20 Years From Now--Where Will Jenna Marbles Be?

As most of my friends know, I am a head-over-heels Jenna Marbles fan. I really love her videos and I follow her social media (Twitter handle @Jenna_Marbles) religiously. She is definitely one of a kind. Her fame is based primarily on her YouTube videos and her vulgar personality (which I am cool with--for now). 

However, after watching one of her videos where she basically rattled off the "f" word the entire segment, I was kind of turned off by her and began to think. Although she has a lot going for her right now, such as her body, looks, humor, and social media following--what is going to happen to her when she is older and not as appealing? 

Her fame is basically based off of her vulgar personality (like I said before). Most employers obviously wouldn't go for that--so is she just going to make videos and write humorous tweets the rest of her life? I suppose she could go into being a comedian, but for now, what happens if she runs out of video ideas? 

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Jenna Marbles...I just don't know how successful she will be 20 years down the road in this "career." 

Here are some tweets I just saw on my newsfeed: 

Jenna Mourey/Marbles ‏@Jenna_Marbles

It's like a secret poop-off contest in my house. F****** poop dude. Real poop. Poop.

Jenna Mourey/Marbles ‏@Jenna_Marbles

If I could make sweet buttsex with all of you individually as a thank you I would, but alas, that is gross.

Jenna Mourey/Marbles ‏@Jenna_Marbles

What's the difference between marbles and Kermit? Nothing. They both think it's f******* cool to poop in the house. #differentsizedpoops

Where do you guys think she will be in 20 years????? 

My Last Fall Semester At Ohio Northern

As finals week approaches, it is just now hitting me that this is my final fall semester ever. I don't know whether I am excited or sad about this realization. This semester has definitely been one that I won't forget. I learned a lot about myself and the people around me and I have definitely become a stronger and better person this semester. 

What I learned this semester:

1. Life is too short--don't always take things so seriously. There will be times for seriousness and times for fun! I am going to start taking advantage of both.

2. Your true friends will stick by you in sticky and inconvenient situations. I have been through a lot this past semester and I have truly learned who my real friends are.

3. Procrastination is not your friend. This "term" is like a bad relationship. It will stress you out, make you worry, and always bring out your worst work (most of the time--sometimes you get lucky).

4. Drama should only be viewed on soap operas. I realized all of that drama I thought was "so important" last year doesn't mean anything now. Who cares if the girl down the hallway got the same haircut as you?

5. A degree is very important. In the past, I have taken school a lot less seriously than I maybe should have. Yes, I believed it was important but I never really thought about how truly important it is and will be for my future. DEGREES GET JOBS!

6. Strength comes to those who believe in it. I knew I had to tough out this semester at Ohio Northern, no matter how scared or upset I was about my current situation. When I first came this semester, I was afraid people would judge me and talk about me--but none of that really matters in the grand scheme of things. I just keep going along!

7. I'm not a child anymore--I am going to be a mommy. I always dreamed of having kids one day, just not this soon. I have learned that it is time for me to step up and take responsibility because in two months--I will be responsible for another life. Pretty intense stuff!

8. If you work hard, you won't regret anything. If you work hard at a project and you end up getting a B or a C, it is not the end of the world. Trying your best should always be good enough.

9. Family is important and should be cherished. I always remind myself how great of a family I have and how much support I get from them on a daily basis.

10. Always think before you speak! (Self-explanatory I think)


Needless to say, this has been a semester of lessons and new experiences. I can't wait for my last semester--which should be even more of an experience!

Enjoy your college experience, it goes by way too fast!

My First Official Professional Site

Hey everyone!

This past week, my social media class was asked to create our own online professional and personal sites. We had to create a site that fit our personality as well as showed off our abilities and skills as public relations professionals.

My site has the following pages:

1. Home page: This page introduces the audience to who I am and some of my skills. 

2. Meet Ashley: This page focuses on my background and what organizations I am involved in. 

3. Resume: This page covers my work experience, leadership positions, and accomplishments 

4. Portfolio: This page showcases some of the work I have done in the past and my capabilities as a PR professional 

5. Contact Me: This page gives my audience a chance to contact me with any questions or inquiries they may have!

Please take the time to check out my page and tell me what you think! 

You can find my site here : http://a-mauder.wix.com/ashmauder

I'm A Committed Christmas Twitter Follower

I am not joking when I say that I am obsessed with Christmas and the holidays. In the last week, I began following Christmas Twitter accounts because they make me so happy and excited for Christmas. Every time I go on my Twitter feed, I am bound to find something about Christmas on it and it makes me so extremely giddy. 

If you are interested in following any Christmas Twitter accounts, here are some really great ones: 

1. Christmas Movies! @iChristmasMovie

2. Arthur Christmas: @ArthurChristmas 

3. Santa Claus: @santa_claus 

4. Christmas Countdown: @ChristmasCount

5. Buddy The Elf: @BuddyTheeeElf 


These Twitter accounts really crack me up and it's a great way to bring in the holiday season! Speaking of which, I haven't even gone Christmas shopping yet...and I really should. 

