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Need a way to unwind? Looking for a new way to procrastinate? Have no fear--The List App is here! Created by B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty in 2015, “The List App” is a quirky new social media platform that I have been spending way too much time on lately.
Made up of a ridiculously vibrant and positive community, the List App is a place to share your experiences, opinions and expertise about anything and everything. The best part? It has to be in bullet form. Leading voices in TV, film, music, sports, comedy and fashion have already hopped on the bandwagon, sharing lists about a whole plethora of topics like “Memorable Bad Dates,” “Von Trapp Children, Ranked by Sass” and “Pictures of Barack Obama Eating Hot Dogs.” The app’s FAQ page states, “Human beings are innately inclined towards structuring information; it’s one of our primary means of understanding. Lists are simple, powerful; the gold standard of sorting and sharing information for thousands of years.” The structure of the app resembles other social media apps we already know and love—a news feed tab, a search function, a notifications tab and your own profile. Lists can be about anything, but the app offers a few suggestions to get you started, including “Go-to karaoke songs,” “Things that will improve the world, according to me,” “Misconceptions I had as a child,” and “Three happy moments from today.” Lists can be liked, re-listed, and commented on. You can even suggest additions to other lists, which the creator can approve and give you credit for (low key fangirled when BJ Novak added my idea to his list!). Included below are some of my favorite lists! If Parks and Rec Characters Wrote Autobiographies By @sshemchuk
Days of the Week, Ranked, According to “Friday I’m in Love” By @bjnovak 7. Wednesday Grey; break my heart; heart attack; stay in bed (Note: Wednesday is identical to Tuesday but worse because it is the second straight day) 6. Tuesday Grey; break my heart; heart attack; stay in bed 5. Thursday I don’t care about you; doesn’t even start; never looking back; watch the walls instead 4. Monday Blue; you can fall apart; black; you can hold your head 3. Sunday Always comes too late 2. Saturday Wait 1.Friday I’m in love Dream Jobs By @elliemix (yours truly)
7 Tips I Use to Spark my Creativity By @gretchenrubin
2. Follow my interests. Instead of focusing on what I “ought” to be doing, I allow myself to wander—by buying an odd book, poking around the internet, or exploring an unusual place. 3. Buy supplies. I encourage myself to make an occasional creativity-supporting purchase. 4. Draw an idea-map. This is a process of writing down ideas in a way that helps you see new relationships and possibilities. 5. Enjoy the fun of failure. Telling myself I can enjoy the “the fun of failure” has made me (somewhat) more light-hearted about taking risks. 6. Read random magazines. 7. Indulge in my magpie impulses. When I have the urge to collect materials, articles or information, I now indulge it. Although I generally fight against any stuff that could become clutter, I find find that these collected materials help spur my creativity. Have a great week! Happy listing! Written by Ellie Mix (Class of '20)
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