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The Planner That Has Kept Me Sane
I have always thought of myself as a digital girl living in a digital world. But graduate school has changed me. You might remember me saying during undergraduate school that I used the free reminders app that iPhones have downloaded on them to remind me of important assignments and deadlines. That held true until seamster 1 of 3 in my graduate program. A large part of the fall semester in my Master’s program is the opportunity to recruit with fantastic organizations for summer internships (more on that in another post). With all of the recruitment information sessions, application deadlines, class assignments, exams, quizzes, group projects, and work responsibilities (I was…
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Where on Earth Have I Been?!?
I’m baaaaaack!!!! Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems life became very chaotic! What have I been up to? Well, I completed my undergraduate degree, was accepted into my dream graduate school program, competed for the title of Miss Illinois in the Miss America Organization, started graduate school, secured an internship for summer 2022, and felt the full range of emotions that go along with driving the loss of a grandparent. Whew, that was a lot! Did I mention that my older brother got married somewhere in the middle of all of that? Needless to say, although this website has been what one might call inactive, I…
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Movie Monday: Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)
It has been a few weeks since I have publish a new blog post or a new Movie Monday. Surprisingly, this summer has proven to be very busy for me despite staying home. But I hope to start posting more regularly and that begins today! If you have been watching the news lately you might have heard that the United States government is soon going to release documents about aliens. What ironic timing! A couple of weeks back I watched the movie Earth vs. the Flying Saucers. Therefore, it only feels right that this would be the film I review on this Monday. For a film that was made in…
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Movie Monday: Magnificent Obsession (1954)
This week’s Movie Monday is dedicated to the film Magnificent Obsession starring Rock Hudson and Jane Wyman. Not only is this film a love story, it also serves as a drama that will have as many twist and turns as your favorite romance novel. The first thing I want to say about this movie Magnificent Obsession is that the fashion is absolutely FABULOUS! I love the style of the 1950s anyway, but the outfits that are sporty throughout this film are so incredibly timeless and flattering! Besides the stunning costumes, the hair and makeup in this movie were also very classy. I just love the fashion of this time era!…
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Movie Monday: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)
There are a few things in Old Hollywood that I am not a big fan of. Those things include, noirs, most old westerns, and musicals. Yes, a large portion of class movies are of the musical variety and I have found myself even liking a few of them, however, when watching all of the other musical films it is my belief that the music never advances the story. The few exceptions are The Wizard of OZ, Fiddler on the Roof, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. What makes Chitty Chitty Bang Bang such a special story and film is that it fun for all ages. Normally, Disney movies have that quality…
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Iced Coffee at Home
We are all on some type of struggle bus these days considering the current world pandemic we are all in and the need to stay home. There are certain things that we all miss out on and for me that thing was getting coffee. I started my coffee journey as a college student (so, fall 2017) and ever since then I have occasionally grabbed a “pick me up” cup of coffee at Starbucks when I needed an energy boost. Well, ever since classes have moved to online, I have not been able to continue the habit. However, there is a solution to this problem and I am here to share…
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Movie Monday: Love in the Afternoon (1957)
I know I have been absent for a few weeks now, but it has all been for a very good reason. You see, I am a college student and part of the honors program that I am a member of at my university requires me to do research projects. Well, one of my research projects had to do with documenting the changing analytics of this website, Faintly Familiar. So, now that I got my research out of the way, it is back to regularly scheduled programing here on Faintly Familiar! It’s a new Movie Monday and today I am reviewing the classic Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper film Love in…
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Movie Monday: Tender Comrade (1943)
Today’s Movie Monday is dedicated to the spirit of fighting off COVID-19. Since we have all been told to stay home, it can be pretty tough to feel productive. However, by staying home you are doing the best thing you possibly can and you are saving lives. To keep you occupied, I have a new classic film suggestion for your enjoyment. Tender Comrade is a World War II time era film that depicts life on the front line in the United States — women working to keep the country going. The main star of this female centric film is Ginger Rogers, but other well known names like Ruth Hussey and…
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A Few of My Favorite Things: Spring 2020
The photo above is a throwback to when we were all allowed to go outside. I thought it would be a nice picture for the moment since we are all stuck indoors and the weather is becoming more beautiful by the day. Here are a few of my favorite things while I am at home this spring 2020: #1. Scrunchie While I am home, my hair goes right up into a ponytail or bun. There are not too many things these days that I am doing to dress up, so when I get the chance to add that little extra something to my day I capitalize on it. Even when…
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Movie Monday: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967)
In our modern world, films like Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner might seem out of date. However, that does not take away from this 1967’s classic qualities. It also does not take away the boldness that was necessary to create a film like this at that time. This is the final Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn film, and at this point they certainly have crafted a relationship that would be considered one of a longtime married couple. Unfortunately for Hepburn and Tracy, their relationship at the time was considered taboo so they had to keep their relationship a secret from the public. So, when Spencer Tracy passed away suddenly just…
