Essie quick-e Drops
Anastasia Brow Powder in Taupe/Ash Blonde
Arizona Honey-Ginseng Green Tea
Adagio Teapot
Renuzit Pearl Scents
Twitch Plays Pokemon
2048
I will conclude with two of my favorite songs I have been listening to recently
Thursday, April 3, 2014
March Favorites
I am going to attempt to inspire myself to write for this blog that I started by making blog posts like a lot of the youtube videos I watch. In that spirit, here are my favorites from March 2014
Essie quick-e Drops
I am really bad about painting my nails because it takes so bloody long to dry and everything I enjoy doing uses my hands in some capacity. So I tend to screw my nails up before they are ever done. But then I bought these. I still need to get a good top-coat, but I'm okay with painting my nails now because I can dry them and then get on with my life
Anastasia Brow Powder in Taupe/Ash Blonde
It's nice and it actually comes in a color that doesn't look absurd on my face. There isn't much more to say really..
Arizona Honey-Ginseng Green Tea
IT'S DELICIOUS. I don't know why but in March I have been especially preoccupied with iced tea.
Adagio Teapot
Oh look actually a picture I took and not something I got off the internet! I haven't tried the teas I bought from Adagio enough to pick a favorite, but I love this little teapot! The one I ordered came broken, but they sent me another really quickly after I emailed and I love this thing. It's a great size for me just making tea for myself. And it's adorable. And it makes tea, which is a great quality in any object.
Renuzit Pearl Scents
It's like an air freshener but it's beads in a cute little tub so it looks much prettier. It doesn't make the room have a strong smell but it's nice.
Twitch Plays Pokemon
CONSULT THE HELIX
2048
I beat both 2048 and the twitch plays pokemon 2048. I'm free at last.
I will conclude with two of my favorite songs I have been listening to recently
Essie quick-e Drops
Anastasia Brow Powder in Taupe/Ash Blonde
Arizona Honey-Ginseng Green Tea
Adagio Teapot
Renuzit Pearl Scents
Twitch Plays Pokemon
2048
I will conclude with two of my favorite songs I have been listening to recently
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Cold Snap Essentials
Houston is just getting over a bout of incredibly stupid weather. I mean, ICE in Houston? Honestly people.
So these are the things that have made the nonsense a bit more bearable. If you are a southern wimp like I am, maybe you understand where I'm coming from.
1. Fuzzy Socks
I don't like to wear socks normally, but when it's cold I like wear fuzzy ones. And tell me these aren't the cutest socks you've ever seen!! These are bath and body works socks. I got them for christmas.
2. Hot tea
If you don't know already, I'm obsessed with tea. I drink at least a mug a day, sometimes 2 or 3. Sometimes I go crazy and drink more than that :O
Anyways, here's my favorite tea of the moment:
Sometimes I put this tea into my tervis tumbler so I can take it to keep me warm while I wait for the shuttle to take me from the parking lot to class. If I'm at home, I use a mug and my awesome electric mug warmer. If you don't have one and you drink mugs of tea, get one. Keeps it warm until you finish the whole cup.
3. My favorite hat
I basically snap up any chance I get to wear this hat and seem reasonable. I got this at forever 21 about 2 years ago, so you can't buy this exact one anymore but I bet they sell similar ones
4. Moisturizer
When I forgot my heavier face moisturizer when we went to north carolina, my skin got all weirdo. So now I never forget to put some on :)
So these are the things that have made the nonsense a bit more bearable. If you are a southern wimp like I am, maybe you understand where I'm coming from.
1. Fuzzy Socks
I don't like to wear socks normally, but when it's cold I like wear fuzzy ones. And tell me these aren't the cutest socks you've ever seen!! These are bath and body works socks. I got them for christmas.
2. Hot tea
If you don't know already, I'm obsessed with tea. I drink at least a mug a day, sometimes 2 or 3. Sometimes I go crazy and drink more than that :O
Anyways, here's my favorite tea of the moment:
Sometimes I put this tea into my tervis tumbler so I can take it to keep me warm while I wait for the shuttle to take me from the parking lot to class. If I'm at home, I use a mug and my awesome electric mug warmer. If you don't have one and you drink mugs of tea, get one. Keeps it warm until you finish the whole cup.
3. My favorite hat
I basically snap up any chance I get to wear this hat and seem reasonable. I got this at forever 21 about 2 years ago, so you can't buy this exact one anymore but I bet they sell similar ones
4. Moisturizer
When I forgot my heavier face moisturizer when we went to north carolina, my skin got all weirdo. So now I never forget to put some on :)
Monday, January 20, 2014
3 Day Weekend
Well it's technically tuesday here now so I guess that means we're past the three day weekend.
3 day weekends are a bit odd to have when you just finish syllabus week. I have a bit of work to be doing, but not enough where I feel like I can really use a three day weekend to get caught back up or something like that.
