None of What You Hear

Be a smart consumer of information. Any information. In today’s world the media can spew garbage or truth, but either way the masses will believe it. Rumors can be spread from person to person but in the end everyone will proclaim it as truth. Lies will be forged and everyone will be infected.

Ignorance, my friends, is NOT bliss.

In your everyday life you are confronted with more information than you probably care to process. It is in your best interest to seek the truth adamently. Just because you heard it on TV or from your best friend doesn’t make it true. Blindly accepting things can lead down a path of drama, drama, drama. Before you assume that because Ashley said Jon did this which Amanda heard ticked of Brandy, go to the root of the problem to not add gasoline to the flame. It never hurts to ask. Besides you might actually get to the TRUTH.

Same goes for the media. Half of the time the news is stained by biases and unsubstantiated claims. Make sure you are not eating it up as ifit were fact. At the end of the day just make sure you have your story straight, your facts right and your opinions supported. Don’t be a zombie. Use your brain.

Remember: BELIEVE HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE AND NONE OF WHAT YOU HEAR!

Happy Valentine’s Day

Love Song

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Today is the day meant to spread lots of love and hugs. We love our residents and we even have a special little diddy for you. Click the link! You will be pleasantly surprised…promise

Window Art Extraordinaire

Thank you to Ms. Cecelia for our wonderful art work. We even posted up a whole album of the great job that you did! I’m sure all of Campus Park has noticed and enjoyed the splash of color. You rock girl!!!

Thanks to All

Thanks to all our residents who came out to our Super Bowl Party. We had some awesome food and we really enjoyed seeing you guys hang out and mingle. And congrats to Centennial High for winning our little Super Bowl bet. You Rock!

Touchdown! Fumble! Interception!

SuperBowl Sunday is just a few days away! Take a break from your busy school schedule and head down to the Clubhouse at 5PM for free chicken, deviled eggs and loads of pizza. Maybe your team will win. Maybe it will lose. Place $50 dollars on it and make it just that much more interesting!

GAME ON!

Adore Yourself

There are going to be days when you wake up and think everything in the world is wrong with you. The mirror will lie and say your zits are bigger than they really are. It will say your hair is far duller than it should be. The mirror is a notorious enemy to those who are hyper critical of themselves. The scale is its wicked cosigner.

BUT…

Don’t be fooled by these naughty little tools of self-deception. You should LOVE every little thing that is part of who you are. Your pants may be fitting tighter this week but SO WHAT! That could just mean you are getting that curvacious body you’ve secretly envied. Are your arms not as loaded as you want? Guess what…you probably look like a swimmer (which btw is wicked awesome). There is always room for improvement in everyone’s life but don’t let the outside determine how you feel on the inside. Beauty and image is just a matter of perception and is as quick to change as Texas weather. Learn to love yourself because confidence is the best asset of both a man and a woman.

I Vant to Suck Yo’ Blood!

REMINDER REMINDER REMINDER

Tomorrow (January 25th) is our Blood Drive! Come save a life with just a pint of your precious blood. Be there. It’s from 10am-3pm. You never know just who you could be saving.

Think about it. Do it. Be a hero!

Money Matters

Having to count your change really sucks. Unfortunately, it’s definately something that most college students have to learn and learn quick. If you want to pay your bills on time, keep the debt in check and still have some money left over for yourself there are definately somethings that you should consider.

1. Budget, Budget, Budget: Remember to put aside enough money each month to cover ALL of your bills. That’s right; phone bill, utilities, rent…all of it. And don’t forget to cover mundane stuff like groceries.

2. Rainy Day Fund: Life is unpredictable. Most of us already know that. So make sure you have some spare cash laying around for when things get hectic. You never know when your hoopty is going to give up the ghost. And medical emergencies are a constant possibility (1000 Ways to Die has taught us that). Keep at least $200 in a savings account for incidentals.

3. Can the Plastic: Credit cards are fun. Credit cards are dangerous. It’s almost impossible to go through life without a credit card but if you really have to have one make sure you can pay the minimal balance each month. Also, don’t spend what you don’t have. Remember, you are borrowing money from the bank and they want their interest back!

4. Prioritize: Some things are just more important than others. Those new Jordans or that gorgeous new purse are all fine and dandy but remember to pay your rent first. Plain and simple…take care of your business first and then let the pleasure follow.

5. Shopping Spree!: Yes. It is definately important to treat yourself. When all is done and paid for go out and buy yourself a treat (within reason). Get yourself a manicure or buy that new Call of Duty. You worked hard for your money so reward yourself from time to time.

Too School for Cool

Congrats!

You have officially survived the first day of classes. We hope your teachers aren’t too long winded and that you have enough papers and pencils to take adequate notes. It’s a new semester in a new year so you can definately get that coveted GPA. Besides, you are paying that tuiton so you should be making the most of your education. Study hard, party smart…that’s the new goal for the new year. Yay for college!

P.S. (We have FREE coffee and hot cocoa in the clubhouse. Get your daily dose of caffeine!)