Im sure a lot of you have heard of the drinking game Kings Cup. There are a lot of different versions of rules for the game. In Syracuse where I learned here are the rules I play by:
1/Ace- "Waterfall", whoever picks the card starts chugging, and you cannot stop untill the person before you stops.
2- "You" pick someone to drink
3- "Me", obviously, you drink.
4- "Floor", last person to point to the floor drinks
5- "Guys", guys drink
6- "Chicks," girls drink
7- "Heaven", last person to point to the sky drinks
8- "Date", choose someone to drink with
9- "Rhyme", say a sentence, and the last word of the sentence the next person to go has to rhyme with
10- "Category", Choose a category, like cereals, candy bars, types of beer and so on
Jack- "Never Have I Ever", hold up 3 fingers, someone states something they've never done, if you did it, put a finger down. First person to have all three fingers down drinks
Queen- "Question", you can save the question and ask it to someone later, but they have to remember to answer your question with another question, first person to answer the question on accident drinks
King- You pour however much beer you want into the cup placed in the middle of the table. Whoever draws the last king has to chug the whole cup in the middle.
There are a lot of versions of the game I have heard, but this is what I always played. My favorite are categories and never have I ever. I like categories especially when I pick because you can do something you know a lot of... likeee Nickelodeon shows... ready- Sponge Bob, Rugrats, Hey Arnold, Ah! Real Monsters, All That, Pete and Pete, Amanda Show, Keenan and Kell, Alex Mac, GAS, Are you Afraid of the Dark, Little Bear, Franklin, BLUES CLUES, Gulla Gulla Island, CatDog, Roccos Modern Life, and Angry Beavers... haha.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Picking Your Tree
My last post inspired me to talk about picking your Christmas tree. I have been going with my family every year since I was probably 6 years old. My dad is really good friends with an older man who owns a tree farm outside of Syracuse. He lets us come out every year and pick out a tree.
I have vivid memories of being a kid and riding in the back of the huge tree trailer with my sisters all bundled up in winter wear. I also remember arguing with them on which tree was the best for our house. Three little girls, it was hard to get one tree we all agreed on. I always wanted a really tall one, my younger sister wanted a fat one, and my older sister always seemed to pick the best one. My dad would always make fun of me for not knowing how tall our ceilings were, and that every tree I wanted wouldn't even fit in the house.
Last year I went with our foreign exchange student, my sisters, my dad, and my best friend and her room mate from college. We had so much fun playing in the snow like we were little again. The scenery out on the mountain is beautiful in the winter, covered in snow.
Everyone has their own preference on their Christmas trees, you can never choose a wrong one. Just some advice, get one that has good needle retention or your mom will kill you for picking one with needles that fall all over the floor. Also when you cut it, try to cut the base in a really straight line so it fits in your holder.
I had just recently gotten a really nice camera from my grandparents so I have a lot of good pictures from that day... check em out.
Holiday :)
I know this is a bit second grade, but I love making paper snowflakes. I learned how to make basic ones when I was little but I have figured out how to make some even better ones in my free time at school. My suitemate and I sat down for a whole day experimenting and making different snowflakes. My suitemate made a 3-d snowflake, which uses 6 pieces of paper, with slits and lots of folds, and stapling. Click here to see how to make this snowflake. This one is hanging in our common room, surrounded by simpler six point snowflakes.
I also have a tree in our room that my mom brought to me in the beginning of the year. I brought back lights after Thanksgiving and a few ornaments. I strung up the tree and put up the ornaments and even added candy canes.( To the left is my tree at home from last year and my dog.) I also have a christmas stocking here hanging from the lamp.
This time of year everyone gets antsy and really wants to be home, so I tried to make school look as homey as possible. Our snowflake forrest and our pretty little tree make our common room more cosy. We have been watching christmas movies every night too. Last night was the Grinch and over the weekend was Elf, two of my very favorite movies.
I think in this time of year, when you're stressed about finals and all you want to do is go home, you have to take some time to yourself to relax and enjoy yourself. Even with little things like making a snowflake or laughing to a kids movie, ease the tension, become less stressed.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Sick Away From Home
I think this is one of the hardest things I've had to deal with being at school. Whenever I was sick in highschool, my mom or my grandma would come over and take care of me all day. I was such a princess. They'd give me a little bell to ring if I needed anything. I'd always have hot soup brought up to my room and my friends would bring my homework from school.
College is much different. Especially at this time of year people get sick. Even worse at this time of year all you can think about is being with your family. Ive been pretty sick this week, and laying in bed for basically two days. I called my mom and told her what my symptoms were and made her feel bad for me.
