While stitting at my hometown Starbucks, it occurred to me that I'll literally never take a full class at my old university again. I'll never have another late-night dining hall date where I eat Chinese food at an uncontrollable rate, trying to scarf down food while talking to friends. I will never be able to … Continue reading I Decided To Leave College… Let Me Explain.
It's no surprise that YouTube vloggers are essentially taking up the entirety of the internet these days. YouTube, known as the main video sharing platform in the world, holds more than one billion users per month as well as generates more than 300 hours of uploads per minute. However, while it's amazing to see bloggers … Continue reading Six YouTubers Who Will Give You A Different Outlook on Vlogging
As a lot of you might know, I've spent the summer going to music festivals and doing various shoots with artists. Depending on the festival, you might not be allowed to bring all the things you'd want, since some of the smallest things could be considered 'banned items'. I wanted to make this post for … Continue reading Eight MUST HAVE’s When Traveling to a Music Festival
Michael Blume is an artist celebrating all good things happening in the music industry right now--free forms of expression, interesting development of artistic concepts, and thinking outside the box when it comes to attracting viewers. I did a quick Q&A with him to see what his thoughts were on being an emerging artist, being invited … Continue reading Michael Blume Q & A–Emerging Artists Without Genre Borders
Sitting down in the dimly-lit press tent at Firefly Music Festival, my heart beating slightly out of my chest and onto the table, nervous for the interview ahead of me. Not only was I about to meet and interview someone in which I've belted out his hits in the middle of my shower time, but … Continue reading Sitting Down With Quinn XCII: Song Inspirations, ‘Grimy’ Venice, & Daily Doc’s
One of the biggest questions I'm asked these days are how I'm able to attend a bunch of concerts, specifically over the summer. While many people are doing their 9-5pm internships in cities that result them in a massive amount of debt, I chose to waitress and instead focus on growing my brand and improving my … Continue reading Obtaining Press Passes–How To Talk The Talk & E-Mail To Your Heart’s Content
I've always wondered how people with extremely busy lives manage to a) stay away from constant mental breakdowns, and b) manage to maintain a healthy relationship. From past experiences, being busy 24/7 is never healthy for any relationship, romantic or not. You always need some breathing room. So, I wondered, who's an individual that probably … Continue reading Life and Love Is Better When You’re Part of the NFL
Dear UMass, Coming into the second half of the second semester, I look back on my first year here and sight with relief. Not only have you been the demon that I wanted to run away from in many situations, but you've also become my home, and I wouldn't want to trade you for anything … Continue reading A Letter To My First Year At UMass
As some words of encouragement, we've all been there before. Have you ever looked at a rose before? You know, it's red, beautiful, represents love. But, sometimes, when you're too quick to grab it, you get pricked by the thorns it has on it's stem. Just like life, we've all been pricked by those thorns … Continue reading 5 Ways On How To Keep Your Head Up
When I started typing this article, I had so many things coming across my mind. As a current sophomore in college and only a mere 18 years old, it's hard to think that in a short two years I'll be thrown into the real world. (Yes, for clarification, I skipped a year due to credits. … Continue reading What I Wish I Knew Before College
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