20 Thoughts College Students With Part-time Jobs Have

It's a struggle but somehow we manage! 

1. Am I really scheduled the night before that Accounting exam?

2. I wonder if Savannah will pick up that shift??

3. How in the world am I suppose to do all that homework by tonight when I'm closing?

4. Ughh I really wanted to go to dinner with my friends tonight!

5. "Are you free this weekend?" HAHAHA

6.  Wow, I am really glad I worked those extra shifts after seeing this paycheck.

7.  Not one customer has come in in the past hour... I could be studying right now..

8.  What excuse have I not used yet as to why I'm late to work??

9.  How poor will I be next week if I give away all my shifts?

10.  My boss hates me...

11.  Do I really have to wear these shoes?

12.  I wonder if I can bribe somebody to close for me so I can go to that party?

13. Where are my keys?!

14.  How do I do taxes??

15.  Did I punch in today?

16.  What would I do with my time if I didn't work?

17.  Oh yea, have a life.

18.  I wish my parents were loaded...

19.  Thank god for direct deposit.

20.  Of course my group wants to meet at the exact time I'm working..

                                                      #TaoofTwitter

I recently read Mark Schaefer’s book Tao of Twitter and I learned so much more about Twitter than I thought possible.  I couldn’t believe how much there was to know about how to use Twitter.  For me, Twitter is where you post your random/funny thoughts or where you go to see what everyone is talking about in current news.  I don’t really get on Twitter anymore, but after reading Mark’s book I plan on being more active on it again.  I didn’t realize how easily you can connect with potential employers on there and also the different ways to advertise on Twitter.  I think we all know when a tweet is being promoted, but did you know they can target who sees that tweet and oh my gosh…the power of the hashtag.  I mean all you have to do is search #Nike and you can see what people are saying about them.  

#socialmediaischangingthegame

5 Ways to Feel Better When Your Sick

1. Get some sleep.  When you are sick with a cold, bug, the flu, etc your body is at its weakest and you have no energy.  Your body is telling you it needs to rest so listen to it and stay in bed! You’ll be glad you did!

2.  Call your mom.  When I’m sick the first person I call is my mom.  Just hearing her voice is comforting and she always knows the best medicine I should take.

3. Take medicine. I think this is common sense, but some people think they can just ride it out and you don’t have to put yourself through that.  Go to the doctor and get the antibiotics or the drugstore to get some Nyquil.  You will get better a lot quicker.

4. Hot soup. Oh my. The feeling of some hot chicken noodle soup when you are stopped up is the absolute best.  And #Chick-Fil-A has some amazing chicken noodle soup.

5. Netflix.  There’s no better time to spend hours watching random #Netflix movies than when you are in bed all day. End of story.

#SNL40

So #SNL had their 40^th anniversary show last Sunday and it was great…just great. Seeing all the past cast members and past musical guests was so cool and they did an amazing job.  You could tell everyone was so excited to be there and they did some popular past sketches.  One of my favorites was the #Jeopardy skit with #Will Ferrell.  The thing about SNL that’s so great is you can look at past episodes and see what was happening in that period, whether politics, pop culture, or current events.  It’s also hilarious and sometimes awkward to see high profile celebrities making themselves look ridiculous. The cast is so brilliant and fearless.  I don’t know where they get the confidence to do the things they do on stage and live at that, but they do and kill it.  #SNL is a piece of our culture and they also seem to have a gift of giving us the funniest movie stars. So if you don’t want to stay home and watch the episode live, don’t worry! They post their episodes on SNL.com!

#Recipes

I want to share some easy recipes that I love to make and think you'll enjoy!

CHICKEN PARMESAN

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes 
• 1 28-ounce can tomatoes, lightly pulsed in a blender or food processor 
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt 
• 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (3 whole breasts, split down the middle) 
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs 
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more if needed 
• 1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thin
• DIRECTIONS
• Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the garlic, and the red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, working on a large surface covered in baking parchment or plastic wrap, lay down the chicken breasts. Using a sharp slicing knife, cut each piece in half horizontally through the middle.
• In a large prep pan or dish, combine the bread crumbs and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Spread out to cover the whole bottom of the pan. Lay down as many chicken breasts as will fit on the mixture. Sprinkle salt and pepper over each piece and turn over, completely coating with the bread-crumb mixture. Repeat the process with the remaining pieces of chicken.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, along with butter, to coat the pan. Add the chicken breasts in one layer and cook until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove and repeat the process for the remaining chicken, adding a little oil and butter to the pan as needed.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon some tomato sauce into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish to cover. Layer in the chicken pieces and top with mozzarella slices. Spoon over about 1 1/4 cups more sauce, and sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden and bubbling, 30 to 35 minutes. Let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.

