I’m not going to lie to you, I’m disappointed. It’s almost 2011 and we’re not yet riding around on Hover Cars and spending our weekends in our moon condo. When I was a kid, 2011 felt like the future, a million years away — anything and everything seemed possible.
I was hoping by now it would be perfectly plausible to put a Christmas robot on my wish list and that we would all have Christmas Dinner out of vacuum packed space-food packages. But that seems to still be light years away. However in case any scientists are reading this (because I hear this website is quite popular in science labs world wide!), here are your future invention priorities.
(Note: I’ve been a good girl this year; I DESERVE THEM.)
Self-Styling Hair
In an average month, I probably manage to style my hair as I like it once. Then I go to sleep, rub my hair against the pillow as I attempt to get comfortable, and wake up looking like I’ve been electrocuted. How sweet would it be to wake up and your hair be ready to go? How much more productive could I be with my day? Or, more importantly, how much longer could I have in bed?
Refillable Cupboards
Imagine that. You reach for the last yogurt and POOF a whole new box appears. You’d never have to trawl through the cold and snow when you’re desperate for a new box of cookies ever again.
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I was one of the good kids in high school. I didn’t drink. I didn’t do drugs. And my close friends were the same way. During my senior year, my best friend’s parents went out of town and left her in charge of the house. Naturally, she decided to have a party. In our minds, that meant inviting some boys over and hanging out. Not your typical “my parents are out of town” rager, to say the least.
So at 8pm that night, I told my parents I was sleeping at her house and headed over. When I got there, the other 6 or so people had already arrived, including our friend Jordan who was home from his freshman year of college for the weekend. And with him, a “cool new thing” he tried the weekend before.
“Dude, you just mix Robitussin and orange juice and it’s the coolest thing ever. And it’s not like drugs so it’s legal and you won’t get in trouble. But it’s really fun. I did it and was just, like, so happy for, like, 4 hours. Then it goes out of your system.”
He made it sound so fun, so easy, so consequence-free. Plus, being that I’d be heading off to college myself the following year, I thought I should try it. Explore my horizons a bit. So Jordan mixed the concoction for 4 of us (the other 2 were lame…or as I later found out, the smart ones) and we drank up. Read More »
Right about now, I think all of us have at least three things in common. We’re finishing finals and we’re getting ready for the holidays, and therefore we have no time. I’m sure just about all of us are somewhere cold, too. And on top of that, we’re probably getting ready for some serious holiday eating. My recipe today is a quick, warm, and (dare I say) healthy way to break into the dining-hall free world of Winter Break.
The Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, and Plantains
Sweet potatoes, as this recipe will prove, actually make for a very savory snack. Among other things, they are a great source of fiber and beta-carotene. Cauliflower is rich in folate and Vitamin C. Plantains are high in Vitamin A and potassium. Not only do these three foods power you with a wide variety of nutrients, they’re also pretty cheap and taste remarkably like junk food (if you cook them right, that is).
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
1 head of cauliflower
1 green, starchy plantain (the riper they are, the sweeter they are, so a really ripe plaintain will ruin this recipe)
1-2 TBS of the oil of your choice (my favorites are grapeseed or coconut oil)
Salt and pepper to taste
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I know you’ve all seen the fishtail braid everywhere in fashion, on celebs, and even on your favorite TV shows. It’s super stylish and chic, but it looks pretty complicated. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret: it’s actually really easy! The thing with braids is they look really difficult to master, but they aren’t. Sneaky. Anyway, the fishtail braid is perfect for everyday wear or holiday parties, and I can help you master it.
In this video, I’m showing you my breakdown of a fishtail braid in five minutes! All it takes is some patience and practice. And maybe a shot to kill your nerves. Or for fun.
[Everyone’s got a vice, a bad habit, something they know they need to change. Unfortunately, everyone also has a million excuses why they just can’t do it. Not anymore. Every month we will be following a different CollegeCandy writer as she takes on a personal challenge. This month, Megan is gonna go 4 weeks without eating out. She was learning her way around the kitchen last week, let's see how she handled herself this week.....]
At 3 weeks in, the “challenges” within this “I’m not eating any meals out this month” challenge are finally starting to show. Don’t get me wrong, I love some of the effects of this challenge; I am proud that I can cook some delicious and edible meals, and the effects it’s had on my wallet have been extraordinary. But there have been total negatives.
Dating is one. And it’s a biggie.
