"Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music."
Hello everyone!
How are you all? Are you excited for Valentine's Day? Just wanted to say that I am still working on the getting artist interviews done and will hopefully be blogging about those soon! Can't wait, I'm really excited! :)
Thought I'd use this time to catch up on what's going on in the music world right now. Did any of you catch the Grammys? Beyonce took home 6/10 she was nominated for and Taylor Swift won 4/8 of the ones she was nominated for, including Album of the Year! If you didn't get to watch the performances, which by the way were AMAZING, check them out on YouTube (www.youtube.com). Beyonce, Lady Gaga w/Elton John, Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Pink, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Drake, and others performed! Also, if you get the chance, check out the Michael Jackson tribute that was performed by Carrie Underwood, Smokey Robinson, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, and Usher!! Overall, it was a great award show, congrats to the winners...you can go here http://www2.grammy.com/grammy_awards/Winners/ to see a complete list of winners.
Also, a lot of great albums came out this past Tuesday!!
To name just a few:
Lifehouse-Smoke and Mirrors
Lil Wayne-Rebirth
Jamie Foxx-Body
Nick Jonas and the Administration-Who I Am
Toni Braxton-Pulse
Upcoming albums that I'll probably check out (February 23...check them out if you can!!)
Michelle Branch-Everything Comes and Goes
The Rocket Summer-Of Men And Angels
Check them out and let me know what you think!
I'll catch you next time!
-Labanya
Showing posts with label teen site. Show all posts
Showing posts with label teen site. Show all posts
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Friday, October 30, 2009
Learning Curve: Halloween
Hey guys!!
Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays of the year: Halloween!! As a college kid I'm sure you're thinking that you're too old to dress up, trick or treat, or really do much of anything for this holiday. Really there's a lot your can do on Halloween.
HauntedHay Rides
Haunted Houses
Costume Parties
This year Selena Gomez is encouraging her fans to trick or treat for UNICEF. Instead of getting tons of candy ask the people around your neighborhood or dorm to donate a few dollars to the organization.
There's so many other options for the holiday. I hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend. I'm going out with my mom tonight (we seem to be doing that a lot lately. I don't mind. I like spending time with my mom) and then to my sister's last marching contest of the season tomorrow! Another BUSY weekend!! :D
Love you guys!!!
<3 Jen
Tomorrow is one of my favorite holidays of the year: Halloween!! As a college kid I'm sure you're thinking that you're too old to dress up, trick or treat, or really do much of anything for this holiday. Really there's a lot your can do on Halloween.
HauntedHay Rides
Haunted Houses
Costume Parties
This year Selena Gomez is encouraging her fans to trick or treat for UNICEF. Instead of getting tons of candy ask the people around your neighborhood or dorm to donate a few dollars to the organization.
There's so many other options for the holiday. I hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend. I'm going out with my mom tonight (we seem to be doing that a lot lately. I don't mind. I like spending time with my mom) and then to my sister's last marching contest of the season tomorrow! Another BUSY weekend!! :D
Love you guys!!!
<3 Jen
Friday, October 2, 2009
Learning Curve: FAFSA
Hey guys!
One of the most important pieces of paper you will fill out for college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA. This is an application that you'll need to fill out for federal & state grants, work-study, and loans.
Your school conselor should have paper copies of the FAFSA forms. You can also find itonline. I find the online version a lot more convient to my lifestyle. It's easier to check on what's been processed & what I still need to fill out or send in. Also, filling it out online can speed up the time it takes for them to process your paper work. So you get to "Go Green" and find out how much money you'll get for school faster. :D
A few things you'll need in order to fill out the FAFSA:
1. Income Tax Returns: most grants, loans, and financial aid in general is based on income; either your's, your parents', or both. My mom files her taxes online and when she does that they always ask her if she has a dependent that will fill out the FAFSA (or something along those lines, I'm nor 100% sure what it actually says). Talk to your parents to determine if this is something that you'll need to do.
2. PIN: if you decide to fill the forms out online it is recommended that you apply for a PIN number so you can go through and make changes, if necessary,check the status of your application. They usually ask a lot of security questions so be sure to write all this information down in a secure location so you have it when you need it.
The first day you can fill out the FAFSA is January 1 and it's recommended that you fill it our early rather than late because of other scholarship deadlines that might be tied into your FAFSA.
Be sure to check with the colleges you're applying to for their list of deadlines.
Again, if you need ANY kind of college information, check out collegeboard.com, previous columns of mine on here or, just ask ME in a comment & I'll come up with the best answer I can find.
