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Earlier today...

It's an MKA thing.

I loved too much about this not to post it.

Credit: Olsens Anonymous

The 24/7 Job

Well friends as much as I (we) wanted to make this blog mainly fun and pretty, there is an important event coming up (tomorrow, actually) that I wanted to discuss: OSU's Communications Networking Expo.

I attended this expo last year and really enjoyed it. My thoughts about it can be read on my old blog here: Time to Network.
At the time I was looking for a summer internship and being able to meet the representatives (for where I wanted to go) was a huge benefit.
This year I'm hoping to meet potential employers for a full-time position but the networking doesn't begin and end at the event tomorrow. Networking is a 24/7 necessity when looking for a job or internship. In a way, I think it's true what they say-"It's not what you know but who you know"- but once that connection gets you in the door, it's going to be what you know that keeps you there.
I feel that OSU prepared me well for whatever opportunities lie ahead. I've had amazing professors at the journalism school as well as in the foreign languages department. I'll never forget the impact they made on me and how willing each of them was to help me continue to learn and grow as a student and an individual.
A part of me is almost excited to be thrown out in the real world- yes, it'll be scary and suck a lot and I'll be poor- but honestly I'll be proud to say I'm an OSU alum and show why that makes me an asset to whoever I may work with.
So back to the point- come to the Communications Expo tomorrow in the Student Union Ballroom. It's from 1:30- 3:30 p.m. Dress nice and bring your résumé!
To see who will be there go to its Web site, here, for a full list of the Expo Participants.

Nothing Bundt Good Cake

I hope all of you had a wonderful Valentines Day!

Saturday night my bf and I made dinner instead of going out and he was in charge of the main dish while I was responsible for dessert. Now usually I probably would've pulled out some slice and bake cookies and call it a day but I decided to put a little extra effort into it and actually bake something. A chocolate bundt cake that is. I'm not much a baker or really a cook for that matter but it wasn't too bad. With a little help from my roommate and her bf, it came together pretty well. Now I've decided to share the recipe with you! Even if you don't like chocolate cake, like me, I think you will like this because it's not made with chocolate cake mix... see below:

MAMA'S CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

Ingredients:

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix

1 cup oil (Canola or vegetable, not olive)

4 eggs

1 small box instant chocolate pudding (make sure it's the instant kind)

1 pint sour cream

1 6 oz.pkg. semi-choc. chips

Instructions:
preheat oven to 350 degrees

Grease your bundt pan with margarine (make sure you grease into the 'valleys' of the bundt pan creases otherwise the cake will stick there and not come out easily)

Combine all ingredients except chips. Layer batter with chips in your bundt pan.

Bake about 45 minutes. The top of the cake will start to 'crack' into little sections as it bakes- if those little valleys still look too cake-battery after 45 minutes of baking,

it's not quite finished. You want those areas to look fairly set. (The middle of my cake didn't finish baking all the way so I probably needed to have put it back in the oven another 5-10 min).

Let cool for 20 minutes or so and then place a plate on pan and turn upside down to dislodge cake. You may need to take a knife and gently

slide it down and around cake sides to help it dislodge when you turn it upside down.

Voila!

Enjoy!

Yep I Had To Do It

It's true...everyone does it... make a Valentine's playlist that is.

I already made mine a week ago so I decided I had to share. Since I'm not exactly "anti-love" at this time in my life and a bit more in love you could say, most of the songs are on the upbeat side but I threw in a few for those of you who may not "have a Valentine."
But either way- I hope everyone enjoys and celebrates the holiday that's meant to remind us of all the people we love in our life. Whether it's a bf, gf, your mom, dad, dog, grandma, the cutie who works at Orange Tree or your favorite bartender- spread a little love this weekend and listen to these tunes while you're at it...

