Partying At “The Dome”

the weekend was interesting.  i saw a lot of people i was use to seeing every saturday night at college.  i also saw a few people i wanted to avoid, but failed miserably at.  i tried to just sit there and ignore certain creepers, but apparently i had an inviting look on my face that said “come closer, and put your arm around me.”

the best thing about alumni weekend was experiencing “the dome.”  what a fitting name for an off-campus house, because as dane cook says, ”if you come there you know what the fuck’s up.”  the named dome room is actually the dj booth, the real magical room is the one behind that.  it was like being at a rave: fog machine on overload, lasers, black lights, and loud music.  but the dance floor didn’t really pick up till “i’m on a boat” came on…

shortly after a guy approaches mia madison, “will you dance with my friend he has down syndrome?”  that’s when she got scared, because he was actually something worse: a blacked out lacrosse player.  why weren’t all college parties like this?

I Feel The Adrenaline Moving Through My Veins

in one month it’s just me, mia madison, and britney.  mia once said she could talk in britney lyrics in everyday speech, so for the concert how could we not do it?  and i guess we started practicing early because with alumni weekend looming, it got me and mia madison reminiscing…

 

miamadison: wat about george?

avav: remember how him and my ex roommate kept hooking up even after they found out they were related?

miamadison: hahaha yes. gross.

 

a guy like you should wear a warning…it’s dangerous

 

miamadison: did we ever have a crush on drunk joe?  thats wat betty sue told me. she said we had the “biggest crush on him”

miamadison: i dont believe it.

avav: yeah we did, we thought he was so cute. you don’t remember? we use to get nervous when he would walk into a room

miamadison: hahaha…gross.

 

i get the tingle i wanna mingle, that’s what i want

 

avav: we need to pick out our outfits too.  we have to look good so we don’t have to “dream about all the things that never were.”

miamadison: we should do manicures too. u gotta look good, head to toe

avav: i want to paint mine black or dark purple

miamadison: “french fingertips…something red lips…BITCH IS DANGEROUS”

 

should be a fun weekend. 

 

references were made to britney’s “circus,” “toxic,” “radar,” ”out from under,” and “lace and leather.”

Time To Graduate

Last week the senior class had three events that led up to yesterday’s graduation. 

The first night was at a club in providence called the complex.  The club consists of 4 rooms, that all play different types of music.  Although I wasn’t there to witness it, the final few songs were a melody of boy band hits from the 90s, a perfect ending to a perfect evening.  I just have one tip for you, if you don’t know how to dance…no big deal, not everyone is JT….but don’t step on your partner’s feet!

The second day was at the casino, Twin River.  I saw a comic who made fun of everyone, saying we’ll all be unemployed in a week.  We also saw a hypnotist, but I that’s not real, so there’s no reason to dwell on it.  The night’s finale was a concert by the grammy awarding winning artist: Coolio.  Other than gangstas paradise, the concert was so horrible that it was humorous.  One song was called “I like girls”…it was a little repetitive and went a little something like this: “I like girls, I like girls, oooo weeee I like girls.”  And at the end of the concert he plugged his cooking show, Cookin’ with Coolio…aka the gansta gourmet.  He also has a new cd coming out called “Steal Hear.”  But the best was when he announced his age, 44!  Oh and he came back to campus and partied with some students….seems reasonable huh?

The last night was a formal up in Boston at the Park Plaza.  The dj was horrible and totally killed the mood with songs like the electric slide and the chicken dance.  But we got dressed up and looked cute one last time.

The saddest part was knowing that once it was over, it was time to graduate; and that’s what happened yesterday.  It wasn’t depressing to get my diploma, it was just sad to think that I will never see most of those people ever again, most of which is fine, but there’s those others.  The other people that you’re not quite good enough friends with to go see, but good enough that you want to.  It amazing to think how many wonderful people I was able to meet over the four years at college.  I would hate for that to go to waste.

death ain’t nothing but a heartbeat away,
i’m living life, do or die, what can I say
i’m 23 now, but will I live to see 24
the way things are going I don’t know

College Review: Sketchiest Moment

Before I tell you the story of my sketchiest moment I need to give you some background.  For one reason or another, I am always the one in my group of friends to be hit on by the bouncers.  I have no idea why, so if someone can explain this phenomenon…please do.  So here we go…

I’m out with my friends when one bouncer decides I’m his lucky girl of the night.  When he talked to me I didn’t really know what to say back because I really didn’t want to entertain the thought in either of our heads; instead I just made some nervous laughter.  The night went on and I was back with my friends when he pulls one of them aside. 

