D-Day was the day the Allied Operations invaded Normandy.
It involved airborne troops.
The Americans and English were the primary contributors.
It was June 6, 1944, at the very heart of World War II.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Rings and Things
Going someplace and not sure what jewelry is right for you? This or That will help you choose.
NECKLACES: Necklaces are inconspicuous but can sometimes add the perfect touches to an outfit of any kind. In some sports, they can get stuck around your neck, however, and might choke you, and are sometimes not fancy enough alone for extremely formal events.
BRACELETS: People notice bracelets a bit more than they notice necklaces: for one thing, they look at your wrists more often. Bracelets can sometimes be too much in a simple outfit, and can be easy to lose in some cases.
EARRINGS: Earrings are perfect for formal events. They are easy to change, fancy, and come in every style and color you could possibly imagine. They are the most commonly found jewelry at fancy parties and events because they can fall out sometimes if you are moving too much.
RINGS (on fingers): Rings are, like necklaces, are inconspicuous. However, they are not harmful and normally stay on snugly, so they work in some sports.
Other types of rings (i.e. nose-rings, eyebrow-rings, etc.) are not appropriate at all for most parties, are very dangerous (they could fall out like earrings), and I personally find them gross.
Whatever you choose to wear to your party, I hope you have a good time and that nothing falls out. I'm glad This or That could help!
NECKLACES: Necklaces are inconspicuous but can sometimes add the perfect touches to an outfit of any kind. In some sports, they can get stuck around your neck, however, and might choke you, and are sometimes not fancy enough alone for extremely formal events.
BRACELETS: People notice bracelets a bit more than they notice necklaces: for one thing, they look at your wrists more often. Bracelets can sometimes be too much in a simple outfit, and can be easy to lose in some cases.
EARRINGS: Earrings are perfect for formal events. They are easy to change, fancy, and come in every style and color you could possibly imagine. They are the most commonly found jewelry at fancy parties and events because they can fall out sometimes if you are moving too much.
RINGS (on fingers): Rings are, like necklaces, are inconspicuous. However, they are not harmful and normally stay on snugly, so they work in some sports.
Other types of rings (i.e. nose-rings, eyebrow-rings, etc.) are not appropriate at all for most parties, are very dangerous (they could fall out like earrings), and I personally find them gross.
Whatever you choose to wear to your party, I hope you have a good time and that nothing falls out. I'm glad This or That could help!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Bad Hair Day
Got a place to go and not sure how to wear your hair? No worries, This or That is on the scene!
PONYTAIL: Ponytails are great, especially if you're the sporty type. However, they may not be appropriate for very special and fancy events.
PIGTAILS: Pigtails are also good for sports but are a little fancier than ponytails. I still wouldn't recommend them for very fancy events.
HEADBANDS: Normally with headbands you keep your hair down underneath, making them adequate for some events.
FANCIER HAIRSTYLES: These styles, too numerous to list here, are great for fancy parties. Often they are hard to do and sometimes delicate but they're perfect during events. Often they involve braids tied back.
Whichever style you choose for your event, I hope it's a success. Have fun at the party!
PONYTAIL: Ponytails are great, especially if you're the sporty type. However, they may not be appropriate for very special and fancy events.
PIGTAILS: Pigtails are also good for sports but are a little fancier than ponytails. I still wouldn't recommend them for very fancy events.
HEADBANDS: Normally with headbands you keep your hair down underneath, making them adequate for some events.
FANCIER HAIRSTYLES: These styles, too numerous to list here, are great for fancy parties. Often they are hard to do and sometimes delicate but they're perfect during events. Often they involve braids tied back.
Whichever style you choose for your event, I hope it's a success. Have fun at the party!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Happy Holidays
There are plenty of holidays in the year, but which is your favorite? For help deciding on your new favorite holiday, or just to find out about the strong points of the holiday coming up, look no further! This or That is on the job!
CHRISTMAS and related holidays: Christmas is a favorite holiday for many, mainly because of its many gifts and family gatherings. It offers a break from school or work, and lots of cool meals and activities.
EASTER and related holidays: Easter, like Christmas, provides a relaxing break, and sometimes presents. But there is always, most definetely, candy!!!
FOURTH OF JULY and other independence holidays: The Fourth of July provides fireworks and lots of good-weather picnics. Maybe it's not my favorite holiday, but it's certainly not my least favorite.
MINOR HOLIDAYS such as Labor Day, Veteran's Day, etc.: These holidays are usually good for one reason: they provide a day off for a mini-vacation or a get-together with someone special. Other than this, there's nothing particularly special about these holidays, except for occaisional parades or parties.
THANKSGIVING: Thanksgiving is nice for a few reasons. It gives you an excuse to eat turkey and pumpkin pie, see family, and skip school or work for a few days. Also, it provides the perfect (kind of) day for shopping (Black Friday).
HALLOWEEN: Halloween has a few good aspects, especially candy. It's also nice to create or even buy your own costume once a year.
Whatever your favorite holiday is, I hope you enjoy it and the holidays to come!
CHRISTMAS and related holidays: Christmas is a favorite holiday for many, mainly because of its many gifts and family gatherings. It offers a break from school or work, and lots of cool meals and activities.
EASTER and related holidays: Easter, like Christmas, provides a relaxing break, and sometimes presents. But there is always, most definetely, candy!!!
FOURTH OF JULY and other independence holidays: The Fourth of July provides fireworks and lots of good-weather picnics. Maybe it's not my favorite holiday, but it's certainly not my least favorite.
MINOR HOLIDAYS such as Labor Day, Veteran's Day, etc.: These holidays are usually good for one reason: they provide a day off for a mini-vacation or a get-together with someone special. Other than this, there's nothing particularly special about these holidays, except for occaisional parades or parties.
THANKSGIVING: Thanksgiving is nice for a few reasons. It gives you an excuse to eat turkey and pumpkin pie, see family, and skip school or work for a few days. Also, it provides the perfect (kind of) day for shopping (Black Friday).
