the 5 types of status updates that should be banned from facebook

So with this next post, I have a feeling I am going to get a paradoxical mixture of support and dislike. On that note, please bear in mind that I mean no offense to those people who might disagree with me. This topic is simply something that I feel very strongly about, and I know that it is a fair and justified one to discuss. Moving on....

I have accepted that in the digital age, social media has gained an unbelievable platform. Facebook in particular has become integral in our lives; we use the application for keeping in touch, organizing our events, and promotion and advertising. It is truly incredible. However, the downside of the application is the fact that people use it to post up ridiculous, overtly attention seeking gibberish.

THE 5 TYPES OF STATUS UPDATES THAT SHOULD BE BANNED FROM FACEBOOK

1. Confrontational/Hint messages. 

'I can't believe you would do this to me.. You broke my heart. You betrayed me.' If you have a problem with someone, confronting them through the comfort of your Facebook status is slightly embarrassing. 

2. Power claiming statuses

'Do not mess with me. It will be the biggest mistake you will ever make. I will destroy you.' Somehow, people seem to think that such statuses make them seem strong, intimidating and domineering. I am here to tell you that it does the exact opposite. People who are truly powerful do not need to make public (and cyber) spectacles out of it. 

3. Attention seeking declarations of one's problems 

'I am so upset. Can't believe this is happening.' These statuses are made to gain attention, and attention only. 

4. Anything that includes the term 'FML' 

This is perhaps one of the things that irks me the most. For those of you who don't know, FML means 'F**k my life.' I see posts that go along the lines of: 'So much work to do. FML.' Believe me, I understand that life can be challenging and stressful, but FML is an inappropriate and terrible term to use. So before you want to say 'FML,' think about the starving children in Africa, or the people who have cancer. 

5. Redundant, unentertaining updates of one's life 

'Went to the grocers today...wow it was sunny..' or 'My girlfriend and I just talked.' These are wallpaper posts. Unless something funny or significant happened, or you managed to give the status update a witty little twist, nobody cares. Post up a meme or an interesting link instead! Tell us about the time you met an old man who gave you excellent life advice! 

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In essence, these 5 things all boil down to one underlying issue: ridiculously attention seeking statuses. What needs to be realized is that Facebook is not the best friend that we tell all our problems to. 

On that note, I also understand that these status updates have nothing to do with me, and that people should be able to do whatever they want. But hey, here's a thought. Everything that we do in life, whether it is through social media, our dressing or our values, creates a very strong reflection of ourselves. Perhaps posting such statuses has become so common that it is now the acceptable norm. I beg to differ, fine sir.  I believe that a certain level of pride should be adopted when one wants to publish something on such a public scale.

Till the next time readers!

- Nadia 

FOR ANY GIRL: What NOT to wear when you go clubbing

So I currently work at a club, and the girl in charge of me (Krystal) has given me the fantastic idea of talking about girls and the way they should dress in such an environment. Therefore Mama K, this one is dedicated to you. 

Now I am a pretty simple dresser. I like clean lines, I don't particularly fancy lots of accessories, and I don't wear shiny things. So I figured that the best way to tackle the 'club attire' topic would be to write from a neutral, WHAT NOT TO WEAR point of view. Because this, unlike my own style, would be applicable to ALL GIRLS. 

Here we go. This is a quick list of what NOT to wear when you go to a club. 

1. Clothes that do not look like clothes

For the love of God, please wear proper clothes. It is not appropriate to substitute a skirt with a belt.

2. Maxi Dresses

A club is not the smaller version of the Hilton ballroom.  I can assure you that you will not see Giorgio Armani lurking around the bar.

3. Maybelline's entire product line

I know that make-up is fun to play with..what girl doesn't like enhancing their looks? But it is slightly frightening when I see someone with every single product invented plastered on their face.

4. Torn material

Do not steal your local, neighborhood friendly hobo's clothes. Experimenting with one's fashion sense is great, but torn clothes and clubs do not go well together.

5. Sunglasses

There is a reason why they're called sunglasses, and not lightglasses. I promise you that there is no sun hiding amongst the bright, manmade flashes.

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And that's the list done! Hope you agreed with me - Nadia

SORRY FOR THE HIATUS

Guys, a public apology for the hiatus on my blog!! I have been so busy, and thus had no time to update this baby. I'm also writing another blog at the moment, for an assessment, so it's been a little crazy. STAY TUNED FOR MORE RIDICULOUS ANTICS THOUGH. I promise to get on this A.S.A.P!

The 10 stereotypes that you will see in clubs.

