Monday, February 28, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Why I Want to be a Journalism Major
So, in order to get away from my rather depressing blog posts, I might as well post something that a lot of people might be curious about. So, this might be philosophical?? But if it isn't, don't blame me, at least I'm getting off the depressing stuff. Anyways...
Well, you ask me why I want to be a Journalism major and a lot of things pop into my mind. It's funny, now, I feel like I'm applying to the school all over again, but this is why I want to be a Journalism Major.
1. I love to write
As you can tell, when I get in a writing mood, I can go on and on for tangents if I want to, spilling over pages and pages with paragraphs of indecipherable text as I try to make my point absolutely clear. I will write to de-stress, to get my feelings out, and just because I feel as though writing is always a medium that will hold no grudges and not talk back to me, and it will just always listen. (Don't worry, biffles, I love you just as much as writing if not more, but this is in a different category, I suppose).
Writing helps me free the emotions I have trapped up inside of me, and it is always something I've wanted to do for fun. Ever since I won a statewide essay contest in 7th grade, I've been told I'm a good writer. But honestly, I don't think I'm all that great. I still need help with intros and conclusions, but at least I try, right? Haha! Anyways, moving on...
2. I want people to know the truth, and not what clouds it or what gets in the way of it
Being a Journalism major means I'm going to be going under a lot of scrutiny for picking the major I have. A lot of people, (as I became aware of in my Journalism class today, but pretty much knew anyways), don't like Journalists. I want to find a way for people to know the facts and the truth, but the consequence is, there truly is no concrete facts or truth. I can never just give that. Even when I am broadcasting, or whatever I end up doing, I am always bringing my ethos and junk into it, so I can never be 100% factual, but I'll sure as heck be close!!
3. I like performing
This is one of my big pushes for Broadcast Journalism. I've been told I have a caring personality but I am a loud person. However, these will help me in Broadcasting as I will be able to convey my emotions through the story I am telling, and be able to clearly enunciate whatever it is I am talking about. (All of those Theatre classes in High School weren't for nothing!) As anyone who's seen me embarrass myself whilst singing and rocking out to Britney Spears via karaoke, I'm one who loves to entertain, put on a show, and give the people what they came here for, whatever that is.
4. I'm a People Person
Now, you may be thinking, "Deej, what does this have to do with Journalism?" But let me explain.
Being a people person doesn't mean you just like people and are comfortable around lots of people. No. To me, it means being able to communicate with people effectively and assuredly in order to get one's point across and to be able to fortify strong relationships with the ones cared about. I suppose that would be the American people in my sense. I care about people so much, that I know that they deserve the news WHEN it happens, and they deserve to know WHY it's happening. (I sound like a news anchor, already).
5. It Gives Me a Feeling of Accomplishment
Now, I know this one sounds weird, but think about it.
If you are able to tell everyone in the world what is going on and to help keep them more informed in whatever department you decide, wouldn't you feel good? I know I would. For example, I would feel as though I just made someone's day if I tell them that it will snow tomorrow in Houston, I don't know! My goal everyday is to make at least one person laugh, (or make his or her day a little better), and I believe with this Major I can do just that.
Well, you ask me why I want to be a Journalism major and a lot of things pop into my mind. It's funny, now, I feel like I'm applying to the school all over again, but this is why I want to be a Journalism Major.
1. I love to write
As you can tell, when I get in a writing mood, I can go on and on for tangents if I want to, spilling over pages and pages with paragraphs of indecipherable text as I try to make my point absolutely clear. I will write to de-stress, to get my feelings out, and just because I feel as though writing is always a medium that will hold no grudges and not talk back to me, and it will just always listen. (Don't worry, biffles, I love you just as much as writing if not more, but this is in a different category, I suppose).
Writing helps me free the emotions I have trapped up inside of me, and it is always something I've wanted to do for fun. Ever since I won a statewide essay contest in 7th grade, I've been told I'm a good writer. But honestly, I don't think I'm all that great. I still need help with intros and conclusions, but at least I try, right? Haha! Anyways, moving on...
2. I want people to know the truth, and not what clouds it or what gets in the way of it
Being a Journalism major means I'm going to be going under a lot of scrutiny for picking the major I have. A lot of people, (as I became aware of in my Journalism class today, but pretty much knew anyways), don't like Journalists. I want to find a way for people to know the facts and the truth, but the consequence is, there truly is no concrete facts or truth. I can never just give that. Even when I am broadcasting, or whatever I end up doing, I am always bringing my ethos and junk into it, so I can never be 100% factual, but I'll sure as heck be close!!
3. I like performing
This is one of my big pushes for Broadcast Journalism. I've been told I have a caring personality but I am a loud person. However, these will help me in Broadcasting as I will be able to convey my emotions through the story I am telling, and be able to clearly enunciate whatever it is I am talking about. (All of those Theatre classes in High School weren't for nothing!) As anyone who's seen me embarrass myself whilst singing and rocking out to Britney Spears via karaoke, I'm one who loves to entertain, put on a show, and give the people what they came here for, whatever that is.