Good Luck to everyone! I hope you're all enjoying whatever fall weather is in your area. It's nice & cold here today, PERFECT Friday Night Football weather. Getting the coat, gloves, blanket, and hot cocoa out at the game tonight. :)
Just a bit of a heads up, I won't be here next week. Next Thursday I'm going to Tulsa, Oklahoma with some friends to see Honor Society!!! I'll be spending the entire weekend with them since I don't get to see them much any more. I'll be back the next week though with more tips, tricks, and stories about college life.
Have a great weekend guys!
♥ Jen
One of the most important pieces of paper you will fill out for college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, more commonly known as the FAFSA. This is an application that you'll need to fill out for federal & state grants, work-study, and loans.
Your school conselor should have paper copies of the FAFSA forms. You can also find itonline. I find the online version a lot more convient to my lifestyle. It's easier to check on what's been processed & what I still need to fill out or send in. Also, filling it out online can speed up the time it takes for them to process your paper work. So you get to "Go Green" and find out how much money you'll get for school faster. :D
A few things you'll need in order to fill out the FAFSA:
1. Income Tax Returns: most grants, loans, and financial aid in general is based on income; either your's, your parents', or both. My mom files her taxes online and when she does that they always ask her if she has a dependent that will fill out the FAFSA (or something along those lines, I'm nor 100% sure what it actually says). Talk to your parents to determine if this is something that you'll need to do.
2. PIN: if you decide to fill the forms out online it is recommended that you apply for a PIN number so you can go through and make changes, if necessary,check the status of your application. They usually ask a lot of security questions so be sure to write all this information down in a secure location so you have it when you need it.
The first day you can fill out the FAFSA is January 1 and it's recommended that you fill it our early rather than late because of other scholarship deadlines that might be tied into your FAFSA.
Be sure to check with the colleges you're applying to for their list of deadlines.
Again, if you need ANY kind of college information, check out collegeboard.com, previous columns of mine on here or, just ask ME in a comment & I'll come up with the best answer I can find.
Good Luck to everyone! I hope you're all enjoying whatever fall weather is in your area. It's nice & cold here today, PERFECT Friday Night Football weather. Getting the coat, gloves, blanket, and hot cocoa out at the game tonight. :)
Just a bit of a heads up, I won't be here next week. Next Thursday I'm going to Tulsa, Oklahoma with some friends to see Honor Society!!! I'll be spending the entire weekend with them since I don't get to see them much any more. I'll be back the next week though with more tips, tricks, and stories about college life.
Have a great weekend guys!
♥ Jen
Friday, September 4, 2009
Learning Curve: Going GREEK
Greek has been one of my favorite T.V. shows since it premiered on ABC Family a few years ago. As much as I love the show though, there are some questions it brings up about college life & the Greek system.
So, what's the big deal about Greek life and why is it such a focus in our culture in teen movies & T.V. show?
Just as there are horror stories that everyone hears about college life, there are also horror stories about Greek life that sometimes scares people away from even considering joining a fraternity and sorority.
If you've watched any Hollywood film or T.V. show (like Greek) in the last 10-15 years, they paint an unrealistic version of Greek life, one of college students partying, getting drunk, hazing rituals that are insane...the list goes on...
And, yes, Greeks are known for knowing how to throw a pretty good party, that's not all they are about. Most fraternities & sororities have a much bigger purpose, one of brother/sister hood, about making friends that will last a life time, increasing school spirit, and making the community a better place.
If you are considering "Going GREEK", check your schools webite to see what chapters are on campus. They can vary from campus to campus. If you don't know the first thing about the Greek system (like I was) here's a few pretty good websites that I found:
http://teens.aol.com/college/sports-activities/greek-life
http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/campuslife/fraternities_and_sororities.html
http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/campuslife/college_greek_life.html
Hopefully these help you make the right choice about becoming "Greek".
♥ Jen
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Learning Curve: Are You Ready?
It's the beginning of July. In a little over a month and a half a good majority of us will be headed back to school. Time to start deciding what's going with you to school & what gets left in your room at home, buying bedding and towels, cute picture frames, and the dreaded school supplies. I really want to know where my summer went and how it's possible that it's already time to start thinking about going back to school. Take a break from the stress of all that to check out some of these tips...
