I really should not have to say much about the Alabama vs. Texas A&M game. What a beat down. I would be so incredibly embarrassed to be an Aggie fan, student, or alumni. 59-0? Texas A&M couldĀ not even score one point. Even the FCS teams that we have played have gotten at least a field goal. This game just made me ROFL for the whole duration, especially, since I have two cousins who attend, or have attended, Texas A&M. By the second quarter, I split my time watching the game and texting both of them, running my mouth. ThisĀ game was probably one of the best times Iāve had inside the hallowed walls of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
On a real note, we needed a win like this. After our heartbreaking loss to Ole Miss, and a poor performance against Arkansas -- the worst team and state in the SEC West -- we needed to get our swagger back. For most of the season, and the last two games of last year, we have not seen the classic Alabama Crimson Tide domination that I have enjoyed since my freshman year, when the Tide rolled over LSU for the national championship in their own back yard of the New Orleans Superdome.
You could make the argument that our Florida game was a resurgence of classic Nick Saban era, Bama Tide football, but we played really sloppy with all of our turnovers. Florida should not have had those 21 points. Their offense is really poor. They only put up 10 points on a young, talentless Tennessee defense.
I could not be more proud of our players. Yeldon had a break out game, which is something we havenāt seen in a while. Both he and Derrick Henry ice skated through the Aggie defense, and sliced and diced them up for big gains and touchdowns. Sims played great. He had so many great throws, and some really great runs. Cooper was Cooper, and embarrassed anyone who attempted to cover him. I appreciate the Aggieās defensive backs for their meager attempts. It was cute.
Besides the exceptional play from our players, the thing I was the most happy about was the attitude that the team had. It was nice to see them get their swagger back. After big hits and great plays, it was awesome to see the bench meet the guys on the field for air hips, chest bumps, and other cool celebrations. Also, kudos to the Bryant-Denny DJ for playing more rap music. It was really swag.
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Overall, it was a great game and atmosphere. If you didnāt go to the game, then I feel really bad for you. My sophomore year, I remember complaining to my parents that Alabama football wasnāt exciting to watch because we just demolished our opponents week in and week out,Ā with theĀ exceptions of Texas A&M beating us at home, and a last second touchdown screen pass thrown to Yeldon to squeak by LSU in Death Valley. This year, with all of our close games, I sincerely regret making that statement. Thank you Kirby Smart, Lane Kiffin, and St. Nick Saban for bringing our identity back. I will never doubt you, or the Bama Tide, ever again.
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Reasons Mom's are Truly a Gift from God
Here are just a few of those things.
30 January
3803
Hypable
In honor of Motherās Day, I have been thinking of all the things my mom does for my family and me. Although I couldnāt write nearly all of them, here are a few things that moms do for us.
They find that shirt thatās right in front of you, but just you canāt seem to find.
Sometimes we have trouble seeing things that are right in front of us, but sometimes things are hiding and only our mom can seem to find them. She somehow remembers where everything gets placed, and everyone in our family is lucky that she does otherwise no one would know where anything is at. It has to be some sort of superpower.
They love you unconditionally.
In the presence of your mom, you can always feel safe. Whether you mess up for the thousandth time or do something they donāt necessarily approve of, they will still love you. And when they tell you āI will always love you, no matter whatā, you know they mean it and those are the most reassuring words you will ever hear.
They are always there to listen, and when you donāt want to talk, theyāre always there to offer a much-needed hug.
Sometimes you need to talk it out, and you want someone who will just listen. Momās are the perfect candidate. They will listen without judgment and they will always be on your side. And for the times that you donāt want to talk about it, the hugs they give can make almost anything better, instantly.
They make sure you never go hungry.
āAre you hungry?ā or āwhat sounds good?ā are questions that are frequently asked by mothers. If you do happen to be hungry, and even times when youāre not, they offer to make you something which is always hard to pass up.
Theyāre always willing to help with all the adult things you quite havenāt figured out yet.
Donāt want to go to the doctors by yourself because youāre getting a shot? You donāt have to; moms are always up to holding your hand. Donāt like making difficult phone calls when something goes wrong? Momās usually offer to help you out; this isnāt their first rodeo. Need to know anything about your insurance, your bills, or those spots on your leg? If they donāt already know it, you can guarantee they will do everything possible to figure it out for you.
They know how to make you laugh.
You and your mother have countless inside jokes. You could go on for hours talking about "remember whenās." She knows the things that will make you laugh until you cry. Even at the age of 20 she will still pin you down and tickle you, because she can and because she knows every one of your tickle spots.
