- A water ice stand called Del’s is a Rhode Island favorite. With fresh made ice in traditional lemon or watermelon flavors or a plethora of other options, stopping at ‘the sign of the lemon’ is sure to make any day better.
- The official state drink is called coffee milk. A mix of coffee syrup and milk in a manner similar to chocolate milk, this concoction can be found in all Rhode Island grocery stores.
- Rhode Island was one of the only states that never approved prohibition.
- There is a more eclectic mix of delectable food in Providence than in most other cities.Italian. Vietnamese. Thai. American. Seafood. Mexican. No matter what type of food you are craving, Providence is guaranteed to have it.
- You can drive across the state in an hour. Yep, Rhode Island is that small. Some people commute longer distances to work each day than the length of the state. Places that are more than thirty minutes away seem like an eternity for Rhode Islanders.
- Tomato pie is bigger than pizza. Like pizza but without the cheese, tomato pie is a Rhode Island favorite. Most Rhode Island natives would take tomato pie over pizza any day.
- A large blue bug permeates over Providence (the state’s capital and largest city). Visible from both sides of I-95 passing through Providence, this big blue bug is New England pest control’s mascot.
- WaterFire is one of the coolest events to ever exist! Every other Saturday night from the late spring to early fall, the rivers of Providence are lined with burning piles of wood and intense, instrumental music. If you’re ever in Providence on a summer Saturday night, check out WaterFire and I can guarantee you will be astonished.
- Job Lot is an amazing discounted store. A mini version of BJ’s, Ocean State Job Lot is every Rhode Islander’s go-to for everything from clothes to household items.
- The word 'wicked' is used a lot. If you hang around a native Rhode Islander for a long time, you are guaranteed to hear the phrase “wicked good” on more than one occasion.
- The whole state has one area code and it is 401. Because of Rhode Island’s sole area code, telephone numbers are listed without the area code. On many landlines, you do not even have to dial the area code to make a phone call. Convenient, right?!
- Rhode Island was the first state to have freedom of religion. Roger Williams founded Rhode Island as a state that went against the norm of an alignment of the church and state. Rhode Island would become a refuge for people prosecuted for their religious beliefs.
- Taylor Swift owns a vacation house in the southern part of the state (in Watch Hill, RI). If you follow Taylor on Instagram, the crazy Fourth of July party she posted many pictures of this year likely took place at her Rhode Island abode.
- The drivers are notorious for being aggressive and bad. Having family in Rhode Island, I have experienced multiple near-accidents due to drivers cutting my family off.
- Family Guy took place here! The town of Quahog, where the show takes place, is not actually a real town; however, many of the places where scenes occur are based on real locations in Rhode Island. For instance, the Happy-Go-Lucky Factory where Peter Griffin works is based on the Hasbro Factory a few miles from Providence.
- Potholes are everywhere in the state. If you drive for just a few minutes in the state, you are bound to drive through a pothole (hopefully not one that gives you a flat tire!).
- Coffee is taken VERY seriously. There are more coffee shops on the East Side of Providence, where I go to school, than within fifteen miles of my house in Pennsylvania.
- Rhode Island has huge population density. With an estimated 1,050,292 people crammed into a state that is only 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, Rhode Island is the second most densely populated state (second only to New Jersey).
- Rhode Islanders employ various unique phrases. For instance, sandwiches are called "grinders," water fountains are "bubblers," and milkshakes are "cabinets."
- The full name of Rhode Island is Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. This makes the state’s official name the longest in the country.
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true love
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Thank you for being supportive with everything that I want to do. Instead of trying to convince me 'no', you're encouraging me with a 'yes' or 'you got it'. Having you as my number one cheerleader is such a blessing, because I know I'll always have someone rooting for me. And you know that as much as you're cheering for me, I'm cheering for you right back. Having such immense support for one another is so important in any relationship, and I'm so lucky to have that kind of love and attention coming from you everyday.
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I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate you more than words can write. I could probably talk for hours about how much I love you and how obsessed I am with you, but that's a little too much to put into an approximately 500 word piece. More importantly than telling you, I hope I'm able to show you everyday through my actions how much of a positive impact you have on my life. I'm certainly not the same person I was when we first started talking over two years ago, but I'm definitely a better person today than then, with a big thanks to you for that. You've helped me grow so much and I know you'll help me to improve for the better even more in the future.
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I can't wait to see where life's adventures take us next. The only thing I know is that I definitely want to enjoy those adventures with you by my side. I promise to keep enjoying all of the little things that make every day with you so amazing. Thank you for the thousandth for everything that you do for me, because I don't know where I would be - or who I would be - had it not been you by my side all this time. Thank you for being my best friend, my secret keeper, and my confidante. And if I don't say it enough, always know I love you and everything that you do.
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With So Much Love,
Your Very Appreciative Girlfriend
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1. It's easy to be fooled by shiny things.