I have frequented many clubs in my time, and have met some seriously awesome and interesting people. However, life is about seeing both the good and the bad. Here is a list of the ten (strange) stereotypes that will probably be in every club you go to. If you don't see all of them, you will notice at least half of the list. I've made them specific to whether they can be applied to girls, guys or both. PLEASE NOTE THAT NOT EVERYONE IS A STEREOTYPE!! Enjoy :-)

GIRLS

1.  The "I'm too hot for you" girls

These girls have probably spent 5 hours getting ready. They have false eyelashes on, and their dresses look like their second skin. In fact, I'm not even sure if they wear dresses..perhaps those are belts wrapped around their waists. They think that every guy in the club is going to hit on them. If they could, they would carry around portable hairdryers to make their hair fly back as they walk.

2. The bathroom screamers

I don't know why, but there are always girls screaming in the bathroom. About everything. So when they start screaming, just shriek at the top of your voice and don't stop until they do. On that note, some of them are actually really nice. Even if make-up is melting off your face, they will keep telling you that you are "SOOOO PRETTY."

3. The straight lesbians

Some straight girls will discover a new found love for each other for just one night. This is mostly because they know males love it.

GUYS

4. The "I'm (mostly) too hot for you" guys

These guys go to the gym. Actually no, they live in the gym. They wear tight shirts that show their rippling muscles. They have impeccably styled hair. They will either be really nice or more aloof than your local neighbourhood detective.

5. The wolfpack of bros

You will always see a group of bros standing around the dance floor, ready to prey. These bros really are bros. They will come up to you and tell you all about their best friend, and they will ask you to feel his chest.


6. The one crazy shuffler

Just get out of the way.

GENERAL

7. The "sexy" dancers

This usually applies to girls, but it could go the other way. These people think that they are in a music video, but in actual fact they look like geese swimming in a pond.

8. The one person trying to get everyone to drink


This person is probably the most fun of the stereotypes. If you can handle him or her, just comply. It will make them very happy.

9. The texter


He or she will dance miserably (just ask them to take lessons from the crazy shuffler guy). They will reply to every single text on their phone.. Perhaps they should have just stayed at home.

10. The lone shark


Usually a guy standing alone. The lone shark may or may not lurk in the shadows.. This person is either bored, looking around for his or her friends, drunk or ready to pick someone up. I have recorded a quick video on how to deal with one of these creatures..

Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you enjoyed (and agreed with) this post! Till the next time.
- Nadia

playlist: hot chocolate

(This one is for Cinde)

Believe it or not, I have done it again. Yes yes, yet another acoustic playlist. Readers, I promise you.. the next one is going be something completely different.

This playlist was actually the hardest one I've had to collate thus far, because it was created upon a request. In case you don't know, my playlists have specific moods. To be exact, the mood that I was meant to capture for hot chocolate was 'feeling special,' and 'fitting in.' I had absolutely no idea how to handle such a request without going down the generic route, but then it finally hit me. All I had to do was look for songs that encapsulate youth and simplicity.

To me, hot chocolate is all about the feeling of warmth. I think of sitting around a giant bonfire with my friends, or dancing around the flames with a big straw hat on my head. I can imagine myself curling up into a ball with my favourite book. Most of all, I picture safety, comfort and the element of youth that I know most of us will  cling onto for the rest of our lives.

If you just click on any of the titles listed below, you will automatically be redirected to youtube. :-)


We are young (cover), by Boyce Avenue

The banjolin song, by Mumford and Sons

Idaho, by Gregory Alan Isakov

We're going to be friends, by The White Stripes

Dancing in the moonlight (cover), by Matt Knapp

I recommend: this inspiring video on success.

Last semester, my friend Kiran linked me to one of the most incredible videos I have ever watched: 'How bad do you want it? (Success)'

As the title suggests, the video is about pushing yourself to achieve your goals. The great thing about it is that it can be applied to pretty much anything: exams, jobs, ambition, or even life in general. If you're feeling demotivated, or you just have absolutely no idea what you're doing, I highly recommend watching it.

The clip has an array of brilliant quotes, but these two shook me the most:

• 'When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you'll be successful.' 
• 'Don't cry to quit. You're already in pain, you're already hurt, get a reward from it.'

So my gorgeous viewers, dim your lights, turn up the volume and soak it all in. It is my greatest hope that after you've watched the video, you will be motivated enough to BRING IT.

playlist: sherry

'In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.' 

- Robert Ingersoll

This one is dedicated to my friend, who just lost someone.
I hope with all my heart that you find peace. May these songs bring some comfort into your life.

Love,
Nadia.

- The stable song, by Gregory Alan Isakov
- Upward over the mountain, by Iron and Wine
- High and low, by Greg Laswell
- Signs, by Bloc Party
- After the storm,  by Mumford and Sons