Think 'bout Thursday: Feeling... Strange?

Teenagers experience angst at one point or another. Sometimes, we feel like we can't escape the town we grow up in. We all feel out of place, and we all share that gut wrenching feeling of loneliness at some point. Be not afraid! Feeling stuck is not something to burden yourself with.
Put it this way: only about 18 years of your life will be spent in your town. It's kind of sad to think about, isn't it? Everyone feels like their teenage years last forever, but it really is only a moment in time. Be grateful for the few treasured memories made in your awful town!
I found an online web series that perfectly describes being an outcast in your town:
 http://squaresvilleseries.com

Remember: Nothing lasts forever.

-Chloe

Wildcard Wednesday

(Sorry about missing my last day)

Games You Can Find Online For Free With No Download

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2apl24/seb.ly/demos/MMOsteroids.html/

Go online and battle random others across the web.

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2cOacV/scarypersimmon.com/ld21/MazeEscape.swf/

Play as a blue square and try to make it to the green point before the lava catches you.

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/35HxTY/www.onemorelevel.com/games/avoider.html/

Go online and play various classic games and others.

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2b9UON/homepage.ntlworld.com/rallen/zing.swf/

Play as a little white dot and don't let any strange bots catch you.

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/6BoU7d/www.jellybattle.com/

Fight computers or other online players in hope that you land on the right square.

- http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2gumpc/play-free-online-games.com/infographics/find-the-right-online-game-for-you.html/
This site will just try to take you to a game that might interest you.  Some of these do need to be downloaded though.

-Theron

Sitback Sunday: Cheap Budget Stores

Below, you will see two pictures I've taken from 2 online stores.

Can you tell the difference between these two shirts (other than color)?:

    

The one on the top is from Old Navy and the one on the bottom is from J. Crew.

The one on the top is $14 while the one on the bottom is $88.

Finding good deals can be hard, if you have no direction. After many mistakes, I have found a handful of stores to be the best place to look for if you want a good deal.

1. Marshall's/TJ Maxx

In my class, I'm known as the Marshall's girl. That's how often I shop at these stores. I combined these stores Overall, they're a really good store to buy name brands for cheap. You see American Eagle logos all over the store... if you're into brands like that. I would say that it's a pretty risky store. It's usually a hit or a miss.

2. Belk ONLINE

This store is a store found in the south, so northerners.... just skip this one. I say online because there is a better selection found online. I only go there for shoes, because I'm not a big fan of their clothing selection. But their shoes..... Heaven. Comparing their clearance shoes with the other stores is pretty fun because Belk's prices are ALWAYS lower whenever I check. Their selection is really nice, especially in between seasons.

3. Gap

Gap is like a J. Crew, but cheaper. Their clothes are good quality, and the clearance sections are where you should look for your clothes. I would say that you should only check in here in between seasons though to buy the really good stuff.

4. Old Navy 

Cheap closet basics. The end.

5. Target

Target has a lot of trendy pieces for a cheap price! I would say it's a little more on the expensive side, but their clothing selection is hard to resist! Every week I feel like they're pairing up with a top-of-the-line fashion designer (ex. Neiman Marcus) to create stellar pieces. They're strongest selection is the bags. They make some of the best fashionable bags and are easy to match with whatever outfit you're wearing!

That's all I have for now, but I haven't forgotten about the amazing thrift stores out there! That subject needs a post in itself. 

'Til next time!

-Chloe

Spontaneous Saturday

Words You Might Not Have Known

Glabella:

It is the spot in between your eyebrows.  If you apply pressure there it can relieve headaches.

Lemniscate:

Otherwise known as the infinity sign.  Sounds like a spell from Harry Potter.

Zarf:

The Cardboard that wraps around a cup of coffee so that you don't burn yourself.  The opposite of a scarf.

Frisson:


How you feel after hearing some awesome music!

Petrichor:


The scent of rain on dry Earth.



Cheap Costumes


Pop Art: Look at how big her earings are!


Black & White: Self explanatory


An Awkward Conversation...

Rabidplaybunny87: Okay, so my neighbors officially hate me
GarbageStan23: why?
Rabidplaybunny87: Well, me, david and andrew were having a bonfire in the backyard, and we were making s'mores and all... and suddenly we here sirens, and see a firetruck turn into the street in front of us.
Rabidplaybunny87: So we all went running to see what was up, and our neigbor's house was on fire!
GarbageStan23: oh shit!
Rabidplaybunny87: Yeah, and when we got there, the wife was crying into her husbands arms, and we were just kinda standing there, and then she saw us, and then like for 10 seconds, gave us the dirtiest look ever
Rabidplaybunny87: Turns out, we were still holding our sticks with marshmallows on it, watching the fire....
Rabidplaybunny87: talk about bad timing...

-Theron

Fashion Friday: Loafers

I'm in love with loafers. They're probably my favorite type of shoe. They make you look fancy, but can be turned into a casual piece when styled correctly.

From G.H. Bass & Co.

They're such a versatile shoe! I have a pair of pink and black loafers myself. I use them EVERYWHERE I go. Seriously. I use them so often that my mom groans every time I put one of the two pairs on.

Here are some pictures I found on Pinterest, that may help you style them:

   

         

Loafers for life.

-Chloe

Think About It Thursday

Interesting Facts About Anime

Bleach:

My favorite anime is Bleach.  Originally Tite Kubo had planned to make the main character Rukia Kuchiki.  The show was going to be called "Snipe" instead because everyone was going to use guns except for Rukia who would use a scythe.  Later Tite decided to use swords and he changed the name to "Bleach" because it was related to the color white that would contrast with their soulreaper outfits.

Poke'Mon

1) When the manga first began it was decided that Ash would use a Clefairy instead of a Pikachu.

