Being a resident of Craig last year had one perk: location, location, location. What they really mean is CVS, CVS, Liberty. If you didn't want yesterday's chicken at liberty, you went to CVS or Jimmy John's. Walking into CVS every other day became second nature until the day they stopped carrying Arnold Palmers and rearranged the store. The pharmacy is placed in the back which is nice so you don't have to walk through the sick patient's waiting room while purchasing Swiffer mops and M&M's. Thankfully I only had to visit the pharmacy once for the flu and the line for shots followed by medication was a seamless, quick transition.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Corner Store
Thanks to my CofC tour guide for pointing out that George Street's CVS is the highest grossing CVS in the state. Conveniently located across Craig dorm last year, CVS hosts every flavor of Arnold Palmer you could ever imagine with the surplus of basic grocery items.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Kickin' on King
Chances are you've been to Kickin Chicken. Whether your roommate needs his fix of blazing hot wings or your parents succumb to signing up for a Kickin Chicken rewards card. I always find myself sitting in the back heated outdoor seating known as the "chicken coop." Right at the front door you get a great feel of a sports bar atmosphere with a robust wooden bar hosting multiple demographics. Followed by a mix of flat screens that are sure to be showing whichever March Madness game is relevant to the college town life. My fraternity often reserves the back patio to have large dinners for basketball games or getting together for rush events. Needless to say there's always one guy who orders sweet potato fries that still haven't made there way onto the menu. Ask for them, they're great Great food, great people, Kickin Chicken.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The Five W's: A Response
Recently I found an article I can relate to all too well. Parents heckling coaches in youth sports. We've all seen and heard "that family" at every game cheering on their "next Derek Jeter."
- Who What Where When Why -
Do parents of young athletes have the right to speak up when they do not like a coaching decision? What if they yell at the game officials or bark orders at their children from the sidelines?
Patrick Hite, a columnist for The News Leader in Staunton, Va., suggests that obnoxious and outspoken parents are chasing away the best coaches from youth sports. He tells the story of Rob Bennett, a Covington High School science teacher with a master’s degree who was also the town’s mayor. But the job of boys’ basketball coach recently proved too much for Mr. Bennett, and he resigned.
NY Times ArticleBennett and his coaching staff were questioned by parents about something after every game.“It was either over playing time, what I said to their child on the bench, why they didn’t start, why they didn’t play in this quarter, why did you play this player because he missed practice or missed 30 minutes of practice because he went to get tutored in English, why did you keep a freshman on the varsity,” Bennett said. “It was unbelievable….”Said Bennett, “Why am I going to be miserable doing something I love to do and, for the most part, was pretty good at?”
Media Example #6
“Every morning, when I wake up, my first thought is to wonder what I get to eat today.”-@MsEmilyMccombs
^This. Given that I have 5 other roommates, it's more or less if I get to eat today. Hence why I eat plenty of avocado, a genre of food they don't dare get involved with.
“Why is it you have your best hair days when you’re home alone & nobody gets to see it! Curses!" -@SamWise_04
^Every day is a hair day.. Good or bad, I lost control about a year ago.
http://hellogiggles.com/?s=illustrated+tweet+of+the+day&x=0&y=0
Media Example #5
Ironically I take an Interpersonal Communication class the hour before my Writing for Mass Media class. Reading this article in between studying for our first test, the same exact material is written on my notecards. So thank you, for helping me study during my minor study break. It is true that 42% of marriages end in divorce, that statistic rises to near 70% for second marriages and rising from there. I agree each of these steps are vital, however the rest of long-distant relationship qualities lie within ugly truths we try to overlook. Take for example Kim and Kris- if you don't know who they are then keep your TV unplugged because you're doing a great job so far. Infidelities and canadian hook-ups drove this Hollywood couple into a mountain. A mountain of problems that ended a 72-day marriage celebrated with a $10 million dollar wedding. Unless you feel like burning through 10 mil just short of 80 days, follow these 5 simple steps to a healthy and prosperous relationship...or just watch The Osbourne's.
Media Example #4
I laughed because I'm sitting here thinking what to write and all I can think of is a phrase that perfectly summarizes the article...
"I see what you did there."
Media Example #3
Some of the trends they come up with today are pretty out there. When I watched the video from Bill Cunningham's Style on the Street, I thought back on if and when anyone has worn this before. Low and behold, I figured it out. For all of those who weren't a child of the north, we had a pair of what we called snow pants. When you went outside, you tucked the snow pants into your boots to retract any snow from soaking your Dad's wool socks he let you wear to school on the Monday that should have been a snow day. Needless to say the function of this fashion method works; just stay away from wet ice.
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