My Twitter Feed in a Nutshell

March 30, 2015Leave a comment

The year is 2015, and now, more than ever, we turn to social media to unveil our darkest emotions, our sharp wit, and our longing for relevance in an increasingly impersonal world. (We also turn to social media to look at cute puppy pictures and to cyber-stalk our friends from high school.) Of course, the more we share on social media, the more predictable our posts have become.

A few years ago, I wrote about my Facebook newsfeed and the most common posts I see there. While my 600+ Facebook friends and I are all unique, our Facebook statuses (filled with misattributed quotes, thinly veiled song lyrics and terribly misguided political opinions) are anything but. As Twitter has grown in popularity, it has suffered the same fate.

This is what my Twitter home page looks like, in a nutshell, based on the accounts that I follow (or – in some cases – have unfollowed). 🙂 Feel free to add your own favorite commonly viewed tweets to the comments section below.

Thoughtful comment about industry specific topic. @Publication http://LinkToRelevantContent.bit.ly/ #IUseTwitterProperly
Snarky observation about a casual acquaintance at the same social event I’m at. #SoMuchSnark
Depressing yet slightly cryptic tweet about an ex who hopefully doesn’t read my Twitter. #ActuallyIHopeHeDoes #InsideJokeOnlyWeKnew
Photo of animals doing adorable things or being unlikely best friends, captioned with something clever and equally cute.
I checked in at @TrendyBar! http://MyLifeIsCoolerThanYours.bit.ly/
Funny tweet that lightly touches on a sensitive news story and gets 5K retweets. #OhToBePopular
Ultra-personal tweet about an area of my life that only my significant other or close friends would know. #TMI #WhoReadsThis
Summary of every photo I have ever posted on Instagram. #ReallyIDontPostAnythingElse
Headline: “Controversial Social Topic and Why We Need to Talk About It.” http://SocialCommentary.bit.ly/
My @TrendyBrand goodies arrived in the mail today and I’m obsessed! #PlzReadThis #SendMeFreeStuff

Anything I’m missing? Add your own favorites to the comments section below!

Link Love Wednesday: #LoveAtFirstFlight

August 20, 2014August 20, 20142 Comments

Some schools are back in session, which means it’s time to trade in those bathing suits for books and return to the classroom. Whether you’ve already begun opening your textbooks or still have a few weeks of summer left, allow yourself to relax with this week’s batch of Link Love!

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your freshman self? I was asked to share a few of my own tips in a guest article for Career Camel.
Is it possible to find the love of your life on a three-hour flight? One Irish traveler searches for the young Canadian woman he met on a flight to Dublin through social media hashtags #LoveAtFirstFlight and #FindKatie. (He found her!)
Emma Ferrer channels her grandmother, Audrey Hepburn, in a photo shoot for Harper’s Bazaar. The resemblance is striking, as is the accompanying article.
These jello shot marshmallows are adorable!
Let’s be honest… did you really “wake up like this”?
A credit union in Texas recently launched a racy new campaign that urges consumers not to be “spanked by banks.” Innovative or inappropriate? I’d love your thoughts!
What are the worst meals you can order in a restaurant? This list from YouBeauty may surprise you!
Did you catch the latest edition of The Freshman 15? If not, check out my tips for finding happiness in college.
It has been two years since I began my senior year of college, but these feelings are still all-too-familiar.

What are some links you’ve come across in the last week? Share your great finds in the comments section below!

Late Night Link Love: But First, Let Me NOT Take a Selfie

July 30, 2014Leave a comment

Happy Wednesday and end of July! The month was a bittersweet one for me, as two close friends from college packed up to move out of state, but I’m looking forward to the adventures that August brings. Beginning Friday, I will embark on my third Whole 30, and am excited for other opportunities in the coming month. I will also take advantage of the warm weather and continue to work on my pathetically miniscule tan!

What are you looking forward to in August? Share your own adventures in the comments section, and in the meantime, enjoy another fabulous round of Link Love.

