I'm pretty sure I want to transfer to UMKC. Their programs are neat and it'll be much different than living in Joplin. Josh may or may not transfer to Truman/UMKC. Truman is definitely more affordable, but I really don't think I want to live in Kirksville. Besides, they don't have some of the minors I'm interested in//want. So that's my logic. Anyway, so I can keep track of things — even though it's like a year until I transfer — I just want to keep these places in mind. Also something to remember, all of the following places are me assuming I'm going to live with at least one other person (they're all 2 bedrooms.)
1. http://www.rent.com/rentals/missouri/kansas-city-and-vicinity/kansas-city/south-kansas-city/santa-fe-village/679952/?tab=map&fl=0 — 12 minutes away from UMKC. About $500 a month. (2 bedroom/1 or 2 bath)
2. http://www.rent.com/rentals/missouri/kansas-city-and-vicinity/kansas-city/jazz-hill-homes/462525/?tab=map&fl=0 — About 13 minutes away from UMKC. About $600 a month. (2 bedroom/1 bath)
3. http://www.rent.com/rentals/missouri/kansas-city-and-vicinity/kansas-city/umkc-homes/690154/?tab=map&fl=0 — About 5 minutes from UMKC. About $700 a month. (2 bedroom/1 bath)
4. http://www.rent.com/rentals/missouri/kansas-city-and-vicinity/kansas-city/volker/oakhill-manor/444718/?tab=map&fl=0 — About 8 minutes from UMKC. About $550 a month. (2 bedroom/1 bath)
5. http://www.apartments.com/summary.aspx?page=summary&property=234390.1&state=mo&prvpg=15&rgn1=83&prvpg=15&area2=y&prvpg=15&subarea2=y&prvpg=15&subarea3=y&prvpg=15&rent_minimum=0&prvpg=15&rent_maximum=700&prvpg=15&twobdrm=1&prvpg=15&am22=0&prvpg=15&am24=0&prvpg=15&am13=0&prvpg=15&am1=0&prvpg=15&srt1=0.65&prvpg=15&srt2=0.25&prvpg=15&srt3=0.98&prvpg=15&pdriveit=0&pdrivefrm=1#MenuItem — About 20 minutes to UMKC. About $700 a month. (2 bedroom/1 or 1.5 bath)
6. http://www.apartments.com/location.aspx?page=location&property=126576.1&state=mo&prvpg=9&rgn1=83&prvpg=9&area2=y&prvpg=9&subarea2=y&prvpg=9&subarea3=y&prvpg=9&rent_minimum=0&prvpg=9&rent_maximum=700&prvpg=9&twobdrm=1&prvpg=9&am22=0&prvpg=9&am24=0&prvpg=9&am13=0&prvpg=9&am1=0&prvpg=9&srt1=0.65&prvpg=9&srt2=0.25&prvpg=9&srt3=0.98&prvpg=9&pdriveit=0&pdrivefrm=1# — About 15 minutes from UMKC. About $700 a month. (2 bedroom/2 bath)
7. http://www.apartments.com/location.aspx?page=location&property=101541.43&state=mo&prvpg=9&rgn1=83&prvpg=9&area2=y&prvpg=9&subarea2=y&prvpg=9&subarea3=y&prvpg=9&rent_minimum=0&prvpg=9&rent_maximum=700&prvpg=9&twobdrm=1&prvpg=9&am22=0&prvpg=9&am24=0&prvpg=9&am13=0&prvpg=9&am1=0&prvpg=9&srt1=0.65&prvpg=9&srt2=0.25&prvpg=9&srt3=0.98&prvpg=9&pdriveit=0&pdrivefrm=1# — About 20 minutes to UMKC. About $700 a month. (2 bedroom/2 bath)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Record
I'm going to post urls to all of my Joplin Globe articles published as of today and only a few of The Chart ones. *LAST UPDATED: May 6, 2010
22. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/x500182553/Mothers-daughters-share-more-than-their-looks — Published May 6, 2010 - While children and their parents can’t help having something in common, some have more in common than others.
