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A Day in the Life of a GL Intern: C'mon Get Healthy!

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Hey chicas! My name is Olivia, and I'm an intern at here at Girls' Life. I’ve grown up in Baltimore and have always loved GL.

This year I've had the amazing opportunity to fulfill my dream and intern at the magazine. Better yet, real issues like health and the news have always been important to me, and my position here allows my voice to be heard.

I heart being healthy!

I have always had a super healthy family. Both my mom and dad were in the gym and fitness business for a long time, so since I could walk and talk they’ve stressed that good habits are important. Unfortunately, we're growing up in a time where there are many temptations—sugary foods, video games and TV—that can distract us from eating healthy and exercising.

Since I’ve started at Girls' Life, I’ve worked on many assignments that let me stress to you ladies how important it is to take care of your bodies. GL’s Healthy You Program is great and I can’t get enough of it! I love coming up with new, fun exercises that you guys can try.

Having fun trying new things.

Catching some waves

Exercise for me is all about having a good time. That’s why I don’t play your typical sports—dance and surfing are my faves. This summer I was constantly hitting the shore to surf and for many years I took jazz and hip hop dance. Dance is so much fun that I forget I’m even exercising. Yep, dancing around your room is super healthy. Surfing is harder, but also a great time. I’m still learning and it takes time to get really good. But I absolutely love it.

And about a year ago I became a semi-vegetarian. Basically I won’t eat red meat but you can always catch me eating peanut butter, because when you don’t eat red meat you need another source of protein. I usually exercise about three days a week and I always try new stuff so I can write about it for you girlies. 

Giving back to you girlies makes me happy

I'm a big promoter of peace, love and living healthy

Coming up with Daily Motivators is one of my main jobs here at GL. (Psst! Check ‘em out RIGHT HERE!). I love coming up with ideas that can boost someone’s energy, mind or workout. Whether it is a motivational bracelet or doing a nice thing for someone else, letting people know you care and being able to do good gives me a great feeling.

Being an all around healthy and isn’t always easy, so I’m glad I get to help you girlies reach your goals. My assignments with the Healthy You Program are awesome because I really feel like I’m helping you get healthy. I truly am lucky, I have def fulfilled my dream.

-Olivia Arrington

BY CAITLIN R. ON 10/11/2009 8:00:00 AM 44 COMMENTS

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Awesome! She is semi-vegetarian. That's great! I'm full vegetarian!

glamgirlteen on 10/26/2009 9:26:01 PM

Mod
How old do you have to be to be a girls life intern?
Thank you

xoxo Mariah

Hey girl1 Interns are all different ages

Eryn G.

yellow_mariah on 10/17/2009 4:10:54 PM

COOL! =)

smart! on 10/17/2009 2:06:59 PM

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Hey If you're looking for something fun to do over the weekend try this.

Have a Formal Fall Dinner
-What you need to do is invite some friends to your house to have dinner. Tell them to dress nice, for example dresses, skirts ect.
-Ask your mom if you can use the nice china and set the table really properly. I mean super proper. Have the fancy dinner plate, the soup bowl, the meal fork, the desert fork, the soup spoon the shebang. (Make sure you look online how to set the table, and make sure you know which fork you're suppose to use and when)
-After you set you're table you need to decorate it. Since it's fall I would recommend decorative turban gourds or fake leaves, something fallish. Also try to have a name tag at each spot so your guests know where to sit.
-Food is the most important thing to have at a dinner party, Hence the name dinner party. When your guest first arrive have crackers and cheese out for them to nibble on. When your last guest arrives invite them to the table and offer them drinks (whats really fun is to get out really fancy glasses and server Sparkling Grape juice.) Also make sure you have water available at all times. First thing you want to serve is soup. Homemade is always the best. After the soup comes your main course. This can be anything you want. After that is dessert YUM! Try a recipe you've never tried before or stick with your famous brownies. What ever you want.

-While your eating it's really fun to act really prim and proper. Talk with British accents and go over the top on your manners. Its sure to cause a few laughs before the evening is done.

-I hope you give this a try. It's unique and really fun! It's also a great way to get to know your friends better.

yellow_mariah on 10/15/2009 11:37:10 PM

PLEASE DON'T READ THIS, YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVER OF YOUR LIFE. TOMMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS, DON'T STOP, THIS IS FREAKY.

1. Say your name 10 times.
2. Say your mom's name 5 times.
3. Say your crush's name 3 times.
4. Paste this to 4 other quizzes. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday, but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck! SEND THIS TO 5 QUIZZES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORKS

hollistercrazy1 on 10/15/2009 10:16:47 AM

1. Say your name 10 times.
2. Say your mom's name 5 times.
3. Say your crush's name 3 times.
4. Paste this to 4 other quizzes. If you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday, but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck! SEND THIS TO 5 QUIZZES IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY

pluto15912 on 10/14/2009 8:20:27 PM

mod!(again

) ok so one of my friends is popular, she has a bit more money than others, is a great arist, and a good dresser. my art teacher gives her special treatment because her moms an artist and tells her about special fashion shows and art shows. i dont think this is fair because im interested in these things, too. she makes me feel inferior and like she's so much better than me. my mom keeps telling me that im great, i have great style, and im a good musician and artist but i cant help but feel not as good as my friend. what do i tell myself so i can feel better? sorry its so long thanks.

Hey babe, it can feel icky when you start comparing yourself to other people so try your best to not do that. Think of all the things that make you great and write them down in a journal. Ask your friends and family to help you add to the list. Feel better babe!

katelin s.

brunnete_rox on 10/13/2009 10:40:12 PM

mod! ok first question, do you have to live in baltimore or at least be there to intern?(im guessing yes.) and 2) do you answer to mods if the word mod is at the bottom? thank you for answering my weird questions!!

