Before coming here, I was told that Tennessee is a hot place. So, me being the trusting person I am, believed them. You can only imagine my surprise when the temperature dropped like 50 degrees within the span of 24 hours. Not to mention I only have like one jacket and one pair of pants that don’t have any rips. However, at least I wore some of my favorite outfits literally the week before the temperature change. So, just keep in mind that if you see me around campus wearing the same jacket and jean combo, I promise I don’t always dress like that. Just wait for the temperature to increase PLEASEEE. Well now that I am done rambling here are a few of the pictures I chose, enjoy! (Also don’t mind my inability to take pictures I’m working on it lol)
MCL News Minute-November 2, 2022
Esme delivers the details on events coming up on campus this week, including a Lunch & Learn sponsored by the Undergraduate Business Minor Office, Vivid’s “K-Pop for Dummies” showcase, and Spectrum A Capella’s “Kill the Lights” event.
Vivid Showcase: K-pop for dummies!
Ever wonder what it would feel like to light it up like Dynamite? Or perhaps have that Gangnam style? Well, you’re in the right place. The Vivid K-pop dance team is proud to present their annual fall showcase themed: K-pop for dummies!
No matter how little or how much you know about the genre, ALL are welcomed to enjoy an evening of performances that may or may not make your heart Bboom Bboom! Some of the categories include iconic debuts, B-sides, and…. you’ll have to wait to find out! In the meantime, enjoy some concept photos and a little sneak peek. Hurry and get your tickets! You do NOT want to miss out!!!!!!!!
p.s. Get ready for a Heart Attack 🙂
Don’t be a DUMB DUMB, join Vivid for a night of fun! (I’m also in it 😀 !! )
Is there something in the walls?
Does everyone just have a mysterious cough? Any lecture hall I walk into sounds like a choir performing bronchitis the musical. I can barely even hear the professor, but I mean My attention span doesn’t last that long anyways so I’m not missing much. But it’s not the average cough, it’s a mixture of a very dry and thick cough, like it rings in the air for at least 2 minutes, and I can feel it ringing in MY chest. Couldn’t imagine myself, but my lack of imagination got the best of me.
I had the pleasure of getting sick just two weeks ago. I thought it was just a common cold, but then my cough wouldn’t stop. Like WOULD NOT stop. I realized that it happened only when I was in my dorm. As soon as I walked in it was as if I had walked into a cloud of dust and it was turning my lungs inside out. I’m not the type of person to get sick very badly, I usually thug it out without medicine (don’t be like me). When I realized I only had allergy medicine and not cough medicine I started to heavily regret my life decisions. I don’t even have allergies. Why is that the only medicine I own?
I honestly feel so bad for my roommate, she probably thought I had tuberculosis lowkey. Also, my floormates, it’s like the sickness is just roaming through the vents waiting to catch its next victim. One thing I thought was odd was the fact that I was fine literally anywhere on campus. No cough, not even a sniffle. But as SOON as I walked into a residential hall I was on the brink of death and could not breathe to save my life (quite literally). It made me think about how much dust accumulates in the dorms. Where is it even coming from? When was the last time each room was deep cleaned? I try not to dwell on these questions too much for my own sanity. Sometimes staying oblivious is best.
College sickness is on a completely different level. It’s ok I’ve learned my lesson, but others have not. PSA if you are sick, please stay away from me, that’s a once in a lifetime experience, I’m not sure if I would survive another one. Also, if you are the one that got me sick, I hope both sides of your pillow are hot!
CommonsCast Episode 112-October 19, 2022
On this week’s episode of the CommonsCast Linda sits down with Dean Greaslfi for the Q&A session, Santana delivers the Commons Calendar of events, and Esme brings first year student Grace Shen from Atlanta, GA who is living in Stambaugh and majoring in Classics.
MCL Top5: Gen Chem Exam Survival Items
If you are anything like me and do not prioritize studying till the week of the test, here is the article for you. I’m not the best at chem and I am also taking bio this semester so I wouldn’t say that chem is my priority. I will say that I was having dreams about calculating work functions and kinetic energy (grind time 24/7). Since the first infamous gen chem exam is over and I can finally SLEEP PEACEFULLY…here are some things that I did to make sure I was prepared (sure…) for the test:
5. Coffee:
Yea… no sleep, just calculating de Broglie wavelength and memorizing whatever that guy Aufbau was saying about his principles (just a joke please sleep :). But can you guys stop going to Suzie’s, the lines are getting too long 🙁
4. Aktiv:
I never understood half of the aktiv questions in chem discussion…and I still don’t…but that’s not the point. Going back and actually making sure I knew what I was doing was what took up a majority of my time.
3. Textbook:
Textbooks just… make sense. Sure they might be lengthy, but the textbook really breaks everything down and it was worth the time. Also all of the practice problems, even though they were time consuming, are WORTH. IT. I finally know who Aufbau is (perhaps a bit too late…but YAYYY!)
