WE NEED YOUR TALENT!!!! (In exchange for FREE COOKIES!!!)Facebook Event: http://tinyurl.com/dirtintheface Some friends and I are shooting a commercial on Saturday, May 30th for the Cannes MoFilm User-Generated Content Initiative, judged by Spike Lee! Come get hit in the face with dirt, and we’ll give you free cookies! We are making a video montage of…
I’m not much of a soda drinker, and I’m usually not in-tune with what soda companies are up to. But, when Pepsi started their new branding campaign last fall (as pictured above), I took note. But furthermore, when I discovered Pepsi Throwback today, I was pretty intrigued. Unfortunately, it reminds me of Xanadu, my Mom’s…
A pied-à-terre (French: “foot on the ground”) is a small living unit (typically an apartment or condominium) typically located in a large city (such as Paris or New York!). It typically is used as a temporary second residence, either for part of the year, or part of the work week. Specific to New York City:…
(Above: CamelAmmo product sample) Hey All! Remember my post about Kamelflage? (If not, check it out here.) The ladies over at Kamelflage have rebranded and launched a new website. They are now known as CamelAmmo. What is this product you may ask? Well, it’s a panty insert that helps you “Wage war on the front…
Above: All you need to open a bottle of wine is a screw, screwdriver and plyers! Have you ever gone to open a bottle of wine, but then suddenly realize that either (1) you don’t have a corkscrew or (2) you can’t find the friggin’ thing?! I have! And that’s why my boyfriend (Weikai) and…
During my four years at NYU, I had a huge involvement in the China Care Foundation. My roommate, Alice, and I, along with three other friends, founded the NYU China Care club. During my time there, we helped dozens of children receive life-saving surgeries and feel loved from thousands of miles away. This week, China…
Today I saw the oddest advertisement for Yushi Bento Bar, a Japanese restaurant in New York. Floating down 8th Avenue was a balloon that read “Don’t Balloon this Summer! Yushi.” I believe they were trying to say something like, “Don’t get fat over summer, you disgusting pigs. Eat sushi at Yushi and stay lean.” But…
Above is an interview that I did with the Institute of International Education about my experience as a Gilman Scholar. I discussed my Gilman experience as an NYU in Shanghai study abroad student in China and offered advice to current applicants for the Gilman Scholarship. Wish I was more interesting! I need to start reading…
Why are U.S. graduates still sporting gowns, caps and tassels at their commencement ceremonies?
My friend, Cheng, sent me this via email. It’s a timeline of college. It’s completely fitting, being that I just took my last final last week and I’m graduating in two days. Cannot wait! Enjoy this perfect illustration of what college is really like! Every New Semester: After 1st Week:After 2nd Week: Before the Mid-Term…
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