HALLOWEEN: Halloween has a few good aspects, especially candy. It's also nice to create or even buy your own costume once a year.
Whatever your favorite holiday is, I hope you enjoy it and the holidays to come!
Monday, October 24, 2011
I Can't See...
Got a choice between glasses and contact lenses but not sure which to pick? This or That can help with event this crisis!
GLASSES: Glasses are easy to take on and off and come in many varieties. However, they are very easy to lose, and this can be a problem for some people. Also, you can forget to bring them with you, causing a big problem at times. They might sometimes be in the way in pictures and might be hard to manage all the time.
CONTACT LENSES: Contact lenses, or contacts, for short, are hard to lose and invisible. Some cons of contacts, however are that they can fog up in your eyes or might cause allergic reactions to some people. Contacts are also hard to take on and off, and this can be a good thing or a bad thing. You might have to wear glasses over contacts, but only for short periods of time. Also, contacts are hard to lose except when you don't have them on, which will only be at home.
Some people don't have an option for contacts, often because they are too young or may have an allergic reaction to them. To those people, find a pair of glasses that fits your personality, and make the best of the situation.
Contacts can be found, not often, in colors that change your eye color, but these are for movie stars and celebrities or people in costume, not for everyday life. If you're looking for more variety, try glasses.
I hope This or That has helped you with your spectacle decison, and that you don't lose your glasses. Good luck with your new responsibility!
GLASSES: Glasses are easy to take on and off and come in many varieties. However, they are very easy to lose, and this can be a problem for some people. Also, you can forget to bring them with you, causing a big problem at times. They might sometimes be in the way in pictures and might be hard to manage all the time.
CONTACT LENSES: Contact lenses, or contacts, for short, are hard to lose and invisible. Some cons of contacts, however are that they can fog up in your eyes or might cause allergic reactions to some people. Contacts are also hard to take on and off, and this can be a good thing or a bad thing. You might have to wear glasses over contacts, but only for short periods of time. Also, contacts are hard to lose except when you don't have them on, which will only be at home.
Some people don't have an option for contacts, often because they are too young or may have an allergic reaction to them. To those people, find a pair of glasses that fits your personality, and make the best of the situation.
Contacts can be found, not often, in colors that change your eye color, but these are for movie stars and celebrities or people in costume, not for everyday life. If you're looking for more variety, try glasses.
I hope This or That has helped you with your spectacle decison, and that you don't lose your glasses. Good luck with your new responsibility!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Boo, Cackle, or Laugh?
With Halloween well on its way, isn't it time to choose your costume? This week, I will post on costumes: what to be this year before it's too late!
SCARY (witches, ghosts, etc.): These are some of the most used costume ideas: they are traditional, and easy to find in stores. They are great last minute ideas.
CHARACTERS (from movies, shows, books, etc.): Sometimes you yourself need to make these costumes. For characters that aren't at the top of the charts, this can be very hard, but the final result is a real success.
ITEMS (fruit, silverware, etc.): These costumes are hard to find and make you look ridiculous, however, they make you a very funny-looking trick-or-treater.
GENERAL (princesses, animals, etc.): These costumes are normally not so hard to find, and can be nice to wear.
I hope This or That helped you solve this year's costume decision, and that you get a ton of candy this Halloween!
SCARY (witches, ghosts, etc.): These are some of the most used costume ideas: they are traditional, and easy to find in stores. They are great last minute ideas.
CHARACTERS (from movies, shows, books, etc.): Sometimes you yourself need to make these costumes. For characters that aren't at the top of the charts, this can be very hard, but the final result is a real success.
ITEMS (fruit, silverware, etc.): These costumes are hard to find and make you look ridiculous, however, they make you a very funny-looking trick-or-treater.
GENERAL (princesses, animals, etc.): These costumes are normally not so hard to find, and can be nice to wear.
I hope This or That helped you solve this year's costume decision, and that you get a ton of candy this Halloween!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Family Game Night
Time for Family Game Night and not sure what board game to play? Don't worry, This or That is on the job!
MONOPOLY: Monopoly is a long game and is only fun with more than two people. It also involves math, which is not always what you want to be doing on Family Game Night!
SCRABBLE: Like Monopoly, this game is also long and involves using your brain. If you want to save this game for another occasion, it is fun with two people and is great for word practice. For word ideas, check out Umm...--Fantastic Words at umm-fantasticwords.blogspot.com .
JEOPARDY: If you have the board game version of this "Number One" game, you know that it is very hard for people under a certain age. If you want to get smarter, this game is quite possibly a good idea.
CLUE: This game does involve thinking, but is a lot of fun to play with more than two people.
EASY GAMES (i.e. Sorry, Operation, etc.): These games are mostly for children, and aren't too hard to play, but they can get quite dull.
JUNIOR AND VERY EASY GAMES (i.e. Monopoly Jr., Chutes and Ladders, etc.): These games are for very young children and are easy and not much fun unless you are a young child.
No matter what your preferences, or your age, or what games you have at home, I hope your Family Game Night is a success and This or That helped make it so.
MONOPOLY: Monopoly is a long game and is only fun with more than two people. It also involves math, which is not always what you want to be doing on Family Game Night!
SCRABBLE: Like Monopoly, this game is also long and involves using your brain. If you want to save this game for another occasion, it is fun with two people and is great for word practice. For word ideas, check out Umm...--Fantastic Words at umm-fantasticwords.blogspot.com .
JEOPARDY: If you have the board game version of this "Number One" game, you know that it is very hard for people under a certain age. If you want to get smarter, this game is quite possibly a good idea.
CLUE: This game does involve thinking, but is a lot of fun to play with more than two people.
EASY GAMES (i.e. Sorry, Operation, etc.): These games are mostly for children, and aren't too hard to play, but they can get quite dull.