When is it appropriate to take a selfie? Jezebel breaks it down for all of you selfie kings and queens.
Sarah at Yes & Yes shares her best tips for looking great even in the scorching summertime.
What happens to your Facebook when you die?
OkCupid has been experimenting on its users, and the results are interesting.
I love Dani’s smoothie making guide! This is great for any smoothie enthusiast who is looking to make his/her drinks a little more balanced and nutritious.
This article on What I Instagrammed Vs. What Was Really Happening made me laugh. Some of these hit a little too close to home! 🙂
If you’re a young person who has read Harry Potter, chances are you are less bigoted than other young people, according to these studies.
Getting ready to sign up for college classes? Check out my guide on how to set up the schedule you want and still graduate on time!
I’ve always loved It’s Raining Men but I never saw the music video until tonight. Enjoy! 🙂

What are some of your favorite articles and links this week? Sound off in the comments below!

Link Love Thursday: Harry Potter is Back!

July 10, 2014Leave a comment

Good afternoon, friends! We are (sort of) back to our regularly scheduled programming here at So It Must Be True, and once again, I’m excited to share the latest batch of Link Love. Hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July weekend filled with friends, family and ESPN’s hotdog eating contest!

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! J.K. Rowling has released a special article (courtesy of everyone’s favorite witch-journalist, Rita Skeeter) featuring Harry Potter & Co. at the Quidditch Cup, several years into the future.
I never knew just how much Zach Galifinakis and Louis Vuitton looked alike… until now. Check out these crazy celebrity lookalikes throughout history!
As I scroll through these double entendres and adult jokes hidden in cartoons, I’m convinced that kids’ shows were really meant for the grown-ups.
Business Insider has compiled a list of the best college traditions. I’m proud to see my alma mater on this list… Go Knights!
These tips for pantry organization make me want to hit up The Container Store immediately, and then apply this advice to my closet.
Here are the four people you should cut out of your life.
People are very angry that J. Crew has introduced a size 000 into their lineup. Personally, I find a lot of the outrage to be discriminatory toward women who actually need to wear a size 000. (They do exist!)
If you like Seinfeld, you’ll love following Modern Seinfeld (@SeinfeldToday) on Twitter. Tweets include plots to Seinfeld if the show took place in modern day!
For those who missed it, check out the guest article I wrote for Talent Cupboard about the job search and the importance of building your network early on.

Happy reading! What are some of the best links you’ve come across this week?

Link Love Wednesday: Remembering Maya Angelou

May 28, 20141 Comment

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can’t practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” – Maya Angelou

This morning, I was devastated to learn about the passing of great American author and activist Maya Angelou. I first fell in love with her powerful writing during my sophomore year of college, when we read her poetry in a women’s literature class, and that love soon extended to her other noted work. Maya Angelou was truly an inspiration to so many of us, and I firmly believe that her work will continue to empower women and men alike for years to come.

If you haven’t heard Maya Angelou recite her own poetry, I highly suggest you do so. This reading of Still I Rise will give you the chills!
CBS News collects some of Angelou’s top quotes and tweets.
One more list of Angelou’s wonderfully inspirational quotes, courtesy of ABC News.
If you could speak to your heroes, what advice would they give you? Sarah from Yes and Yes compiles the sage wisdom of some of her own heroines.
On a lighter note, as a resident of Central Florida, I enjoyed this list of the seven deadly sins of theme park visitors!
For my fellow introverts, learn how to communicate effectively in the workplace by turning your introversion into an asset.
People are unnecessarily critical when it comes to the dietary choices and restrictions of others. This was an interesting read on why we are so quick to judge vegetarians and vegans.
Want to create the perfect resumé? Avoid these seven clichés.
One employee’s vacation request was accidentally forwarded to the entire company. Then the entire Internet responded.
I love The Little Mermaid as much as the next 90s kid, but this list of horrible lessons learned from the film is definitely worth a chuckle. (It’s amazing to look back at the gender roles in Disney films as an adult!)
Abercrombie and Fitch has definitely gotten into some hot water over the past few years, but it seems that some changes are finally being made in an effort to resurrect the brand’s image.
Allow this sweet song to brighten your day.

Link Love Wednesday: Love at First Tweet

March 26, 2014March 26, 20142 Comments

Whew – this month is flying by! I can’t believe that the first quarter of the year is almost up. At my job, this means that event season is about to pick up, and with that comes all of the craziness involved with packing, planning, commuting and a dash of public speaking. Of course, that means that now is as good a time as any to take a deep breath, log onto my RSS reader and enjoy some good old fashioned link love. I’ve got some great articles for you this week!