1. CHICKEN FAJITAS
2. 1 teaspoon pure chile powder
3. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
4. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
5. 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
6. 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
7. 1 tablespoon cornstarch
8. 1/4 cup water
9. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10. 1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch strips
11. 1 green bell pepper—cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
12. 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
13. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
14. 8 flour tortillas, warmed in the microwave
15. Shredded lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa and sour cream, for serving
16. DIRECTIONS
17. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chile powder with the salt, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, cornstarch, water and 2 tablespoons of the oil. Add the chicken, bell pepper and onion, seal and knead gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
18. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet until shimmering. Empty the contents of the bag into the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken is cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
19. Transfer the chicken and vegetables to a large bowl and serve with the warmed tortillas, lettuce, cheese, salsa, sour cream and lime wedges.

Apple Ads

Most likely you have seen some of these ads before and I'm willing to bet you know what all of these devices are.  As we all know Apple has changed the face of technology forever and in my opinion for the better. They also have some pretty f a n t a s t i c advertising.  I am a lover of short, to the point copy and they are pioneers of this.  I also love when ads are sleek and clean with no clutter and a million things going on.  They again are pioneers at this.  You can also see through their advertising how much confidence they have in their products and their brand.  Of course I know they are trying to persuade you to buy their products through their ads, but they make it seem as if they are just telling you about the newest, coolest product they have and saying, “If you don’t buy this, you won’t be cool and up to date”, which seems to be working because they are a billion dollar company.

Need to see movies 2014

There have been so many good movies this past year that I felt I should share some of them with you.  So I’m going to name some of my favorite movies that have come out in the past year and why I loved them. 

In no order:

1.  Boyhood

This movie took 12 years to make so there’s that.  Not literally 12 years, but more like one week a year for 12 years.  It chronicles the transition from being a boy to a man starting in 2002 ending in 2014 with the same actors.  It was such an experience to see a 6 year old literally transform into an 18 year old by the end of the movie.  It’s one of the realest movies I’ve ever seen.  Great acting also.

2.  Gone Girl

Okay where do I start?  I mean this movie had so many twists that I was getting anxiety watching it.  I didn’t read the book and still loved the film so much.  This is what you call a movie.  It’s one of the best plots I’ve ever seen in a movie and does such a good job of tricking the audience.  You never know what is coming next…

3.  The Fault in Our Stars

Now I’m usually not into movies like this, but this movie was an exception.  I think it had to do with Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort (the lead actors).  This was more than a typical teenage, cancer love story.  It had depth and realism.  It was a beautiful movie.

4.  Blended

I will always have a soft spot for Adam Sandler, even though his recent movies have been flops.  This movie, however, was actually really good.  His chemistry with Drew Barrymore is so perfect and they can do no wrong.  This was a light-hearted comedy that was actually funny, in that Adam Sandler type of way, but still funny.  I’m putting this movie on here because it’s underrated and you should watch it for a good laugh. 

#Superbowl 2015

So the #Superbowl was last Sunday as we all know and there were some pretty emotional ads.  I mean they were really tugging on our heartstrings this year.  With #Busweiser’s puppy ad and #Coca-Cola’s cyber bullying ad, they really wanted you to feel something.  As fun as it is to watch the funny ads, it’s nice to know that advertisers are trying to connect to their consumers and it’s also smart because we respond to that.  I’ve noticed through the years they have gotten more serious.  They used to be your regular funny Doritos and Budlight ad, but they have taken their platform to another level.   Something else to note is this year’s Superbowl was the most watched TV program with 171 million viewers, which is crazy when you think about it.  171 million people all watching the same thing?  I couldn’t imagine the amount of pressure advertisers feel coming up with the ideas for the most important ads of the year, but I hope to one day.  Also congrats to #Dont’a Hightower (Patriots linebacker) who I went to highschool with in my little hometown of Lewisburg, TN!

Here are my top 5 Superbowl ads:

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