JUNIOR AND VERY EASY GAMES (i.e. Monopoly Jr., Chutes and Ladders, etc.): These games are for very young children and are easy and not much fun unless you are a young child.
No matter what your preferences, or your age, or what games you have at home, I hope your Family Game Night is a success and This or That helped make it so.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Writer's Workshop
Everyone has to write for school, work, or fun. But what tools do you use? This week I will post on pens, pencils, and everything in between to solve your writing conflicts.
PENS: Pens come in both erasable and non-erasable varieties. The erasable kind tend to be hard to use. The non-erasable kind are nice in texture most of the time, and are normally necessary for final drafts of hand-written essays. Many people like to erase their work, and for these people I recommend pencils, although, on the bright side, there's always White-Out.
PENCILS: Pencils are always erasable with the exception of most colored types. For most multiple-choice exams, number 2 pencils (the most common type) are used. The different varieties of darkness and thickness of pencils are normally only used in art, as are colored pencils. Mechanical pencils are easy to use because they don't require to be sharpened, however lead for these is often very expensive.
MARKERS: These aren't usually used to write with because of their often big tips and colors. Their ink can go through paper, so these are used only for drawing, highlighting, and decorations most of the time.
Although there aren't too many types of writing utensils, the conflict between pens and pencils has always existed, and, as far as I can tell, always will. But even if this conflict does exist, I hope This or That helped solve your personal decision about writing utensils.
PENS: Pens come in both erasable and non-erasable varieties. The erasable kind tend to be hard to use. The non-erasable kind are nice in texture most of the time, and are normally necessary for final drafts of hand-written essays. Many people like to erase their work, and for these people I recommend pencils, although, on the bright side, there's always White-Out.
PENCILS: Pencils are always erasable with the exception of most colored types. For most multiple-choice exams, number 2 pencils (the most common type) are used. The different varieties of darkness and thickness of pencils are normally only used in art, as are colored pencils. Mechanical pencils are easy to use because they don't require to be sharpened, however lead for these is often very expensive.
MARKERS: These aren't usually used to write with because of their often big tips and colors. Their ink can go through paper, so these are used only for drawing, highlighting, and decorations most of the time.
Although there aren't too many types of writing utensils, the conflict between pens and pencils has always existed, and, as far as I can tell, always will. But even if this conflict does exist, I hope This or That helped solve your personal decision about writing utensils.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Off to School
Sick and tired of every subject in school? No worries, This or That will help you find the best part of each class and maybe even help you decide on your new favorite subject.
ENGLISH: This subject includes writing, grammar, reading, and vocabulary, among other things. Often this class produces a ton of homework, but it will help improve your ability to communicate properly and set a high standard for yourself.
MATH: Normally, people either adore or despise this subject: mostly it's hard, and homework can be tricky and time-consuming. Sometimes math comes naturally to a person and the work is not very hard at all, but for people who aren't good at it, it can be quite a burden. If you work at your math skills and stay on top of things, however, you might find that some exercises are fun!
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Whether you're taking French or Chinese, we're all in the same boat. Learning a new language can be really hard unless you practice often. These classes require a lot of dictionary work and are almost always hard to excel at, but as you grow you will realize how lucky you are to know more than one language.
SCIENCE: Science is a handful. Between the homework, tests, quizzes, information, words, and gross animals that you have to dissect, it's not always the most fantastic subject; however, often this stuff is useful to know and it helps you understand what your body is doing every second of every day, even as you read this.
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: These two useful subjects teach you a lot of things about why we're here doing what we're doing today. They often provide useful information for many conversations with various people.
TECHNOLOGY, ART, MUSIC, AND GYM: These subjects are fun, easy, and hardly ever have homework. Often they are chosen as favorite subjects only for these reasons. They promote listening, teamwork, and other important abilities and are often the only time for your brain to relax during the school day. Although they normally don't teach you things that are considered necessary, they are undoubtedly the most easy-going subjects.
I hope This or That helped with making the most of this school year. Have a good year, and enjoy every subject that comes your way!
ENGLISH: This subject includes writing, grammar, reading, and vocabulary, among other things. Often this class produces a ton of homework, but it will help improve your ability to communicate properly and set a high standard for yourself.
MATH: Normally, people either adore or despise this subject: mostly it's hard, and homework can be tricky and time-consuming. Sometimes math comes naturally to a person and the work is not very hard at all, but for people who aren't good at it, it can be quite a burden. If you work at your math skills and stay on top of things, however, you might find that some exercises are fun!
FOREIGN LANGUAGES: Whether you're taking French or Chinese, we're all in the same boat. Learning a new language can be really hard unless you practice often. These classes require a lot of dictionary work and are almost always hard to excel at, but as you grow you will realize how lucky you are to know more than one language.
SCIENCE: Science is a handful. Between the homework, tests, quizzes, information, words, and gross animals that you have to dissect, it's not always the most fantastic subject; however, often this stuff is useful to know and it helps you understand what your body is doing every second of every day, even as you read this.
HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY: These two useful subjects teach you a lot of things about why we're here doing what we're doing today. They often provide useful information for many conversations with various people.
TECHNOLOGY, ART, MUSIC, AND GYM: These subjects are fun, easy, and hardly ever have homework. Often they are chosen as favorite subjects only for these reasons. They promote listening, teamwork, and other important abilities and are often the only time for your brain to relax during the school day. Although they normally don't teach you things that are considered necessary, they are undoubtedly the most easy-going subjects.
I hope This or That helped with making the most of this school year. Have a good year, and enjoy every subject that comes your way!
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Cats and Dogs and Gerbils... Oh My!
Getting a pet and not sure which one to get? This or That is here to help! Whether you need to know more about an animal, or want advice on what to do, never fear. This or That is here!
