December 2009
3 posts
Part C: Final Project
Yome’s response was perfect for what I was trying to accomplish! Trying to spread the word about letter writing helps others to do just that - start themselves. If others see that a friend of theirs is doing it, chances are they will too. Or, I would just urge a person to try it off the bat. He or she will experience a feeling upon receving a letter back - which is a feeling a...
Final Project: Revive the Lost Art.
“Each word – each letter – was handcrafted just for me. It embodies the values of their generation, when all the little things mattered.” What is Matthew Von Pinnon from The Forum describing? He is describing the factors of letter writing. In the 21st century, the act or hobby of letter writing is often times called the ‘lost’ art of letter writing. Communicating with written letters used to...
Snow is Here!!
I’m sure everyone has looked outside by now and noticed all the white powdery stuff. Some love it; some hate it. It can be fun; it could be dangerous. When it comes to this time of year, I’m always cautious on the roads. Everytime I get in the car during this season, I pray I don’t get in a crash or fender bender. Through my personal experience, here are some tips to prevent...
November 2009
4 posts
Christmas Season!!
Hey! I wanted to share my opinion on what christmas gift giving is about. Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhemled knowing that many people in my life have been getting me gifts. As a college student, I have a limited budget, as many of you all do! I have been feeling as if I owe everyone a same kind of gift in return, but I know I am not obligated too. Christmas gift giving is all...
Hey all!
So I have been in the knack of finding self-improving lists to help you through your life. And, I found another one! This time, it deals with ways to save money in college, furthermore, in a apartment too! I find all the 118 ways extremely helpful. Here are the topics:
Managing the Money you have
Alcohol
Books
Food
Computers
Entertainment
Apartment Living
Shopping
...
HOW TO HAVE COMPUTER FUN!
We have all done it.. Sometimes life can be boring and your around a computer.. So what do you do? Go on it! Check the vitals, such as Facebook or WCCO. Well, I found an article that can outline some fun things to do when this happens to you! Take a look, some, or most, could relate to you! Source: WikiHow
1. Give your computer a makeover. Computer savvy people call it a desktop theme. Surf...
Amp Up That Brain of Yours...
Hey Folks..
Looking for a way to boost that brain of yours? Want to find ways to remember key facts better for that test? I came upon ten cool peices of information to enrich your daily life! Take a look..
1. Improve your memory.
“Ancient Greek bards recited 10,000-line poems by heart. Their secret? The Method of Loci. Here’s how it works: To remember, say, a shopping list, imagine...
October 2009
2 posts
Greatest Book, Ever.
So as a follower of Art of Manliness, a recent new awesome thing has happened! They have created their first book!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYw4wuMqPPk
A quick review of what AoM does is instill the ever disappering way a man should act! The book description is as follows-
“Generation X and Y is a generation of Lost Boys. We live in a Never-Never-Land where boys stay boys and...
Deals!!!
With the economy the way it is, people are out to find good deals. This means everything, from the grocery store, gas station, and malls. But, a person is able to find some good deals online also!!! You always have to get the most BANG of your BUCK! Here are some sample sites —-
http://deals.ebay.com/
http://www.woot.com/
The first one, from Ebay, is pretty fantastic! It has a small...
September 2009
6 posts
Art of Letter Writing
Now this is something that sounds ancient, right? Well, this is true lately! It was only fifty years ago that this would have been a common task. And now, it is used for birthdays, get well, and thank you cards. ArtofManliness had an article on this not to long ago and I think it’s something worth sharing. Here is a direct quote from the reading -
“In the days of cell phones, email,...
How to be a Hobo
Here is an example of what Art of Manliness has to offer! The article explains “How to be a Hobo”
“Am I the only boy who secretly dreamed of becoming a hobo? Riding the rails, traveling across the country, and carrying everything you own on your back has a romance that appeals to every man’s desire to wander.”
http://artofmanliness.com/2009/09/10/how-to-be-a-hobo/
Hey Dudes & Dudettes
Let’s call this the first post, shall we?
I think I found the topic I want to share. It will probably twist out all over the place, but I think the address ‘get off your lazy butt’ explains a lot! The official title shall be (drumroll) … Things To Do! This will range from anything.. to anything! I will be posting a topic weekly so look forward to what i’ll be...
“Laughter (n): When a smile has an orgasm.”
– Anonymous
Oooo La La
Is this working?? Am I making contact?? I hope so!!