1. The Very Thought of You. Billie Holiday
2. How Do You Keep Love Alive. Ryan Adams
3. You Make My Dreams Come True. Hall & Oates
4. Real Love. Regina Spektor
5. Please Forgive Me. David Gray
6. Lover's Spit. Broken Social Scene
7. That's How Strong My Love Is. Otis Redding
8. Someone Great. LCD Soundsystem
9. Be Here to Love Me. Norah Jones
10. Monster Love. Goldfrapp

Lovin' on Luna

Today's the day! The Luna Ly(n) Valentines Day Sale starts today at 5 and continues tomorrow morning at 10! Read the feature here:

"Luna Lyn(n) sale offers unique clothes, accessories at reasonable prices"

Or pick up the O'Colly...

OR just go!!

Get a little V-Day gift for your boo or for yourself!
Comment if you have any ?s about the sale or need directions...
Hope to see you there!

(click pic for Facebook event details)

Rave

I just cannot rave about this blog enough, design is mine. It is the perfect daily dose of inspiration. Just love it. Check it out.


Now, back to writing but when you get a chance hop over to the O'Colly and read about an OSU grad turned designer and business owner. Here's the story: Vintage Vision. It was super fun to write.

Have a fab Wednesday : )

Music for Your Monday Hey Hey

I stumbled upon this duo today, Phantogram, thanks to NPR Music.

Check them out:


I finished putting up my pictures from this week on OSU PJ. And I'm about to get started on my feature about the Luna Lyn(n) vintage sale, which is happening THIS WEEKEND starting Thursday evening at 5 and you can learn more about it from the Facebook event or by picking up the O'Colly this week!

Saintsations!

Check out my girl Megan standing right behind KIM! YA SAINTS!!!! So happy with last night's turnout!

Saturday Night . . .

Due to my lack of blogging ... and extreme case of slackeritis on this blog i've decided I should really get it in gear or else HfWood will probably kick me out. That being said, it's 5:15 Saturday evening and i'm left wondering what to do tonight. Should I opt for the usual dinner, possibly a movie? Or something spontaneous like a random trip to *insert town name here*, OK? The latter probably won't happen due to my poor excuse of a bank account. The weather isn't really suitable for a roadtrip either. Redbox? Bowling alley? The Harkin? What to do what to do . . .
-A

Dear John...

Warning: SPOILER ALERT

Do not read if you haven't seen the movie or read the book and you don't want to know what happens... I warned you. So for the rest of you, please continue...

This weekend every girl ran to get her ticket for the tearjerker of the year, Dear John. Many probably read the book by Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook and A Walk to Remember (chick flick classics) or maybe it was because it was obvious there would be multiple shirtless Channing Tatum scenes. Who knows.

Well I was among those who read the book, curious to see how much they were going to change in the film and here's what I thought:

Starting out, I like how they got to the point and jumped right into John and Savannah meeting. I think Amanda Seyfried and Channing Tatum were very, very believable as a couple. Yes, awkward at first and no they won't get any Oscar buzz but I never felt that their chemistry was forced like I've seen in other love stories. They were cute you have to admit... Although there did seem to be a little missing from the two weeks they fell in love. It made more sense in the book how they could fall in love that fast.

Moving on, Richard Jenkins, who played John's father, did a phenomenal job I think portraying an adult with autism. His fascination with coins and routine behavior shown in the film followed how it's explained in the book. Although, his fit in the car never actually happened in the book but it did bring an additional emotional aspect of his condition and it didn't bother me that it was included.

Ok but then the whole Alan was Tim's son and Tim's wife is always on "vacation" was quite a stretch. In the book, Alan is Tim's brother and Tim never marries anyone but Savannah. Psh. Moving on...

The music was really great- I loved the song Savannah sang in the movie although she never has a musical side in the book, I still enjoyed it. Here's the song, "Little House", which is available on the soundtrack you can now get on iTunes:


The rest of the music fit the story well, such as "Moon" by The Swell Season. And one of my all-time favorites from Fink, "This Is The Thing." Both are also on the soundtrack.

So to wrap up, I was pleased overall. Yeah the ending was different but I think they still did a good job telling the story and showing the reality of falling in love and that it takes a toll when you're miles away and years apart.

So...what did you think?