As you probably know by now, cats and dogs are the main candidates in pet buying and are often the most fun. A hard decision is which to get, and even though you might have a personal favorite, allergies, space, and time can easily get in the way. If this isn't the case, then head over to Dog Breeds, one of my favorite blogs, to see more about types of dogs, at martina-dogbreeds.blogspot.com, or feel free to do your own research about dogs or cats.
Smaller animals almost always stay in cages, and I must say, this makes me really sad. Types of these animals include hermit crabs, gerbils, rabbits, and birds. Unless you're OK with having a caged animal or are willing to let the little guy out of his metal home for a while, this might not be a good choice for you.
Huge animals, such as horses, are some of the more extreme types of pets. These animals require stables, plenty of grooming, lots of excersise, and full-time attention. If you live in the country, these animals might make a little more sense, but for city folk, these are definetely not the best idea. To find out about horse breeds, check out Horses 4-Ever at horses4ever-d-and-s.blogspot.com.
Once you choose your new pet, check out Puppy Paws for help caring for it: peppypuppy.blogspot.com.
Good luck deciding, and have a great time with your new buddy!
As you probably know by now, cats and dogs are the main candidates in pet buying and are often the most fun. A hard decision is which to get, and even though you might have a personal favorite, allergies, space, and time can easily get in the way. If this isn't the case, then head over to Dog Breeds, one of my favorite blogs, to see more about types of dogs, at martina-dogbreeds.blogspot.com, or feel free to do your own research about dogs or cats.
Smaller animals almost always stay in cages, and I must say, this makes me really sad. Types of these animals include hermit crabs, gerbils, rabbits, and birds. Unless you're OK with having a caged animal or are willing to let the little guy out of his metal home for a while, this might not be a good choice for you.
Huge animals, such as horses, are some of the more extreme types of pets. These animals require stables, plenty of grooming, lots of excersise, and full-time attention. If you live in the country, these animals might make a little more sense, but for city folk, these are definetely not the best idea. To find out about horse breeds, check out Horses 4-Ever at horses4ever-d-and-s.blogspot.com.
Once you choose your new pet, check out Puppy Paws for help caring for it: peppypuppy.blogspot.com.
Good luck deciding, and have a great time with your new buddy!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
10 Years Gone By...
In this special edition of This or That, in honor of the day's tenth anniversary, I will explain what al-Qaeda attempted to do on the sad day of 9/11, September 11, 2001.
NEW YORK CITY: At 8:46 AM, American Airlines Flight 11 was crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The building burst into flames, and many of the city's firemen risked their lives by rushing into the burning tower. At 9:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 175 was flown into the South Tower. This building also began to burn.
These two planes, along with two others, had been hijacked by a terrorist organization called Al Qaeda, under the leadership of Osama bin Laden.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon at 9:37 AM. The Pentagon is Washington's office building, and the building was evacuated after the plane crashed into a part of it.
THE VICINITY OF SHANKSVILLE, P.A.: At 10:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 93 was crash-landed in a field near Shanksville. The passengers on the plane found out that the plane had been hijacked, and they attempted to get control of the plane. The hijackers crashed the plane unintentionally to avoid having it taken over by the passengers. The plane's planned destination was the Capitol.
NEW YORK CITY: After burning for 56 minutes, the World Trade Center's South Tower collapsed at 9:59 AM. 630 people were killed in this tower alone. At 10:28, after burning for 102 minutes, the North Tower collapsed. As it fell, debris and fire was blown onto another office building, 7 World Trade Center. This building burned until 5:21 PM, when it collapsed.
2, 996 people were killed on September 11, including 19 hijackers, 246 on the four planes, 2,606 in New York City, including 341 firefighters, 2 paramedics, 50 police officers, and 8 emergency medical technicians, and 125 people in the Pentagon.
This tragic day has changed the world in many ways, and yet brought us together through loss and tragedy.
NEW YORK CITY: At 8:46 AM, American Airlines Flight 11 was crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The building burst into flames, and many of the city's firemen risked their lives by rushing into the burning tower. At 9:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 175 was flown into the South Tower. This building also began to burn.
These two planes, along with two others, had been hijacked by a terrorist organization called Al Qaeda, under the leadership of Osama bin Laden.
WASHINGTON, D.C.: American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the Pentagon at 9:37 AM. The Pentagon is Washington's office building, and the building was evacuated after the plane crashed into a part of it.
THE VICINITY OF SHANKSVILLE, P.A.: At 10:03 AM, United Airlines Flight 93 was crash-landed in a field near Shanksville. The passengers on the plane found out that the plane had been hijacked, and they attempted to get control of the plane. The hijackers crashed the plane unintentionally to avoid having it taken over by the passengers. The plane's planned destination was the Capitol.
NEW YORK CITY: After burning for 56 minutes, the World Trade Center's South Tower collapsed at 9:59 AM. 630 people were killed in this tower alone. At 10:28, after burning for 102 minutes, the North Tower collapsed. As it fell, debris and fire was blown onto another office building, 7 World Trade Center. This building burned until 5:21 PM, when it collapsed.
2, 996 people were killed on September 11, including 19 hijackers, 246 on the four planes, 2,606 in New York City, including 341 firefighters, 2 paramedics, 50 police officers, and 8 emergency medical technicians, and 125 people in the Pentagon.
This tragic day has changed the world in many ways, and yet brought us together through loss and tragedy.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Shoe Shopping...Uh-Oh!
Time to go shopping and not sure what shoes to get? No worries, This or That is here to help!
First off, think about the standards your new pair needs to make. Does it need to be close-toed and able to withstand snow? Or does it need to be stylish and high-heeled?
Once you have your standards in mind, take a look at the following checklist:
FLATS: These strapless, loose shoes are very stylish but will not work under rain or snow. They are not adequate for running or playing any sports but are easy to slip on and off.
BOOTS:
SNEAKERS: Sneakers are obviously great for running and sports, and that is their main use. Often sneakers are offered in an array of colors and styles, so it's a great opportunity to get creative. However, many schools only allow students to wear sneakers on gym days, so as an every-day shoe, a sneaker might not be the best idea. Also, some types of sneakers can't withstand extreme weather.
