If you didn't know, I am really not sure how you wouldn't know, but it's fine, Post Malone's new album FINALLY came out! Posty has time and time again proven that he's a trailblazer in the music industry. His genre is a mix of everything, from rap to acoustic guitar, and he sounds like he's at home in both settings.
Here it is, a list of Post Malone lyrics you'll use or see as Instagram captions. I can already feel it, this summer is Posty's summer –– a summer for "beerbongs & bentleys."
Whether you need an educational experience to apply for fall scholarships, a few nights in the great outdoors, or a budget-friendly destination we've got you covered.
If you want to hit the road and you have a dependable vehicle ready for the drive but are strapped for cash, here are a few road trip destinations to consider:
Also known as "The King of Roads," this national treasure is so beautiful that every viewing area is protected. On the Historic Columbia River Highway just outside Portland, Oregon, you can see waterfalls, rivers, and mountains as you travel alongside the Columbia River Gorge. There are numerous state trails located on the six-mile section from Larch Mountain to Bridal Veil, so don't forget to pack your mountain bike and hiking shoes.
Come and get your kicks on historic Route 66! This old national highway was part of the original US interstate system that was built in 1926. It's earned the title of "Main Street of America". Although it is not as heavily trafficked as it used to be between 1925-1950 and has now been split into sections, Route 66 has maintained its charm. We encourage renting a trendy Jeep for the journey. Those photos ops won't create themselves, you know. Billboards and giant statues along the highway still advertise a wide array of roadside attractions. Diners and motels play up the Route 66 theme and are great for travelers on a budget.
Who says California living has to be expensive? Take this iconic road trip down California Highway 1 and see the coastline from San Francisco to San Diego. This trip has a lot to offer from sea lions and whale watching to interesting architectural points such a Bixby bridge or the Point Sur Lighthouse and is best traversed in a car that allows you the option to take the top down to enjoy the sea breeze.
While on Highway 1, take time to detour onto the 101 to enjoy wine country. Keep going on the 101 and arrive at San Luis Obispo County to take in stunning views from hilltop estates. Here, you can enjoy the day while playing in the sun at one of the many beaches in the area.
Traveling can teach you valuable lessons about who you are and the world around you, so why not represent it in your cover letter and use those experiences to find your future jobs. Here are a few road trip destinations with educational opportunities:
Hanover, KS is home to the only remaining Pony Express stop still standing in its original location. Today, Hollenberg Pony Express Station acts as the museum, offering materials and opportunities to learn about the historic landmark. Some say it's haunted - according to many visitors and staff members, some Pony Express riders have chosen to linger at the station.
A unique experience for students exists in central New York, about an hour and a half west of Albany at the Herkimer Diamond Mines. Visitors can spend the whole day prospecting for diamonds, learning about minerals and gems, and collecting memorabilia to take home
Next, learn about the engineering feat that is the Erie Canal on one of its cruises. Onboard you will learn all about the working lock system and hear about the history of the canal.
If you are looking to travel on a budget, there is no better way to save money than camping. Here are a few outdoor adventure road trip destinations:
Hit the road in an all-wheel-drive baddie to tackle this trip. The Black Hills of South Dakota is home to some truly monumental places. Explore everything from the faces of presidents carved on Mountain Rushmore to the magical caverns of the wind cave. Just when you think you have seen everything, make your way to the otherworldly Badlands. This crazy terrain is created when clay-rich soils are extensively eroded by wind and water.
Right outside of some of America's largest cities is a ruggedness stretch of mountains known as the Appalachians. The Appalachian Mountains are home to thousands of miles of pristine forest protected by three large preserves. If you love to hike and camp, this naturally beautiful forest would be a perfect destination.
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I would have people I had previously passed by on the way to class stop me and tell me they voted for me
Living in my own skin at 22 years is still as hard as it was for me at 6 almost 7. I am not sure why there are some parents that so desperately felt the need to put our children in boxes. I for one am in the different box. Given that definition as a kid. I was weird, the outcast but for some reason attached myself to the everything is fine group. I was the kid that never cared about what people thought of me. Elementary school I wore two different shoes to school. Willingly. I talked to the lamp posts as I walked to my school every morning as if they were my long lost pals. Yup, I was that kid. Middle school rolled around and I (once again, willingly) slicked my hair into a mo hawk using three tubes of hair gel. Even posted a "sneak peek" on Facebook before my big debut. At the end of every year, my yearbook would read....
"Dear C3C3 (Yes my E's were 3's after a movie I had seen, allowed it to be implemented into my non-movie like life)
Never stop being who you are!
You inspire me!"
Did I ever read these words for what they truly mean? No of course not. I was 13 and I was just happy I actually had people sign my yearbook.
High school came around. You think I stayed true to my weird spontaneous self? Nope. I conformed. I blended in. I began dabbling in makeup, sucking in my stomach to look smaller in photos, and holding my head below eye level so attention wouldn't be dragged to me. Yes I was still a little out there but on a much smaller scale. I still talked to people, made myself known in class especially with my teachers and I slid bye. My friends are really the only people that I could be myself around. I loved to make them laugh and in turn make myself laugh. Mostly because I SWORE we could have had a TV show. A TV show that would do better than Kylie Jenner's show that only lasted one season. I prided myself on my own stupid moments, because that is what they were...stupid moments. My failures, my embarrassments, and my low self esteem turned into comedy show and for the time being I was fine.