Nonetheless I think I got a fair amount done. My room is much cleaner than it was before. I went through and dusted everything and organized my bookshelves. Everything is much nicer looking now than it was in its post finals state. It's also nice because now it's easier for me to see what cool stuff I have and know where to get it. Like bubbles! I'm gonna sit outside some day when I'm not busy and the weather is nice and just swing and blow bubbles.
I've started playing Final Fantasy 7 on my surface, but I'll write about that later. Playing a game from the late 90s is always fun in terms of graphics ;)
3 day weekends are a bit odd to have when you just finish syllabus week. I have a bit of work to be doing, but not enough where I feel like I can really use a three day weekend to get caught back up or something like that.
Nonetheless I think I got a fair amount done. My room is much cleaner than it was before. I went through and dusted everything and organized my bookshelves. Everything is much nicer looking now than it was in its post finals state. It's also nice because now it's easier for me to see what cool stuff I have and know where to get it. Like bubbles! I'm gonna sit outside some day when I'm not busy and the weather is nice and just swing and blow bubbles.
I've started playing Final Fantasy 7 on my surface, but I'll write about that later. Playing a game from the late 90s is always fun in terms of graphics ;)
Monday, January 6, 2014
Things I Will Do in 2014
I don't make resolutions per say, but here is a list of things I will try to do this year
- actually write some blog posts
- eat some more vegetables/greens
- read a bunch of books
- do some computer projects on my own
- be less lazy about taking care of my teeth/skin when i'm tired
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Saving my favorite cheddar garlic biscuits recipe
So I had saved the link to the blog post that used to be at http://www.saltnturmeric.com/2008/11/cheesy-garlic-biscuits.html but apparently they didn't pay to renew their domain name of something like that. So at least for now, I can't access it. I found a listing of the ingredients somewhere else though, so I'm saving it here so I can make these biscuits for the rest of forever. Because they are awesome. I also changed it to be a bit more like what I actually do
Ingredients:
1 pack buttermilk biscuit mix
~1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
3/4 tsp garlic salt with parsley
Mix biscuit mix, cheese, and milk together. I like to mix in a bit more of the garlic salt as well, but I like very garlicy things.
Spray your cookie sheet and put little balls of dough on it.
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the garlic salt. Spoon a little bit over each of the biscuits.
Bake like it says on the biscuit packet. Like halfway through open it up and spoon some more butter/garlic on top.
When they are turning a bit brown take them out. Eat them.
Ingredients:
1 pack buttermilk biscuit mix
~1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter
3/4 tsp garlic salt with parsley
Mix biscuit mix, cheese, and milk together. I like to mix in a bit more of the garlic salt as well, but I like very garlicy things.
Spray your cookie sheet and put little balls of dough on it.
Melt the butter in the microwave and mix in the garlic salt. Spoon a little bit over each of the biscuits.
Bake like it says on the biscuit packet. Like halfway through open it up and spoon some more butter/garlic on top.
When they are turning a bit brown take them out. Eat them.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Getting an Internship as an Underclassman
As the Microsoft Intern Ambassador and the CS Club Socials Chair, I've heard from multiple freshman and sophomores nervous about applying for an internship. Which is understandable. Venturing out into the 'real world' of software companies can be a bit intimidating. It seems like everyone around you has worked on multiple personal projects and knows more languages than you knew existed.
If this applies to you, TAKE HEART! I am here to tell you that you CAN get an internship as a freshman or sophomore and you WILL be successful during your time there over the summer. I've done it, and so can you.
Here are some common things you might be worried about:
1) Employers just don't want underclassmen.
False.
Two of the biggest computer science employers, Microsoft and Google, have programs specifically FOR underclassmen. Other companies will also be interested in you.
Why?
Because being an intern isn't /really/ about getting stuff done. It's not /really/ about you helping the company make a profit. While you will be getting a real project, it's not going to be a huge make or break moment for the company. What it's really about is recruiting. These companies want intelligent, driven employees, and one way to attract those people is giving them a great experience over the course of an internship. If a company can convince you that they are a great place to work at, then you are more likely to come back and be a great full time employee. So getting you early is hardly a bad thing for them.
2) I don't have enough experience to do well in interviews
This is something you can prepare for. Take advantage of this opportunity!
You DO know enough to do well, but preparing can help you feel confident and avoid silly mistakes. A lot of the interview is seeing how you think and approach problems. It's not just about what algorithms you know and what tricks you've picked up. So if you aren't on the right track, they will help you and it isn't a complete deal breaker like you might imagine.
You can also see real interview questions online. Keep in mind while looking at these that the questions are tailored to your level of experience. Sites like http://www.careercup.com/ can help you see what kinds of things you should expect to see. Taking the mystery out of it will help you feel more confident moving forward.
3) I don't know enough to do well during the actual internship
Not even remotely true!
You are not alone as an intern. You will have some variety of mentor or coach that will show you your project and the internal tools you'll be using. They are also there to help you if you get stuck and be a resource to help you learn.
When you are an intern, you are given a specific project. This isn't random: your team has chosen something that they think is reasonable for your level of experience and knowledge. As an underclassman this is likely to be easier than the project they'd give to a rising senior intern. So don't listen to people describing their internships and think 'Oh well if I don't understand that then...'