I might be making a big assumption but I think she must have been pretty drunk by this point, because otherwise her giving him my number just wouldn’t make any sense.  So I get up to fix this situation when he starts telling me that he is enlisting in the army and will be leaving soon.  To prove it he showed me his shaved head which was covered by a hat because he was too ashamed of how he looked.  And like a member of the armed forces, he needed someone to write love letters to, and lucky me I was the chosen one. 

Can you say sketch ball? 

College Review

College is coming to end, and I’ve decided to relive the best moments of all four years right here at TMP.  Of course all times cannot be remembered in a week, so there are some that will not make the cut.  But after thinking about this for a while I can gladly say there is nothing I regret.  There are moments I’d rather not relive, but nothing I regret.  One of those being dating two guys at time.

Ah yes, sophomore year…I didn’t do it on purpose, it was never a goal like it seems to be for most men between 18-25…it just sort of happened.  It ended cause it was just way to stressful for me to handle by myself.  How do people do that all the time?  Plus I felt horrible for both of them even one was doing a similar thing to me.  Luckily neither ever found out about each other, and I still talk to them now.  Kinda weird how stuff pans out.  Oh well anyway, the college review starts next week just in time for finals. So grab your notebooks, pens, and graphing calculators this could get complicated.

Spring 2008 Dance Club Show

I have been so busy the past few weeks due my dance show that took place this past weekend.  We were having last minute rehersals up until the show, but I must say all the hard work payed off.  I was in two hip hop performances and modern dance. 

The first hip hop  was a mix of Kanye’s “Workout Plan,” Missy’s “I’m Really Hot,” and Unk’s “Walk It Out.”  The moves were pretty cool, there was even a push-up pyramid.  But by far the best part about it were the costumes.  We were told to wear 80s work out wear with tons of bright colors.  So of course me and my roommates went all out.  I was wearing a bright turquoise shirt with an exaggered cut out for my neck, with a racerback top underneath.  On the bottom I had grey leggins with orange runner’s shorts over them and of course bright pink pumas and knee high striped socks to match.  Oh and let’s not forget about the sparkley gold headband and red scrunchie.  When I get pictures I’ll upload them so you can have a good laugh.

The second hip hop dance was to two songs: “Get It Shawty” by Lloyd and “Now Drop” by Timbaland.  The first performance of it went well, but on the second night we had a bit of an accident.  One of the male dancers was jumping over another when he landed awkwardly on his bad knee (I hope he’s doing better now).  I didn’t even realize he wasn’t there till a point where I dance with him.  So I turned to my roommate (while on stage…not a good idea) and asked, “where is he?”  Instead of answer I got “the look,” so I just kept going and found out later.

The modern dance was one my roommate choreographed to Les Miserables’ song “Do You Hear the People Sing?” Apparently from what I heard this was the one dance in the show that was unlike any other and really stood out.  I even heard we brought people to the edge of their seats and had a few on the verge of tears because it was just like the actual performance in the musical.

Hopefully I’ll get the pictures up soon.  Right now they’re on my mom’s camera and she’s a little technology challenged, so you won’t see them until I upload them.  Until then, imagine as best you can.

PC Fashion Icons

As my time at college is winding down, I think it’s appropriate that I think the people that got me to where I am today.  For me, fashion is one of the biggest components of who I am, so it’s only right that I thank those fashion icons across campus (so why not make a list?  I love lists).

1. Amish looking girl

She wears long skirts and sweaters that are possibly home-made.  I use to look at her confused and wonder where she came from (how far can you really travel with a horse and buggy?), but now I really want to thank her.  She has poise and confidence to dress unlike anyone else on this campus.  I really admire people that do what they want to do (calling audibles), and she does just that (this is when I wish I had pictures for you).

2. Boy who wears short shorts in the gym

I see you when I’m there working out and I’m just a tad perplexed.  You are extremely pale, but that doesn’t stop you from showing some skin.  You wear shorts that are yes short for men, but are also shorter than what most girls wear.  But again, I admire you, because you do what you want when you want.  Plus those shorts just look amazing with the lifting gloves you wear (I guess you didn’t read VKs post?)

3. “Fashionistas”

This ode is to all of those girls out there who are gutsy enough to take a step out on a limb and try something different.  Today it was the girl who wore sparkly silver pumps to class (yes it was too late for a walk of shame).  Or its those girls that started the leggin movement. 