Today I woke up from my nap to the sound of my moms voice. I thought I was dreaming at first, until I rolled over and saw her. She was standing by my bed with a smile and arms full of soup, cold medicine, a thermometer, and candy canes.
Im lucky to live so close and get to have my mom come take care of me, even if its just for a few minutes. She dropped off all the goodies and sat with me for a little. She told me to take my meds, drink a lot of cold fulid, and push through because I'll be home in no time. Moms always know how to make you feel better.
College is much different. Especially at this time of year people get sick. Even worse at this time of year all you can think about is being with your family. Ive been pretty sick this week, and laying in bed for basically two days. I called my mom and told her what my symptoms were and made her feel bad for me.
Today I woke up from my nap to the sound of my moms voice. I thought I was dreaming at first, until I rolled over and saw her. She was standing by my bed with a smile and arms full of soup, cold medicine, a thermometer, and candy canes.
Im lucky to live so close and get to have my mom come take care of me, even if its just for a few minutes. She dropped off all the goodies and sat with me for a little. She told me to take my meds, drink a lot of cold fulid, and push through because I'll be home in no time. Moms always know how to make you feel better.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
The Monster Ball- Lady GaGa
So, I know some of you probably hate her, but I saw Lady Ga Ga live this past weekend. It was the opening show of her Monster Ball tour. I went to Montreal with my two good friends to visit my best friend who goes to school at McGill. It was a long drive, but we blasted GaGa the whole time and leaned all the words for her concert. The concert opened with some band called Semi Automatic Weapon, and the lead singer changed his whole outfit on stage, so basically was naked in front of the whole Bell Center. They weren't that good but have been opening for Lady GaGa for a few years.
The concert was amazing. If you've ever seen her perform on award shows you know how crazy she is. She had a ton of different outfits and crazy head dresses. I think a lot of people dont realise how talented she is. I admit her songs that are popular are really poppy and arent that well written, but she has a olt on her new album which is pretty impressive. Also at the concert she played the piano and sang some of her songs in a different slower version where you could really hear how good of a voice she had.
Kid Cudi was supposed to open for her, but he didnt show up untill the middle of the show. Lady GaGa said, "Cudi, if you ever fucking come late to another one of my shows im going to fucking kill you." Shes crazy.
She also fell a few times, which was kindof funny. But she played them off well. At a break between songs she told us she felt like a "drunk model on a slippery runway.... and it is... AWESOME."
It was one of the craziest experiences of my life, and if you are a fan of her at all I'd suggest you go see her, she puts on a great show. If you aren't a fan, I understand why, and I'm not defending her musical talent and writing skills, I just had a lot of fun listening to her and watching her crazy antics.
The concert was amazing. If you've ever seen her perform on award shows you know how crazy she is. She had a ton of different outfits and crazy head dresses. I think a lot of people dont realise how talented she is. I admit her songs that are popular are really poppy and arent that well written, but she has a olt on her new album which is pretty impressive. Also at the concert she played the piano and sang some of her songs in a different slower version where you could really hear how good of a voice she had.
Kid Cudi was supposed to open for her, but he didnt show up untill the middle of the show. Lady GaGa said, "Cudi, if you ever fucking come late to another one of my shows im going to fucking kill you." Shes crazy.
She also fell a few times, which was kindof funny. But she played them off well. At a break between songs she told us she felt like a "drunk model on a slippery runway.... and it is... AWESOME."
It was one of the craziest experiences of my life, and if you are a fan of her at all I'd suggest you go see her, she puts on a great show. If you aren't a fan, I understand why, and I'm not defending her musical talent and writing skills, I just had a lot of fun listening to her and watching her crazy antics.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Swine Flu
So this whole swine flu thing has been scaring campus and the whole nation for a few months. Granted, I don't think it would be enjoyable to get, but I don't really see why everyone thinks its some sort of pandemic that is going to devastate the country. As far as I know theres only been a few cases where previously healthy individuals have been severley effected.
Im sick, and I don't think its the Swine, but it could be the regular flu. But also, I feel like there is not much difference in symptoms. Each you have fever, coughing, body aches. All of them suck.
And on the topic of shots. I did not get my flu shot, mostly because I am scared of needles. Even just writing the word and thinking about shots gives me a pain in my arm. I have been pretty healthy up unitl now without getting the shot. Another thing is the H1N1 shot. I refuse to get that one. I think it hasn't been around long enough to have reasearch done on its long term effects. After knowing a few people who have gone through swine flu, one girl twice this year, and are okay, I'd take my chances on a flu I can over come instead of getting the shot and years later growing horns out of my head.
Like everyone says, wash your hands often, cover your mouth, be safe like that. Its inevetable that we'll all get somewhat sick, but I think its rediculous when you see people walking around in medical masks.