Coming to college I wanted to change who I was. I wanted to reinvent myself. Move past my "stupid moments" especially the ones revolving my poor choices in life. Physically and mentally. I grew a new layer around C3C3 and called her Ciara. I was no longer the joke as I was now the new and improved me. Of course I knew people don't change overnight but the reality was I didn't care. I lived by the day and that is all that mattered. This is all before I joined a Greek Organization and had everyone know who I was.
How does Homecoming Queen come into all of this?
More than anything I wanted to apply to be Homecoming Queen of Kean University. Not for nothing but I just wanted to be a princess. That would have been good enough for me. Not realizing how many people cared about me everyone voted for me. I am not sure anyone actually read my submission but I made sure all 21 of my sorority sisters read it by putting the entire submission in our group chat. One of my sorority sisters also had an entire photo shoot for me, so I could make flyers with my face along with my curly hair plastered on all of them. Next thing I know, every Snapchat story is my face, every Instagram story is my face. I was so overwhelmed, the limelight was definitely not for me. Not on a college scale at least. Leading up to Homecoming I would have people I had previously passed by on the way to class stop me and tell me they voted for me. People that would have not said two words to me previously, tapped me on the shoulder and tell me they voted for me. I truly had no idea how serious everyone took the elections. Even my twin, who is studying abroad in CHINA, was holding it down and got all of the students there to vote for me. She was so confident that I was going to win, but in reality now, I did not want to win. I wanted to hide under a rock and miss Homecoming all together. The day of Homecoming rolled around and...the entire day...I wanted to vomit. I was so hopeful that my mom and sister were going to be in the stands for moral support but unfortunately there was a miscommunication which resulted in them not being there.
Halftime was here. I walked out onto the field with the woman I was running against and the homecoming king...since he ran alone. Both of us are curly haired queens but all week I was contemplating straightening my hair. I decided I felt more comfortable with my curls and threw my hair up into a bun. She on the other hand had BEAUTIFUL LONG STRAIGHT HAIR....even her curls were beautiful but she straightened her hair. She was super involved and I was starting to believe if I won it would be just because I am in Greek life and have the students in China voting for me. We lined up into a line. The announcer prepared the crowd for what was about to happen. I had my supportive sisters patiently waiting in the stands while my big had my twin on face time since she couldn't be here in person. My heart was in my stomach. I had to count to 10 to remember where I was I was so nervous and scared and anxious all in one. The announcer explained the second runner up was the true queen next to me. I am still in disbelief almost 3 weeks later. A tiara was placed on my head I was handed flowers and I had to introduce myself to the crowd. Nervously I explained who I was, my major and my position in my organization. STILL in disbelief.
Through all my ups and through all my downs you always found a way to say something that kept me going.
A year ago I wrote a letter to you two. I planned to have us all meet up and I wanted to read it. However, life got crazy. Things happened, and to be honest I would have probably been so nervous to even read it out loud. I probably would have started tearing up when I began reading"Dear J and L." Plus, we are now in different cities (and even states.) I think getting us all on the same page is pretty cool. I promise I will try to bring my "Sappy Ally" down to a minimal. Without further ado, here is the letter.
Dear J and L,
When people ask me "what was one moment that God revealed himself to you?" I always reply with "when he gave me two people that have impacted my life and my heart tremendously." I then go on to explain my first year of college. I was in my dorm room and I felt that the Lord took everyone away from me. He took my friends I had for 12 years and I was stranded. I prayed every day that He would put someone in my life, just one friend who understood me. For a little while things were silent and things got to where I didn't really think he was hearing me. Until one day I wanted to get my hair cut (and not by the crappy workers at Great Clips) and one day I noticed something at church.J, I remember the drive on the way to your house I felt this feeling. Now, I couldn't describe it. But I knew something was going to happen. I didn't really think that a friend of mine from high school would reach out to me and when she mentioned "she's Catholic, just like you" I didn't really think anything of it. When I met you I literally was like "oh my gosh, we need to be friends because I love how much you love Jesus" and my inner Jesus self came out. That's when I knew I had something in me that you helped me bring out.
As Thomas Paine once wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls."
This past weekend, most of the southern United States was hit with a horrible heatwave. Everywhere you went felt like hell, and the air was so humid it was as if you could cut it with a knife. This kind of weather sucks, but at least most of us can escape into our wonderful air-conditioned homes… but what happens when your last line of defense dies? I wondered that as I sat there hearing the news from my dad.
Surely the AC didn't die. It was just overworked, it'll come back on in a minute after we let the machine rest for an hour or so…
Of all the days to have the air conditioning break, it had to be the hottest day of the year?! Seriously what gives? What did we do to deserve this punishment?
Look, I'll sleep in the basement. Please just let the basement stay somewhat cool. Please, I'm begging you. It's so hot outside the trees are crying. The squirrels are crying. I am crying… or am I sweating? I can't tell anymore.
It's so hot. When will this end? Why did our air conditioning die when we needed it the most? Why has it left us in our time of need?
Okay. The air conditioning is broken. There's no cool spot in the house. There's only one solution. Hide at grandma's until we get a new one.
Songs About Being 17
Grey's Anatomy Quotes
Vine Quotes
4 Leaf Clover
Self Respect
1. Brittany Morgan,National Writer's Society
2. Radhi,SUNY Stony Brook
3. Kristen Haddox, Penn State University
4. Jennifer Kustanovich, SUNY Stony Brook
5. Clare Regelbrugge, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