4. Me

Lastly, I want to acknowledge myself.  Yes I push the fashion envelope myself.  I wear my sunglasses at night (because the sun never sets on a bad ass), and I go all out for my dance costume that calls for “80s workout wear” (I’ll wearing leggins with orange shorts over it, with a razorback top with a large tshirt that has an exaggerated neck; not to mention the colorful scuncii and purple sweatbands.  Shameless plug: go to my dance show this Sunday and Monday night 7pm).

In the end, do what you want, and think nothing else.  Don’t waste any of your time contemplating what others will think of you.  We don’t need more cookie cutters in this world, we want INDIVIDUALS.

You Look Familiar…

Last night I went out with my roommates and their bfs.  We went to a bar downtown and once we got there we went straight to the bar.  One of the couples got drinks then walked over to the dance floor.  A guy was watching this and thought I was left alone, although the other couple was still getting drinks at the bar.  So he used this as his in….”did your friends just leave you?”  A guess this isn’t a bad way to enter a conversation, but his next move was horrible.  He said, “you look familar…did you go to PC?”  I found out he graduated before I ever went there which isn’t even the point, because obviously when you see a girl like me its safe to assume I go/went to PC.  He was clearly an amateur gamer.  I think he knew this creeped me out and tried to rebound by telling me he played rugby in college.  I’m not sure if I’m that blind and oblivious, but in my four years at school I’ve never heard of a men’s rugby team.  This guy was striking out all over the place.  But the night got more interesting when I overheard a conversation in the bathroom.

The women in the bathroom knew my friend and I were in there, but it didn’t stop them.  Here’s how it went:

Girl 1: I really want to sleep with him, but I shouldn’t.  I don’t know him that well.

Girl 2: Yeah, but sometimes it’s better that way.

Girl 1:  Maybe if he wants to go out again.  I mean he’s 35…why is he still single?

Girl 2:  You’re 34!

Tonight I also realized that I haven’t had to buy myself alcohol in months.  I don’t want to make it seem that I go in search of guys to use them because clearly the story above proves that wrong.  It’s just kinda strange, how things work out.  Last time I bought myself a drink I bought it because I didn’t want the guy I was with to buy me one.  I felt bad that he kept buying me things.  I like to feel independant and not rely on any guy monetarily.  What are the rules anymore when it comes to going out?  Who pays for what?  Should you offer to pay?  This sounds like a job for Ava V.

UPDATE: Apparently there is a men’s rugby team…

Ten Things I’ll Miss Most About College

 

Before I start I just want to introduce myself, my name is Mia Madison.  I’m a new contributing writer for this blog.  I hope you enjoy it!

Today marks just about the two month stretch…until graduation.  I have vague memories of my dad calling me an “ostrich” when I was younger, and now I know why. According to a very reliable source(*cough*wikipedia*cough*) “When threatened, the Ostrich will either hide itself by lying flat against the ground, or will run away.”  I’ll admit graduating does threaten me; actually it kind of scares the hell out of me.  What am I doing with my life? Where am I going? Will I stay in touch with everyone that I want to? Where have the best four years of my life gone? I want them back. 

Rather than drown in sorrow, I decided to turn this situation around by reminiscing about all the good times I had in college.  I’ve put together a list of the top ten things that I will miss most about college (in no specific order):

1. Theme Parties: Ridiculousfest. CEOs and Office Hoes. Halloween. Anything but Clothes. College always seems to come up with a way to celebrate almost anything for no particular reason.  When you enter the workforce you have your little office parties, its not like when you leave college, you’ll never go to a real party again.  I just highly doubt that it would be socially acceptable to emerge from your cubicle ready to party in a dress made of caution tape.  Bummer.

2. Ray Café: If you don’t go to PC, Ray is our school cafeteria and knock it if you want, but I’m going to miss so much.  When else are you going to have someone cook for you 24/7 (well I guess that’s what wives are for…damn being a female)? Despite rough times that the cafeteria went through, circa freshman year, they really are on top of their game now.  I once overheard this Ray conversation:

Boy #1: That looks so nasty. What IS that?

Boy #2: I have no idea, but if I close my eyes it can be whatever I want it to be.

Another thing that I am going to miss about Ray is all the characters that work there. We have Jania, everyone’s favorite the Polish card swiper. Then there’s the sweetest old napkin lady who works a 4 hour shift every morning to keep her busy because she likes being around us.  In addition to these incredible people, you have the lunch ladies who sing while they serve you food, ask you how your day is, just in general care about how you are, all stuff that probably doesn’t happen in life after college.  Finally, I will miss the social aspect of Ray most. Hours seem like minutes at Ray (“Ray-A-Thons”) when you are sitting with your friends having important life conversations, or maybe only a conversation about a recap of last night. Either way, Ray brings people together and I’ll miss it dearly.