As a single gal, I like to get my date on. However, what’s every single male’s novel first date idea? DINNER! (And he’s not cookin’ it at home for me.) Which leads me to demanding a more creative date, spending an hour proving that I’m not a “challenging” girl, or trying to convince him that I don’t have an eating disorder. And while some of these dates have been creative and fun, I can’t wait to accept dinner date offers again. Especially, when it is on his dime.
Another downside – this holiday season has been busy. I didn’t really think about my timing on this challenge, but working 2 jobs, I’ve literally been working 7 days a week. With so many hours at work and more hours studying for finals, the last thing I want to do is come home and cook. I’m usually so tired and famished, I have dreams of McDonald’s fries. And not only can I not indulge in said fries, but being more tired, my cooking is getting a lot less tasty than it should be.
And by “less tasty” I mean “Easy Mac is back.” Read More »
Hi Mom, it’s me. Your first born. So I saw you’ve gone ahead and made yourself a Facebook account. Fabulous. While I fully support the older generation hijacking their way onto what was once my favorite social networking site, I’d really like it if you adhered to a few guidelines before going buck wild with all those bumper stickers I know you’re dying to send people.
Really, it’s just a few things to be mindful of while uploading daily inspirational quotes. Think of this as a handbook of helpful suggestions, not a list of strict rules and regulations.
1. Private messaging is a beautiful thing. I don’t want to know what’s going on between you and you high school sweetheart or why you don’t list that you’ve been married to dad for the past 35 years. Your wall is for things you want the WORLD to see. If it’s not on the up-and-up, make sure your conversations remain private.
2. I know who you are. Speaking of messaging, when you leave a note on my wall, you don’t need to include “Love, Mom.” I see your picture. I see your name. I know it’s you.
3. Don’t add anyone who you don’t actually know. I don’t want to worry when I see that you’re now friends with Ganjup Nepsal and Tikizi Hanazulu, two men who I’m sure told you how proficient they are in international banking. Wanna know a secret? They’re lying.
4. No baby photos. Spit-up is never cute. Regardless of what you say, my head was amazingly too large for my tiny baby body. Did I mention my head was covered in bright orange hair? And that you took to dressing me in a variety of fancy plaid dresses? There’s a reason why I hide the photo albums when my boyfriend comes over. Some things are better left on a need-to-know basis. Read More »
I love Christmas theme parties. It’s a chance for me to wear stockings and not feel awkward, a chance for me to give ridiculously cool gifts that make me even more excited to give than receive, and a chance for me to catch up with my high school buddies. There’s so many types of Christmas parties that its impossible for me to not contain my excitement come December 1st (and sometimes even longgg after the party has ended!).
Looking to get into the holiday spirit? Here a few of my favorite ways (and you can even plan ‘em on the fly!):
The White Elephant gift exchange is one that is always interesting. Some people end up with some pretty awesome, useful gifts and others…well not so much. At a White Elephant gift exchange, each party-goer brings a gift, usually a gag gift or something that will put a smile on everyone’s face. Then once you pick your gift, you have a choice to keep it or trade it for something you really want. But watch out and keep your gift guarded because that $15 iTunes giftcard you snagged may turn into someone’s grandma’s antique porcelain statue. Ew.
Christmas Cookie Exchanges are Christmas parties you don’t want to miss out on. With chocolate chip, peanut butter cup, and sugar cookies galore, be prepared to leave with a full stomach and a sugar high. So here’s the deal, each person brings one dozen cookies (and a couple to sample,) then the exchange begins! You can swap cookies, mix and match with your friends, or grab one of each. Just be sure to leave with how many cookies you came with…but if it were me I would most likely leave empty handed. What? I like cookies!
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In, The Tourist, a mysterious woman named Elise (Angelina Jolie) diverts the attention away from her actual criminal boyfriend by using an American tourist in Italy, Frank (Johnny Depp). She meets Frank on a train and pretends to be married to him in order to divert the attention of the police and the mafia. The trailer wants you to believe that it’s more complicated than that…but it isn’t.
Today’s review is coming to you in three parts: best picture, best actress, and best actor. That’s right, those were all of the Golden Globes that The Tourist was recently nominated for. And I’m going to tell you why that fact is perfect proof that the films of 2010 have been a disappointment.
Nothing about this film was remotely interesting. If you don’t believe me, you can ask the two girls who got up and left five minutes into the movie (they had the right idea). Honestly, this movie is a complete joke in every sense of the word. More of a joke than Sarah Palin’s reality show. Read More »
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