Moms are a special kind of human. They are such a blessing every single day and deserve the praise, not only on Motherās Day, but on every day of the year. There is a reason they are often referred to as supermoms. These sweet individuals are always trying to make our lives easier, and bless their souls for that.
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10 Reasons To Thank Your Best Friend
Take the time to thank that one friend in your life you will never let go of.
30 January
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1. Thank you for being the one I can always count on to be honest.
A true friend will tell you if the shirt is ugly, or at least ask to borrow it and "accidentally" burn it.
2. Thank you for accepting me for who I am.
A best friend will love you regardless of the stale french fries you left on the floor of your car, or when you had lice in 8th grade and no one wanted to talk to you.
3. Thank you for teaching me what real love feels like.
Sometimes your first true love is your best friend. This person picked you, out of everyone else, to be the one they connect most with. Love the crap out of them.
4. Thank you for always making sure I'm safe.
It's calming to know that they will be one of the first to come looking for you if you miss their call.
5. Thank you for going through things with me.
Find the friends that will be supportive when your fish dies.
6. Thank you for teaching me to take care of myself.
Sometimes all you need is someone to remind you to indulge in some of life's finer things.
7. Thank you for going out of your way to make me feel supported.
If a friend does the same embarrassing thing as you just to make you feel less alone, they truly care.
8. Thank you for always being there to back me up, even when you know I'm wrong.
A best friend can make you feel confident, even when you're wrong.
9. Thank you for constantly pushing me to live up to my potential.
In the words of Josh Groban, "You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains."
10. Lastly, thank you for making such a huge impact on my life.
If you haven't in a while, tell your best friend you love them.
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The 15 Stages Of Being Sick In College
It sucks, but youāll make it through
30 January
1717
StableDiffusion
Everybody gets sick once in a while, but getting sick while in college is the absolute worst. You're away from home and your mom who can take care of you and all you really want to do is just be in your own bed. You feel like you will have never-ending classwork to catch up on if you miss class, so you end up going sick and then it just takes longer to get better. Being sick in college is really tough and definitely not a fun experience. Here are the 15 stages that everyone ends up going through when they are sick at college.
1. Please just be seasonal allergies
You wake up feeling icky one morning and think āOh it must be allergies, I bet Iām fine.ā
2. I must not have gotten enoughĀ sleep last night
You go through your day as normal, but you feel gross and more tired than usual.
3. Iāll just take a little nap
You finally get back from class and work and think āOh, Iām just going to lie down in bed for a little bit.ā
4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!
You wake up and realize you slept six hours, it is now 11 pm and you have done none of your homework.
5. Iām fine, Iāll just sleep it off
You stay up until 3 am doing the homework and finally get to go to sleep, you think āOh Iāll be better in the morningā (clearly youāre in denial).
6. Do I have to be responsible today?
You wake up that morning, you have slept through your alarm and donāt even want to get up.
7. Ugh no, I canāt actually be sick
You start thinking, āmaybe this isnāt allergies.ā
8. Alright, Iāll take some medicine and Iāll be fine
You throw on clothes really quick, go to your classes (even though youāre late) and go to work anyway (still in denial).
9. This is the worst day of my life
You get back from class and work again and your nose is stuffed, youāre coughing and you feel dizzy.
10. Mom?
You call your mom because she always knows what to do.
11. She was right (like always)
She tells you to take your temperature, you do and you find out you have a fever.
12. Too bad you're busy and canāt take the day off tomorrow
You decide to take some medicine and sleep it off, because of course, you have to be better for class, work and any activity you have for the next day.
13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests
The next morning, youāre behind on classwork, you still have a fever, but you canāt miss your classes and you have a very busy day, so you go anyway.
14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever
The cycle continues, until it's either the weekend or you decide work and class can wait and you need a day to rest.
15. Finally, you're better!
Eventually, after being sick through class and work for about a week or so youāre finally better, and you pray that you donāt get sick again, only to do it all over the next month.
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17 Things You Can Only Relate To If You Grew Up With Strict Parents
Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.
30 January
2901
Janko Ferlic
Do as I say, not as I do.
Your eyes widen in horror as you stare at your phone. Beads of sweat begin to saturate your palm as your fingers tremble in fear. The illuminated screen reads, "Missed Call: Mom."
Growing up with strict parents, you learn that a few things go unsaid. Manners are everything. Never talk back. Do as you're told without question. Most importantly, you develop a system and catch on to these quirks that strict parents have so that you can play their game and do what you want.