2) One of the episodes of Poke'mon about Porygon had an episode with quick flashing colors that put over 600 Japanese kids in the hospital.

I Leave You With A Montage Of Poorly Animated Scenes

-Theron

Wildcard Wednesday: Zodiac Signs

Zodiac Signs are the coolest! Everyone has a zodiac sign, depending on the date of your birth. Find out your zodiac sign here:

Aries:  March 21 to April 19

Taurus: April 20 to May 20

Gemini: May 21 to June 20

Cancer:  June 21 to July 22

Leo: July 21 to August 20

Virgo: August 21 to September 20

Libra: September 21 to October 22

Scorpio: October 23 to November 21

Sagittarius:  November 22 to December 21

Capricorn: December 22 to January 19

Aquarius:  January 20 to February 18

Pisces: February 19 to March 20

So what does your sign mean? Well, each sign tells you what kind of a person you are. Although it's obviously not 100% accurate, you may be able to find that you are much like how your zodiac sign says you are! Not to mention, astrology is a pretty cool subject in general!

Here are some websites you can check out if you want to find out more about your zodiac sign:

http://zodiacsociety.tumblr.com/zodiacsigns

http://derpastrology.tumblr.com/

-Chloe

Tunes Tuesday

Beastie Boys:

    The Bestie Boys were something we all kind of grew up around!  I still listen to them now.

Members:
- Adam Yauch (Bass Guitar)
- Mike D (Drums)
- Adam Horovitz (Guitar)

In Order


Although, their bass guitarist recently died at 47 because of a tumor in his Salivary gland.  I just wanted to mention that and share this video.  .__.  Yeah, they're never getting back together.

Media Monday: Breaking Bad

Breaking Bad. A show so hardcore with so many twists and turns that you have to love it.
So, what is Breaking Bad?
Let me set up the scene:
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, A man named Walter White teaches Chemistry at a local high school. He has one mother, one son, and an unborn baby he didn't plan on having.

Walter, his wife Skyler, and his baby

Walter starts feeling sick, and goes to the doctor. His visit to the doctor reveals that he has cancer. Not wanting to leave his family in a debt the size of Mauna Loa, Walter decides to make meth. He partners up with one of his failed students: Jesse Pinkman. 

The show is what happens between the wheeling and dealing of the meth. It's a great show to watch (provided you can tolerate the mature rating shows). I love it because it has such a different feel to it than most shows. It is very artistic in terms of filming style. 

I recently found a show called  The Writer's Room on the Sundance channel and loved it! You can watch the whole episode here:http://www.sundancechannel.com/series/the-writers-room/videos/breaking-bad-the-writers-room-episode-1-season-1-full-episode

Watch this show, and then join everyone as we watch the final season of  Breaking Bad, which had its final season debut yesterday! What will happen? Who will die? We'll find out soon enough

-Chloe

Sitback Sunday

Things I Wish I Had

    Height

I wish that I were tall!  Nobody messes with a giant.  It pretty much benefits you in every way.

    Bedroom Attic

Bedroom attics are awesome!  You get the biggest room in the house and it's pretty private.  I guess being tall and living in an attic would be a problem though.

    Working At A Bookstore

I really want to work in a bookstore as a starter job!  They're the bomb!

    Jeep

Eventually when I become a good enough driver I'm going to get a jeep!  I'm not really sure why..

    I Wish I Were A Thug

Rukia is keepin' it real. 

-Theron

Spontaneous Saturday: Personality Tests

I hope I'm not alone in this one, but I love a good personality test! They give fun, interactive, and well-reasoned insight into your personality. There are a lot of personality tests all around the internet, and here are the coolest ones I've found:

1. The Myers-Briggs Personality Test

Originally used for WW2 purposes, this test has become a very useful tool.

Here's a video explaining all about the test:

2. The Color Test

Another great test. In this test, you learn more about your personality in more detail. A lot of this test concerns your social responses to things.

Take the test here:

http://www.blueharvest.net/temp/test/

Write down the number you got for each color! Watch this video explaining the meaning of these numbers & colors after:

3. The Cube Test

I find this test kind of funky. I'm not sure how the mindset of this test works, but it described me pretty well. This test talks about how you view yourself, not how others see you.

4. The Humoural Test

This one is a bit more fun. It was a personality test used in Elizabethan times, and determined what part of the body you were based on your responses. 

You can take it here: http://www.passionsandtempers.com/v1/page.php?l=en&p=test

If you're really bored, you can always take a ton of different personality quizzes/tests! Here's a link to a website with TONS of different personality quizzes:

http://www.blogthings.com/

Happy quizzing!

-Chloe

Fashion Friday

I think you should wear whatever you want, but if you want to relate here are some of my opinions on some great and awful clothing.

Vintage Shoes


    Vintage shoes will make you stand out in contrast to those Know-it-All posers who have only heard of Sperrys!


    Give a shout out to Chloe!  (Based on a true story)

Now A List Of Things That Are Just Garbage

 













 Those "Nerdy" glasses you throw on your face and then call yourself attractive afterwards do indeed lack originality.




You already know..

Only Freddy Krueger is allowed to wear Fedoras.




   
             You could wear these shoes...

  
      Only if you know you can pull a wife beater off.

Tips On Washing Clothes

    If a shirt is just a little too small it isn't a problem.  Try not to buy clothes that are a 100% cotton.  They'll shrink as you might already know.  I found out the financially difficult way.  If you do buy, or already have, a small shirt don't put it in the dryer.  I use a coat rack in my laundry room.  After I'm done washing my shirts I take them out and stretch myself in the areas I think should be wider.  After that I hang them up to dry in my laundry room.  They usually dry over night.

- Theron