21. FEATURE/newsy: http://www.joplinglobe.com/faith/x1901493559/A-day-to-pray-Joplin-area-to-observe-National-Day-of-Prayer-despite-controversy — Published May 1, 2010 - Since 1952, the United States has acknowledged a National Day of Prayer. Recently, however, a federal judge declared the day unconstitutional. But even as the controversy persists, many still plan to observe the holiday.
20. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/x1271724215/Risky-rays-Excessive-sunbathing-tanning-leads-to-cancer — Published April 29, 2010 - As prom season passes and school is about to end, many look forward to enjoying the sun and a new tan. Some even seek out tanning salons to get a head start.Experts, however, disagree that a tan will make you look healthy.
19. PROFILE/feature: http://www.joplinglobe.com/people/x563622498/A-little-bit-country-Local-singer-wins-contest — Published April 18, 2010 - Most kids start out with big dreams to be a doctor, astronaut, actor or a rock star. But what if one of those dreams became reality? It just might for Kaleb McIntire.
[I wrote a story about the Ozark Community Blood center and how they give back to the community for a special section, but it never went online.]
18. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_077114017.html — Published March 18, 2010 - As the winter cold gives into spring, many look forward to the warm weather and heading outdoors. Others, however, are not looking forward to things the season brings — such as spring cleaning. But spring may be the best time to clean up after harsh winter weather.
[I wrote a pretty cute spelling bee story, but have no idea which paper it was in and it didn't go online.]
17. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_063111358.html — Published March 04, 2010 - The first day of spring is right around the corner, and gardening season has just begun. But this year, gardeners can let children in on the fun. Gardening with your child is a simple way to bond and have fun together, while also providing an early educational outlet.
16. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_048195839.html — Published February 17, 2010 - t’s known as the silent killer. And it’s not a snake, spider or other creature — it’s high blood pressure.
15. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_040180337.html — Published February 09, 2010 - Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Saturday’s Medley of Chocolate sale will serve a variety of chocolate confections that will appeal to anyone’s sweetheart — or anyone’s sweet tooth.
14. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_034195610.html — Published February 03, 2010 - Study finds regular laughs help to prevent heart attacks, improve your overall health.
13. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_026203854.html — Published January 26, 2010 - A present for her parents, Arretta Curtis never intended to publish “Arretta’s Treasured Recipes: Now and Then.”
12. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/enjoy/local_story_344195218.html?keyword=topstory —Published December 10, 2009 - The must-have toy for the holiday season gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “mind games.”
11. PROFILE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_325092756.html — Published November 21, 2009 - Frank Young is an oil painter who is inspired by his surroundings. Since moving to Joplin three years ago, he has found plenty of inspiration.
10. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/11/20/News/Visible.Tattoos.Prohibited-3837645.shtml — Published November 20, 2009 - Visible tattoos prohibited: Nursing program policy restrictions upset students.
9. FEATURE (News?): http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/local_story_322191848.html?start:int=0 — Published November 18, 2009 - An MSSU group aims to help smokers quit during the Great American Smokeout.
8. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_309115620.html — Published November 05, 2009 - Last week, Freeman held its third annual Diabetes Expo. Diabetes Education, as well as other programs and vendors, participated in the event. “It’s to increase awareness about diabetes and, for those already diagnosed with diabetes, to showcase support options,” said Susan Pittman, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Freeman Health System.
7. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/10/23/News/Campus.Vendor.Prices.Dont.Match.Up-3810524.shtml — Published October 23, 2009. There are many different outlets for students to purchase candy bars and bottled soda on campus, but there are also many different prices.
6. PROFILE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_289153436.html — Published October 16, 2009 - More than 160,000 students enter the National Achievement Program each year, according to the National Merit Corporation. But only about 1,600 of these students qualify as semifinalists.
5. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_280163850.html — Published October 07, 2009 - Color is the key. If you know what you want to prevent or improve, there is probably a color associated with what you need.
4. COLUMN: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/09/25/Voices/Do.Your.Part.For.Pets-3782821.shtml — Published September 25, 2009. Do your part for pets.
3. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_266132403.html— Published September 23, 2009 -October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month, and Pet Adoption Month is currently being observed by a local humane society.
2. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/09/18/News/Christiansen.Leaving.Southern.For.Job.Nearer.Her.Family-3775026.shtml — Published September 18, 2009. During Wednesday's Campus Activities Board meeting, Tori Christiansen, director of student activities, announced that she would be leaving Missouri Southern.
1.NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/08/29/Life/Cab-Prepares.For.Busy.Semester.Of.Events-3758317.shtml — Published August 8, 2009. This fall semester on campus - and off - is planned to be packed with events by the Campus Activities Board.
More later?
22. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/x500182553/Mothers-daughters-share-more-than-their-looks — Published May 6, 2010 - While children and their parents can’t help having something in common, some have more in common than others.
21. FEATURE/newsy: http://www.joplinglobe.com/faith/x1901493559/A-day-to-pray-Joplin-area-to-observe-National-Day-of-Prayer-despite-controversy — Published May 1, 2010 - Since 1952, the United States has acknowledged a National Day of Prayer. Recently, however, a federal judge declared the day unconstitutional. But even as the controversy persists, many still plan to observe the holiday.
20. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/x1271724215/Risky-rays-Excessive-sunbathing-tanning-leads-to-cancer — Published April 29, 2010 - As prom season passes and school is about to end, many look forward to enjoying the sun and a new tan. Some even seek out tanning salons to get a head start.Experts, however, disagree that a tan will make you look healthy.
19. PROFILE/feature: http://www.joplinglobe.com/people/x563622498/A-little-bit-country-Local-singer-wins-contest — Published April 18, 2010 - Most kids start out with big dreams to be a doctor, astronaut, actor or a rock star. But what if one of those dreams became reality? It just might for Kaleb McIntire.
[I wrote a story about the Ozark Community Blood center and how they give back to the community for a special section, but it never went online.]
18. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_077114017.html — Published March 18, 2010 - As the winter cold gives into spring, many look forward to the warm weather and heading outdoors. Others, however, are not looking forward to things the season brings — such as spring cleaning. But spring may be the best time to clean up after harsh winter weather.
[I wrote a pretty cute spelling bee story, but have no idea which paper it was in and it didn't go online.]
17. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_063111358.html — Published March 04, 2010 - The first day of spring is right around the corner, and gardening season has just begun. But this year, gardeners can let children in on the fun. Gardening with your child is a simple way to bond and have fun together, while also providing an early educational outlet.
16. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_048195839.html — Published February 17, 2010 - t’s known as the silent killer. And it’s not a snake, spider or other creature — it’s high blood pressure.
15. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_040180337.html — Published February 09, 2010 - Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Saturday’s Medley of Chocolate sale will serve a variety of chocolate confections that will appeal to anyone’s sweetheart — or anyone’s sweet tooth.
14. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_034195610.html — Published February 03, 2010 - Study finds regular laughs help to prevent heart attacks, improve your overall health.
13. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_026203854.html — Published January 26, 2010 - A present for her parents, Arretta Curtis never intended to publish “Arretta’s Treasured Recipes: Now and Then.”
12. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/enjoy/local_story_344195218.html?keyword=topstory —Published December 10, 2009 - The must-have toy for the holiday season gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “mind games.”
11. PROFILE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_325092756.html — Published November 21, 2009 - Frank Young is an oil painter who is inspired by his surroundings. Since moving to Joplin three years ago, he has found plenty of inspiration.
10. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/11/20/News/Visible.Tattoos.Prohibited-3837645.shtml — Published November 20, 2009 - Visible tattoos prohibited: Nursing program policy restrictions upset students.
