Archives - Vennela Pandaraboyina
Not Vanilla
Not Vanilla: Fancy shoe obsession
The first pair of heels I remember buying was when I was in middle school. I had just joined my…
Not Vanilla
Not Vanilla: To binge or not to binge
Dear reader — I hope you got enough sun before Rochester plunges us into its 13-month-long winter. This summer, I…
comedy
Not Vanilla: New tricks, old trade
The way me and younger generations consume has dramatically changed. A great example is with comedy. We are used to…
red carpet
Not Vanilla: Award show season standouts
Well, reader, we’re finally done with awards season. I have mixed emotions about this. I’m glad I’ll stop being constantly…
dogs
Not Vanilla: Jenna Marbles
Alright, reader. It’s time. It’s time for me to admit my maybe outdated slight obsession with Jenna Marbles. Maybe you’re…
Buzzfeed
Not Vanilla: Quizzes that tell you things about yourself
Hey reader! As you may already be aware, I’ve recently been trying to find a new way to procrastinate and…
fashion
Not Vanilla: Jewelry City
Reader, recently I’ve been delving back into my collection of jewelry. There are few feelings as exciting as donning the…
Death Note
Not Vanilla: The dark side of our media
Hello, reader! I spent my winter break delving into new series. I started the anime “Death Note” and completed HBO’s…
Cultural Cues
Not Vanilla: The cultural cues of year’s end
Reader, you already know that 2018 is coming to a close. I hope your year has been wonderful, despite the…
Daytime TV
Not Vanilla: At the crossroads of sass and serious
Reader, these past few weeks I have been watching some daytime TV. I cable access where I live. Instead, I’ve…
