Well it is Wednesday, October 10th, 2012 and like usual Wednesday is my reality show tv round up. Tonight I saw a new episode of Survivor: Philippines and Mtv's The Challenge (guilty pleasure). I would also have watch my HUGE guilty pleasure ANTM but they moved it to Friday nights.
So on Survivor: Philippines it was highly disappointing. Not a good episode whatsoever. Last weeks preview for this episode made it seem like the ever losing Matsing may win or if not that at least get second place on the challenge. However, of course they just had to lose yet again and yet again they tried to add some dramatic clips to the episode to fill the hour time slot. I wish some tribe would lose already other than Matsing. However I will say the most exciting part of the episode was the challenge itself to which I always find myself way too involved with competitive reality TV shows and yelling at the TV more than I do if watching sports.
On The Challenge it was pretty good. Big fan of show but still wish they'd bring back more MUSIC on MTV and I definitely wouldn't be offended if they brought TRL back, with caution of course. Anyway I digress, so back to the episode. It had of course the dramatic "douche bag trying to start stuff" episode of the season and everything. With the challenge itself, yet again I acted with way too much excitement. To me my favorite highlight was the romance between Eric (Big Easy) and Devyn. If you were looking at them at first glance you'd never think they would go together but I'm happy they did and I hope they work out.
Overall my reality show experience tonight was average. Survivor was just blah and the Challenge was pretty decent so they cancel each other out to make just an average night. Ready for next Wednesday!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Updating My Blog
Making my own custom blog and header so you'll see some changes very soon so bare with anything that looks different or may not be working!
Just An Inspiring Song For The Day
If anyone knows how to emit motion through their voice its Mary J Blige. This song is an inspiring song from the movie "The Help". Something good if you feel you've reached the bottom.
How To: Make It Through College
As a college student I know from first hand experience how it is living in the college world I've done time at a 4 year college and I've done time at a 2 year college. So I can tell some tips, some are more obvious than others, on how to make it through college as stress free as possible.
1. Community College VS 4 Year University
While I don't suggest everyone do this, some people are meant to go to community college instead of a 4 year university. They're not beneath anyone with a 4 year education it just makes more sense for them to do so. So a big one is, don't waist your time if you don't feel the whole 4 year vibe. For some people, financially they're content with less or in some cases, no loans from a 2 year college.
2. Organization
Be organized. Nothing is worse than having a huge paper due and you realize you didn't do it because you forgot. Luckily in my case I had two classes where I had similar topics to write about so I just took the paper I did for one class changed a couple things and turned it in to another one, not recommended though. So even if it is just a dollar store planner, or in some cases the school will give students free planners, utilize it, it makes your life 10x easier when you plan out things.
3. Find What You Want To Do
Talk to your counselor or advisor and do research on different careers you want. I know many many people who go to school, some who are in their final semester and realize they're doing something they don't want to do and change their major. Try to pin down after the first year of college what you're going to do so you don't end up racking up debt and loans.
4. Financial Aid
This one is a given but of course financial aid. Never give up on trying to find scholarships they're always out there. I know it may take a lot of work but in the end would you rather spend hours applying for scholarships or years paying off debt? Try to get federal work study. I got it both at a four year university although at community college I got more hours and higher pay from it. Side note, you can look into Obama's Student Loan Forgiveness and what that is. If you're not good with essays and the scholarships require them, use your campus writing center, many have them and that is what they're there for is to help you.
5. Fun Is Good
It is perfectly normal for you to want to have fun while in college, that is one of the things that comes with the experience. Of course make sure you get your work done but doing nothing but homework and things pertaining to school can be monotonous, go join a club or group, volunteer, workout; something to get your mind off of the stress you may be having. Even if you wanted, in a lot of colleges they have stress management classes, I know one where they actually make the students go out and get a massage.
6. Your Professor Is Your Best Friend
One thing that is highly helpful in not only making i through college but post college is being on your professors good side and making yourself known to them. Not only do you form a positive relationships, you can find yourself networking with them to help find you a job in your major. Most likely if someone is taking a business class, that professor knows people in business and they can help you get a job or internship. Same with advisors, they're sometimes miracle workers in what they do to help students.
Those are just six of several ways you can survive college!
