Math Help

The dreaded subject I have tried to avoid my whole life: Math. Whether it be algebra, geometry, precalculus, or whatever, I have just absolutely hated every minute of it. I am a very artsy minded person and paint and English lit come MUCH more easily to me. Because of this I have had to have quite a bit of extra help over the years. Here's what I have used to help me get through the evil subject of Math in school.

IXL

This is a great website for practicing what you already know and teaching you as you go. For limited use it's free, but if you want to get the most out of it and really get some work done it does cost about $9.95 a month or $75 a year. It's one of the few math programs I enjoyed (just don't tell my mom that or she'll try to make me use it again). It offers Preschool through 8th grade math as well as Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, and Precalculus.

WolframAlpha

To call this a calculator is an understatement, because it does so much more. When it comes to quickly finding an answer to a problem or question you have there really is no better website. This website has been an absolute lifeline for me when I had 100+ problems to get through and limited. It doesn't teach exactly, but it can give you the information you need to answer a problem.

Khan Academy

No this isn't about the villain from Star Trek! It's a YouTube channel centered around teaching people how to do math. If you learn best from listening or watching someone do a problem this would work best for you. Just look for the video of the specific type of problem you need to learn, and press play.

Good Luck!

Online Dating

I have experimented with online dating a couple times, and to be honest I'm not that impressed. Then again, I'm not very serious about dating right now. I've tried Tinder, OKCupid, Zoosk, and a couple others. I've met a lot of creeps on sites like this, but I've also met some pretty cool people that I'm still friends with today. You can use apps like this to find love, lust, or just friendship. Hopefully this review will help you choose which one is best for you!

Tinder: Great for if you want to hook up. Basically, it's the one night stand app. I'm sure there are people on here genuinely looking for something more serious but it's rare.

OkCupid: If you're looking for a potential date and possibly a relationship, this one would work best. I like the layout, it's easy to use, and it's easy to find someone who matches what you want in a partner. I mean, all dating sites can be used to find hook ups, but this one is better for long term.

Zoosk: I hate this app. Hate it with a fiery passion. It's difficult to use, the options are limited, and the layout is horrible. Also the people who use this app are just....not great candidates. And another thing, it does not have the option for bisexual. This is just annoying. Did I mention I hate it?

Badoo: It was just ok. Nothing special, and very superficial.

I know there are other apps out there that might be better than the ones I reviewed, but these were the ones I spent the most time on. Good luck!

November Favorites

I don't know if you guys get snow where you live, but we've already had some and it is beautiful! It's the only thing that makes these freezing temperatures worth it. I should probably move to California though because when it gets this cold I tend to want to go into hibernation EVERY DAY. Here are some things I loved in November to help get me through the coming cold.

FOOD/DRINK

I got this as a Christmas present from my mother and I use it every day. It's pretty great because I don't freeze my hands off or burn them when I'm holding it. When it's closed it pretty much impossible to spill and that's really good for when you're as clumsy as me. The only thing I don't like about it is that because of it's design, it does usually have A LOT of finger prints on it. This doesn't bother me, but if you like your drink ware to always look spotless then I would suggest getting something else. It cost about $19.95 which is a little pricey, but that's how Starbucks works.

HOUSEHOLD

This wall heater has been an absolute miracle. Since my bedroom is in the basement, it gets very very cold. For awhile I had an oil heater but I am a very light sleeper and those clicking noises drove me nuts. It also took up a lot of room which was bad because I stubbed my toe on that thing at least 50 times. So I bought this wall heater from Home Depot for about $50 and it has been worth every penny. It's currently attached to the wall underneath my desk and my frozen feet are slowly thawing out as I write this. It works best for a small room where you can keep the door closed, and in that way it warms up the whole room. The surface does get quite hot, but that's a good thing because it means it's working. I definitely recommend getting one of these for those cold winter months.

ENTERTAINMENT

I tried watching Arrow in 2012 when it first came out but I just got busy and couldn't seem to get hooked. Then I started watching it again in November because a friend of mine who is obsessed with it finally convinced me to try it again. I must have been crazy before because this show is really good! If you like the whole Superhero Vs. Villain story line than this show is for you. There are two full seasons currently out and the third is halfway done with new episodes every week. It has everything: action, mystery, romance, fight scenes, fun villains, and of course very attractive actors/actresses.