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from the Silhouette Gazette
In This Issue: The Power of Nice 3 My Favorite Things 4 Spread Holiday Cheer
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How to... Chanukah! 8 Christmas Light Nails
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DIY Holiday Wreath 12 Treat Time: Holiday 14
The Power of Nice Principle 2: You Never Know By: Emily Mishler Irene Wang Jessica Schwigendorf, Sarah Marshall
Last fall I chose to get involved with Purdue Alumni Student Experience. Being involved in the largest organization on campus had its benefits -- little commitment and little cost -- but this organization also does so much for the community. In an effort to contribute, I volunteered to assist with homecoming. I am typically not a morning person but volunteering required an eight o’clock attendance, and I was more than happy to oblige. Though I initially knew no one else there, I knew it was a great networking opportunity and ended up learning about the PASE Board of Directors (the student led head of the organization), from a current member. Just by being kind and showing interest in the program and opportunities, I got a fantastic recommendation from this person I had just met. The week after volunteering, I applied, interviewed, and got a position on the board. This just goes to show that you never know who you’re being introduced to, talking to, or how you may be able to impact each other’s lives. -- Emily Mishler
“Just by being kind and showing interest in the program and opportunities, I got a fantastic recommendation from this person I had just met.” This is actually a story from one of my friends. It was a Friday night two years ago. She was talking with her friends while walking into a local bar. Suddenly, someone passed her and she felt something drop by her foot. She bent her head and found a purse. My friend looked around and found that there was one young lady walking quickly towards the exit. “It must be hers.” She thought. She chased after her and returned the purse to that young lady. The young lady was very surprised and really thankful to my friend. So, she gave my friend her business card. Well, that young lady turned out to be Lauren Bush, fashion model and designer. In the following summer, my friend interned for Lauren Bush as a Social Media Director for FEED, an organization that provides food for underfed children in third world countries. – Irene Wang
“I made a conscious effort to be nice to the boys working for me by asking for their advice. I was wonderfully surprised with the comprehensive knowledge they imparted.”
For my 9th birthday, I planned a spectacular bowling party. During lunch at school, I was passing out my hand drawn invitations when a friend of mine, Cheyenne, eagerly asked “Where’s Lydia’s invitation?” Lydia was a girl in my grade who I had never talked to, but she was sitting right at the table, so as not to be rude I quickly fibbed that I had simply forgotten it. The next day I returned with Lydia’s invitation, not expecting that she would even attend my party. 10 years later, the random girl I had politely invited to go bowling became the best friend I have ever had and a person I could never imagine my life without. -- Jessica Schwigendorf My uncle was diagnosed with terminal cancer. As such, he was putting all of his affairs in order; a considerable task when you take into account that he was a small business owner with a lucrative working livestock farm. I had spent every summer working on his farm in Missouri. This summer would be no different, except that I would be meeting with lawyers and legal aids on the weekend to finalize the transfer of ownership of the farm to myself. This was the summer that I was looking forward to: working for a frantic father figure who was desperately trying to hold onto life long enough to see his legacy into the future. I was frustrated with the intense workload I had to endure, my lack of agriculture business knowledge, and how everyone was attempting to take control or manipulate me. As a result I was grumpy and sullen with our young farm hands. After a long night of venting to my mom on the phone, she presented me with the “Golden Rule” and told me to begin putting out positive energy. I rolled my eyes as I grudgingly hung up. I decided to put my mother’s advice to the test. I made a conscious effort to be nice to the boys working for me by asking for their advice. I was wonderfully surprised with the comprehensive knowledge they imparted. Later, I found out that one of the boys working for me had been so impressed with the way that I shaped up my work that he had actually appealed to his father, a lawyer, who convinced one of the landowners I was facing to make a deal with me. My mother’s advice turned out not only to be lucrative, but also intensely rewarding. I am so thankful to be able to say that I now have a solid support system in Missouri. -- Sara Marshall
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Right before the holidays, students have to worry about silly little things like “finals” and “term papers” that take some of the joy out of the season. But that is no reason to turn into Scrooge! Here are some suggestions for spreading holiday cheer that are guaranteed to make even the tiniest Grinch-heart grow three sizes in one day. Christmas Caroling: As Buddy the Elf once
said, “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear”. Gather a group of friends together for an evening of wandering around your neighborhood singing loudly (and off-key) for your neighbors. Make up a routine, wear silly outfits—use your imagination! It’s one activity that sadly no one seems to do anymore, and you might even get some hot chocolate for your trouble!