1. Community College VS 4 Year University
While I don't suggest everyone do this, some people are meant to go to community college instead of a 4 year university. They're not beneath anyone with a 4 year education it just makes more sense for them to do so. So a big one is, don't waist your time if you don't feel the whole 4 year vibe. For some people, financially they're content with less or in some cases, no loans from a 2 year college.
2. Organization
Be organized. Nothing is worse than having a huge paper due and you realize you didn't do it because you forgot. Luckily in my case I had two classes where I had similar topics to write about so I just took the paper I did for one class changed a couple things and turned it in to another one, not recommended though. So even if it is just a dollar store planner, or in some cases the school will give students free planners, utilize it, it makes your life 10x easier when you plan out things.
3. Find What You Want To Do
Talk to your counselor or advisor and do research on different careers you want. I know many many people who go to school, some who are in their final semester and realize they're doing something they don't want to do and change their major. Try to pin down after the first year of college what you're going to do so you don't end up racking up debt and loans.
4. Financial Aid
This one is a given but of course financial aid. Never give up on trying to find scholarships they're always out there. I know it may take a lot of work but in the end would you rather spend hours applying for scholarships or years paying off debt? Try to get federal work study. I got it both at a four year university although at community college I got more hours and higher pay from it. Side note, you can look into Obama's Student Loan Forgiveness and what that is. If you're not good with essays and the scholarships require them, use your campus writing center, many have them and that is what they're there for is to help you.
5. Fun Is Good
It is perfectly normal for you to want to have fun while in college, that is one of the things that comes with the experience. Of course make sure you get your work done but doing nothing but homework and things pertaining to school can be monotonous, go join a club or group, volunteer, workout; something to get your mind off of the stress you may be having. Even if you wanted, in a lot of colleges they have stress management classes, I know one where they actually make the students go out and get a massage.
6. Your Professor Is Your Best Friend
One thing that is highly helpful in not only making i through college but post college is being on your professors good side and making yourself known to them. Not only do you form a positive relationships, you can find yourself networking with them to help find you a job in your major. Most likely if someone is taking a business class, that professor knows people in business and they can help you get a job or internship. Same with advisors, they're sometimes miracle workers in what they do to help students.
Those are just six of several ways you can survive college!
Monday, October 8, 2012
I Like Him He Doesn't Like Me
Question from Valerie of Dallas, Texas:
I really really like this guy and I thought he liked me but one day I had made fun of his current girlfriend out of jealousy and ever since he's stopped talking to me. He deleted me off facebook, skype, twitter and won't respond to my texts, what should I do?
My Advice: I think you're better of letting him go. Yes I know it is one of those "easier said than done" kind of things bu it is for your better well being. I tell this to people all the time "Never cry over someone who wouldn't do the same for you". If he even felt the slightest bit the same way you feel about him he would've responded to you some how some way and not let something that tiny bother him or, for the matter, hurt you. So if he wants to talk to you then he can do it but you don't need to beg him to talk to you. There are plenty of other people who can make you happy and are meant for you to be with. I'm not fully in your business but it seems even if he did come around I hope you don't go any further than friends because whose to say, if you get in a relationship in the future, history won't repeat itself and he won't ignore you over something trivial like this again? Just my opinion.
I really really like this guy and I thought he liked me but one day I had made fun of his current girlfriend out of jealousy and ever since he's stopped talking to me. He deleted me off facebook, skype, twitter and won't respond to my texts, what should I do?
My Advice: I think you're better of letting him go. Yes I know it is one of those "easier said than done" kind of things bu it is for your better well being. I tell this to people all the time "Never cry over someone who wouldn't do the same for you". If he even felt the slightest bit the same way you feel about him he would've responded to you some how some way and not let something that tiny bother him or, for the matter, hurt you. So if he wants to talk to you then he can do it but you don't need to beg him to talk to you. There are plenty of other people who can make you happy and are meant for you to be with. I'm not fully in your business but it seems even if he did come around I hope you don't go any further than friends because whose to say, if you get in a relationship in the future, history won't repeat itself and he won't ignore you over something trivial like this again? Just my opinion.
Changing My Blog Purpose
I've always wanted to write a blog but never knew what truly interested me then it dawned on me as I was giving advice to my friend again. Why not give advice on things? As of now I'm taking questions on anything you want pertaining to relationships and life, finance anything that can help other human beings and I'll write the advice I would give. I'll do this probably until I can narrow my blog to what I think I'd be best at writing about.
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