STRAPPED SHOES: This handy-dandy pair is sure to make you happy. Although they can get wet and you do have to re-polish them once in a while, these shoes are perfect for school uniforms and are OK for running and sports, although not as great as sneakers.
Whether you were looking for style or coziness, I hope This or That helped with your shoe decisions, no matter what your needs, and got you on the right track for a year of fun, style, and healthy feet.
First off, think about the standards your new pair needs to make. Does it need to be close-toed and able to withstand snow? Or does it need to be stylish and high-heeled?
Once you have your standards in mind, take a look at the following checklist:
FLATS: These strapless, loose shoes are very stylish but will not work under rain or snow. They are not adequate for running or playing any sports but are easy to slip on and off.
BOOTS:
- For Style:
- For Durability:
SNEAKERS: Sneakers are obviously great for running and sports, and that is their main use. Often sneakers are offered in an array of colors and styles, so it's a great opportunity to get creative. However, many schools only allow students to wear sneakers on gym days, so as an every-day shoe, a sneaker might not be the best idea. Also, some types of sneakers can't withstand extreme weather.
STRAPPED SHOES: This handy-dandy pair is sure to make you happy. Although they can get wet and you do have to re-polish them once in a while, these shoes are perfect for school uniforms and are OK for running and sports, although not as great as sneakers.
Whether you were looking for style or coziness, I hope This or That helped with your shoe decisions, no matter what your needs, and got you on the right track for a year of fun, style, and healthy feet.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Time for a Paint Job
Time for you to paint you bedroom? Not sure what color to choose? Don't worry! This or That will help you choose the perfect color for your new room.
Bright colors in bedrooms can sometimes make you lose your concentration or even get headaches. Even if your favorite color is neon, it might not be the best idea to paint your room that color. Instead, try a darker shade of that color, or even paint a front wall neon, just not the whole room. For a full-color boom, painting only one wall neon can make your room complete. Of course, if neon doesn't affect you, that's great!
Dark colors are also not the best idea for bedroom walls. They can make the space seem dreary and small. If you have bright furniture and a bright bedspread, it might not be as bad, though. I've heard that dark colors affect your sleep patterns and your mind. But if you have your heart set on painting your room dark, at least buy vivid furniture or even stencil your walls (more on that later) with a brighter color. Also, glow in the dark stars or other stickers would look cool in a dark room.
Light colors can look good sometimes, too. Choosing your favorite color, only in a lighter form, can be great for stenciling over. Be careful, though! If you have a darker color in your room now, before you paint, light colors can let that color through. The result? Not very pretty. You might have to paint your walls white first, which your parents/spouse might not allow you to do and which also could be very costly. Light walls with darker, but not black, furniture can complement each other nicely. Also, if you don't want your walls to be too intense, light colors lighten up the space.
Regular colors (the average shade of a color) are great if you just want to add color to your room. If your furniture is mostly one color, or a similar shade of one color, pick a color that complements it nicely, and one that you would be comfortable sleeping in a room with. Your favorite color, for example, would be a great choice, although not a necessary one.
Stenciling is the act of taking a cut-out (a homemade one or one from an art or paint store) in a shape you like (i.e. star, heart, moon, etc.) and painting over it. The result is a shape on your wall, in a different color than your base color. If you have a lot of favorite colors, buy mini-bottles of a few you like best, leave your walls white, pick a stencil you like, and paint different colors all over. Stenciling can be good on top of dark colors or light colors or even medium colors, for that matter. To incorporate your second-favorite color onto your walls, stenciling gets the job done right.
Chalkboard paint is fun, though not necessarily in a bedroom. Chalkboard paint is like a chalkboard on your wall, that's built in. Its color is not altogether appealing and if you don't need to write memos in your bedroom, don't get it.
Patterns are expensive and a lot of work, so they may not be the best decision, and wallpaper is very hard to apply. If you'd like, these are possibilities as well.
Whatever you choose, I hope it turns out well and that you like your new room. I hope This and That helped this time around! Good luck with your bedroom improvement project!
Bright colors in bedrooms can sometimes make you lose your concentration or even get headaches. Even if your favorite color is neon, it might not be the best idea to paint your room that color. Instead, try a darker shade of that color, or even paint a front wall neon, just not the whole room. For a full-color boom, painting only one wall neon can make your room complete. Of course, if neon doesn't affect you, that's great!
Dark colors are also not the best idea for bedroom walls. They can make the space seem dreary and small. If you have bright furniture and a bright bedspread, it might not be as bad, though. I've heard that dark colors affect your sleep patterns and your mind. But if you have your heart set on painting your room dark, at least buy vivid furniture or even stencil your walls (more on that later) with a brighter color. Also, glow in the dark stars or other stickers would look cool in a dark room.
Light colors can look good sometimes, too. Choosing your favorite color, only in a lighter form, can be great for stenciling over. Be careful, though! If you have a darker color in your room now, before you paint, light colors can let that color through. The result? Not very pretty. You might have to paint your walls white first, which your parents/spouse might not allow you to do and which also could be very costly. Light walls with darker, but not black, furniture can complement each other nicely. Also, if you don't want your walls to be too intense, light colors lighten up the space.
Regular colors (the average shade of a color) are great if you just want to add color to your room. If your furniture is mostly one color, or a similar shade of one color, pick a color that complements it nicely, and one that you would be comfortable sleeping in a room with. Your favorite color, for example, would be a great choice, although not a necessary one.
Stenciling is the act of taking a cut-out (a homemade one or one from an art or paint store) in a shape you like (i.e. star, heart, moon, etc.) and painting over it. The result is a shape on your wall, in a different color than your base color. If you have a lot of favorite colors, buy mini-bottles of a few you like best, leave your walls white, pick a stencil you like, and paint different colors all over. Stenciling can be good on top of dark colors or light colors or even medium colors, for that matter. To incorporate your second-favorite color onto your walls, stenciling gets the job done right.
