Blog 1/29 Ice Cream Essentials Now of course there are countless places to get ice cream and some of you may have your favorite hidden gems, but here are a few of the most social media famous ice cream shops in the US. After looking into these places, I can almost guarantee that you will want to visit each of these places just as much as I do. First off is Cleo Creamery located in California. They are famous for their rolled ice cream, which is a huge hit on social media. They also have “waffles and cream” which is exactly what you would imagine various flavored waffles with a scoop of ice cream on top. Next, I’m sure you’ve seen the extravagant giant milkshakes that New York City’s, Black Tap, has recently been famous for. They are perfect for pictures and taste amazing as well, as they should for the cost. Finally, we have the famous CREAM chain which has locations throughout California. These shops are famous for their ice cream cookie sandwiches. They make their cookies fresh in each shop and have a wide variety of ice cream flavors along with many different types of cookies. All of these places create great pictures for any avid photographer or just someone who is trying to add a picture that brings fame to their social media page.
My name is Carly Fitzpatrick and I am a junior. I love to eat ice cream, travel, and hang out with friends.
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I try not to be an advice giver but sometimes it just happens. I like to help others, and while I am usually quite the listener, sometimes I just start giving out advice. Sometimes, it’s wanted and well received, and other times, not so much. Today, I am here to give you some advice. It’s your decision if you take it or leave it. What you put out in the world is what you will get back. Some call it karma, I call it life. I honestly believe that we get what we put out in the world. I believe that whatever energy or vibe or whatever you decide to call it is what you get back. When I lived a life full of isolation and negativity, that’s what I received. Now, this is not saying that people were being outright negative and left me in the dark. It’s saying that love and appreciation surrounded me, but I was not ready to see it because of the guards I put up and the energy I surrounded myself in. Surround yourself with the vibe you want to get back. It’s your conscious choice. Positivity and happiness are downright contagious. You can have it if you want it enough. It may take a lot of work, but it’s worth it. Eventually, it becomes second nature. Just because everyone around you consumes negativity, doubt, and pessimism doesn’t mean you have to follow that path. Choose love. Choose laughter. Choose life. Choose happiness. Want rainbows and butterflies and happy songs and chocolate. Be around those that bring out the best in you and encourage you to be your best self. And as for the rest, let it fizzle out. It isn’t necessary to shut down and cancel the negativity or friendships or “bad stuff.” Simply lead the way with the vibe you wish to have and the rest will settle to how it’s meant to be. Okay, my advice giving is over now. Enjoy the rest of your day and don’t forget to smile! About the author: Hey, my name is Darian Crafton. I enjoy mac and cheese, El Reparo, my friends and family, volleyball and competitive cheerleading, and last but not least…my dogs. K-pop is a popular genre of music just about everywhere except the United States. However, that status is hastily changing. Just last year k-pop group, BTS, made history by being the first Korean group to be nominated and receive a Billboard music award. They won top social artist, edging out famous artists like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, and Shawn Mendez. BTS also managed to end Justin Bieber’s five-year winning streak. BTS won their first American award nearly six months before their American debut. In November of 2017, BTS made their U.S. debut in their performance of ‘DNA’ on the American Music Awards. Just in the previous four months they have appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, the Ellen Show, and James Corden. What makes BTS and other k-pop groups so addictive and likeable is the concept and meaning behind their music videos and songs. BTS focuses on pressures of social criticism, mental illness, and the path of pursuing their own dreams. The release of their single, I NEED U, sparked the voice of mental illness in Korea. In the music video, each member represented mental illness. This song also sky-rocketed BTS’s style and popularity. The group consists of complex dancing, catchy beats, and developed lyrics. However, this isn’t the only cause of their social rising. BTS has collaborated with many famous artists like Steve Aoki, Desiigner, Fall Out Boy, and the Chainsmokers. Additionally, BTS has broken over 37 records with their songs. They broke the record for fastest video to hit 10 million views, highest ranked k-pop single on U.S. iTunes, most Youtube likes for a k-pop group in 24 hours, highest ranked k-pop song on Spotify, and even surpassed the Chainsmokers top hit ‘Closer’ for most views in a 24-hour period. BTS is the first k-pop group in years to become so well-known and famous in such a short amount of time. K-pop is currently on the rise and will continue to be for a long time. BIO: -Molly Wintz -attending IU in fall of 2018 -I enjoy K-Pop, hockey, and eating Taco Bell with my friend Tristian In July 1, 2017 a new law came into effect called ORV (off road vehicle) helmet law. This law states that anyone under 18, whether on private property or public property, must wear a helmet at all times. This includes anyone riding or driving any type of off-road vehicles, such as four-wheelers, dirt bikes, RZRs, Rangers or Gators, but not a snow mobile or a golf cart. If someone is using the vehicle for farm purposes then the law does not apply. If anyone under the age of 18 gets caught without wearing their helmet it is considered a class C infraction and the maximum fine can be $500.
Those that argue against this law say it should be personal choice and sometimes they are just driving around slowly and not being reckless. Those that agree with this law compare it to wearing a seatbelt. It is a safety law, so they think it should stay the law. My personal opinion is it should be a personal choice at any age because it isn’t harming anyone else. You are taking the personal risk of hurting yourself. This is especially true when someone is riding with another adult. This adult should have the right to make the choice for their own kids. I am so happy that each new semester does not mean a completely new beginning. Can you imagine how exhausting it would be to start all over with each class? Of course we all start at the "beginning" of our course content, but for many of us that "beginning" has already been established. Many people see the new year, or for teachers and students a new semester, as a new beginning. I am thankful that it is not so, and that it is, more importantly, a new challenge. Everyone begins the semester with prior knowledge. Whether it's the teacher who learns something new about their content every year, or the student who has personal experiences just waiting to be applied to a story or article, we all bring something into the room every day. Quite the opposite of the "blank slate" mindset, students and teachers alike are constantly adding to their personal mental libraries, not rebuilding them. This means that we don't have to pretend like we're starting completely over; we don't have to treat every new beginning like it's even a beginning. That leaves us with the unique challenge of making beginnings exciting, since our students experience them so often. To do that, we have to acknowledge just how much our work, passion, and certainly our tears can shape the student experience, and use those tools to our advantage.
As I move into the second semester of my most exhausting school year ever, I feel so much pressure to build on top of my previous successes. But honestly, when I think about the things that I consider to be wins, not a single one of them was motivated by anything other than creating a meaningful experience for my students and for myself. And as long as I keep that in mind when the nights get long, when the grading seems unbearable, and when the schedule seems especially punishing, then my classroom will continue to move upward, my students will learn better, and I will continue to grow as a professional. |
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