Scientists Want to Know If Cats Learn Accents From Their Owners

Cat's are pretty crazy everyone. Researches have found that cat's may be able to understand accents? that pretty neat or as Nick would say, "OH YAA THATS WICKED AHHSAM LET GET WATCH THE SAACKS GAME". I'm more of a dog person myself mainly because a cat peed on me when I was at a very impressionable age but this article is great! Check it out.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/77945/scientists-want-know-if-cats-learn-accents-their-owners

30 Rock Review

Yes, I am writing a review of 30 Rock. I am so late the party but I needed a new show to watch on Netflix and I decided to go with 30 Rock. I coming off of a Frasier high and I needed something that could at least maintain the comedic stamina.

Well... 30 Rock is exceptional. It is smart, fresh and sweet. Tina Fey is a delight to watch and her paired with Alec Baldwin is an entertainment delight. Alec Baldwin has the wit and humorous spark of the police captain in The Departed and the powerful boss in Glanngary Glenross. Tina Fey is the star of the show and I would not want to watch any other person. She's got spunk, cuteness, and sharp intelligence.

It's a light show that has the under lying heaviness of reality.

30 Rock = 5 stars in my book.

Thank you Tina Fey for creating this show.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter to anyone who celebrates it! If you missed out on the coloring pages of Easter eggs you could always print some out and color them on your own time.

Here are some examples of last night's event! Everyone's imagination went to so many different places. You could either make your own "egg" which turned out to be a face for the most part or make a colorful Easter egg.

Move Over Astrology....

Here comes numerology! Find out what your life path number is and what it says about you, it's simple and fun. Go to this link and calculate your number:  http://www.tokenrock.com/numerology/life_path/

Plant Advice

It's so rainy outside today, all the plants outside are probably drinking up the rain. But not your cactus. Remember, don't over water your cactus



- Z

Ginger Lemonade!

Spring has sprung but you're still eating like you're going into hibernation! Whenever I'm feeling a little gross and need something refreshing and good for my stomach, I turn to ginger lemonade.

For a bottle like this, I chopped up about an inch of ginger root, three small lemons without seeds or skin (or Meyer lemons! They're at TJ's now and are a cross between lemons and clementines.), four cups of water and threw it all in the blender.

If you don't have a blender, mincing the ingredients works just as well. If you REALLY want to get a refreshing "Aaaah..." with every sip, chop up a few mint leaves as well. Sugar is totally optional and should be used sparingly if at all.

Happy Spring, everyone!

xoxo Alli

7 Ways to Avoid Procrastination

It's that time of the semester when we are overloaded with work but have zero motivation to do it all. Here are some tips to stop you from procrastinating.

1. Start with the hardest task first. 
Use your initial energy to complete your toughest task. 

2. Get a second wind at 2 pm. 
Try resetting your day at 2 PM with your choice of energy boost such as coffee, fruit, or granola bar. This will turn your day into a fully productive day instead of only getting work done in the morning when our brains are sharpest.

3. Break the task into smaller tasks. 
Projects can be a lot less overwhelming if you see it as a list of small things.

4. Ask a friend to keep you accountable. 
If you're worried about completing a project, tell a friend. Ask them to check in every so often. Fear of disappointing someone is a powerful positive motivator.

5. To get past the starting apprehension, set a timer for ten minutes. 
Work for ten minutes, anyone can work for 10 minutes. Chances are, you'll get engrossed after those ten minutes, have a small success and want to continue working. 

6. Eliminate distractions. 
Silence your cell phone, install blocking software on your computer that prohibits use of certain sites after a designated amount of time, install software that shows you how you use your time on your computer, or find a quiet place to work where no one will distract you.

7. Plan a day without procrastination.
Make a list of tasks you've been avoiding and then don't stop until it's all done. This usually works best when you have a friend.

Check out these videos from ASAP science. They can help you further understand procrastination, productivity, and laziness.

without further ado....