How to be Smarter: Amusing BBC article about people with names that have a double meaning. How to be Prettier: A flower clip! I can’t wait to pin this in my hair and prance about town on Saturday night. How to be (less) Awkward: Some people have more time on earth, and some people have less. Some [...]
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How to be Smarter: There are so many girls that I think are so cool, and wish I could be more like. Instead of being jealous of them, or spending hours stalking their facebook pictures wondering how I could be as awesome as them, I try to focus on what exactly about them I find so [...]
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How to be Smarter: If someone was talking badly about your best friend, you would defend them. If someone downplayed your little sister’s accomplishments, you would correct them. You always stand up for people, and are loyal to people, that are important to you. So if someone is speaking ill or incorrectly about you, correct [...]
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How to be Smarter: Here’s a fun news story to include on your email chain with your friends today. How to be Prettier: Thinning out your closet is one of the fastest ways to become more stylish. The more clothes I have in my closet, the less creative I tend to be with my outfits. [...]
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How to be Smarter: Spend money on things you use everyday, like a down comforter for your bed, or a high-grade toothbrush. It makes more sense to do this than spending money on things you use less often, like a very expensive luggage set or a ballgown dress you only have occasion to wear once [...]
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How to be Smarter: For those of you that are super organized, and for those are you that want to be, I present to you: a site that helps organize your to-do lists. How to be Prettier: Spending my spring vacation trotting around in this dress (in light pink or aqua). How to be (less) Awkward: [...]
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How to be Smarter: My girlfriends and I have been passing around this article, published in The Atlantic, and discussing it in-depth. Makes for good conversation about what to expect in a partner. How to be Prettier: The 5 minute Crest Whitening Strips actually do work a lot better than the normal ones you leave [...]
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How to be Smarter: Labeling theory essentially states that what you call people is what they become. Call a kid kind, she will share her toys more. Call a boyfriend sweet, he will rub your back when you feel sick. Call a sister a good friend, and she will become a better one. Compliment people [...]
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How to be Smarter: Don’t just follow mindless celebs on twitter: 20 Inspiring Women to Follow on Twitter. How to be Prettier: Getting your hair completely wet and soaked through before you apply shampoo makes for a cleaner wash. How to be (less) Awkward: If you see someone you semi-know, and they see you, but you [...]
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How to be Smarter: Interspecies mating. How to be Prettier: I can see myself prancing around in these gray leather shoes (on sale!) with a flouncy skirt and floral top. How to be (less) Awkward: You pack it, you carry it through the airport. With no complaining.
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How to be Smarter: Make Mondays the day of the week you really work on correcting your posture. Every time you glance at the time today, whether on your cell phone in class or on your computer screen at work, reposition your posture and make sure you are sitting up straight. If you do this [...]
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How to be Smarter: If someone buys you a drink or a shot at a bar you do not want to drink, feel free to politely decline. If they press you, simply say you are allergic to that type of alcohol. And never accept drinks from people you do not know! Ever. How to be [...]
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How to be Smarter: Putting “*” around both sides of what you are typing in gChat bolds it: *hi jeff* becomes bold when you type it in. Other cool gChat symbols. How to be Prettier: Flowered, zippered minidress: I am going to wear this with tights, heels, and a leather jacket for now, and with [...]
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How to be Smarter: Dating is one long waiting game. Waiting to meet him, waiting for him to call, waiting to be exclusive, waiting to get married. You can either enjoy the waiting, or spend the whole wishing you were at another step–only to arrive there and wish to go back a step when “things [...]
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How to be Smarter: A silly site with facts about giraffes for those who love the creatures as much as I do. How to be Prettier: Being healthy is as important to looking pretty as make-up and wardrobe choices. This is a helpful article on diet soda and its effects. How to be (less) Awkward: When [...]
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How to be Smarter: Listening to the “Beach Boys” on your iPod while walking in cold weather is one of the quickest ways to warm up. How to be Prettier: This jewelry site is divided into three categories: Bohemian, Retro, and Romantic. I really like the bracelet sections especially-I think this one is my favorite–it [...]
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