Song of the Day #5!!

Hey guys! I know I haven't posted in a while, but here's another song of the day :) its an amazing song! "As The Rush Comes" (Gabriel & Dresden Chill Mix)- Motorcycle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb61AVsxD34&feature=youtube_gdata_play...

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Song of the Day (4)

Hey all, Check out this song by this great French metal band! "Beautiful Agony" - T.A.N.K (Think Of A New Kind) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSayk-n5ldg&feature=youtube_gdata_play...

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Song of the Day!

"The Day That Never Comes" - Metallica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlahvvymkxc&feature=youtube_gdata_player Enjoy :) Latinmetalhe...

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Songs I'm Currently Listening to

Hey! Just thought I'd share some great songs that I've been listening to a lot lately. Listen and enjoy :) 1. "My Twin" - Katatonia 2. "Through Sin and Self Destruction" - Asking Alexandria 3. "It Never Ends" - Bring Me The Horizon 4. "Bob"- NOFX 5. "Innervision" - System of a Down 6. "Hurt" - Nine Inch Nails 7. "Alias" - In Flames 8. "In Waves" - Trivium 9. "Twilight of the Thunder God" - Amon Amarth 10. "L'Enfant Sauvage" - Goji...

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Ogio Street Backpack Review

Hey guys! Here's a short review of a backpack I really like by Ogio. The Ogio "Street" backpack is really nice because of the many compartments and pockets it has. There's a spot to safely store your laptop, cellphone, and other small things like gum and chapstick. In addition, there's a small front pocket which has a ton of little compartments to store your pens and pencils so you won't have to carry around a pencil case. Another great feature about this backpack is its ability to store a lot of stuff without looking too...

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Top European Metal Bands

So even though I love tons of metal here are my absolute favorite ones that are fairly new and that come from Europe that I seriously recommend everyone listen to. 1. Children of Bodom The first real metal concert I ever attended had this band as a headliner, and it was unbelievable. I was able to witness Finnish metal at its finest, and stared in awe as lead guitaris/singer Alexi Laiho worked his magic on the guitar - which made me consider him one of the greatest guitarists of all time. 2. Ensiferum I have to mention that...

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How To Get Stuff Done

Lately, I've realized that procrastination has become a big issue for college students, even those who normally get good grades, largely due to the so-called "Spring Fever." So here are some tips for how to stay on track and be productive! 1. If you're having trouble concentrating, ask yourself why. Is it because you're hungry?  Get some food! Is it because you're tired? Take a 20-minute power-nap. Is it because you're stressed about other life issues (relationships, financial situation)? Tell yourself that those matters...

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Worst April Fool Pranks Ever

Happy April Fool's! Instead of writing a list of the best April Fool's pranks, I've decided to do something a bit different and list the worst  pranks I've heard of that are either very dumb or not funny at all. Here's just a few: 1. The Classic Pregnancy Scare This is probably one of the most common and overused pranks in the book... Ladies, please refrain from playing this prank on your boyfriend/significant other...it can really scare them (if they are clueless that it's April Fool's day or otherwise just plain gullible),...

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Asking Alexandria - Stand Up and Scream Album Review (Top 5)

Latinmetalhead's Top 5 1. "Alerion" The first time I heard this song, I was in the library and I started unconsciously headbanging so hard that people started looking at me. Did I care?No. As the first track on the album, "Alerion" will make you want to listen to the entire album from start to finish. Starting with some electronic beats and then moving into heavy drums/guitar, the tempo switches towards the end with some nice, clean riffs and Danny Worsnop screaming, "Karma's a bitch, right?" So right. Rating: 4/5 2. "The...

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Happy Easter!

I hope everyone's having a great Easter and that there's great weather wherever you are. I love this time of year because you can tell that spring is beginning to go in to full bloom. Although there's still snow here, it's a nice 45 degrees and I'm just glad I don't have to wear five layers everytime I go outside. I also recently saw an awesome April Fool's prank on the internet using leftover easter eggs: Simply melt some chocolate in a pan on the stove, and cover an egg in the mixture, leaving it to cool so it hardens a little....

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Simple make-up tips

Hey guys, I wanted to share some handy eye makeup tips I've learned from a friend and over the years of doing makeup myself. Here are a few: 1. Notecard Mascara Trick To apply your mascara all the way to the tips of your eyelashes without getting mascara on your eyelids, place a notecard (or business card) above your eyelid (over your eyebrow) and wiggle the wand up to the tips of your eyelashes against the notecard so all the mascara comes off on the notecard and not on your eyelids. 2. Perfect Winged...

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Things I Hate About Everyone

Here's a few things I hate about everyone/pet peeves: 1. People who don't answer their phone. I'm sure we all have that one friend (or boyfriend/girlfriend) who, for some reason, constantly refuses to answer their phone calls/texts in a reasonable time and manner, and ends up texting you back hours or even days later, especially when you urgently need to contact them. It's fine if they don't text you back right away, but when you know they have their phone on them and they just don't respond, it gets frustrating. 2....

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Maybelline Falsies Mascara Review

Hi all! Here's a brief review of the Maybelline Falsies "Volum Express" mascara. Overall, I really like this mascara because it truly does work wonders on your eyelashes and leaves them looking much longer and fuller. I also like the curved shape of the wand brush, because it allows you to apply the product more evenly and on the outer and bottom eyelashes as well. The small bristles on the brush also help separate the individual lashes to avoid clumping. The only thing I would say about it is that it can get a little messy...