1. You only ask things once.
Asking to go to your friends house a second time is futile. In fact, it may make things worse.
2. Seriously, you only ask once.
You donāt get to go out Friday and Saturday, silly child. Choose one.
3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until theyāre in a good mood.
This significantly improves your chances of getting a yes. Pro tip: Doing extra chores helps.
4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.
Who are you going with? What time? Where are you going? Who else is going? Who are their parents? Where do they work? How long have they been there?
5. If you ever got āthe eye,ā you knew you were screwed.
Prepare yourself for a lecture when you get home.
6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.
If you ever want to be able to go out again, you better go home on time.
7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.
Calls start coming the minute youāre late.
8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.
R.I.P. if you see two or more missed calls.
9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.
Because the one room they will not go in determines the cleanliness of the rest of the house.
10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.
Anything remotely inappropriate results in a 10 second joke turning into a 30 minute lecture.
11. "Youāre not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"
Disclaimer: When you turn 18, it becomes, āMy roof, my rules.ā
12. If plans change while youāre out, you better text or call.
Don't be that kid that gets caught by their parents driving somewhere they weren't supposed to be.
13. Donāt talk back. Ever.
I donāt care if you were told to hunt down the last unicorn in the world using a pot of gold stolen from the leprechaun at the end of a rainbow. Just do it.
14. When youāre called by your full name, youāre in deep trouble.
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Say your prayers.
15. Donāt make them call your name twice.
The second you hear your name being called, drop everything youāre doing and run.
16. Sleepovers are not a thing.
They just arenāt. Why sleep somewhere else when you have a bed at home?
17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.
They might not always show it, but they do.
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"Friends" maybe didnāt have everything right or realistic all the time, but they did have enough episodes to create countless reaction GIFs and enough awesomeness to create, well, the legacy they did. Something else that is timeless, a little rough, but memorable? Living away from the comforts of home. Whether you have an apartment, a dorm, your first house, or some sort of residence that is not the house you grew up in, Iām sure you can relate to most of these!
1. Pets
Getting a pet is great -- cats, dogs, fish, or any sort of thing you can keep makes you care for something beyond yourself and gives you company. (Some are huggable, too!) As a pet owner, you can definitely tell when theyāve gotten into trouble ā¦ and sometimes you get a little weird with them. Non-pet owners just wouldnāt understand.
2. Mornings
Without parents to wake you up, how do you even? Or, you know, if you fall asleep at your desk studying because you're working hard. Rough life, man. And mornings were hard enough as it was.
3. Mistakes
We all make mistakes, Ross. It's fine. Whether you mixed your colored laundry with your whites, or you were cleaning and you bleached something that was not meant to be bleached, there's gonna be nobody at fault but you. And even if you're by yourself (or your cat is judging you), you have to own up to it, and move on.
4. Cooking for yourself
Nobody can do sarcasm like Phoebe. Cooking is very exciting in the beginning and all, but once you're at that stage in your life when you're too lazy to even make ramen, and all you have in your fridge is an empty milk carton and some leftovers from last week, well, it's a lot less fun.
5. Hosting
You've finally got a place where your friends can hang and people can come over! But see above. Cooking, cleaning, all that stuff you need to do to prepare for guests is harder than it seems, and if you keep telling yourself that pizza isn't a cop-out, then everything will work out.
6. Taking care of yourself
Just like Chandler, you might not be entirely aware of what health and sanitation is. It's fine, we've all been there. And it's a lot harder than it seems. You're not alone.
7. Holidays
Since you can go all out, you will, and there's nothing your roommates can do about it. Friendsgiving? Heck yeah! St. Patty's Day? Of course! And best of all, Halloween, where your space becomes the spookiest around (on a budget, of course, nobody's made of money).
8. Roommates
So maybe you don't live exactly alone. It's good to have a roommate, right? Especially if they're a good roommate, so you don't have to be picking up after them or complaining to your cat. And when you want to have a do-nothing day, they'll be there for you (and you'll be there for them too.)
9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done
Don't even pretend. That's hilarious. If you can study, good for you, but the rest of us will be over here not doing what we should and hanging out with our friends instead. And cramming and panicking later.
10. Cleaning
If you've ever cleaned a place after a party, you are a survivor, a true warrior. Even cleaning bathrooms or the nooks and crannies of your place before a parent visits will yield some interesting results, however. You never know what you'll find, but it's usually not pleasant.
11. Social life
There's only two modes here: #foreveralone or everything's coming up roses. Without supervision or even any sort of restriction, you can do what you want to when you want to. That means going out ... or staying in. You can do whatever.
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