Chalkboard paint is fun, though not necessarily in a bedroom. Chalkboard paint is like a chalkboard on your wall, that's built in. Its color is not altogether appealing and if you don't need to write memos in your bedroom, don't get it.
Patterns are expensive and a lot of work, so they may not be the best decision, and wallpaper is very hard to apply. If you'd like, these are possibilities as well.
Whatever you choose, I hope it turns out well and that you like your new room. I hope This and That helped this time around! Good luck with your bedroom improvement project!
Friday, July 1, 2011
Mani (Or) Pedi
This week I will post on getting a mani or a pedi: a hard decision and one that happens often.
A manicure is a great way to show off your color choice, whether it's bright or almost neutral. Sometimes this is not a good idea, especially if there are rules against wearing nail polish in your office/school. Also, wearing bright colors on your finger nails during a performance/presentation is sometimes not a good idea as your audience can get the wrong idea about your seriousness. However, during "off-time" and vacation, having fun and getting a nutty manicure can be awesome!
Pedicures are perfect for work and school, and are a great way to feel like you're free when in reality you're not. There are very few rules limiting pedicures, and even if there are, wearing shoes that cover your toes solve the problem. Sometimes, manis wear off quickly, so a pedi can be great for long-lasting polish. During summer, flip-flops and sandals allow your fabulous color to be shown!
Long (sometimes fake) nails are usually uncomfortable on toes, but are sometimes cool for finger nails. Most offices/schools have very strict rules about these, so if you can't function properly wearing them, try to avoid them.
Of course, getting a mani-pedi gets rid of this decision completely, but if you can't, I hope This or That helped with your decision-making this time around.
A manicure is a great way to show off your color choice, whether it's bright or almost neutral. Sometimes this is not a good idea, especially if there are rules against wearing nail polish in your office/school. Also, wearing bright colors on your finger nails during a performance/presentation is sometimes not a good idea as your audience can get the wrong idea about your seriousness. However, during "off-time" and vacation, having fun and getting a nutty manicure can be awesome!
Pedicures are perfect for work and school, and are a great way to feel like you're free when in reality you're not. There are very few rules limiting pedicures, and even if there are, wearing shoes that cover your toes solve the problem. Sometimes, manis wear off quickly, so a pedi can be great for long-lasting polish. During summer, flip-flops and sandals allow your fabulous color to be shown!
Long (sometimes fake) nails are usually uncomfortable on toes, but are sometimes cool for finger nails. Most offices/schools have very strict rules about these, so if you can't function properly wearing them, try to avoid them.
Of course, getting a mani-pedi gets rid of this decision completely, but if you can't, I hope This or That helped with your decision-making this time around.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
New School Year (And School)
Going to a new school this September and not sure how to handle being the new kid? Or just in for a change in your classroom pals? This week, I will post an article on how to make the right friends fast. Enjoy!
Step 1: When you arrive in your new classroom, get to know everyone in your class: learn their names and try to select a few you like best. Maybe even try for other new kids. Don't forget: some friendships aren't immediate, so yours could take a while to develop. Also keep in mind that some people aren't what they seem and that the kids without friends are always possibilities are pals.
Step 2: At the next break, or even after school, try to pull one of those few people you chose aside. Learn a little more about them: what they like, and what kind of personality they have. By the end of the week, try to get down to a few less people and get emails and addresses. Of course, if you're the type to have a lot of friends, you can be friends with all of them, and maybe even some of their closer buddies. If you're more the one-friend type, try to find a best friend, maybe even one for life!
Step 3: Try to pick one or two of the people as your best friend(s). It's possible that your two finalists are already good buddies, so you could form a "triangle friendship."
When you're choosing, keep in mind a few helpful hints:
SPORTY: This personality type usually enjoys playing sports and is sometimes synonymous with boyish. Sporty people can be obsessed with their hobbies, and it's best if you don't interfere with that.
GIRLY: The girly type usually have a lot of friends and like things like dolls when they're little, and like things like boys as they get older. Although many people think girly-girls are girly for life, sometimes they pretend to be boyish. Girly people often catch on to trends easily.
QUIRKY: Quirky people are not ordinary, and like to start their own trends. Often quirky people don't fit in because they don't like the same things as other people. If you know me, I would probably be classified as quirky. Quirky people are often imitated by some of the other personality types, but are impossible to duplicate.
GOODY-TWO-SHOES: A Goody-Two-Shoes is someone who plays it safe and goes by the rules. They can be sometimes dull to be with because they never take risks and do as they're told.
SERVANT: Servants are often bossed around and taken advandage of by girly and sporty (and occaisionally even quirky) people. Their kind nature allows them to do things for people, but if you don't boss them around, the servant type is a kind addition to your friend data-base.
If you aren't changing schools, but would like to make a new friend or two or even make up with someone next year, consider being nice to the new kid. It's not easy to change schools, so if you're looking for a new lifelong buddy, try the new addition to your grade.
I hope This or That helped you pick out your new best friend and made life easier for you at your new school, or even better at your old one.
Step 1: When you arrive in your new classroom, get to know everyone in your class: learn their names and try to select a few you like best. Maybe even try for other new kids. Don't forget: some friendships aren't immediate, so yours could take a while to develop. Also keep in mind that some people aren't what they seem and that the kids without friends are always possibilities are pals.
Step 2: At the next break, or even after school, try to pull one of those few people you chose aside. Learn a little more about them: what they like, and what kind of personality they have. By the end of the week, try to get down to a few less people and get emails and addresses. Of course, if you're the type to have a lot of friends, you can be friends with all of them, and maybe even some of their closer buddies. If you're more the one-friend type, try to find a best friend, maybe even one for life!
Step 3: Try to pick one or two of the people as your best friend(s). It's possible that your two finalists are already good buddies, so you could form a "triangle friendship."