Hey girl! Yep, to be an intern requires a lot of work from the office so interns should be local. And, we try to answer anything to the mods but typically it would help more if it was at the top so we didn't have to search for it!

-Taeler

Taeler L.

brunnete_rox on 10/13/2009 8:21:58 PM

NEED ADVICE?? ASK ME QUESTIONS AND I WILL ANSWER YOU!! All you have to do is go to my profile and scroll down to the healthy you program and read what you have to do to get and give awesome advice! Keltie E.

caitie8 on 10/13/2009 12:07:54 AM

REALLY WORKS! TRY IT OUT!
1.Say ur name 10x
2.Say ur mom's name 5x
3.Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this in 4 other spots, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday!

Kallie Jo on 10/12/2009 9:47:59 PM

im in Baltimore, can i be a GL intern?!?!?! idk if this is wierd to say, but Olivia, ur like, really pretty! :p

buttercup33: tlc ususally means tender loving care, but ive heard it used diff ways too!

Check out my Profile girlz, and pleasseee comment thanx! <3BEASTIEZ

beastiez on 10/12/2009 9:16:37 PM

that's really cool-i wish i knew how to surf. i'm so jealous of all these interns-i wish that i lived near enough to baltimore to become one!!

sunflowerlicious on 10/12/2009 5:16:13 PM

MOD MOD MOD MOD
ok this is kind've a stupid question, but what does tlc mean?

Hey girl! I honestly don't know. Where did you see it at?

Liz

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buttercup33 on 10/12/2009 4:49:04 PM

I love GL

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taylorlaunterfan117 on 10/12/2009 1:30:28 PM

1. Say ur name 10x
2. Say ur mom's name 5x
3. Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this in 4 other spots, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday!

soccerstar444 on 10/12/2009 1:15:38 PM

Mod:
I have for almost three years had white bumps on my tonsils, i finally found out online that what i have is tonsillitis, what should i do

Hey babe,

You're not a doctor so you can't diagnose yourself, but if you're concerned tell your parents and you should go in and see your doc. Feel better!

xoxo

Katarina E.

abercrombieluvr on 10/12/2009 1:14:02 PM

you're so pretty <3
gosh i really want to be an intern for GL tooo

jecca_12 on 10/12/2009 4:29:10 AM

why is wall of interns spelled backward in the picture?

luvfun on 10/11/2009 11:46:34 PM

oh yeah, and i dance too! i take ballet and pointe at the moment, and i used to take jazz. i wish i could do jazz and modern again, but there's just not enough time.

luvfun on 10/11/2009 11:45:56 PM

cool. i think it'd be cool to be an intern at a magazine. hey, maybe someday.

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septemberxblue27 on 10/11/2009 9:06:14 PM

MOD! okay so all of my friends use facebook and they say i should get one and i want to, but my mom wont let me get one, she doesnt trust it. how can i tell her in a mature manner that im old enough(im 15) and responsible enough to have a facebook. what can i say to convince her its safe?? thanks! (:

Hey girl! You can always try to sit down and talk to your mom. Listen to why she doesn't want you to get a Facebook, but also let her know that you can change privacy settings so that only your friends can see your info. Show her you're responsible by working hard in school, cleaning your room, and helping out around the house without having to be asked. When she notices this, she will be more likely to let you get one. Best, Kristen

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Halloween Boutique on 10/11/2009 6:51:06 PM

i take dance too, and ive always wanted to try to surf =]

hello x beautiful 94 on 10/11/2009 6:45:25 PM

i don't do sports. i am not coordinated what so ever!! hahaha

narnianpirate on 10/11/2009 6:28:07 PM

REALLY WORKS! TRY IT OUT!
1. Say ur name 10x
2. Say ur mom's name 5x
3. Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this in 4 other spots, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday!

glamgirlteen on 10/11/2009 5:39:09 PM

thats sounds really cool U do a great job at the daily thingys!

rosebubbles101 on 10/11/2009 4:40:09 PM

We all need to be healthy, I am lucky that I am thin but just because you are thin doesnt make you healthy. We should all take better care of our bodies.

luckykel on 10/11/2009 3:20:59 PM

Cool, she is really pretty.

Check out my profile; I give the best advice!

God Bless!

Abriella123 on 10/11/2009 2:49:46 PM

1. Say ur name 10x
2. Say ur mom's name 5x
3. Say ur crushes name 3x
4. then paste this in 4 other spots, if you do this your crush will kiss you on the nearest friday

pixie1315 on 10/11/2009 2:26:03 PM

MODDDDDD question: if i applied 4 an internship at gl, how long would it take 2 get back to me? just wondering. thnx

Hey chicky, it shouldn''t take that long. At the most a week. Good luck! Interning at GL is really awesome.

Lynae P.

julezrulez6 on 10/11/2009 2:06:56 PM

cool

wednesday1408 on 10/11/2009 1:22:26 PM

cool

wednesday1408 on 10/11/2009 1:22:24 PM

awesome

readerhi1234 on 10/11/2009 1:06:40 PM

YOUR SOOOOOOO PRETTY

luvcats676 on 10/11/2009 11:49:36 AM

Cool, I'm not very into being healthy though.
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lasagna on 10/11/2009 11:46:38 AM

Wow so inspiring! I'm a vegatarian too and yeah I eat peanut butter for protien
Oh and ur like super pretty!!

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SportyGal on 10/11/2009 9:07:54 AM

cool i do jazz and hiphop too! i also take tap.

mnm22 on 10/11/2009 9:03:25 AM

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