In honor of Twitter’s 8^th birthday, plug in your Twitter handle at this site to see your very first tweet!
I couldn’t help but laugh when I read Chelsea Fagan’s list of 25 things you catch yourself saying seriously when you start your career. I’m only a year into mine, but I’m constantly “checking my calendar” to schedule lunch dates and promising to “touch base” with people. (Recently, I developed a newfound appreciation for Office Space as well!)
Forbes recently posted three powerful ways to stop wasting time.
If you’re starting a healthy new lifestyle and in need of a boost, check out Motivate Your Plate, an inspirational blog focused on health and fitness. The posts are motivational and upbeat, and best of all, the blog is written by a former classmate/cheerleading teammate of mine! This recent post was probably my favorite so far.
Did you know that you can now donate your voice?
My wanderlust has been reawakened with these 32 places that actually exist on earth and are not Photoshopped. Who wants to hop on a plane with me? 🙂 (Thanks for the link, Branden!)
After reading these facts, you won’t look at these 50 books the same way ever again. (As a side note, Peter Pan is a much darker story than we all remember!)
Another BuzzFeed article: Some history on Maleficent and the gender roles in various adaptations of Sleeping Beauty. I’m a huge nerd when it comes to this sort of thing, so it was interesting to learn about some of the earlier versions of the story and the less “feminine” aspects of one of my favorite villains.
I do love a good superhero movie, but these are some of the ugly lessons they teach.
Oh, and if you haven’t already, be sure to check out my recent review on Masik Collegiate Fragrances – they are amazing!

What are some of the great links you’ve come across lately?

The Weekend Five: Fun Twitter Accounts to Follow

March 2, 20143 Comments

Attention, social media enthusiasts: this post is for you! Too often we find ourselves posting industry-specific tweets and only following others in our line of work. This can lead to a very boring Twitter feed, devoid of any personality.

This week, let’s stop focusing on the industry standard and instead invite a few new Twitter personalities into our lives! Here are five accounts that I love to follow.

The Weekend Five: Fun Twitter Accounts to Follow

1. Very Short Story (@VeryShortStory).
This account consists of exactly what you’d expect it to consist of — very short stories. The author creates stories in 140 words or fewer, which are often surprising, thought-provoking, funny or chilling. One example I like: “Life felt like an uncomfortable sticky mess. Unsure how to change it, I eased into a bathtub full of syrup to get used to living.” The stories are very entertaining, and because they are 140 words or fewer, they are very quick to read! 🙂

2. Emergency Cute Stuff (@EmergencyPuppy).
Need your fix of cuteness for the day? Emergency Cute Stuff is constantly posting photos of adorable puppies, kittens and other sweet animals for your viewing pleasure. This one will definitely make you smile.

3. Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson).
If you can’t figure out where you’ve heard of him before, just think of any documentary you watched in astronomy class. Neil deGrasse Tyson, my favorite astrophysicist, is definitely worth the follow on Twitter! His tweets about the universe are interesting and informative, and they will leave you feeling just a little bit smarter.

4. Florida Man (@_floridaman).
Okay, so these tweets *won’t* leave you feeling any smarter, but they are definitely interesting in their own way. Florida Man is “the world’s worst superhero,” and his tweets consist of the crazy news headlines that include “Florida man” in them. If you live in the Sunshine State, you’ll be shaking your head as you read about some of the ridiculous things that happen here.

5. The Dark Lord (@Lord_Voldemort7).
If you are even remotely a Harry Potter fan, you will enjoy this account. Voldemort tweets about current events in world news and pop culture – he has opinions about the Oscars, the Olympics and even Justin Bieber! Wouldn’t you want to hear The Dark Lord’s perspective on things?

What are some of your favorite Twitter accounts to follow?

Link Love Wednesday: 23-Year-Old Edition

November 6, 2013Leave a comment

Happy November! The temperatures have gotten lower, the Halloween candy is gone and the pumpkin-spiced drinks are in full bloom, so it’s starting to feel a lot more like fall around here!

This week’s roundup delves into a few of life’s greatest mysteries. Kidding – just a few interesting articles to get you through the week!