9. FEATURE (News?): http://www.joplinglobe.com/healthandfamily/local_story_322191848.html?start:int=0 — Published November 18, 2009 - An MSSU group aims to help smokers quit during the Great American Smokeout.
8. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_309115620.html — Published November 05, 2009 - Last week, Freeman held its third annual Diabetes Expo. Diabetes Education, as well as other programs and vendors, participated in the event. “It’s to increase awareness about diabetes and, for those already diagnosed with diabetes, to showcase support options,” said Susan Pittman, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Freeman Health System.
7. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/10/23/News/Campus.Vendor.Prices.Dont.Match.Up-3810524.shtml — Published October 23, 2009. There are many different outlets for students to purchase candy bars and bottled soda on campus, but there are also many different prices.
6. PROFILE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_289153436.html — Published October 16, 2009 - More than 160,000 students enter the National Achievement Program each year, according to the National Merit Corporation. But only about 1,600 of these students qualify as semifinalists.
5. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_280163850.html — Published October 07, 2009 - Color is the key. If you know what you want to prevent or improve, there is probably a color associated with what you need.
4. COLUMN: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/09/25/Voices/Do.Your.Part.For.Pets-3782821.shtml — Published September 25, 2009. Do your part for pets.
3. FEATURE: http://www.joplinglobe.com/siteSearch/apstorysection/local_story_266132403.html— Published September 23, 2009 -October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Dog Month, and Pet Adoption Month is currently being observed by a local humane society.
2. NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/09/18/News/Christiansen.Leaving.Southern.For.Job.Nearer.Her.Family-3775026.shtml — Published September 18, 2009. During Wednesday's Campus Activities Board meeting, Tori Christiansen, director of student activities, announced that she would be leaving Missouri Southern.
1.NEWS: http://media.www.thechartonline.com/media/storage/paper630/news/2009/08/29/Life/Cab-Prepares.For.Busy.Semester.Of.Events-3758317.shtml — Published August 8, 2009. This fall semester on campus - and off - is planned to be packed with events by the Campus Activities Board.
More later?
Sunday, October 25, 2009
*Note on the last blog
This is going to be hard.
Part of me knows I should stick it out for all those reasons, while another part of me wants to break away and try something new.
All I think about is transferring. I don't want to be trapped here forever. I want to go where no one knows me, where I can be whoever I want. And yet, I have strong roots here. I love my mom and family and friends so much. It's a great relief to me to know I'll have Josh (and Beau) with me.
I just don't know how my body can take this next calendar year. I get nauseous and nervous and upset a lot of the time from this journalism stuff.
I'm so stressed.
Part of me knows I should stick it out for all those reasons, while another part of me wants to break away and try something new.
All I think about is transferring. I don't want to be trapped here forever. I want to go where no one knows me, where I can be whoever I want. And yet, I have strong roots here. I love my mom and family and friends so much. It's a great relief to me to know I'll have Josh (and Beau) with me.
I just don't know how my body can take this next calendar year. I get nauseous and nervous and upset a lot of the time from this journalism stuff.
I'm so stressed.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Journalism?
So, here's the thing. I think I've changed my mind. I don't feel like I'm cut out for all this interviewing jazz. I hate people. Why would I want to randomly strike up a conversation with countless numbers of them for stories?
It was a nice idea, but I want to be able to write what I want to write. Therefore, I want to change my major. GASP! To...creative writing.
But I'm going to stick it out with the whole journalism thing for awhile longer. Why if I hate it? Let me tell you, you non-existent person, you!
1) My scholarship. I'm trying to pay the least amount as possible for as long as I can.
2) My internship. It's truly a valuable thing and the experience is still relevant to English majors. Not to mention it will look pretty neat on a resume.
2.5) The Chart will also be experience that I can use.
3) I don't have the balls (another reason why I need a new major) to tell TR that I don't actually like this. I'm just going to tell him when I'm transferring that I'm transferring.
I don't get anywhere near excited when I look at the classes for journalism, but I do when I look at lit and other English classes. I can't wait to move.