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My Crazy Adventure

Today, I went on the longest walk/run of my life all the way around Lake Monona in Madison. My friend and I were trying to get some exercise in since it was such a nice day outside, but what seemed like a short run by the lake turned into walking for hours on end and ending up in the city of Monona on the other side of the lake. When we first started out running, it was such a nice day outside that we didn't realize how far away from the house we were actually running, until we reached a sign that read: "Welcome to the city...

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Things to do in downtown Madison

Hey everyone! I decided that I would write about some fun things to do in case  yourself in downtown Madison one days! Here are my top 3: 1. State Street This is the main area where college students go to grab a bite to eat before heading over to the library, have fun at the bars, or take a little shopping break at the Urban Outfitters store. Filled with small boutiques, shops, restaurants, State Street is perfect for walking on a nice sunny day and exploring the many places it has to offer. 2. The Overture Center Also...

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My Chemical Romance breakup

So, the unthinkable has occured - the infamous rock band My Chemical Romance has apparently broken up, as per lead singer Gerard Way's long post on Reddit just recently. Stating that the "truth became louder than the music," Way reminisced about the times when MCR was an up-and-coming band, when their passion was at their strongest. Being a fan myself in my younger years, I was definitely one of those people who lived vicariously through the band, watching videos and interviews and being captivated not only by Way's dark yet...

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Nirvana - Nevermind Album Review (Top 5)

As one of my favorite bands of all time, I've decided to review Nirvana's second (and arguably, most known) album, Nevermind. Although this album certainly drove the band to fame and popularity among America's youth, many true Nirvana fans will argue that this was one of their worst albums, sounding too "poppy" and mainstream, which is the opposite of everything the band stands for. But despite how popular this album became and how much Kurt Cobain resented it, Nevermind is still a quality album that helped create the...

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Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Review

Hey guys! I wanted to do a brief foundation review to give you guys some advice when shopping for new foundation. I've been using Maybelline Fit Me foundation in True Beige for the last month, and I have to say that for the price (approximately $6), it is fairly high quality in terms of drugstore makeup. What I like the most about this foundation is that it does come in a variety of shades for different skin tones (warm, cold, neutral), and this is one of the first foundations I have encountered that in which I didn't...

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Tips for Pulling All-Nighters!

Hey guys! If you're not on spring break already, you're probably (like many students) currently overwheled with midterms and papers that are due before you get on break. And if you've procrastinated (also like many students), you may be faced with the reality of having to pull an all-nighter. While I normally do not encourage this, as it makes you less productive in the long-term, sometimes desperate times call for desperate measures and you just literally don't have the time or the luxury to get your eight hours ...

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Foundation Tips!

Here are some awesome tips for applying daily foundation!  1. Cleanse and Moisturize! Before applying foundation, I always make sure to clean my face thoroughly with a face wash or scrub, even if I haven't been wearing makeup. This is especially important, because even if you haven't worn makeup, your face will not be completely free of oil and dirt because of natural daily interactions. After cleansing, I moisturize with a water-based moisturizer with an SPF of at least 30. To find out if a moisturizer is water-based,...

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St. Patty's Day

Hey everyone! Hope you all are having a blast today, I know I did last night. One of the great things of being on the UW-Madison campus for St. Patty's Day weekend is you get to see dozens of drunk revelers as early as 3 pm all wearing green in the streets and celebrating their Irish heritage, loud and friendly. Also this day makes for some good laughs at the foolish ones who have had too much to drink and are stumbling (although you can always see this on the weekends at UW). And if you're a girl who wears heels like me, you...

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Song of the Day (2)

Hey all, Here's the second song of the day, enjoy :) Happy Friday! latimetalhe...

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Quick Tip!

Hey guys, just wanted to share another quick college tip with you! If you're like me, you sometimes have a hard time focusing on studying when you have a lot of things on your mind or you just feel distracted. Well, I've found that drinking an ice cold beverage with ice helps a lot because it wakes you up and quenches your thirst, and you can chew on the ice chips! Also, I've found that if you're at home, taking a quick shower also refreshes you but also makes you feel more relaxed after a long day at school or work. However,...

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Top Five Tips for Surviving College Lectures

1. Do. NOT. fall. asleep. Especially if you are in the first rows. This should already be obvious to most of you, but if not, you should definitely know that although you may be in a lecture hall with hundreds of people, the professor WILL be able to notice that one student in the back that is snoozing away (a.k.a., you). This goes for cell phone usage as well. The professor will know that you are not just smiling at your lap for no reason and certainly not just "touching yourself." Also, why go to lecture in the first place...

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Song of The Day.

Hey, I just thought I'd start doing a "Song of the Day" now so I can share great songs with you guys that you will enjoy. Here's a song that I think is fitting for the time. Give it a listen and look for more songs by Brand New :) "you are the smell before rain, you are the blood in my veins."...

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Facebook and twitter!

Hey everyone! Just wanted to add that you'll soon be able to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for more cool stuff and entertaining updates! Stay warm, latinmetalhe...

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I hate Wisconsin weather.

Hello again internet peoples. I would just like to take the time to say that weather in Wisconsin, especially Madison, in winter, is like walking through arctic hell and no person should have to experience this on a daily basis. And of course, one day there will be a ridiculous blizzard (like last week), and the next day it will be sunny and 50 degrees, with everyone walking around without their jackets. And then the next week will be another blizzard-y hell (like today). And if you're a college student at UW-Madison like...

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First. Post. Ever. Ever.

Hey everyone. Since this is my first blog post (ever), I just wanted to talk a little about myself and give you guys some background info. I'm a sophomore at UW-Madison, and as you could probably tell by the name of the blog, I'm of course a "Latina girl." I'll start off by saying that before I came to college, I hardly even noticed that I wasn't white because all of my close friends were white and I was always treated the same as others...it just was something I never really thought about. Now, in college at UW-Madison, I've...

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