Life in Plastic - It's Fantastic!

So here I am, sitting in the library, reading articles that I won’t be able to recall days from now, staring out at that typical study month weather, wishing to God June would just hurry up already. 

A friend recently wrote a college paper on Mattel.Inc which got me thinking how much of a pretty sweet deal Barbie had going on back in the day.

Think about it. She didn’t have to work; had a closet full of pretty outfits; a beach-house; a mansion;  Handsome Ken was all over her like a hot rash and she had a hot pink, open-top Jeep for crying out loud!

She had huge boobs, natural blond hair, a tiny waist, and did I mention the clothes?!

 A recent tweet from @LifeOfABarbie says it all really...

Granted, she couldn’t bend her elbows or knees. Also, maybe her figure might not look so good in real life. 

And then again, she did go through some "different" styles....

Black Canary Barbie
a.k.a. Dominatrix Barbie

 ....and was subject to several of our home "hairdressing experiments."

Nevertheless, she was a trooper - sticking by her best friend Midge through the pregnancy controversy,

Midge - The original teen mom

and younger sister Skipper, when her boobs grew in seconds by "spinning a dial embedded in her back."

Growing up Skipper -
WTF??

 In the end, she's 50 years old and she still looks like this.

50th Anniversary Barbie

Girl must be doing something right!





So I say screw final year exams, I'm off to the beach!

Who's with me??

Surviving RAG Week...

Had a little too much fun last night and feel like you’re being brutally tortured? 

Unless your one of those abnormal freaks who doesn’t get hangovers, your body is mercilessly punishing you. You’ll definitely need some reinforcements to help reduce the severe, dehydration, cutting blindness and throbbing pain from the knife that’s stabbing your head.

Some say the best cure for a hangover is to avoid drinking. But it's RAG Week people, not an option.

This year we’re "responsible" Final Year students and may even have to venture into lectures during RAG Week (the horror, I know.) As I’ve been preparing for the week ahead, I can’t help thinking how I’m going to try and resemble a human being for my 9am lectures.

Here’s a checklist to avoid looking like Zach Galifianakis for the next week.

1.       Water…and lots of it – Winner of all hangover cures. No matter how much you think you’ve drank, always drink more.

2.       Shower – Seriously, not one to skip. Think of the person who has to sit next to you for that double lecture.

3.       Make – up – Requires effort but unfortunately needs to be applied. FYI, this is just for the girls – a face full of makeup on a guy might not be the best idea if you’re trying to tone down the hangover.

4.       Denial – Try convincing yourself you’re not about to die. Reassure everyone you meet that you “Feel fantastic – no hangover!” Never know, might work.

5.       Find some friends – Suffering in groups usually eases the dreaded “fear.”

Ta – da!! Sure, you couldn’t exactly run a marathon or anything but at least you’re able to function in society.

One hangover down, 5 more to go!

Mission accomplished – time to head over to the New Bar to get an early start on tonight’s plan.

You: 1, RAG Week: 0  (for now...)