It was a nice idea, but I want to be able to write what I want to write. Therefore, I want to change my major. GASP! To...creative writing.
But I'm going to stick it out with the whole journalism thing for awhile longer. Why if I hate it? Let me tell you, you non-existent person, you!
1) My scholarship. I'm trying to pay the least amount as possible for as long as I can.
2) My internship. It's truly a valuable thing and the experience is still relevant to English majors. Not to mention it will look pretty neat on a resume.
2.5) The Chart will also be experience that I can use.
3) I don't have the balls (another reason why I need a new major) to tell TR that I don't actually like this. I'm just going to tell him when I'm transferring that I'm transferring.
I don't get anywhere near excited when I look at the classes for journalism, but I do when I look at lit and other English classes. I can't wait to move.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
How's it going?
Okay, thanks. How about you?
Oh, really? That's nice.
Anyway, more about me.
School has been a crazy transition. I read a lot more but it's definitely doable. But I don't think I'm giving it all the attention it deserves. I should probably work harder in math and I don't know what I can do to improve in public speaking. And I should probably care more about MIDS, but nobody does. I like sociology and I hope I make a good grade in that class...
I've been working on The Chart and just recently started an internship with the Joplin Globe, so I'm kept busy. And tired.
I went to the Paws in the Park thing held by the Joplin Humane Society this weekend. It was fun. I took my dog, Lucky, and I was amazed at how well he behaved! He had never been on a leash before (we live out in the country) but he never tried to run off! He was also really great in the car. Lucky is the best dog in the world. I love him a ton!
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Oh, really? That's nice.
Anyway, more about me.
School has been a crazy transition. I read a lot more but it's definitely doable. But I don't think I'm giving it all the attention it deserves. I should probably work harder in math and I don't know what I can do to improve in public speaking. And I should probably care more about MIDS, but nobody does. I like sociology and I hope I make a good grade in that class...
I've been working on The Chart and just recently started an internship with the Joplin Globe, so I'm kept busy. And tired.
I went to the Paws in the Park thing held by the Joplin Humane Society this weekend. It was fun. I took my dog, Lucky, and I was amazed at how well he behaved! He had never been on a leash before (we live out in the country) but he never tried to run off! He was also really great in the car. Lucky is the best dog in the world. I love him a ton!
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
/first story/2
So, I'm nearly finished with my first story. LAWLZ
I just need an ending. POOP
But I'm not going to post it. You'll just have to read The Chart, all you non-existent people, you!
I just need an ending. POOP
But I'm not going to post it. You'll just have to read The Chart, all you non-existent people, you!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
/first story/
I just got an idea for the beginning of my first assignment:
Much excitement has been brewing over the opening of the Beimdieck Student Recreation Center as the newest addition to Missouri Southern State University's (MSSU) campus. The anticipation comes not just from the "three-court gymnasium, elevated jogging track, two 4,000 sq. ft. fitness areas with cardiovascular weight machines and free weights, two fitness class studios, a fitness testing center, locker rooms and showers and a 150-seat theatre-auditorium" that the new recreation center will have to offer. Other facilities that have long called MSSU home will also take their place in the Beimdieck Student Recreation Center and the newly refurbished Billingsly Student Center.
Among these old favorites are the Student Health Center and the bookstore. [FIGURE OUT WHO ELSE IS MOVING]
[INSERT QUOTES}
Much excitement has been brewing over the opening of the Beimdieck Student Recreation Center as the newest addition to Missouri Southern State University's (MSSU) campus. The anticipation comes not just from the "three-court gymnasium, elevated jogging track, two 4,000 sq. ft. fitness areas with cardiovascular weight machines and free weights, two fitness class studios, a fitness testing center, locker rooms and showers and a 150-seat theatre-auditorium" that the new recreation center will have to offer. Other facilities that have long called MSSU home will also take their place in the Beimdieck Student Recreation Center and the newly refurbished Billingsly Student Center.
