New Literature Blog! Update of Life.

I haven't posted anything in a while because college (overlapped with work and Marching Mizzou) is slowly killing me. But that's okay. (At least that's what I'm telling myself as I ignore all responsibilities in my life until the stack falls over.)

(Update: It fell over.) 


A Dollar For Your Thought; A Penny For Your Words.

For my English1000 class, our assignment is to create a blog and post our drafts and final copies as well as other things we create on our own on the blog. I asked if I could just add to the blog I already had and she said to just make a new one.

So that's exactly what I did, I created a blog where I will continuously post my writing, all forms of it. 

If you click the image, a new window will open redirecting you to the blog.

I will still be posting on this blog for fashion, makeup, personal things and others but not as frequent as the other since it is for a class and my free time is at an all time low.

Thank you for reading. 


7 Weeks of College Later... 7 Things I Learned

1. I don't ever recommend someone living at home their Freshman year of college, even if you are a local. I have lived in Columbia for 10 years and decided to save some money by living at home for a year or two. I have not made any friends. Well I have, but since they all live on campus, I am constantly left out of the group to the point where it depresses me. 
2. Use your resources. Staff gets paid to help you, make their lives interesting and actually ask them questions or go get help on your papers. EMAIL YOUR TA/GA! They are there for a reason, they aren't actually pointless.
3. Equal out your work and play. Go live the college experience, just don't be a dipshit about it. Do your papers, read the textbook, show up to lectures at least 50% sober. Take notes. Some professors teach straight from the textbook and though I feel like I should say show up to class, if you feel like you would process the information better just by reading the book instead of that class, you do you. It all depends on the professor or instructor.
4. Find a convenient bathroom. One that no one uses at times where big lectures are going on so no one is around. You'll thank me for this tip when you appreciate a nice bathroom.
5. College dress code. Feel free to look like shit to your 8am. No one expects you to get all dolled up for that, a big tee and Nike shorts with some flip flops are fine. But if you feel like getting dressed, you do you. Live your life.
6. Online summer classes are your friend. General education courses suck, and if you were anything like me in high school, you didn't take and AP or Dual Credit courses. Don't waste your fall and spring semester credit hours with basics, get that over with online during summer, it wont take more than an hour a day for one class. It'll be okay.
7. Talk to people. Be nice, hold the door. This isn't high school bullshit anymore. No more petty drama, get over yourself. Nothing is free here except yourself, so be you and keep doing you and let others do the same. Sit with random people at the dining halls, talk to people in your dorms. "One Mizzou"

Marching Mizzou Color Guard sings The Alma Mater after the Mizzou vs. South Dakota football game.
Photo taken by Rick Shaw

I still don't know a lot of things but this is just my two cents.

Live well pizza bites.

-Chaney Shaw

Band Camp and First Day of College.

   

     I will say one thing, and one thing only about what I've learned while being around college kids for the past week; don't go alone.

This applies to all genders, races, (most) situations, and all species of human beings.
     Don't go alone to a party, have someone watch over you and drive you home safely if you partake in college activities.
     Don't walk alone down the street, yes guys, you too. Anything can happen to anyone no matter the number of people, but a singular person is an easier target.

   

That being said, today marked my induction into becoming a Missouri Tiger. Marching Mizzou played at the quad after the Freshman, like myself, hauled ass through the columns and tried not to get trampled over. Me and the rest of color guard were in the front of the group, there was a lot of pressure.

     I sometimes forget why I put myself through the countless hours in the blazing sun spinning a hot metal flag, and then I remember what friends I have already become so close to and classes haven't even started yet. There's no way I will be doing more than a two years in college guard, and that's fine because for me, it's all about the people.

     I do not enjoy talking to people and meeting new people, but I force myself into situations like that so I'm not that one kid. And usually it works out.


I apologize or the lack of posts, college, my job, and M2, will be consuming my life for the next while or so.

Live well pizza bites.