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Tamatoa created a liar filled with shiny things simply for the purpose of tricking fish to enter and become his food. He too experiences a lesson in how easy it is to be tricked by shiny things when Moana distracts him by covering herself in glowing algae so Maui can grab his hook.
2. Listen to your heart and follow it wherever it may take you.
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Moana always felt the ocean calling her name but it wasn't until she finally listened to it that she was able to learn why it had been calling her and where it was taking her.
3. Face your fears.
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Moana itself teaches this lesson in nearly every scene but I think it is best demonstrated when Moana continues to go back to confront Te Ka, the goddess of fire, with the desperate hope of being able to complete the task the ocean had given her. Maui also faces his fears in this scene as he comes back to help Moana after previously saying that he wouldn't.
4. If life knocks you down try again and again until you can stand tall.
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Maui was certainly feeling defeated numerous times throughout the movie but he kept getting back up and eventually became the strongest and best demigod he has ever been.
5. The ones we love never leave us, their lessons last forever.
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Grandma Tala dies, it is by her faith in Moana and the lessons she has taught her that Moana is able to finally follow the call of the ocean. Grandma Tala said she wanted to come back as a stingray, which she did just when Moana needed her most.
6. When you make a mistake, fix it.
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Maui made the fatal mistake stealing the heart of Te Fiti because he thought that would make the humans happy. Instead, he ensured the destruction of the ocean and all of the islands that inhabit it. Thankfully, Moana came along to teach Maui about the error of his ways and help him to fix the damage he has caused.
7. Never be afraid of being different.
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Grandma Tala tells it best; she was never afraid of what other people on the island thought of her and the ways in which she lived her life differently than the them. She simply did the things that made her happy and tried to teach others to do the same.
8. All we all really want is to be loved.
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The reason why Maui took the heart of Te Fiti in the first place was because he wanted the love and approval of the humans and he felt that that was the best way for him to receive it. Maui's parents abandoned him as a child so he was always desperately searching for love because it was so absent from his life.
9. You are stronger than you think.
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Before embarking on her quest, Moana knew nothing about sailing let alone working with a demigod to return the heart of Te Fiti. However, she learned that she was far more powerful than she could ever had hoped to be as she persevered through every obstacle. Although there were times when she wanted to give up, at one point she even did, she always somehow found the strength to continue working towards her goal.
10. Kindness is what brings the world to life.
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Moana showing Te ka kindness and compassion is what led to Te Ka returning back to Te Fiti, the living mother island and restoring the world to it's beautiful and fruitful live.
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1. The one who sits in the front row
StableDiffusionThere's at least one of these people in every single class, whether it's a required General Education class or an upper division major course. These students always sit in the front row and ask at least five questions every lecture. They attend all the discussions and office hours, and try to turn in homework at least a week in advance. These are also the people who remind professors about assigned homework and upcoming exams. Nothing bad about being studious, but are they even human?
2. The one who is always online shopping
StableDiffusionIt doesn't matter whether it's fall, winter, spring or summer - these people are online shopping every single lecture. They usually sit a row or few in front of you, and while the professor is lecturing, instead of taking notes or even trying to act like they're listening, they just aimlessly scroll through Aritzia, Forever 21 and Zara. The only time their eyes ever leave their computer screen is when class ends, so they're basically just there for giggles.
3. The one who always falls asleep
StableDiffusionThis person comes to class every day, but somehow never stays awake for more than 20 minutes. You can sometimes hear the occasional snore from a corner of a large lecture hall, or catch their heads nodding like a pendulum near the front of the class if they're the studious type. But let's be real here: we've all been one of those students at some point.
4. The one who never pays attention
StableDiffusionThis category of students is probably the most common. Sure, they'll go to class, but all they do is surf through memes on Facebook or watch others play Fortnite. These people are in class for the attendance grade, not to learn. On occasion, they may raise their hand in class to ask a generic, vague question that has already been covered but hey, gotta get that participation grade. They're just doing everything they can to survive college, and honestly, it's a mood.
5. The one who never studies (but still aces the class)
StableDiffusionStanding as probably the most frustrating category of people in this list, these students won't know about a midterm until two days before. The day before the exam, they'll be chilling in Malibu and partying at night. They go to class every once in a while when the class time doesn't clash with one of their many elaborate social plans, but never pay attention. Somehow, they still ace all their exams and end up with the top grade in the class.
6. The one who is always stressed
StableDiffusionThese people will start studying for a midterm at least two weeks before hand, and will be so stressed about homework and classes that they spend more time worrying about the workload than actually doing the work itself. They're in desperate need of a relaxing vacation that they're too stressed to plan, and they disappear from the outside world for weeks at a time. You can usually find them in a study room in a library, where they probably have been in for the past week.
7. The one you've never seen before
StableDiffusionYou didn't even know that they were in your class to begin with because they never show up until it's exam week. Are they too smart for the class or struggling too hard to care? The world may never know. Maybe they're just straight chilling in their apartments being lazy, but most of time, they probably didn't even put this class on their schedules. Catch them going to Disneyland on a weekday at least once a month, which is more than the frequency that they attend class.
