I recommend: this awesome app called Drunk Mode

Today I am recommending Drunk Mode, a fantastic mobile application that prevents its users from drunk dialling. What a simple yet BLOODY COOL idea ay.. I first got in touch with one of the masterminds behind Drunk Mode, Joshua Anton, because I thought to myself.. this is absolutely fascinating. 

Upon speaking to Josh, I learnt that there are actually similar applications in the market. However, Drunk Mode stands out like a ray of sunlight because of its fantastic understanding of its users needs. It is brilliantly up to date, it caters to a global market and most importantly, it works like a charm. 

Drunk Mode essentially does two things: 

1) It prevents you from drunk dialling certain people. 

2) It allows you to pre record messages that you would want sent to yourself in your not-so-sober state, E.G. 'Don't Drink and Drive.' 

For a clearer picture, check this video out:

I was told that the makers behind Drunk Mode have a lot of big plans for the app, but let me tell you exactly why I think you should download it. My answer can be summed up in one word: numbers.

For a bunch of college students, the Drunk Mode masterminds sure managed to hit their target group. Within the first week of its release in April 2013, Drunk Mode gained 500-600 downloads. By July 2013, this number surpassed 3000. Let me tell you something readers. If people are downloading this application, it has to be something.

Do yourself a favour and give it a go. 

http://www.drunkmode.org/

Later dudes!
- Nadia

I recommend: this brilliant video on how to tackle your 20's

This video holds the philosophy that every 20 something year old should adopt.

I recommend: the video 'To This Day'

'To This Day' is simply incredible. Somehow it manages to tackle the topic of bullying whilst still maintaining the ability to encompass an exquisite level of creativity, sadness, vulnerability and hope. I watched it by chance, having had no idea what it was about. It shook my heart in places I didn't even know existed. I have great respect for the guy who wrote the beautiful poem (or in other words, the voiceover behind the video), Shane Koyczan.

It was difficult to choose, but I have to say that my favourite quote from 'To this Day' has to be this one:
'If you can't see anything beautiful about yourself, get a better mirror. Look a little closer. Stare a little longer. Because there's something inside you that made you keep trying despite everyone who told you to quit.' 

I recommend: this super innovative video

Anybody who knows me will understand why I'm absolutely in love with this video..

Check it out! This is what we call stepping out of the box (and boy did they do that).

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.