Having just celebrated my 23rd birthday in September, I can’t help but relate with these soul-crushing truths about being 23, as I’m sure many 20-somethings will.
Which professions have the most psychopaths? Here’s hoping that your career doesn’t pop up on this listing!
This article discusses why online dating can be a good thing.
Of course, this article suggests that online dating is making us miserable in our love lives because of the number of choices available to us. What are your thoughts?
For many of us, middle school was a miserable time in our lives. This BuzzFeed list reminds us of the things we are definitely not missing out on, now that we are all grown up.
I stumbled across this site, Forty Days of Dating, a few days ago and was completely glued. Two friends in New York with completely opposite relationship problems decide to date as an experiment for forty days, and the lines between friendship and love become increasingly unclear. You will want to stick around till the end!
Looking for a good read? This article will guide you to a classic book you’ll love based on your TV preferences.
The most retweeted tweets of all time will give you a greater insight into social media and society itself. (Sad to know that more than one of these tweets came from a member of One Direction!)

Any great articles this week?

Link Love Wednesday: Millennials vs. Baby Boomers

September 18, 20132 Comments

What do you get when you take a very full work calendar, a birthday and a series of federal and religious holidays? A blogger who forgets to post Link Love for a few weeks! 🙂 Hopefully today’s round-up of posts about topics ranging from Generation Y to jet lag won’t disappoint.

Millennials (those of us born between the late 70s and mid-90s) have gotten a lot of criticism over the years for being self-centered and “entitled.” The negative qualities of Generation Y seems to be a hot topic these days, but this apology video raises a lot of interesting points! I agree with a lot of what this video says, especially as someone who thinks that the millennial criticism is a little overdone.
Dressing to impress? Check out this list of tips that every fashionista should know.
I try to be well-read and informed through my annual 50 book challenge, but this article on how to read more provides some great advice for someone looking to broaden their horizons.
Let’s face it – there are a lot of crazy people in Florida. @_FloridaMan is a Twitter page about “the world’s worst superhero,” which basically includes headlines that include the words “Florida man” throughout the state’s news. Follow his Twitter for a good laugh!
Remember Lee and Morty Kaufman from the Swiffer commercials? Check out this article about the two 90-somethings that viewers fell in love with. So cute!
This salary counter will help you calculate what salary you would need to make to have a similar standard of living in a different city. (I was shocked when I calculated what my salary would need to be if I moved to Manhattan!) Great tool for anyone considering relocating.
Do you have a healthy body image? This article can serve as a helpful reminder whenever we’re a little hard on ourselves!
The new Miss America has received some criticism from India based on her skin color, which brings up an interesting debate between cultures about what defines beauty.
Love to travel? Gala Darling put together an excellent article on beating jet lag!

Read anything interesting lately?

Link Love Wednesday: 20 Before August Edition

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013Leave a comment

Happy Wednesday! Can you believe it is almost August?

This feature, Link Love Wednesday, was postponed after a series of difficult Wednesdays throughout June and July. However, this week, I wanted to share a few interesting articles I found – especially pertaining to our age group of twenty-somethings!

This list of 21 Secrets for Your 20s is fun, practical and easy to relate to your own life. The blog post even inspired a book!
Thought Catalog posted a list of superpowers that 20-somethings don’t actually have. If you’re part of this age group, you will probably laugh your way through it, as many of these will apply to you or your friends.
Where would we be without one more article about millennials? This article talks about the things that millennials just don’t get. What are your thoughts? (Personally, I can’t stand all the negative commentary that people have about our generation – I think some of it is blown way out of proportion or incredibly misguided! I also think that a lot of this article would pertain more to someone starting out in a new job, rather than specifically to all young people.)
Take this quiz to find out if you can tell the difference between quotes from The Bachelorette and Taylor Swift lyrics! (I am proud to say that I earned 100 percent on this one!)
Check out the cast of Edward Scissorhands, then and now. The movie (one of my favorites) came out the same year I was born, so it is interesting to see how much has changed since then for many of these actors and actresses!
Flavorwire recounts several children’s book film series that failed to become the next Harry Potter franchise. (I was a huge fan of A Series of Unfortunate Events, by the way!)
There is a Twitter-themed hotel in Spain, where you can flirt and interact with other guests by tweet and hashtag. Personally, I would prefer if a guy actually walked up to me instead of just mentioning me through social media, but to each their own!

What are some of the interesting articles you came across this week?

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