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Showing posts with label Student Life. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
How to do Spring Break for Less
It's February! Which means spring break is quickly approaching in only a few weeks. If you aren't travelling anywhere and kickin it at home, here are some ways to do Spring Break for less, but still have fun!
Movie Marathon
Who doesn't like a movie marathon? Grab your friends, make some popcorn, and watch your favourite series. You get to hang out with your friends and stay up all night. Some cult favourites of mine include: Harry Potter, Back to the Future, and Star Wars!
Be a Tourist in your City
Have you ever tried this? Take a day and go be a tourist in your city. If you live in bigger cities, there is so much you can find that you most likely have never tried because you thought, "oh I live here what's the point?" Go downtown have lunch at a small restaurant, shop at the markets and take pictures with landmarks. You'll discover your city all over again!
Girls Night
A key for spring break. Have a girls night and make fun drinks, watch romcoms, play some ridiculous games, and catch up with your best friends. This never fails to be a good night.
Try Something New
Whether this trying a new recipe or trying new class at the gym, trying new things is a great pass time and who knows maybe you'll realize you are good at something new!
Go rediscover a childhood activity
Hit up the bowling alley, mini putt or laser tag. You will be surprised how much fun you have after all these years!
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Read... for fun
Sometimes we can get so caught up in school readings we don't take two for ourselves. Remember that book you started in the summer? Finish it.
Have a Home Spa Day
There are so many home spa treatments from DIY scrubs and facials to bubble baths and aromatherapy. Find some of the ones you've pinned on Pinterest and put them to the test. Have some alone time or grab a girlfriend who can indulge with you!
And there you have it -pretty much everything I will be doing this spring break!
Movie Marathon
Who doesn't like a movie marathon? Grab your friends, make some popcorn, and watch your favourite series. You get to hang out with your friends and stay up all night. Some cult favourites of mine include: Harry Potter, Back to the Future, and Star Wars!
Be a Tourist in your City
Girls Night
A key for spring break. Have a girls night and make fun drinks, watch romcoms, play some ridiculous games, and catch up with your best friends. This never fails to be a good night.
Try Something New
Whether this trying a new recipe or trying new class at the gym, trying new things is a great pass time and who knows maybe you'll realize you are good at something new!
Go rediscover a childhood activity
Hit up the bowling alley, mini putt or laser tag. You will be surprised how much fun you have after all these years!
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Read... for funSometimes we can get so caught up in school readings we don't take two for ourselves. Remember that book you started in the summer? Finish it.
Have a Home Spa Day
There are so many home spa treatments from DIY scrubs and facials to bubble baths and aromatherapy. Find some of the ones you've pinned on Pinterest and put them to the test. Have some alone time or grab a girlfriend who can indulge with you!
And there you have it -pretty much everything I will be doing this spring break!
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Back in Action with Exam Blues
Hi gang!
So first let me address why I have been gone so long, I had a temp problem with my Gmail but finally got it working again last month but then alas, exams and papers were controlling my life! Since I am not done finals yet, and no doubt there are others out there too who are still sulking in school, I've decided to list a few tips for getting through exams, especially the final stretch!
First and foremost, don't give up. As much as it's awful watching your friends pack their bags to head off home for the holidays you have to keep your head clear and motivated. The more you do now, the less cramming, and the better the holiday break will feel! If you need some motivational help here is a video to help you get through the tough times!
Second, give yourself a break. It's already December 13th so I can imagine how antsy you are getting (trust me ... I know). Take an hour and watch a show or clean your room, something mindless to clear your head. I personally re-watch Criminal Minds episodes, mostly because I have seen them so many times so it is quite mindless(but still love them).
Third, all nighters will not do you any good. If you need to, take naps. You will feel so much better after! Even if you don't pull all nighters, make sure you get enough sleep especially the day before your exam. I find that I can't stay up passed 2 am or else I don't retain anything!
Lastly, don't forget about your health! Exams are a time where we want to engross ourselves with junk food and forgetting that the gym exists. When you get tired or feel gross stand up, go for a quick walk, or take a few and work it out at the gym! Also keep in mind about healthy eating habits; make sure you are drinking enough water and not just caffeine, and that you are getting your appropriate food supplements.
So first let me address why I have been gone so long, I had a temp problem with my Gmail but finally got it working again last month but then alas, exams and papers were controlling my life! Since I am not done finals yet, and no doubt there are others out there too who are still sulking in school, I've decided to list a few tips for getting through exams, especially the final stretch!
First and foremost, don't give up. As much as it's awful watching your friends pack their bags to head off home for the holidays you have to keep your head clear and motivated. The more you do now, the less cramming, and the better the holiday break will feel! If you need some motivational help here is a video to help you get through the tough times!