When you're choosing, keep in mind a few helpful hints:
- Try to go with someone who has a personality similar to yours. People like this usually get along better.
- Make sure you know enough about the person to be able to judge him/her. Sometimes, people who seem so aren't actually who you want to be with.
- If you two get along immediately, keep it that way.
- Don't push it, and don't steal the person away from his/her friends from prior years (if your option is another new kid, this shouldn't be a problem).
- Pick the person who you like because of his/her life, personality, bad spots, etc. These are signs of a true possible friendship. Also, try to make sure the person likes you for what you are: that's half the decision.
SPORTY: This personality type usually enjoys playing sports and is sometimes synonymous with boyish. Sporty people can be obsessed with their hobbies, and it's best if you don't interfere with that.
GIRLY: The girly type usually have a lot of friends and like things like dolls when they're little, and like things like boys as they get older. Although many people think girly-girls are girly for life, sometimes they pretend to be boyish. Girly people often catch on to trends easily.
QUIRKY: Quirky people are not ordinary, and like to start their own trends. Often quirky people don't fit in because they don't like the same things as other people. If you know me, I would probably be classified as quirky. Quirky people are often imitated by some of the other personality types, but are impossible to duplicate.
GOODY-TWO-SHOES: A Goody-Two-Shoes is someone who plays it safe and goes by the rules. They can be sometimes dull to be with because they never take risks and do as they're told.
SERVANT: Servants are often bossed around and taken advandage of by girly and sporty (and occaisionally even quirky) people. Their kind nature allows them to do things for people, but if you don't boss them around, the servant type is a kind addition to your friend data-base.
If you aren't changing schools, but would like to make a new friend or two or even make up with someone next year, consider being nice to the new kid. It's not easy to change schools, so if you're looking for a new lifelong buddy, try the new addition to your grade.
I hope This or That helped you pick out your new best friend and made life easier for you at your new school, or even better at your old one.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Season's Greetings: But Which One?
In this edition of This or That, I will write about what season is best and why it is. Whether you just want to find out what's good about the season to come, or would like to get your thoughts straightened out your season preferences, read this, because that's what it's here for! Dig right in and enjoy... :-)
Summer: the typical preferred season. Quite personally, summer is my least favorite season. It's not that I don't like it, but I find it too hot and too sunny and too humid, at least in the city. Often my family goes to the country for the summer months, and I admit that is much more pleasant. But, summer is camp season and is school-less. Often it enables endless possibilities that are not possible in the other (better) three seasons.
My favorite season is fall. It includes my birthday, Thanksgiving, beautiful falling leaves of different colors, Halloween (candy!), and, unfortunately (but not technically!) back-to-school danger area. If you look at dates and not unofficial start and endings, most schools reopen in summer, at the very end. However, if you consider Labor Day the end of fun-season (summer) school does become revived in autumn. Other than that, and the fact that stuff gets blown into your eyes during the fall (or if you don't like turkey, there's Thanksgiving) autumn is pleasant in weather, holidays, and happenings.
Winter. The season of cold, the hated season. The season of heaters in New York City apartments. But, also, the season of sledding and skiing and snowboarding. The season of heavy overcoats and turtleneck shirts. If you like the cold, make winter your favorite season. I consider the cold better than the hot of summer because if it's cold out you can put on five layers of clothes and get away with it, but if it's hot out there's nothing you can do about it. Also, if you like winter sports, winter can be a season to look forward too, but not necessarily your favorite.
And, last but not least, spring, the allergy season! Spring is full of flowers and is a good omen: the omen of summer! If you're allergic to pollen, spring can be a season of suffering, but it pays off in the form of fabulous multi-colored flowers. Mild weather and lots of rain make this season complete, but with it you can tell what kind of summer you need to prepare for. Spring is a nice season, but not for all!
No matter which season you choose to be your favorite, or which you prefer over another, I hope This or That has had another successful post on something that matters to you. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to fall!
Summer: the typical preferred season. Quite personally, summer is my least favorite season. It's not that I don't like it, but I find it too hot and too sunny and too humid, at least in the city. Often my family goes to the country for the summer months, and I admit that is much more pleasant. But, summer is camp season and is school-less. Often it enables endless possibilities that are not possible in the other (better) three seasons.
My favorite season is fall. It includes my birthday, Thanksgiving, beautiful falling leaves of different colors, Halloween (candy!), and, unfortunately (but not technically!) back-to-school danger area. If you look at dates and not unofficial start and endings, most schools reopen in summer, at the very end. However, if you consider Labor Day the end of fun-season (summer) school does become revived in autumn. Other than that, and the fact that stuff gets blown into your eyes during the fall (or if you don't like turkey, there's Thanksgiving) autumn is pleasant in weather, holidays, and happenings.
Winter. The season of cold, the hated season. The season of heaters in New York City apartments. But, also, the season of sledding and skiing and snowboarding. The season of heavy overcoats and turtleneck shirts. If you like the cold, make winter your favorite season. I consider the cold better than the hot of summer because if it's cold out you can put on five layers of clothes and get away with it, but if it's hot out there's nothing you can do about it. Also, if you like winter sports, winter can be a season to look forward too, but not necessarily your favorite.
And, last but not least, spring, the allergy season! Spring is full of flowers and is a good omen: the omen of summer! If you're allergic to pollen, spring can be a season of suffering, but it pays off in the form of fabulous multi-colored flowers. Mild weather and lots of rain make this season complete, but with it you can tell what kind of summer you need to prepare for. Spring is a nice season, but not for all!
No matter which season you choose to be your favorite, or which you prefer over another, I hope This or That has had another successful post on something that matters to you. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to fall!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
What to Wear
Going to a party and not sure whether to wear a dress, a skirt, or a pair of pants? This or That will help get you started on what to where when and why.