Im sick, and I don't think its the Swine, but it could be the regular flu. But also, I feel like there is not much difference in symptoms. Each you have fever, coughing, body aches. All of them suck.
And on the topic of shots. I did not get my flu shot, mostly because I am scared of needles. Even just writing the word and thinking about shots gives me a pain in my arm. I have been pretty healthy up unitl now without getting the shot. Another thing is the H1N1 shot. I refuse to get that one. I think it hasn't been around long enough to have reasearch done on its long term effects. After knowing a few people who have gone through swine flu, one girl twice this year, and are okay, I'd take my chances on a flu I can over come instead of getting the shot and years later growing horns out of my head.
Like everyone says, wash your hands often, cover your mouth, be safe like that. Its inevetable that we'll all get somewhat sick, but I think its rediculous when you see people walking around in medical masks.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Wienerschnitzel
Any of you ever had an exchange student? Anyone ever had a German exchange student? Well last fall my family became the host of a German foreign exchange student.
This was the first year my younger sister would be in the house without my sister and I. I guess my parents thought it would be a good idea to fill the void of two girly sisters with an exchange student. His name is David. But we all called him Duvdy for some reason. He was 17 years old. Really pale with badly died long black hair. He spoke almost perfect English, and was very opinionated about everything in America. He talked politics, critisized the Nazi movies that had been coming out last year, and constantly questioned out family. Not in an annoying way or anything, I think he was just curious. Any time i left the house and didnt tell him where I was going, I would come back to him sitting in our living room and as soon as I walked in he would say, "Where have you been?" Every time.
Our family has a party every Thanksgiving. We call it the TurkeyBash. Each kid can have their friends over, and my parents have all of their old highschool friends who are back in town over. Its a long night of sharing food, drinks, and memories. Im not sure how many memories of that night Duvdy had the next day. We all were drinking casually, and watching football. Somehow Duvdy got really drunk. He ended up leaving the party with a few of my cousins friends he had never met, to go to the bar. When he came back he could barley walk. My dad had to take him on a little stroll in the cold air to make him feel better.
He made friends quickly at my highschool. I didnt meet many of them because I was only home on breaks. Over winter break he had his friends over up in his room (which was actually my room, I shared a bed with my sister for 2 months). A few minutes later his friends come loudly parading down the stairs and out into the car. We thought it was weird how they just kindof escaped. Just about 5 mins later our neighbor came over and asked if someone had been parked in the driveway (we share). He said that Duvdys friends had backed out into the corner of his house, and then proceeded to scream and swear at eachother about it. Ohh Duvdy.
He was a really good, guy, smart, funny, and a bit outrageous. Over time he became my brother, even with his crazy antics. We keep in touch. He sends me pictures of his tatoos and his new motorcycle.
Exchange students can be a lot to handle, but I def learned a lot from him, and had fun.
This was the first year my younger sister would be in the house without my sister and I. I guess my parents thought it would be a good idea to fill the void of two girly sisters with an exchange student. His name is David. But we all called him Duvdy for some reason. He was 17 years old. Really pale with badly died long black hair. He spoke almost perfect English, and was very opinionated about everything in America. He talked politics, critisized the Nazi movies that had been coming out last year, and constantly questioned out family. Not in an annoying way or anything, I think he was just curious. Any time i left the house and didnt tell him where I was going, I would come back to him sitting in our living room and as soon as I walked in he would say, "Where have you been?" Every time.
Our family has a party every Thanksgiving. We call it the TurkeyBash. Each kid can have their friends over, and my parents have all of their old highschool friends who are back in town over. Its a long night of sharing food, drinks, and memories. Im not sure how many memories of that night Duvdy had the next day. We all were drinking casually, and watching football. Somehow Duvdy got really drunk. He ended up leaving the party with a few of my cousins friends he had never met, to go to the bar. When he came back he could barley walk. My dad had to take him on a little stroll in the cold air to make him feel better.
He made friends quickly at my highschool. I didnt meet many of them because I was only home on breaks. Over winter break he had his friends over up in his room (which was actually my room, I shared a bed with my sister for 2 months). A few minutes later his friends come loudly parading down the stairs and out into the car. We thought it was weird how they just kindof escaped. Just about 5 mins later our neighbor came over and asked if someone had been parked in the driveway (we share). He said that Duvdys friends had backed out into the corner of his house, and then proceeded to scream and swear at eachother about it. Ohh Duvdy.
He was a really good, guy, smart, funny, and a bit outrageous. Over time he became my brother, even with his crazy antics. We keep in touch. He sends me pictures of his tatoos and his new motorcycle.
Exchange students can be a lot to handle, but I def learned a lot from him, and had fun.
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