Movie Review: Once
Once is an unconventional story, which is the very reason I could not take my eyes off of the screen until the ending 85 minutes later. I had my doubts when I queued the DVD up, but after the first...
View ArticleMusic Review: 500 Days of Summer Soundtrack
I got this soundtrack from my mom who knew I loved the movie and since the movie isn’t out on DVD yet, she figured that this was the next best thing. I’m usually the type that steers clear of movie...
View ArticleHow to Reuse and Recreate with a Magazine-Decoupaged Picture Frame
For those who love to craft but feel bad about buying hundreds of scrapbook papers, ribbons, and stickers, there is a way to be creative and avoid frivolous overuse of paper materials. If you use...
View ArticleSororities and Fraternities: The Good Greek Life
The sheer mention of college fraternity and sorority (a.k.a. "Greek") life automatically triggers images of out-of-control Animal House nights in my mind and in the minds of many other Americans. At...
View ArticleHalloween Costumes: People, Places and Things
Instead of being unhappy with your dull life, do something about it and throw on a costume for an escape from the everyday drudgery. When you put on a costume you can become smarter, more attractive,...
View ArticleReal Life “Glee”: Reminiscences of a Pop Choir Performer
Bedazzled tops, “car wash” flapping black pants, extravagant choreographed partner dances, and five-part harmonies over a live band consumed my high school experience. I wasn’t a part of a Country...
View ArticleMusic Review: Where the Wild Things Are (Soundtrack)
As a kid, when I read Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak, my imagination rolled with scenes from the story. The book, which is about a land where a boy was exactly where he wanted to be and...
View ArticleMusic Review: The Temper Trap – Conditons
Exposed to The Temper Trap when I heard their track, “Sweet Disposition,” on the 500 Days of Summer soundtrack, I’ve been intrigued as to what more of their music sounds like since then. I finally...
View ArticleWedding Woes: Don’t Become a Bridezilla
“I’m marrying you, Carrie. Not 300 people,” said Carrie Bradshaw’s love, Mr. Big, as he tried to convince her to tone down their wedding in the Sex in the City movie. When I heard Big say this, I felt...
View ArticleThe History of Guinness Beer
As a college student and a regular consumer of Keystone Light and Franzia boxed wine, I had never experienced the greatness that is Guinness beer. Before I tried this stout ale, I was accustomed to...
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