“Your loved ones will appreciate the effort, no matter how terrible the card might actually look.” Create your own holiday cards: Obviously,
you could send real cards to your friends and family that have the Hallmark stamp of approval on the back, but where’s the fun in that? Break out the craft paper, glue, scissors and glitter. Lots and LOTS of glitter. Your loved ones will appreciate the effort, no matter how terrible the card might actually look, and you’ll get to channel your inner Martha Stewart!
Write a new holiday song: Listening to the
radio between the months of November to December is very likely to drive one to insanity. The same Christmas songs are played over and over again, and listening to the lyrics of some of these songs are mind-numbingly terrible (like the stalker anthem, “Baby it’s Cold Outside”.) Instead, why not create your own holiday song? For instance, where is the Kwanza melody that we have all been waiting for? Or a Hanukkah tune even catchier than “The Dreidel Song”? Write out the lyrics and perform it for your loved ones this holiday season—it’s sure to be a bigger hit than “Grandma got run over by a reindeer”.
Winter Solstice Party: This year, why not
party like the Druids? Gather some friends and drink to the changing of the season and the longest night of the year. If you’re particularly crafty, you could even re-create a paper mâché model of Stonehenge to dance around (just not a life-sized version, as that would be bigger than an actual house and somewhat impractical.)
About... Molly Harris
I’m currently a senior in English and Creative Writing, with a minor in everything else. I have passion for fashion blogs, so I’m thrilled to be writing for the Silhouette Gazette! I also have an intense love for history, traveling, science fiction and Muppets (not necessarily in that order.)
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How To... Chanukah! By Courtney Gilford The holidays in my household were always a little different growing up. I’ve never had a Christmas tree, nor have I ever had twinkling lights up on my house. That’s because I am Jewish. While Christmas decorations are a dime a dozen and can be found at any store, finding sophisticated Chanukah decorations is nearly impossible. I was in high school when I realized this and decided to improvise and make creative decorations myself. Here are a couple ideas to spruce up your holiday, Chanukah style!
What you will need:
Glitter Dreide ls
-At least 20 wooden dreidels -Different shades of loose glitter (Three blue colors, and gold or silver) -Glue that dries clear -A glass vase
Directions:
1. Hold dreidel by its handle and brush all but 1 side with clear drying white glue. Regular Elmer’s glue works great! 2. Sprinkle with one shade of glitter and lay it on the side with no glitter. Let dry. 3. After the three glittered sides of the dreidel dry, paint glue on the plain side of dreidel and handle and cover in glitter. Let dry. 4. Arrange sparkling dreidels in your favorite glass vase!
What you will need:
Homemade Menorah
-Eight small boxes and one slightly larger box -Wrapping paper (two colors) -Ribbon (two colors) -Nine tea-lights with glass holders -Hot glue gun and refill glue sticks
Directions: 1. Wrap boxes in wrapping paper and secure a ribbon around each one with the hot glue gun. On the larger box, tie a bow instead. 2. Use the hot glue gun to attach each glass tea-light holder to a wrapped box. 3. Arrange in a row and enjoy!
Happy Chanukah from all of us here at SG!
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Holiday Light Nails!
By Bree McVean and Taylor Elms
Step 3: using a toothpick draw the black cord
Step 4: use any color(s) you’d like to draw little lights on the cord with a toothpick
Step 5: apply a top coat!
Step 1: Apply a base coat to clean nails. let dry.
Step 2: use any pale color
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Holiday Wreath
For us, the holidays are an excuse to decorate in our favorite hues of silver and gold (insert singing clay-mation figures from Rudolph here). One of our favorite things to do to get us into the holiday spirit is craft of course! So over break we decided to pick a therapeutic DIY wreath to help us relax a little before the stress of finals kicked in. The best thing about this classic wreath is that it leaves room for personal style. You can think of wreathes like snowflakes, each one has their own design and unique beauty. We went for a natural look with a twig base wreathe, and silver, gold, and white trimmings. So prepare your crafting station in front of a warm cozy fire, pop on an old Christmas classic and transform your home into your own personal winter wonderland.
Supplies:
* Green Wire * Scissors * Tape *1 medium sized twig base wreathe * 3 strands of leaves *5 garland packages * 1-2 accent fowers
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Voila! You have made yourself a perfect holiday piece to winterize your home
Step Two: Step One: Wrap garland around wreath, securing it with wire or wrapping tape
Intertwine gold leaves with garlandto balance the wreath out
Step T hree: Attach accent
flower, making it the center point of the wreathe
Treat Time: Holiday Edition
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