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• Five Movies That Give Me Hope

  

  For those of you who know me, I'm a total movie buff. I didn't even unsubscribe to Netflix when they raised the prices. So if you're looking for a really good... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Summers Over, at Least for Me. On Monday I Start Classes ...

  Summers over, at least for me. On Monday I start classes and they aren't going to be easy. So while I'm sitting here soaking up my last days of freedom, I'm... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Need a Hump-day Drink!

  I cannot believe it only 12... Can you? When you read about my day you won't believe it either...Well, just an update I am currently in Corning, NY, as my... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy 4th of July! (April's Fools!! It's April 1st)

  It's that time again -- the overzealous joshers have held back their foolish antics all year, and they are ready to release that pent up humor. Meanwhile... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• 10 Rules I Try to Live By

  1. If you have something bad to say, think really hard before saying it. If you have something nice to say -- ALWAYS SAY IT. It sounds cliche, but you never kno... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• One of Those Days...

  Did you ever just have one of those days? Yeah, you know the days I'm talking about. The days when all you want to do is just sit down and have a beer, or get... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Why It Isn't Okay to Post That Your Pregnant on Facebook (I Mean, Unless Your...

  For the longest time I've wanted to try just one social experiment: Post the following status, "I guess it's time I've informed the Facebook world that I'm... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• What Do You Do When You're Supposed to Be Studying?

  It is finals week, which means a lot of studying -- or in most cases, doing a lot of crap to avoid studying. I started studying last night around 6 and here's... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• Can We Drop the "No. 1 Party School" Shenanigans Already?!

  After a weekend of canning for THON, I think I'll reflect on Penn State for just a moment. The idea for this post came to me a while back when my boyfriend... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  Since today is all about the giving of thanks, I decided to blog about what I am thankful for...1. I am thankful for boots because they make me look cute. 2. I... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• What Not to Wear (According to the Opposite Sex)

  So I thought I would switch it up a little... I always think it is interesting when guys talk about the types of clothing girls wear, and how they do not seem t... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• Hold on & Take This Ride...

  Over the past few weeks, I've had many decisions I have had to make. Some were a little more important than others, but for me a decision is a decision and I... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• Freshman 15?! Not If It Costs Me 50 Bucks a Week...

  I talked this over with a friend once... We were talking about the AmeriCorps, and how it was an awesome thing for people to do but it is hard to survive withou... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• the Complex Book of Faces

  Do you remember older generations -- whether it be our parents or grandparents -- telling us about how after you graduate high school there will be so many... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• a White Frame House in College Town

  It's funny how even during the craziest times, times when your life feels like the farthest thing from normal (which seems like every day for me), you can look... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• "Real Beauty"

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46UPlease watch this before reading any farther...This is a great ad, and to many females, very relieving and even... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2010 SELF EXPRESSION

• Maybe Life Was Better When I Was Five...

  I remember when people were just people. The good ol' days. People weren't married/divorced, Democrat/Republican, rich or poor. People did not have mental... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2010 SELF EXPRESSION