3. Intramurals: I never thought post 5th grade that I would get to play all the best childhood games like kickball, wiffleball, and dodge ball again. I thought those days were over, when in reality they got even better in college. We are currently working on winning the coveted Intramural Champs T-shirts for wiffleball; a symbol of intramural greatness.

4. Freedom: I think one of the reasons why I loved college so much was because it gave me the chance to experience a freedom that was foreign to me. Being an only child and the product of the most overprotective parents in the world, I never knew such a free way of life existed. When I was a kid I wasn’t allowed to ride my bike anywhere outside of my driveway, complete with helmet, knee pads, wrist pads, and elbow pads. I also wasn’t allowed to play in ball pits (my mom said there could be hypodermic needles in there) a ridiculous reason, which I now believe was a result from watching some absurd episode of 20/20. ANYWAY, my point is that when I got to college I had so much freedom I didn’t even know what to do with myself. You can do whatever you want in college. That is awesome.

5. Having all your best friends under one roof: I am going to miss the two foot walk to all my friends after college. I love having all my friends in one spot. There is always someone to talk to, making plans is a cinch, and it’s fun.

6. Awkwardness: In my 21 years, I have never experienced or observed so many awkward moments as I have had in college, and you know what? I loved every minute of it. Do you say hi to that kid you hooked up with last night, even though neither of you really remember it? Is that guy over there pretending to be on his cell phone to avoid saying an awkward hello to someone? How about that disheveled girl walking across campus at 12 P.M. on a Saturday, with a glittery shirt, heels, and makeup smeared all over her face…think she had a good night? I hope life is still that awkward after college.

7. PDN (Public Displays of Nudity): Sometimes I’m confused whether or not I’m at school or at a nudist colony. Nudity at college is not only acceptable, but it is encouraged and it’s funny as hell. This is especially prevalent at our annual Civ Scream, which marks the end of a two year course requirement at PC. What better way to celebrate than to get naked and run around the quad as a circle of bystanders forms around you. Who knows, you might even become famous one day. Pogo stick girl anyone? Enough said.

8. Classlessness: Let’s face it, college isn’t exactly a classy place, but that’s what makes it so great. We use shitty ids to get into shitty bars all so we can drink shitty beer and get shitty. Chances are the bar smells like crap, the bathrooms are a public health hazard, and shots are served in Robitussin-like medicine cups. *Sigh* I could really go for some Prime Time right now.

9. Absurd amount of vacations: This is self explanatory. I’m pretty sure next year when I’m working I won’t have a week long spring break followed by another 5 day easter vacation two weeks later. It’s just not happening, and that’s unfortunate.

10. Getting away with just about anything: You can do whatever you want whenever you want at college. You can act stupid and immature and it’s okay because it’ll make for a great story the next day. At work, you do something stupid, nobody will laugh and it’ll get you fired.

For those of you who have yet to experience college, I enby you.  for those of you who are graduating, I feel for you.  There is no place like college.  College is a magical place, just ask Tom Petty: “You have four years to be irresponsible here.  Relax.  Work is for people with jobs.  You’ll never remember class time, but you’ll remember time you wasted hanging out with your friends.  so, stay out late.  go out on a Tuesday with your friends when you have a paper due Wednesday.  Spend money you don’t have.  Drink ’til sunrise.  The work never ends, but college does…”

A Few Things I’ve Learned On The RIPTA

 

Two days a week I take the RIPTA to work, and over the course of a few weeks I’ve learned some very important lessons. 

1. Who needs a doctor when you have a medical expert sitting next to you.

One man went on and on about how to cure athlete’s foot and a tooth abscess.  From all his trial and tribulations he’s found ways to get rid of these horrible medical concerns.  And he felt the need to tell the bus driver loud enough for the entire bus to hear.  What a thoughtful man.

2. Don’t have friends who are the same sex as you are.

According to one woman all her female friends are only in her life to try to steal her man from her.  So she vowed to never have female friends again and only hang out with the fellas.  I’m so glad, I learned this lesson now and not before it’s too late.

3. If you’re not sure…under-pluck.

Some people are way to obsessed with plucking their eye brows and as I saw today it can lead to an even bigger problem….no more eyebrows.  The woman I saw today felt the need to compensate for this unfortunate accident by drawing them on.  But she should have gotten some help, because she looked rather surprised even though the rest of her face showed no emotion.  What a magic trick!

I never knew I could learn so much outside the classroom.  I guess this means instead of studying in the library, I should devote more of my time people watching.