Second, give yourself a break. It's already December 13th so I can imagine how antsy you are getting (trust me ... I know). Take an hour and watch a show or clean your room, something mindless to clear your head. I personally re-watch Criminal Minds episodes, mostly because I have seen them so many times so it is quite mindless(but still love them).
Third, all nighters will not do you any good. If you need to, take naps. You will feel so much better after! Even if you don't pull all nighters, make sure you get enough sleep especially the day before your exam. I find that I can't stay up passed 2 am or else I don't retain anything!
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Lastly, don't forget about your health! Exams are a time where we want to engross ourselves with junk food and forgetting that the gym exists. When you get tired or feel gross stand up, go for a quick walk, or take a few and work it out at the gym! Also keep in mind about healthy eating habits; make sure you are drinking enough water and not just caffeine, and that you are getting your appropriate food supplements.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
How to make the most of August
Summer is slowly coming to an end which means we have just over a month until it's back to school. This section of my list will be dedicated to my student side meaning I will be sharing tips and tricks how to get through school, exams, work etc.
Today its how to make the best of the last month of summer before we are all hitting the books again. My suggestion is make a bucket list. Everything you said you wanted to do this summer and never got around to it write it down. Here are just a few ideas that I think would make the perfect end to summer and my bucket list for you!
1- Plan a roadtrip! Even if its just for one night or for the day, a roadie with friends could be just what you need to end the summer.
2- Shop - Write down a list of everything you wanted to buy over the summer and never got around to. Toward the middle of August buy a few things off the list. I promise it will make you feel better about the summer ending
3- Buy new school supplies or fun things for your room- even if its just pens, it is always fun to use new school stuff for the first time.
4-Girls night- sometimes all you need is a little help from your friends. Watch some chick flicks, admire Channing Tatum, and make Margaritas
5- Spend some time with the fam! Once school rolls around you won't have time to see them, or if you go away for school like myself you won't be able to see them for a while
6- Beach- Pick up your fave beach book and sit on the sand and relax before life gets crazy
7- Get your nails did- mani/pedis. enough said.
Here's my bucket list!
1- Karaoke Bar- me and my friend have been wanting to do this forever! We are planning to go this Thursday.
2- Start my blog (check)
3- Buy new storage for my makeup and brushes- found some great contenders at Dollerama
4- Road Trip- my roadtrip actually turned into a trip to DISNEY with my two best friends. We leave in a few weeks! So very excited
5- Bonfire and BBQ
6- Beach trip
7- Take as many drop in classes as possible (I'm a Hip Hop dancer)
8- Sell some jewellery - I make jewellery and used to sell it quite often before I went away for school. I'm hoping to get back into it!
9- Harry Potter Movie Marathon- only because I haven't seen them in a while.
That's all folks. Here's to August!
Today its how to make the best of the last month of summer before we are all hitting the books again. My suggestion is make a bucket list. Everything you said you wanted to do this summer and never got around to it write it down. Here are just a few ideas that I think would make the perfect end to summer and my bucket list for you!
1- Plan a roadtrip! Even if its just for one night or for the day, a roadie with friends could be just what you need to end the summer.
2- Shop - Write down a list of everything you wanted to buy over the summer and never got around to. Toward the middle of August buy a few things off the list. I promise it will make you feel better about the summer ending
3- Buy new school supplies or fun things for your room- even if its just pens, it is always fun to use new school stuff for the first time.
4-Girls night- sometimes all you need is a little help from your friends. Watch some chick flicks, admire Channing Tatum, and make Margaritas
5- Spend some time with the fam! Once school rolls around you won't have time to see them, or if you go away for school like myself you won't be able to see them for a while
6- Beach- Pick up your fave beach book and sit on the sand and relax before life gets crazy
7- Get your nails did- mani/pedis. enough said.
Here's my bucket list!
1- Karaoke Bar- me and my friend have been wanting to do this forever! We are planning to go this Thursday.
2- Start my blog (check)
3- Buy new storage for my makeup and brushes- found some great contenders at Dollerama
4- Road Trip- my roadtrip actually turned into a trip to DISNEY with my two best friends. We leave in a few weeks! So very excited
5- Bonfire and BBQ
6- Beach trip
7- Take as many drop in classes as possible (I'm a Hip Hop dancer)
8- Sell some jewellery - I make jewellery and used to sell it quite often before I went away for school. I'm hoping to get back into it!
9- Harry Potter Movie Marathon- only because I haven't seen them in a while.
That's all folks. Here's to August!
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