-Chaney Shaw

My Dark Circles (Slam Poem)

     I finally had inspiration recently, of course this inspiration came at 4am but no matter. Some editing later I got a poem I'm content with. It's called My Dark Circles. I feel like many people can relate to the whole getting asked if your tired when you decide not to wear makeup one day. This poem is about the story behind my dark circles, metaphorically and literally.

This is a video of me slamming My Dark Circles.

Live well pizza bites.

-Chaney Shaw

It Means He Likes You (Slam Poem)

     All my life I've been writing and recently I decided to pick it up and try to write about current issues. My focus currently is feminism and issues related to it. This poem was published in my high school literary magazine, The Hickman Review. This isn't the first time my work was published but this is a piece I'm very proud of. I was able to slam it at a local art studio in my town and I got nothing but good reviews.

This video is me slamming the poem I wrote called It Means He Likes You.

Live well pizza bites

-Chaney Shaw

Everyday Look (Winged Eyeliner)

     This is my everyday look when I'm out for a night. It's more of a formal look, I won't wear this to Walmart or when I'm at a friends house but if I'm on a date or just out doing some shopping I will do the winged eyeliner.

     The following video is not a tutorial, more of a "how I do my face and what I use to do it" type of video.

 
     The products I used are listed in the description of the video but if you don't have the time or effort to click the video, I will list them below and add photos as well.

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Products

Face Wash - Clean & Clear essentials foaming facial cleanser
Face Moisturizer - Clean & Clear dual action moisturizer

Tinted Moisturizer - e.l.f. Tinted Moisturizer (Nude - 83222)
Face Powder - Rimmel London Stay Matte (Transparent - 001)

Pallet #1 - e.l.f. eyeshadow pallet
Pallet #2 - Pro Eyeshadow Pallet

Eyeliner - Almay Liquid Liner intense i-color (Black Pearl - 023)
Mascara - Physicians Formula Organic Wear CC Mascara (Ultra Black)

(Not Pictured) Lipstick - NYC Expert Last Lip Color (Berry Me - 442)


 
   


     I buy from Target. No normal person has money to do a full on haul from Sephora or Ulta, let's be real.

Live well pizza bites.

-Chaney Shaw

Finally 18! Thrifting and Theatre.

   

Today was the day. I FINALLY turned 18. Today was also Plato's grab bag sale. That was an experience, a friend and I decided to check it out. We get there 30 minutes after opening and I've never seen so many desperate white moms in one place besides their sons soccer game.


    Me and my friend dipped, we were not about to fight these white people for one top. So we went to Goodwill. A haul post will come tomorrow or whenever.

   

     When we got back home and had a few close friends come over for cake. One of my friend's (who is getting married soon and made me her bridesmaid and wedding planner - congrats to her) came by and gave me a beautiful rose, I adore roses on a very strong emotional scale. Another friend gave me a coffee maker, surprisingly. I didn't ask for anything, I just didn't want to eat cake alone.



     After everyone left I went to  dinner and wore my nice shoes and a dress, only because afterwards I would be going to see a musical. I have an emotional connection with theatre so I was thrilled to go. A play review will come up at some point too.

     I'm taking off this weekend to do hard drugs. Like meth. Kidding. Birthday weekend, I just wanna play video games and drink Baja Blast.

Live well pizza bites.

Chaney Shaw

Let's Get Some Shoes. Let's Party.

     If you didn't get that reference then I feel really old. And I am really old, I turn 18 on Saturday, July 19th. So to treat myself, I got some money from graduation and bought shoes I don't need. Do I fit in the stereotype now? Am I finally a "real woman"? Life goals achieved. (Sarcasm.)
     Either way, my mall has a Payless in it and they were having a lot of clearance items so I searched through them. It took some thought but I ended up getting two pairs.

The first pair I got were a pair of pumps with a tropical vibe. The brand is Fioni and they were originally $29.99 and I got them for $20. Not much of a save but it still counts. Too cute to pass up.

The second pair I got were a sandal with a slight heel. They have more of a bohemian vibe. Made by American Eagle, they didn't have an original price tag but I would assume that they were $20-$30 dollars and I got them for $10. How could I say no to that?

Live well pizza bites.

-Chaney Shaw