Follow these Christmas accounts to get some Christmas cheer into your Twitter feed! I know you all have Twitter on your phones, and I've given you the handles. They are just a follow click away! 


If you find any more Twitter Christmas accounts (worth following), can someone please let me know? I am all about Christmas...

As soon as Christmas is over though, I am unfollowing the accounts because there is no need to follow the Christmas accounts all year around...it makes Christmas less special.

Go Christmas! 

Courtesy of Fruity Lashes.com 

Christmas Time Is Coming

Is everyone else as excited for Christmas as me? I keep listening to my Christmas Pandora station because I am absolutely pumped for the holidays this year! 

Christmas lights are my favorite 

Things I have made a habit of doing:

1. Listening to Christmas Pandora all the time
2. Drawing elves and presents in my notes during class (while paying attention of course)
3. Looking up Christmas movies on Netflix
4. Taking long ways home back to my apartment in Ada or home in Toledo; just to look at the Christmas lights people have already put up
5. I've made my Christmas wish list 
6. Made Christmas cards just because and they are currently addressed to NO ONE (Note: if you would like one, let me know!)
7. Made two batches of Christmas cookies already! 
8. Mapped out my entire Christmas break plans
9. Picked out my outfits for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (red and green obviously) 
10. Now, I am writing a blog post about my love for Christmas time 


If you couldn't tell by the list of things I have began to do in light of Christmas, I am completely obsessed with this time of year. I love how cheerful everyone is and how excited they all get for the holidays. It makes me super happy!

Cookies, cookies, and more cookies 

After Black Friday shopping, everyone gets really crazy about Christmas. I have been to New York City around Christmas time and that has to be one of my favorite cities to be in during that time of year. The huge Christmas tree downtown and the lights everyone just makes me so giddy inside. 

This is technically the last Christmas I will have before Kolton is born and brought into this world. My Papa says he can't wait for Kolton's first Christmas because he will actually have an excuse to get a train to run around the Christmas tree so Kolton can play with it. 

Yep, folks...I'll be a mommy next Christmas. I won't be getting all the presents anymore, instead, I will be playing my role as Santa Claus (even though he won't really know who that is yet). 

I am nervous but I can't wait! 

Enjoy the holidays everyone!

What Does PR Mean To You?

Melissa and I worked on a video that was aimed for prospective students looking at Ohio Northern's public relations program. 

The theme of our video is "What Does PR Really Mean." We asked the students of Ohio Northern from all different majors and backgrounds--and then asked a few public relations students what it ACTUALLY means. 

We also focused on the different unique aspects of our program here at Ohio Northern.

We touched on the following:

1. Our mentor program through PRSSA 

2. Our awesome PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America) Chapter at ONU

3. National events we get to attend as public relations students

4. The internship opportunities we get through our program (they are endless really!)

5. The hands-on experience we get through our student-run firm, True North PR


We also had a student, Lauren Tennet, talk about why public relations is important. 


Melissa and I's goal was to have a fun video that prospective students could relate to and understand. Our message was to get them to understand the basics of public relations and what our program here at Ohio Northern has to offer. 


Hope you enjoy the video! 

Come to Ohio Northern University and find out what PR really means! 

A Different Thanksgiving This Year

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving this year!! I know I did. This year was a little different for me because it was the first year I spent with my almost-new family. I went to the Zimmerman family Thanksgiving and I actually had a lot of fun. 

It was a day full of football, apple pie and pumpkin pie, and games. It is the one day you don't have to feel bad about eating everything in sight (although, most days I do that anyways now). 

Not only was it different spending the day with the Zimmerman family, but this year was different because I am 28 weeks pregnant and a lot of things in my life have changed. 

But I'm thankful. 

Things I am thankful for: 

1. Going to a great school like Ohio Northern University
2. A great family (both the Zimmerman family and mine) 
3. Support from friends here at school
4. Support from my professors 
5. My wonderful unborn baby (who I love oh so much) 
6. My fiance, Nick
7. My roommates here at school
8. My health


Although I am thankful for many more things, these things are very important to me because they make me who I am and I am so blessed to have everything that I do. 

My awesome friends 

This year has been a year of big decisions and I think I have made the right ones (in most cases). I wouldn't change anything for the world. 

The most important thing this year was finding out I was pregnant. It hasn't been easy and it has definitely been hard at times, but I am thankful for Kolton Nicholas Zimmerman- due in February 2013. I am now currently at week 28 and that is pretty scary but exciting! With Christmas break around the corner, I feel like it will go by fast. 

Baby Kolton's little hand over his face

I put up a few pictures of the things I am thankful for. Hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Days and your holidays! 

My best friend and my fiance, Nick 

28 weeks pregnant