Gorillas and Spray Tans

Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful spring break. I know mine was extremely relaxing because I literally did nothing but lay out on the beach. Over spring break I watched the ever so classy Jersey Shore. I am a fan of this show, but if you asked me why, I honestly couldn't tell you. I really don't understand how they are even considered "famous". Infamous maybe, but they have no claim to fame other than they party all the time. They all have zero class, and anyone who considers them a role model should probably reevaluate their life. Snooki the main star for getting black out drunk and going too crazy is pregnant. It made the cover of People magazine and was all over the news and Twitter. Seriously? What did you expect? Snooki and JWoww are getting a spin off show from MTV about apparently Snooki growing up and becoming a mom. I'm not impressed. These are people that said and I quote," put out the fire down, he was like a hermaphrodite or something." A hermaphrodite, really??? Pyromaniac would be more appropriate. These people are not intelligent, and they have zero class. Yet, they are entertaining none the less. I myself have told my friends I'm going to go GTL, gym, tan, and laundry, which is a common acronym the casts says. DJ Pauly D is getting his own show, but it's just going to be about him DJ-ing. How exciting? I just think that we should have better role models on television. It's pretty ridiculous. Also, none of them are truly Italian except for Vinny. Yes, those are just white people with Italian descent. They have northern accents and none of them are actually from Jersey either. I don't understand how this show has lasted 5 seasons. They tan, they eat, they fight, they workout, and they party. What makes them famous? Anyone that has seen them act on something other than Jersey Shore knows they should stick to their day job. There are seriously being paid a ton just to be obnoxious. They are not intelligent, and they are just regular people that need to grow up. What makes them so special?? I go to college, and yes I go out occasionally. I'm actually doing something with my life, and I don't get my own television show. Let's be honest, I'm boring. I should have another tangent later this week because something will spark my interest. Oh well, until next time I'm Alexa Ray :) Have a wonderful week!

Kony 2012

Sorry, it's been awhile since anything of mine has become updated. It's midterms, oh well. Anyways, more importantly I a bit of a long rant about something today. As most of you know, there is a KONY 2012 video on youtube. In case, you haven't this video is on youtube and it's about the invisible children in Africa. Joseph Kony is a guy that is taking children from their homes and telling them to kill their parents and completely taking away their freedom. He turns boys into child soldiers and girls into sex slaves. This is a very important cause, and yes it is a problem. However, the invisible children foundation has been criticized because it only gives 30% of it's earnings to the children. I'm pretty sure that is more than what any of us are giving on our own. To make money, you have to have money. Another thing is that people are complaining that Kony is nowhere to be found, and it isn't an issue anymore. I'm pretty sure if it wasn't an issue, it wouldn't have been brought up now. Most people that are complaining aren't in Africa; thus, you don't know what's going on. I get it, really I do. However, don't complain or be negative because someone else wants to support a cause. Be respectful. Okay, I think I'm done. Until next time, enjoy the weather!

-Alexa

Week of Hell

Hello everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's day, I know I can't complain too much. Oh except for the fact that I totally had 5 exams last week. I was seriously a zombie for the whole week. I didn't have a valentine but my mother definitely out did herself this year. Over-nighting me chocolate covered strawberries, I mean really?? Best. Thing. Ever. However, since it was the week of Valentine's day let me bring up a very important statement. Doing something right for a whole day and being like super nice for a whole day, does not excuse the face that you are probably a bitch or a prick the other 364 days a year. That statement can go both ways just because you are mega sweet 364 days a year, that doesn't mean you get to be a mega bitch or prick on Valentine's day. The holiday is just suppose to be a day that you spend it with someone that you care about. Calling it single awareness day isn't going to change it. Big deal, you're single. Embrace it. Don't be all mopey. Give a compliment to someone you find attractive in each class. Dress up a little nicer to feel good about yourself. Besides, couples are still going to be around all year long, there's no need to let it bother you like crazy for one day because that relationship that's bothering you on February 14th will most likely still be together on the 15th. Okay, I've said enough. Until next time, stay classy. Be happy.

-Alexa

"Giant" Impact

Okay, so we all know the Giants won. Well if you didn't, SURPRISE! So basically speaking of giants I have a ton of exams next week. By a ton I mean like 5 plus a lab report. Sucks to suck, right? But anyways, I'm on a tangent. Only naturally does my tangent of course start with Facebook. I realize it's your personal site and you can "technically" say or put on there what ever you want. However, jobs are starting to look at Facebook and I know my sorority looked at me like crazy. Thus, stop putting your every action, thought, picture, or life story on Facebook. Trust me, nobody cares. I mean your really close friends might care, but um, that's probably about it. Also, I know your family probably sees your Facebook and family friends as well. This brings me to my next point. The duck face or the picture that all I can see is your boobs, is not okay. People are judgmental, it happens. You can keep people from being so judgmental about you be how you present yourself. Your information box should actually be about you, and using spellcheck wouldn't hurt. Don't tell me you speak French, English, and intellectually but then spell intellectually wrong (true story). I'm not saying I've never done these things, I'm a girl and it's like our second nature. I even went back, which is easier with timeline, and saw the things I posted in high school. Seriously? What in the world was I thinking? Another thing, ladies please don't use foul language. Please show that you are intelligent enough to have a broader vocabulary than that. No guy dates someone and says,"Oh, she had me at the way she said the F-bomb." Keep it classy. I understand we have bad days, and I understand people have bad days. However just smile and be like, yeah today sucked, but tomorrow is a new day. I'd much rather see that than saying how your boyfriend cheated on you with Heather and she's a bitch and you want to run her over with your car. Also, don't talk about how much you love weed or some other substance on Facebook. Don't be dumb, but if you're going to be dumb, at least be smart about it and NOT post it on a public site. Oh and incase people didn't realize, I'm typing in letters. There aren't any numbers on here. For example I L0V3 H3R. Honestly, how is that more difficult to type. Oh, and Ke$ha is the only name or word that should have a symbol in it. Unless you are using twitter, chill out with the symbols. An @ is not an A. Okay, I think I'm done. I'm sure something will inspire to go on another tangent or speech soon. I promise they all won't be negative! Until next time, I hope everyone has a wonderful week and weekend! I'll try to update soon.

:) -Alexa

Welcome!

Hey everyone, this is my new blog. I'm starting it for my media and society class so we shall see how it goes. I'll try to keep it pretty entertaining. Being a college student, hopefully, will be beneficial for that. My goal is try to update it every couple of days because let's face it only so much excitement can happen on a day to day basis. I'll start with the basics of just who I am as a person since this is a first entry. My name is Alexa. I am in no way or fashion of any Spanish decent, sorry if the name of my blog is misleading, I go to the University of Arkansas. I am technically a Broadcast Journalism major; however, I have pretty much gone undeclared. I have no idea what I want to do with my life so I guess, I'm just living the life of a typical college student. I am involved in Greek Life. I'm from a really small town. From this blog, I hope to go on a few tangents, I'll talk about games, and I'll probably talk about people. I'm a girl, it's what I do. :) Nevertheless, it's second semester, and I'm ready for whatever is going to come. Go Hogs!