe off the excess before you leave the house.
3. Chapped lips? If you continuously apply chapstick over and over, it actually is not good for your lips. They will continue to be chapped. Try using a little vitamin E oil. Just apply a tiny drop and smooth the oil upwards. It makes your lips shiny and gorgeous and will last longer than an application of chapstick.
4. Stock your purse/pockets with cough drops and tissues. You will want them, believe me. There is nothing worse than being in public and suddenly realizing you have snot running down your face.
5. If you truly feel bad, stay home. Don't stress and strain by trying to make it to work or school. Besides, no one wants you there if you're sick anyway.
These are just a few little things I hope might help you during the sick season. Please feel free to tell me if this did or did not work for you and leave some comments with some of your own tips and tricks!
You hear it everywhere you go: school, work, the grocery store. Someone is sneezing or coughing or sniffling and polluting the air around you. Unless you have a super immune system, you will most likely get sick this infectious season. I know I have been feeling pretty awful lately, so I wanted to share with you all some of my personal tips and tricks to survive the sickness.
1. Cranberry juice. I am not a fan of regular cranberry juice, I prefer to drink Cran-Grape or Cran-Cherry. Right now my favorite is Ocean Spray Diet Cran-Cherry. Only five calories a serving and 100% vitamin C! Plus it tastes great.
2. If you have horribly dry skin, don't overuse those special lotions, they most likely won't work. As a regular visitor to the dermatologist, I have been told the absolute best thing to use is petroleum jelly. It's simple, but it works. Yes, it will leave your face a little greasy, but it's better than it being flaky. And if it really bothers you, you can apply it right after getting out of the shower (which is best) and wipe off the excess before you leave the house.
3. Chapped lips? If you continuously apply chapstick over and over, it actually is not good for your lips. They will continue to be chapped. Try using a little vitamin E oil. Just apply a tiny drop and smooth the oil upwards. It makes your lips shiny and gorgeous and will last longer than an application of chapstick.
4. Stock your purse/pockets with cough drops and tissues. You will want them, believe me. There is nothing worse than being in public and suddenly realizing you have snot running down your face.
5. If you truly feel bad, stay home. Don't stress and strain by trying to make it to work or school. Besides, no one wants you there if you're sick anyway.
These are just a few little things I hope might help you during the sick season. Please feel free to tell me if this did or did not work for you and leave some comments with some of your own tips and tricks!
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Uganda's Law Against Gays
I'm sure many of you have heard about the law in Uganda that is set to be passed in a couple weeks that will legalize the penalty for those who are gay and those who have HIV/AIDS. When I first heard about the law, I thought it was perhaps a small group in Uganda and that it would blow over, but the sad truth is that it is a reality in Uganda that soon people will be killed simply because they are gay. I urge you to educate yourself about this terrible event happening in Uganda. Sign petitions, spread awareness. This may not be in our own country, but this is about more than that. This law is a crime against humanity.
At what point do you accept certain things as a difference in belief and culture and at what point do you stand up and say "This isn't right"? This Ugandan law is certainly something that should be stood against. I accept that other people and countries may have beliefs and ideas that are different from mine, but when the beliefs and ideas are actively harming (and in this case murdering) a group of people, then that is something I cannot accept.
As an ally of the LGBTQ community, I realize that we still have a long way to go before the United States is supportive of the community. But I must also acknowledge that the community at least has some freedoms that it would not have in other countries. I am thankful that there are enough sane people in the U.S. to prevent a heinous law like this from being passed.
Please take a moment to become a little more informed about the LGBTQ community and their struggle to gain the rights they should naturally have. Support this group and give a little bit of your time to make the world a better place.
At what point do you accept certain things as a difference in belief and culture and at what point do you stand up and say "This isn't right"? This Ugandan law is certainly something that should be stood against. I accept that other people and countries may have beliefs and ideas that are different from mine, but when the beliefs and ideas are actively harming (and in this case murdering) a group of people, then that is something I cannot accept.
As an ally of the LGBTQ community, I realize that we still have a long way to go before the United States is supportive of the community. But I must also acknowledge that the community at least has some freedoms that it would not have in other countries. I am thankful that there are enough sane people in the U.S. to prevent a heinous law like this from being passed.
Please take a moment to become a little more informed about the LGBTQ community and their struggle to gain the rights they should naturally have. Support this group and give a little bit of your time to make the world a better place.
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