Graduation

This is my attempt at being introspective, it should be entertaining!

This past weekend I went to a very close family friend's high school graduation. I only graduated from high school last year, but it oddly seems like a whole lifetime ago. It is so interesting to see that the speeches, traditions, feelings and sentiments are all so similar, no matter what year or school. I remember all the anxious excitement I had for the next chapter I was about to embark on. Luckily, I feel like I can say that this past year has really surpassed my expectations. I think that I have changed in a good way, along with my friends and peers around me.

Once you reach graduation, you kind of wonder how you got there, with this feeling of "didn't I just start my freshman year?" So, being at my friend's graduation ceremony really reminded me to enjoy college lasts, because before I know it, it will be over, just like high school.

Let's retire the mullet already

Okay, this is another rant, but everyone can relate. I'm from a more 'country' or 'redneck' town, so I quite often see a myriad of clothing and hair no-no's. This is my plea to everyone to finally rid our society of these fashion don'ts. 

acid wash jeans-they aren't cute, especially if they really are from the 80s.

mullets-there is no such thing as business in the front and party in the back. It's ALL bad!

shoulder pads-if Armani or Versace didn't put them there, they shouldn't be there.

When out in public, sleeves are a must, it isn't sanitary to have sleeve holes that go down past your belly button. If you have been wearing your confederate flag hat since before your child (who is at least in high school) was born, it's time to retire it. None of these horrendous fashion offenses can be defended by lack of cash. I have seen way cuter things at Wal-mart and Goodwill!

I know that together, we can make the world a better and more beautiful place if we just work together to get rid of these 'looks'. Thank you for your help!

Top 5 pick me up movies

Ok, here goes another list! Everyone has their list of favorite movies, but it is so hard to pick just one or two all time favorites. So here's my list of pick me up movies, the ones I can watch over and over and never get sick of, and they always make me happy! 

1. Paris when it Sizzles- you can never go wrong with Audrey Hepburn. 

2. Twilight- I know, I know, BUT in my defense, I love the story and love watching it play out. All those Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings fans have got to know where I'm coming from on this one. 

3. Cinderella-yes the animated one. I will always love this movie, you can never go wrong with a disney fairytale. 

4. Breakfast at Tiffany's- I

 love every Audrey Hepburn movie, (obviously, there's 2 of her movies on my list of 5), and this is just never gets old-like Holly Golightly says, nothing bad ever happens at Tiffany's.

 5. Wedding Crashers- Hilarious, every single time. 

What are the movies that always make you happy?

music videos

Here are a few new music videos I really like! 

Taking Back Sunday - "Sink Into Me"

Taylor Swift, "You Belong with Me"

Katy Perry, "Waking up in Vegas"

I know my tastes are a little towards the "pop" side, but 'pop' culture is, after all, what most of my posts are about. These are just fun videos for summer. Know of any other good, fun, summer songs/videos?

A little too loving?

Everyone knows that couple who is obnoxiously affectionate, you know, hugging, kissing, whining, baby talk and the like? Personally I don't object to hand-holding, putting your arms around each other, and the occasional peck or 'I love you' when in public, but when couples are full on making out or cooing and baby talking that is uncomfortable for everyone around you! Where is the line drawn as far as PDA goes? I asked two of my guy friends what their opinion was, and this is what they said

What do you think?

Tops

So its time for another top 5 list! This week I've noticed a couple things I feel are social faux pas, some in the classroom, some outside. 

1. Eating your lunch in class. I am taking maymester classes, which last about 2 1/2 to 3 hours, so I totally understand getting hungry during class, I myself usually bring a small snack to eat during the breaks the teachers usually give. However, bring a spread of cheese, pitas/crackers, and apples which you spread out over your desk, slice and eat during class is inappropriate! Its rude, unsanitary, and you could eat before class.

2. People who make rude remarks about others in class. I'm not talking about gossip here, I mean those people who sit and talk about how wrong/stupid someone or their opinion is. If you disagree, or think the person is flat out wrong, say something! Contribute to the class discussion, don't just sit there and grumble.                                           

3. Thoughtlessly exposing others to your second-hand smoke. I am a non-smoker, so I know I'm biased, but I feel like exposing others to your cigarette is really rude. I was at a drug-store with a drive-thru recently,  and a woman pulled up to the window with her freshly lit cigarette. The woman just sat at the window blowing smoke into the poor pharmacist's face and into the drugstore. Can't you wait to light up until after you drive off?                                                                                                                      

4. Letting your phone go off at an inappropriate time. You know when you are going to be in a situation where your phone shouldn't go off. Just turn it on silent to begin with!

5. Regifting. If it is something you don't want that someone else will actually use and it is almost new, then go ahead! BUT when it is a gift card that is obviously years old or something that has been opened before, just suck it up and buy a real gift. Unless you just want to piss the receiver off. 

photo from SuperFantastic at flickr

Does college make you skinny?

Everyone's heard of the freshman 15. On college campuses there is always great access to food at any hour of the day. Plus, there's the drinking college kids tend to enjoy which can pack on the pounds. So it really isn't a mystery as to why or how many girls gain weight their first year of college. But, I've noticed that many girls lose ALOT of weight. 

I'm not talking about a healthy 5-10 pounds because now you watch what you eat a little more, go to the gym or have a running partner, I'm talking about the girls who starve themselves. There is one girl in particular I go to school with who was a healthy weight in high school, but when she got to college she started losing a ton of weight, and it has gotten to the point where she looks sick. She isn't the only girl I've seen around campus who looks like she's going to break in half either. It isn't just a couple girls either, up to one third of college girls will have some sort of eating disorder while in school. 

I'm not going to go off on some tangent about hollywood or the modeling industry and how they objectify women. I think generally, this is a peer or personal issue for girls. These girls are pretty, involved and have lots of friends, but for whatever reason, they are rapidly and unhealthfully losing lots of weight. Take Lindsay Lohan for example, when she seems to be healthy, working, and in a generally good place in life, her weight is normal, healthy and attractive, but when she seems to be in a bad place, like now, in the wake of her breakup and lack of work, she looks way too skinny and all-around unhealthy. 

Models and Hollywood definitely have some effect, but I feel like in the college setting the causes have more to do with what's around you. On campus, you focus and follow your peers more so than a public figure, not to mention the major pressures and stresses of school itself.  I personally think a girl with a little more weight on her is so much prettier than a super skinny girl, look at all these girls? What do you think? Nothing wrong with being really thin?

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