There's also so much you can learn about different languages and programming tasks just by searching around online. A lot of what you may be struggling with has been discussed online, and people will have posted their ideas and solutions. Your team will actually be impressed if you use these resources. You will never have to struggle alone.
If this applies to you, TAKE HEART! I am here to tell you that you CAN get an internship as a freshman or sophomore and you WILL be successful during your time there over the summer. I've done it, and so can you.
Here are some common things you might be worried about:
1) Employers just don't want underclassmen.
False.
Two of the biggest computer science employers, Microsoft and Google, have programs specifically FOR underclassmen. Other companies will also be interested in you.
Why?
Because being an intern isn't /really/ about getting stuff done. It's not /really/ about you helping the company make a profit. While you will be getting a real project, it's not going to be a huge make or break moment for the company. What it's really about is recruiting. These companies want intelligent, driven employees, and one way to attract those people is giving them a great experience over the course of an internship. If a company can convince you that they are a great place to work at, then you are more likely to come back and be a great full time employee. So getting you early is hardly a bad thing for them.
2) I don't have enough experience to do well in interviews
This is something you can prepare for. Take advantage of this opportunity!
You DO know enough to do well, but preparing can help you feel confident and avoid silly mistakes. A lot of the interview is seeing how you think and approach problems. It's not just about what algorithms you know and what tricks you've picked up. So if you aren't on the right track, they will help you and it isn't a complete deal breaker like you might imagine.
You can also see real interview questions online. Keep in mind while looking at these that the questions are tailored to your level of experience. Sites like http://www.careercup.com/ can help you see what kinds of things you should expect to see. Taking the mystery out of it will help you feel more confident moving forward.
3) I don't know enough to do well during the actual internship
Not even remotely true!
You are not alone as an intern. You will have some variety of mentor or coach that will show you your project and the internal tools you'll be using. They are also there to help you if you get stuck and be a resource to help you learn.
When you are an intern, you are given a specific project. This isn't random: your team has chosen something that they think is reasonable for your level of experience and knowledge. As an underclassman this is likely to be easier than the project they'd give to a rising senior intern. So don't listen to people describing their internships and think 'Oh well if I don't understand that then...'
There's also so much you can learn about different languages and programming tasks just by searching around online. A lot of what you may be struggling with has been discussed online, and people will have posted their ideas and solutions. Your team will actually be impressed if you use these resources. You will never have to struggle alone.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
The Cheddar Bay Incident
It was a cold and gloomy day. Just kidding it's Houston it's hot as hell.
So it was a regularly hot day today where the sun tried to melt us into little puddles, no more so than usual. I decided that I needed to hit up Kroger to get a bit more food. So to make it more interesting, I decided to pick out a recipe to try.
Two things you should know:
1. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood
2. Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay biscuits are one of the greatest foods known to mankind.
So given those two facts, you can probably guess that I'm not super enthused about actually /going/ to Red Lobster, but I WANT THOSE BISCUITS.
So my Mom saved this recipe on Pinterest and I took a look at it. Seemed pretty easy so I thought I'd give it a go. The blog claims to be about "Easy and Simplified Asian/Malaysian Cooking for Amateurs" so I've got no clue what Red Lobster has to do with anything but hey.
I found Kroger brand buttermilk biscuit mix that was on clearance or something for ~60cents, so good deal! The world was telling me to make these biscuits.
A few changes were made in following the recipe:
- Less cheese. More like a cup
- Added a bit more milk cause I couldn't get all the flour into the sticky dough ball at first
- Garlic salt with parsley instead of oregano
But HELLO AWESOMENESS:
UHM I'm making these again. If not just for myself then for all the people on facebook that think they look om nom as well.
What will my OC life drive me to cook next?
-Stripe
So it was a regularly hot day today where the sun tried to melt us into little puddles, no more so than usual. I decided that I needed to hit up Kroger to get a bit more food. So to make it more interesting, I decided to pick out a recipe to try.
Two things you should know:
1. I'm not the biggest fan of seafood
2. Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay biscuits are one of the greatest foods known to mankind.
So given those two facts, you can probably guess that I'm not super enthused about actually /going/ to Red Lobster, but I WANT THOSE BISCUITS.
So my Mom saved this recipe on Pinterest and I took a look at it. Seemed pretty easy so I thought I'd give it a go. The blog claims to be about "Easy and Simplified Asian/Malaysian Cooking for Amateurs" so I've got no clue what Red Lobster has to do with anything but hey.
I found Kroger brand buttermilk biscuit mix that was on clearance or something for ~60cents, so good deal! The world was telling me to make these biscuits.
A few changes were made in following the recipe:
- Less cheese. More like a cup
- Added a bit more milk cause I couldn't get all the flour into the sticky dough ball at first
- Garlic salt with parsley instead of oregano
But HELLO AWESOMENESS:
UHM I'm making these again. If not just for myself then for all the people on facebook that think they look om nom as well.
What will my OC life drive me to cook next?
-Stripe
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