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Sage advice (sort of)
To all of the mass invasion influx of freshmen (and other new people) that decided to attend this small state university on the shores of Lake Ontario, I offer you some pointers from someone who was just in your shoes last year. I’m questioning the school’s logic in accepting this many students, let alone this [...]
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Tags: 2008-2009, fall semester, freshmen, sophomore year
How to buy gifts
It’s that time of year again. Yeah, cliché, I know. But, this time of year is probably the most stressful time of year for anyone. But, to make this time of year a little bit more sane, this will be a little guide for gift giving. You and your gift receivers will thank me later.
Always [...]
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Tags: gifts, holiday season
Basic etiquette for the stupid
There are some things in the world that are always constant. Like the sun will rise and the sun will set. However, there are some things that are not exactly very clear or people just don’t observe and pick things up very well.
Walk on the right side of things when out in public. This includes [...]
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Tags: stupid people
Laundry room etiquette
Doing laundry in college is a pain in the ass. Especially when you live on one of the upper levels of the residence hall and have a crappy and slow elevator to use, because there is no way I’m lugging my laundry basket down many flights of stairs with little visibility because of said basket. [...]
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Tags: college, laundry room, rants
College 101
I’ve been living on campus for two weeks and I’ve come to a conclusion: home never looked so good. Things aren’t bad here, but they can be so much better. So here is my comprehensive guide to not have your neighbors hate you.
How to not annoy your neighbors:
Do not remove their laundry from [...]
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Tags: college, rants, stupid people
Love is nauseating sometimes
I don’t mind couples that are in love. I really don’t. I have many friends who have significant others and I am happy for them. No, I’m not bitter that I do not have a boyfriend or anything like that. However, extremely sappy couples annoy me — very much. So, to prevent yourself and/or your [...]
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Tags: rants
A guide to weddings 101
I’ve attended many weddings in my relatively short life. When I was younger, many couples chose me to be their flower girl. Couldn’t really blame them, since I was pretty cute back then.
But, moving on from the days of yesteryear (wow, I feel so old now). I attended a wedding this past weekend, and let [...]
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Tags: etiquette, weddings
Guide to eating good ramen
Ando Momofuku was the founder and chairman of Nissin Food Products Co, Ltd. He is also the inventor of the first cup noodles and instant noodles, otherwise known as ramen noodles or ramen cup noodles.
Ah, ramen noodles. Oh, how I love thee. You come in many different flavors, easy to make, and you’re cheap. Which [...]
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Tags: Maruchan, Nissin, Nong Shim, ramen
