Ins and Outs of 2024
Spring is coming, and for most of us, those 12 grapes we ate under the table at exactly 12 on New Year's haven’t kicked in yet. It’s time you start putting the outcome of your year in your hands and not the fruits. To help, I came up with a list of ins and outs for 2024.
Ins:
Slime- Can we bring this back, please? It was so much better when we could take all of our worries away with a little bit of glue and Tide. Plus, it’s still fun. I personally think we should still be selling it in school– the perfect way to get profits.
Pet fish- There’s never a downside to having a pet fish– besides cleaning the tank. Having a pet fish has so many pros: they don’t talk, they can keep you company, and they add some interesting room decor. They also never die, so it’s a one-time purchase.
Instagram Reels- Reels are so funny, and rarely miss. There have been times in class when I laugh out loud while watching a good reel. You also never know what to expect, so there’s the element of surprise.
Buying clothes from Meijer- Have you ever been grocery shopping at Meijer and said, “Wow. That’s actually really cute. I would get it if it wasn’t in the front of the grocery store… everyone would know that I got it from the grocery store.” I sure have. It’s affordable, and you can’t tell me you wouldn’t wear the sweaters they have. Why go to the mall when you can stay local?
Headphones- I think headphones are so cool. Every time I see someone with headphones I always think of how nonchalant and mysterious they look. What are they even listening to? Do they like to drown out the world? Why are they so cool? They make an outfit, too. Sure Airpods might be more convenient, but where’s the fun in that? Also, if anyone wants to fund my headphones purchase, drop the Venmo or CashApp. :)
Outs:
Snapchat+- This has got to be the most stressful way to spend your money; do you really wanna know how much their snapscore has gone up while you’ve been on delivered? I’m telling you, it’s better to just not care. One thing I learned is that checking someone’s snapscore or where you are on their best friends list won’t change how fast they answer your snap. And, I don’t like that someone can see when I’m half-swiping their chat. At least you know the order of the planets, I guess.
“I think having Snapchat+ is weird. I just don’t get having it, using it would stress me out,” Bella LeClear, 11 said.
Kanye West- Why can’t he just lose popularity? I mean, I like some of his music, but even his biggest fan can admit his new album is not good at all. He’s also just weird– if my husband ever disrespected me like that, I’d be immediately out. The world does not need to see the pictures he posts. He just needs to stop reappearing, in my opinion.
Using the Wrong Too, To, and Two- This goes for there their and they’re, and your and you’re as well. I promise it’s not that hard to use the right one. They teach it every year in English class, which I know everyone takes. THERE’S the argument that people just don’t care, but why wouldn’t you use the right one? It shows you care and immediately makes you look smarter.
Self-Tanning- I get everyone does it, but if we all just didn’t use self-tanner, there wouldn’t be a need to because we would all be pale. I mean, I guess a subtle one is okay but over-processing it to the point where you’re slightly orange is not. I’m all for looking tan in the winter, but making it look natural is just so. much. better.