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1. Dime and a Mime
I think that this one would be super cute except one of the dates would have to not talk the entire function which would be extremely difficult.
2. Ramp and a Lamp
This is my personal favorite except it would be difficult to dress up like a ramp.
3. Hooters and Shooters
For this you could have one person dress up like hooter's girl and have one person wear plastic shot glasses with color glue in them.
4. Sherlock and Woodstock
For this one person could wear a cape and a Sherlock hat with a magnifying glass and the other person could dress up like the bird Woodstock or the festival.
5. Spaghetti and a Yeti
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This would be the coolest idea to do. To dress up like a bowl of spaghetti and a Yeti. The only thing you would have to watch would to make sure that the Yeti didn't eat the spaghetti.
6. Whale and snail
StableDiffusionThis would be very cute. You could use a backpack or a laundry basket for the shell.
7. Ladder and Bladder
StableDiffusionI don't know if you have seen the bladder cartoon but just imagine someone dressed up like that. Wouldn't that be so cute?
8. Rake and Snake
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The snake could use the rake. This would be a very easy to dress up for.
9. Jam and Ham
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10. Pig and a Twig
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You could dress with pink and then the other person could dress with brown.
11. Banana and Nana
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12. Dairy and Fairy
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One person would dress up as a milk carton and the other as any kind of fairy.
13. Hibachi and Versace
StableDiffusionI think that this is the most creative pairing that has ever been thought of. The hibachi person would definitely have to have one of those tall hats they wear.
14. Trash bag and American Flag
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You could put your arms through the straps that come out of the trash bag and just wrap an American flag around yourself (as long as it doesn't touch the floor).
15. Gumball Machine and American Dream
StableDiffusionThis would be super cute if the person who was the gumball put puffballs onto their shirt and wore silver pants.
What is a rhyme without reason date function?
A rhyme without reason date function is a social gathering when partners show up wearing outfits that rhyme with each other. It opens up an opportunity for creativity. It is most popular on college campuses, though it can be extended to other parts of society as a fun way to play dress-up. It also gains additional popularity around Halloween time, given the interest in costumes and dressing up for that holiday.
What are some top ideas for a rhyme without reason?
There are so many options: A Dog and a Frog could be fun. A Ramp and a Lamp, a Whale and a Snail, a Rake and a Snake, a Trash Bag and a Flag, and Bob Ross and Dental Floss are just some ideas for a rhyme without reason date function. Using your own creativity, you could think of countless more options and if you explore the web, you'll find lists out there to provide inspiration. Rhyming without reason at the end of the day is all about having fun.
What are some sources of rhyme without reason inspiration?
For starters, TikTok has a whole collection of rhyme without reason ideas. You could browse those for quite some time and find plenty of inspiration. You might also look toward Her Campus for plenty more ideas or our handy list. There's no shortage of options around the web, but some of the best ideas may come from you. Start with the rhyming perspective and then think about what fun pairings would be for a real-life rhyme without reason costume party.
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Never would I have thought a few years ago that I would be such a huge yoga fanatic, that I would be hitting the gym almost every day to get to class, and that I would be forming all these amazing relationships with so many incredible people who also share a love for you. You've enhanced my way of life in numerous ways that I need to thank you for.
Thank you for showing me my true strength. Not only physical strength, but more importantly mental strength. You've shown me that I am more than what others may think of me, and that I can rise above any obstacle that comes through my path.
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Thank you for helping me to walk through life with grace and passion.To love what I do and love the life that I share with those around me. Before experiencing yoga, I never truly understood what it was like to be passionate about something. Now that I have, not only do I know what it's like to be passionate, but also have a willing to be passionate.
Thank you for teaching me what it is like to appreciate the small things in life. Which has only helped me more to appreciate the big things. You've shown me to not only appreciate the life around me, but also to give myself the appreciation that I deserve. And more importantly, give others the appreciation that they deserve.
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Thank you for allowing me to let go. Whenever I feel as if I need a break from the world, the yoga studio is the first place I think of. As soon as I enter the studio, the outside world leaves my mind. You've allowed me an escape that I will be forever thankful for.
Thank you for turning me into a mindful person. Having mindfulness is harder than it seems, especially here in today's society. Over the past couple years, I have become more mindful to the world around me, I have been able to truly be myself and let everyone else be themselves -- all thanks to yoga.
And lastly, thank you for allowing me to breathe. As simple as it sounds, breathing is the one thing that I carry around most with me off the mat. Deep breaths are what get me through the day. Throughout tough situations, emotional battles, and stressful times, I always know to come back to my yoga, to come back to my breath.
I only hope that those around me feel the same way as I do about you, yoga. You have truly transformed my life in the best way imaginable. It is a gift and a great privilege to be able to experience the practice. Thanks to you, I have grown as a person, proved to myself the true strength I have, become more aware and have ultimately started living a better life.
You're the best,
Your Yoga-Obsessed Friend
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