2. Organic Chemistry Tutor:
Taking chem at 8 in the morning was really not the right move on my part (still love Dr.Todd). I thought I was a morning person but ahaha…I was lying to myself. He breaks stuff down and gives more practice problems (you can never have too much practice). The goat for real. Also I didn’t know how to use my calculator till like the day of. Why are we doing calculations
1. Practice Test:
Honestly life saver. Made the mistake of not taking the practice test on my first bio exam and when I saw my score I was like, “ Out of 100?!” In all seriousness though I could really tell my strengths and weaknesses so it did absolutely make a difference. I might even like…chem… a little… like in picometers little.
If I had started studying earlier I probably would not have started my coffee addiction (shoutout to Suzie’s much love). Also a tip from Dr.Clements, “Don’t live crisis to crisis.” Do I still live crisis to crisis? Duhhhhhh now I’m gonna continue to ignore my aktiv learning while I study for my bio exam next week. Until next time Dores, Anchor down and use your time wisely (unlike me hehe)!
SantaSesame Show-Episode 1, “Best Dining, Classes, and Imposter Syndrome”
Santana and Esme combine talents on their new SantaSesame Show. As first-year students they share their hot takes on the best dining on campus, how classes are going so far, and fighting off imposter syndrome.
MCL News Minute-September 21, 2022
Esme has the info on upcoming events on campus this week that every first-year student should know about, including Meditation Fridays to help relieve some stress, a required Commons Cup athletics informational for House VP’s, and an opportunity for lots of laughs at the Tongue ’N Cheek show.
Dore-igami
Origami is not necessarily a common hobby that the average person chooses to pick up. I mean besides making paper fortune tellers at recess, there wasn’t much talk about origami. At least that is how it was for me, but not for Linda. The first encounter I had with Linda was at media intensive when she revealed her hidden talent as origami. I remember thinking to myself, “man this is LAMEEE,” of course I kept that to myself. But for the short time that I have befriended Linda, I can for sure say do not judge a book by its cover. Speaking of books, fun fact:
- Her grandmother is actually the one who introduced her to the world of origami. Ever since then, she got an origami book and started to create masterpieces. When I say masterpieces I mean it! Let’s take a look at a few of her creations!
Linda Xu’s Dore-igami
- Peacock: 5 minutes
2. Box: 3 minutes
3. Butterflies: 10 minutes
4. Flower: 5 minutes
5. Crane: 5 minutes
BONUS!!! 3D Swan: 5 days (ayo 5 days?!)
As you can see, she doesn’t just dabble in the typical arts and crafts. Can you imagine folding a paper crane for five days?! She is hands DOWN… no amateur, but I wouldn’t have seen the full extent of origami’s coolness if it weren’t for Linda Xu. Who knows, maybe she could teach me how to fold paper…maybe I’ll find something interesting to do in gen chem instead of being lost 25/8. All jokes of course (I’m lying btw). That’s all from me for this week, Esme out. Also, don’t forget to ANCHOR DOWN BABY!
My Top 5 Disney Princess Movies
If you are anything like me, growing up I was very picky with what I liked to watch. I was also a troubled child so that could possibly be a contributing factor, but that’s beside the point. I vividly remember my childhood being surrounded by Disney Princess makeup kits and Cinderella shoes that my mom would always refuse to buy me. I miss when times used to be much simpler, so that being said, this week’s Top 5 will be my favorite Disney Princess movies, but the 2d versions. Keep in mind that these are based off of how many times I have watched each and they are all good! (Please don’t send me hate emails 🙂
5. Beauty and the Beast
To start us off we have none other than Belle herself. I never really watched this movie growing up, but I watched the musical this past spring and grew a crush on Gustan so… Need I say more? Just kidding, the entire story is beautiful. You shouldn’t judge people so harshly over what you have heard. I mean the beast kind of lived up to his name in the beginning, but as the story went on we saw his character development. (He definitely needed that)
4. Princess and the Frog
BEFORE you say anything, hear me out first. It made me extremely sad to see Ray pass away. I am a cry baby when it comes to stuff like that. The soundtrack was amazing, so it helped me pull through the end of the movie a couple times, but it’s hard to do the more I watch it.
3. Aladdin
Okay but.. Aladdin is my guy. All time crush for real. There’s just something about him being a thief I don’t know… But in all seriousness, I love Aladdin with all my heart because of the singinggg. The soundtrack is chef’s kiss. Which brings me to the top two…
2. Mulan
LET’S GET DOWN TO BUSINESS
TO DEFEAT (HUH HUH), THE HUNSSS
That’s all I have to say on this.
1.Hercules
I have watched this singular movie at least a million times. Hercules’ and I are married at this point. I was so invested with my fake relationship with Hercules to the point where I was like, “Who is Meg?” It’s all about me babyyyy!
That’s about all I have to say, I just really love Hercules! The rest are kind of tied for 2nd in my heart.