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Life Update: I'm a Senior Citizen

Life Update: I’m a Senior Citizen

Helloooo…is it me you’re looking foooorrr?

Nothing like a little Lionel Richie to open up a blog post talking about why you haven’t been around for a solid four months.

After completing an internship this summer, working part-time at the ice cream store, and trudging my way through an online French class, I’m back, baby.

Today was my LAST first day of school, so I’m officially a senior in…

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The Art of Rejection

The Art of Rejection

“Dear Reader,

After careful review and consideration, we regret to inform you that our company will not be moving forward with your application to be Kara McKenna’s personal meatloaf chef. There were a number of strong candidates that applied and to be quite frank, you just ain’t it chief.”

This has been my life for the past 8 months. The message above is basically the response that I’ve been…

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I Won $1,000 for Explaining Why a Hot Dog is not a Sandwich

I Won $1,000 for Explaining Why a Hot Dog is not a Sandwich

If there’s one thing that I’ll hold true until the day my body gives up on me and says “sayonara bebe,” it’s the fact that a hotdog is NOT A SANDWICH. If you actually think that a hotdog is a sandwich, feel free to unfollow or even block me. I was never in this for the clout anyway.

Now that all the hotdog sandwich freaks are out of here…hello my beautiful blog babies. I have an intense story for…

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The Beauty of the T-Shirt Cannon

The Beauty of the T-Shirt Cannon

“Alriiiiight Georgia basketball fans, we’re losing to Kentucky by 20 points halfway through the first quarter, and we need a way to please the fans who actually paid real money to watch this disaster. You know what that means… it’s time for a t-shirt toss to make everyone’s crippling depression vanish for a hot sec!”

What else is a sports announcer supposed to do in this situation? Give the…

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I'm a Whole Foods Gal Now

I’m a Whole Foods Gal Now

Have you ever had $15 in ice cream tip money and thought to yourself, “Let’s see how fast this can disappear at Whole Foods,” because I know I have. After thinking long and hard about my life decisions recently, I finally made a purchase at Whole Foods.

I’m a boujee shopper now. I’ve said goodbye to Walmart and welcomed a lifestyle that I’ll never be able to afford.

I’ve actually been to Whole…

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Flashback: Georgia vs. Auburn Game with the Fam

Flashback: Georgia vs. Auburn Game with the Fam

As the whole UGA campus is getting prepared to cheer on the Dawgs versus Alabama this Saturday, I want to take a look back at when Georgia played Auburn a few weeks ago. I want to go back to a happier time in the football season when I felt good about who we were playing since Auburn was trash this season.

Let’s take a look at what happened when my beautiful family made the haul to Athens,…

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I'm Going to Write a Book, Because Why the Heck Not

I’m Going to Write a Book, Because Why the Heck Not

*Cue dramatic movie trailer narrator voice*

In a world where one young woman has crazy things that happen to her every day that you wouldn’t believe, comes a tell-all book that’s ready to spill. the. tea.

From looking at her, you probably think that Kara McKenna is your typical college student, but you’re about to get schooled, son.

Prepare yourself, Barnes and Noble, because Kara is going to…

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The Trials and Tribulations of not Having a College Meal Plan

The Trials and Tribulations of not Having a College Meal Plan

You want to know what I look forward to eating after a long day of classes? Yogurt. It’s a nice little snack that I like to have in spite of my lactose rebelling stomach. Do you want to know what I actually ate when I finished classes today? Expired yogurt. I, Kara McKenna, ate yogurt that was two days old.

Someone alert the authorities, because this crazy gal needs to be tamed.

I’m in my junior…

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I'm Almost Two Decades Old, and I'm Freaking Out

I’m Almost Two Decades Old, and I’m Freaking Out

I’ve hit a midlife crisis, and I’m only 19-years-old…until this Sunday. On August 19, I will turn 20-years-old. I’m officially an old lady. I might as well retire now. Maybe I’ll take a trip to Florida and buy a vacation home to settle into. My grandchildren can always take a train down to visit me if they want to have a slumber party at my house. Alright, I realize I’m not that old yet, but I…

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Yonanas Frozen Dessert Maker Review Video

Yonanas Frozen Dessert Maker Review Video

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It’s been quite a bit since I’ve posted a video on my YouTube channel. Two months to be exact. To make my triumphant return, I knew I had to do something grand, so I thought that testing out the new Yonanas machine that my mom bought…

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Ice Cream Rant: Don't Disrespect the Banana Split

Ice Cream Rant: Don’t Disrespect the Banana Split

Working in the ice cream industry should be the easiest thing in the world if you think about it. Customers should be easy-going since they’re getting ice cream, right? WRONG. I’ve dealt with a lot of interesting people while working at my ice cream shop, but if there’s one customer that really rustles my jimmies, it’s people that disrespect the art of the banana split.

Let me break it down for…

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Stop the IHOB Nonsense, IHOP!

Stop the IHOB Nonsense, IHOP!

It’s currently June 10. Today might seem like an ordinary day to you, but for me, June 10 signifies the last day of a legacy. Friends, it’s the end of IHOP as we know it. According to IHOP’s twitter, they’re making a big change on June 11, which is tomorrow. They’re changing their name to “IHOB.” To make this matter even more excruciating, we don’t even know what the stinkin’ “B” in IHOB stands…

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A Love Letter to DQ's S'mores Blizzard

A Love Letter to DQ’s S’mores Blizzard

Dear S’mores Blizzard,

Shall I compare thee to a a summer’s day? Listen to me, you have me acting like I’m Shakespeare or something. I can’t believe you’re finally back after being gone for two years. When I heard about your triumphant return, I knew I had to see you.

Mother’s Day was last weekend, and my mom wanted to go to Dairy Queen. What a coincidence, because I needed to see you with my own…

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It's the Final Countdown - Finals Week

It’s the Final Countdown – Finals Week

It’s a beautiful day outside here in Athens, GA. It’s a toasty 80 degrees and the sun has never shined brighter. From an outsider’s perspective, UGA’s campus probably looks like it belongs in a movie because it’s so beautiful. Too bad they don’t see the people in the library with five cups of coffee and textbooks spread out on a table looking like they’re ready to cry. Thankfully, I’m not one of…

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Mystery Blogger Award

My time has finally come. I’ve won a blogging award! Whoop whoop. Now for my speech: First off, I would like to thank my parents for giving birth to me. Next, I want to thank my sister for always buying me food. You rock, Amanda. Without them, I’d be nothing. Oh who am I kidding, I did all this work myself, so I deserve the credit. Most of all, I want to thank Paul for this nomination. If you…

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Story Time: My Article was Featured on the Food Network's Snapchat Story

Story Time: My Article was Featured on the Food Network’s Snapchat Story

I would like to interrupt your internet scrolling for a public service announcement: I was featured on the Food Network’s Snapchat story. How did this come to be? Oh boy, do I have a story for you. Sit back, relax, and get ready for story time kids, because mama’s about to blow your mind. It all happened last Sunday when I was writing an anthropology research paper. I already know what you’re…

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Girl Scout Tagalong Cookie Recipe

Girl Scout Tagalong Cookie Recipe

Check out my latest YouTube video to see me make Girl Scout Tagalong cookies! Make sure to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDjaZlhBC-Sy1q8lV9BEkQ?sub_confirmation=1 The Girl Scouts hold a special place in my heart. Not because I was a Girl Scout for years, but because their cookies are straight up…

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