Social media is amazing. Because if it, I’ve had the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiences that I usually wouldn’t have gotten the chance to be a part of. My favorite SM medium is Twitter- not only because it has hilarious people using it, but because it really gives you another opportunity of interaction that you may not get IRL (in real life ).

Because of Twitter, I have..
*Won DJ Hero for the Wii
*Won a Top Chef Cookbook
*Interviewed the editor of City Pages for a class assignment
*Been Retweeted by Boyz II Men

Okay, so the last one isn’t a huge deal (it was at the time though!) but social media has done wonders for me. I follow UST on Twitter and a couple weeks ago they posted that MPR was looking for input on students and their work habits. Being that I am a student worker, I replied to MPR and gave them some information on my work schedule over J-Term. A few days later, Tim Post with MPR got in contact with me and set up an interview. I had the opportunity to talk about the strain that my work habits puts on my school work sometimes, but it was great to let other’s know that most college students aren’t “lazy” like the stereotype sometimes describes.

Here’s the interview/story: Employed students’ workload puts studies at risk.

A lot of people I know heard the piece, which makes me happy not just because it boosts my ego (just kidding) but because I know that people will see how hard college students really do work, not only in school but outside too. Between clubs, jobs, keeping up with friends and 30 Rock episodes, its a tough life sometimes but we all know that it will soon (hopefully!) be worth it.

Hello again! Sorry for my absence, J-Term has been such a great time that I’m forgetting to blog!

Since getting a kindle for Christmas, I’ve been reading nearly everyday and I can already feel my vocabulary expanding! J-Term is a really nice time to read leisurely just because I’m not taking a class or anything, so I really have time to enjoy books instead of being forced to read for a class.

The first book I finished was The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I really wanted to read it because I heard it was great, and a film was coming out.. and it was great! Such an exciting read.

I also finished the Hunger Games trilogy, which the first film is coming out in March.. and you MUST read these books! Such quick reads, and the action in the novels will literally make you sweat (at least it made me sweat a little!)

Another thing you should know about me: I’m obsessed with comedy. Especially comedy writers, the writing process, stand up comedy, SNL.. all of the above. I finished Mindy Kaling’s book (writer on The Office and plays Kelly in the series) which was completely inspiring.

I’m also obsessed with Tina Fey. She’s hilarious, I loved her on SNL and 30 Rock is simply amazing. I’m in the middle of reading her book, Bossypants, and I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a funny read.

Another great thing about Kindles? St. Thomas has them avaliable for checkout at the O’Shaughnessy Frey library, and they have all types of classic and contemporary titles, here’s more information: http://www.stthomas.edu/libraries/collections/kindle.html

So my advice to you? Read away!

And to leave you with some laughs, here’s Tina Fey photobombing Amy Poehler at the Golden Globes this past weekend