A dress is, of course, the fanciest option of the three and if you're going to a very important event is probably the right decision. For a less fancy party, casual dresses do exist and if you're the type can make you look very elegant but not too fancy. For something super casual, a dress might not be very fitting.
Skirts are good for almost anything: they come in all shapes and sizes and colors. They can be fancy or casual, and certain skorts (skirts with shorts underneath) can be good for sporting parties. For a more fancy look, long skirts in pretty, elegant designs are perfect, and the perfect matching shirt makes your look complete. For more casual, but not jean-type parties, a knee-long skirt can be nice and makes you look well-dressed. For sporting parties, pants might be a better idea, but if you really want the girly look you can manage with a skort, preferably slightly shorter than knee-length, as long as the shorts underneath are sort of tight and not baggy so that during flips your underwear are invisible. If you can't find a skort, you can make your own by putting a skirt on over a pair of shorts, just make sure the colors make sense together.
Pants can make you overheated, but in certain cases are the right decision to make your outfit perfect. For a relatively casual gathering, a pair of jeans with a sensible shirt can be perfect and very hip. Even for more elegant parties, dress pants do exist, and are sometimes the perfect fit for your personality. For the fancier parties, consider a dress or a skirt the smarter decision.
If you like looking hip but need to wear a dress or skirt, leggings would be perfect for you! This type of tight legwear looks great underneath some of the more casual dresses (especially sundresses) and most skirts, but don't work so well under skorts. For summer nights, leggings will keep you warm, and during the day they might not be the airiest choice, but aren't heavy enough to really make a difference. In certain cases, leggings or jeggings (leggings that feel and are the same color as jeans and resemble super-skinny jeans) can make your outfit the ultimate success and the hippest at the party.
I hope This or That helped with your decision-making this time around! Good luck choosing and have fun at your party!
A dress is, of course, the fanciest option of the three and if you're going to a very important event is probably the right decision. For a less fancy party, casual dresses do exist and if you're the type can make you look very elegant but not too fancy. For something super casual, a dress might not be very fitting.
Skirts are good for almost anything: they come in all shapes and sizes and colors. They can be fancy or casual, and certain skorts (skirts with shorts underneath) can be good for sporting parties. For a more fancy look, long skirts in pretty, elegant designs are perfect, and the perfect matching shirt makes your look complete. For more casual, but not jean-type parties, a knee-long skirt can be nice and makes you look well-dressed. For sporting parties, pants might be a better idea, but if you really want the girly look you can manage with a skort, preferably slightly shorter than knee-length, as long as the shorts underneath are sort of tight and not baggy so that during flips your underwear are invisible. If you can't find a skort, you can make your own by putting a skirt on over a pair of shorts, just make sure the colors make sense together.
Pants can make you overheated, but in certain cases are the right decision to make your outfit perfect. For a relatively casual gathering, a pair of jeans with a sensible shirt can be perfect and very hip. Even for more elegant parties, dress pants do exist, and are sometimes the perfect fit for your personality. For the fancier parties, consider a dress or a skirt the smarter decision.
If you like looking hip but need to wear a dress or skirt, leggings would be perfect for you! This type of tight legwear looks great underneath some of the more casual dresses (especially sundresses) and most skirts, but don't work so well under skorts. For summer nights, leggings will keep you warm, and during the day they might not be the airiest choice, but aren't heavy enough to really make a difference. In certain cases, leggings or jeggings (leggings that feel and are the same color as jeans and resemble super-skinny jeans) can make your outfit the ultimate success and the hippest at the party.
I hope This or That helped with your decision-making this time around! Good luck choosing and have fun at your party!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Getting a Haircut
Getting a haircut is pretty serious business. If you get layers, or a very short cut, it can take years to grow back to the way it is now. It's really important that you absolutely adore your haircut, especially if you are making a major change from its current cut.
The first two options are pretty simple: short or long.
Long hair is a lot of responsibility. You have to brush it every day, sometimes more than once. It can be handy for putting it into hairdos, and it's a good thing to show off.
Short hair is super easy to take care of. Brushing is only optional, but is still a good idea. Washing and things like that are still neccessary, though. Short hair is good for people who like to run often and sweat a lot.
Once you have decided the length, it's time to decide about the angle. The angle includes layers and cuts on an angle.
For those of you who don't know what layered hair is, it is when parts of your hair are different lengths than others. This type of cut can take a long time to grow out and can be hard to put into some hairdos. Layers are all the rage at the moment, though: they are considered very hip and are very stylish.
If the bottom of your hair is not all the same length, but instead shorter in the front and longer in the back, or vice-versa, you have an angle cut. Angle cuts are super easy to grow out and, if you like the style, are very attractive. For these, it's all about whether you like them to begin with. Who knows? Maybe this cut will be a keeper for you!
No matter what you decide on for a haircut this time around, I hope This or That helped with your decision-making. Good luck with your cut!
The first two options are pretty simple: short or long.
Long hair is a lot of responsibility. You have to brush it every day, sometimes more than once. It can be handy for putting it into hairdos, and it's a good thing to show off.
Short hair is super easy to take care of. Brushing is only optional, but is still a good idea. Washing and things like that are still neccessary, though. Short hair is good for people who like to run often and sweat a lot.
Once you have decided the length, it's time to decide about the angle. The angle includes layers and cuts on an angle.
For those of you who don't know what layered hair is, it is when parts of your hair are different lengths than others. This type of cut can take a long time to grow out and can be hard to put into some hairdos. Layers are all the rage at the moment, though: they are considered very hip and are very stylish.
If the bottom of your hair is not all the same length, but instead shorter in the front and longer in the back, or vice-versa, you have an angle cut. Angle cuts are super easy to grow out and, if you like the style, are very attractive. For these, it's all about whether you like them to begin with. Who knows? Maybe this cut will be a keeper for you!
No matter what you decide on for a haircut this time around, I hope This or That helped with your decision-making. Good luck with your cut!
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