1. College isn't High School: College curriculum is a lot more stressful than high school. In high school, everyone, from your parents, to your teachers and guidance counselors want to see you succeed. I'm not saying that your professors don't want to see you do your best, but they aren't as involved in your life as everyone in high school was. These people will see you as an adult and expect you to act like one. That means being responsible for your own success.
2. Sleep: I think I've touched on this before, but I'll say it again. Once you get to college there is no one reminding you that it's getting late and that you should go to bed because you have class in the morning. College is probably the one time in your life when you will get the least amount of sleep and you can't ever "catch up" on sleep. Sleep can be hard to come by though, I understand that. You're in class all day, studying all night, so the only time to hang out with your friends is extremely late at night. Parties & games are also causes of college students not getting enough sleep. And please, don't ever pull an all nighter trying to study for tests. Filling your body with caffeine and that kind of energy is not good. Study as much as you can & then GO TO BED! You'll do so much better
3. Alcohol: I think Ariel did an amazing job of covering underage drinking this week in her column. I really don't know what else I can say about it. Alcohol is pretty easy to find on any college campus. Don't ever be pressured to do anything that you don't feel comfortable doing. A lot more people will respect your decision to not drink than you think. You don't have to drink to fit in.
4. Procrastination: My huge weakness when it comes to doing anything. Not good when it comes to assignments and deadlines. Get the work done early so you don't stress over it the night before it's due and end up pulling one of those "all nighters." It can be a hard habit to break, but college is a great place to start changing some of those bad habits.
5. Managing Classes: When you register for classes you can be tempted to take on more than you can handle. Use freshmen year to get adjusted to college life. Don't feel like you need to declare a major the minute you walk onto campus. Spend the first year taking basic classes. You may realize that you're really interested in a certain field and want to take some time exploring it. When you choose a major too early, you can feel like you're locked in. Most college students change their majors at least 6-8 times, if not more. Don't be afraid to change your mind about your future. You're the one that has to live with this choice for the rest of your life
6. College is a Job: By spending all day in class and studying all night, there's not a lot of time to hold down a full time job. If you must work through school, remember that you're education is the most important thing in the world. Try to work around your school schedule. If you can, get work-study on campus. They'll pay you to work, plus give you the time you need to study.
1. College isn't High School: College curriculum is a lot more stressful than high school. In high school, everyone, from your parents, to your teachers and guidance counselors want to see you succeed. I'm not saying that your professors don't want to see you do your best, but they aren't as involved in your life as everyone in high school was. These people will see you as an adult and expect you to act like one. That means being responsible for your own success.
2. Sleep: I think I've touched on this before, but I'll say it again. Once you get to college there is no one reminding you that it's getting late and that you should go to bed because you have class in the morning. College is probably the one time in your life when you will get the least amount of sleep and you can't ever "catch up" on sleep. Sleep can be hard to come by though, I understand that. You're in class all day, studying all night, so the only time to hang out with your friends is extremely late at night. Parties & games are also causes of college students not getting enough sleep. And please, don't ever pull an all nighter trying to study for tests. Filling your body with caffeine and that kind of energy is not good. Study as much as you can & then GO TO BED! You'll do so much better
3. Alcohol: I think Ariel did an amazing job of covering underage drinking this week in her column. I really don't know what else I can say about it. Alcohol is pretty easy to find on any college campus. Don't ever be pressured to do anything that you don't feel comfortable doing. A lot more people will respect your decision to not drink than you think. You don't have to drink to fit in.
4. Procrastination: My huge weakness when it comes to doing anything. Not good when it comes to assignments and deadlines. Get the work done early so you don't stress over it the night before it's due and end up pulling one of those "all nighters." It can be a hard habit to break, but college is a great place to start changing some of those bad habits.
5. Managing Classes: When you register for classes you can be tempted to take on more than you can handle. Use freshmen year to get adjusted to college life. Don't feel like you need to declare a major the minute you walk onto campus. Spend the first year taking basic classes. You may realize that you're really interested in a certain field and want to take some time exploring it. When you choose a major too early, you can feel like you're locked in. Most college students change their majors at least 6-8 times, if not more. Don't be afraid to change your mind about your future. You're the one that has to live with this choice for the rest of your life
6. College is a Job: By spending all day in class and studying all night, there's not a lot of time to hold down a full time job. If you must work through school, remember that you're education is the most important thing in the world. Try to work around your school schedule. If you can, get work-study on campus. They'll pay you to work, plus give you the time you need to study.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Happy Birthday Elle Fanning
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Ms. Elle, we think you are so posh! Deko and Posh and all your fans :D
Elle turns 11 today!
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