Among these old favorites are the Student Health Center and the bookstore. [FIGURE OUT WHO ELSE IS MOVING]
[INSERT QUOTES}
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
2009
It's been almost a year since I've "blogged." Wow. And so much has changed. I've graduated high school and am about to repeat the cycle and become a freshman yet again. I have only my favorite people in my life and yet, have lost some friends in the process.
I don't necessarily feel more creative than these last posts, but I do feel quite lazy and I feel the need to start trying again. I remember when I first started TV Production and how wonderful it felt to be filming and creating. I want to get back to that feeling again. I can also recall eighth grade and my first little tastes of journalism and enjoying it so much. And those flavors rushed back at me at times in high school, especially sophomore year when I was taking journalism, TV, and even current world affairs.
I wish I had kept up with what I knew I loved, but somehow instead of taking that newspaper class or yearbook, I only managed to hang on to TV. And as much as I love filming, I have always been drawn to the pen. (Oh, that was kind of 'punny.') Anyway, writing has been the only thing in my whole life that I've always liked and felt I did well. At first it was little poems, then stories, then historical fiction, then journalism. And here I am.
What has the excitement brewing again? Just the whole idea of starting over with school. Being able to pursue those things that I enjoy and being surrounded by those I love. My best friend and I have a scholarship for what we like doing at the main newspaper in the area. I'm taking classes that have more to do with writing. I'm getting more involved and I'm actually on my school's newspaper this time.
I've got to admit "news" has never really seemed totally exciting to me. But when I'm in "journalism mode" and in that news-room type atmosphere, I'm excited about what I'm doing. Whether it be finding out information through research or interviews, it's a learning experience for me and my audience, constantly — and I've been a student my whole life, so I should know how to learn pretty well by now. And I have been fascinated by "truth" for a relatively long period. Discovering what's really going on in the world interests me and letting the world know the facts is what I would like to be doing. That has always seemed the best way to do all of the things that I love — writing, truth, peace, creating, etc...
Next time I "blog" I'm guessing it'll be practice for the next semester so I'm not too dreadfully rusty. But, hopefully, I won't be too terrible at getting back in the groove.
I don't necessarily feel more creative than these last posts, but I do feel quite lazy and I feel the need to start trying again. I remember when I first started TV Production and how wonderful it felt to be filming and creating. I want to get back to that feeling again. I can also recall eighth grade and my first little tastes of journalism and enjoying it so much. And those flavors rushed back at me at times in high school, especially sophomore year when I was taking journalism, TV, and even current world affairs.
I wish I had kept up with what I knew I loved, but somehow instead of taking that newspaper class or yearbook, I only managed to hang on to TV. And as much as I love filming, I have always been drawn to the pen. (Oh, that was kind of 'punny.') Anyway, writing has been the only thing in my whole life that I've always liked and felt I did well. At first it was little poems, then stories, then historical fiction, then journalism. And here I am.
What has the excitement brewing again? Just the whole idea of starting over with school. Being able to pursue those things that I enjoy and being surrounded by those I love. My best friend and I have a scholarship for what we like doing at the main newspaper in the area. I'm taking classes that have more to do with writing. I'm getting more involved and I'm actually on my school's newspaper this time.
I've got to admit "news" has never really seemed totally exciting to me. But when I'm in "journalism mode" and in that news-room type atmosphere, I'm excited about what I'm doing. Whether it be finding out information through research or interviews, it's a learning experience for me and my audience, constantly — and I've been a student my whole life, so I should know how to learn pretty well by now. And I have been fascinated by "truth" for a relatively long period. Discovering what's really going on in the world interests me and letting the world know the facts is what I would like to be doing. That has always seemed the best way to do all of the things that I love — writing, truth, peace, creating, etc...
Next time I "blog" I'm guessing it'll be practice for the next semester so I'm not too dreadfully rusty. But, hopefully, I won't be too terrible at getting back in the groove.
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