4. I'm a People Person
Now, you may be thinking, "Deej, what does this have to do with Journalism?" But let me explain.
Being a people person doesn't mean you just like people and are comfortable around lots of people. No. To me, it means being able to communicate with people effectively and assuredly in order to get one's point across and to be able to fortify strong relationships with the ones cared about. I suppose that would be the American people in my sense. I care about people so much, that I know that they deserve the news WHEN it happens, and they deserve to know WHY it's happening. (I sound like a news anchor, already).
5. It Gives Me a Feeling of Accomplishment
Now, I know this one sounds weird, but think about it.
If you are able to tell everyone in the world what is going on and to help keep them more informed in whatever department you decide, wouldn't you feel good? I know I would. For example, I would feel as though I just made someone's day if I tell them that it will snow tomorrow in Houston, I don't know! My goal everyday is to make at least one person laugh, (or make his or her day a little better), and I believe with this Major I can do just that.
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Well, now that that is done I just want to say to anyone that might be unsure of where they are going... Don't give up hope. That's the worst thing you can do. If someone tells you you can't do something or you aren't trying hard enough, don't just accept defeat, you fight for your dream, and I'm sure things'll work out. I promise they will.
Anyways, kids, it was a pleasure letting you see inside some of my life now, and I hope you enjoyed it.
This is Deej, signing off. :)
Anyways, kids, it was a pleasure letting you see inside some of my life now, and I hope you enjoyed it.
This is Deej, signing off. :)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Worrying
So, yeah, another philosophical / depressing post.
Why is it I can never be truly 100% happy? There is always something eating away at my brain that inhibits me from ever feeling true happiness. I try, don't get me wrong, to me as happy as possible. I do. I try to make sure my days aren't filled with utter failure and disappointment, but there is always one thing that happens in any day that ruins my day.
I worry too much.
Believe me, ask any of my biffles, I do. I worry about video games, best friends really liking me, or anything along those lines. I worry, on the personal level, that maybe someone doesn't like me at all and I am being annoying, I worry, on the materialistic level, that my books won't come in from Amazon and I will be book-less. But most importantly....
I worry about having really good days.
Now, I know that sounds extremely and utterly stupid, but let me explain.
EVERY.
SINGLE.
TIME.
Every single time I have a really good day, a bad one always follows it up. I see the bad things that happened that day and worry constantly...
1) Did I make a good first impression on these people?
2) Was I creepy today?
3) Does my biffle really like me or are they annoyed with my constant onslaught of melancholy-ness?
4) I have so much work to think about...
I just think about these constant biting worries within my head and I can never just press on. I can't forget about these and think they are out of my control. Believe me, I have tried. But then I worry if I am trying hard enough, and the vicious cycle once again kicks in.
Friendships are always on the forefront on my mind, I can't help it. I WORRY ALL THE TIME if my friends are just being nice to me or truly like me. After being bullied and talked about a lot in High School, I don't want fake friends, and my wall is really thick and hard to get through. It takes a lot of coercion to make me take down my walls to let people in to trust.
Anyways, because of these bad thoughts, I prepare for the worst days, I know that if I don't talk with anyone or start any conversations and just keep to myself I can't get hurt...
I'm not the biggest fan of takings risks. I won't go out on a school night, I won't do anything that might potentially escalate or harm my relationships without CAREFUL AND METICULOUS CONSIDERATION, and I also start the worry process over again whenever I think about how I am doing these meticulous considerations and so on...
I want to have good days, but these constant worries inhabit my mind and I cannot push them out. I feel as though no one understands me and I'm like that emo kid who cries in the corner that I have no true friends. I feel isolated, and I want to get up and be more involved and make my day better...
But I'm scared. I'm so scared of the potential consequences. I focus more on the risk than the actual reward, so I go spiraling back into my favorite corner of sadness....
Oh Ms. Frizzle, if only you were here now to help me "take chances, make mistakes, and get messy."
Why is it I can never be truly 100% happy? There is always something eating away at my brain that inhibits me from ever feeling true happiness. I try, don't get me wrong, to me as happy as possible. I do. I try to make sure my days aren't filled with utter failure and disappointment, but there is always one thing that happens in any day that ruins my day.
I worry too much.
Believe me, ask any of my biffles, I do. I worry about video games, best friends really liking me, or anything along those lines. I worry, on the personal level, that maybe someone doesn't like me at all and I am being annoying, I worry, on the materialistic level, that my books won't come in from Amazon and I will be book-less. But most importantly....
I worry about having really good days.
Now, I know that sounds extremely and utterly stupid, but let me explain.
EVERY.
SINGLE.
TIME.
Every single time I have a really good day, a bad one always follows it up. I see the bad things that happened that day and worry constantly...
1) Did I make a good first impression on these people?
2) Was I creepy today?
3) Does my biffle really like me or are they annoyed with my constant onslaught of melancholy-ness?
4) I have so much work to think about...
I just think about these constant biting worries within my head and I can never just press on. I can't forget about these and think they are out of my control. Believe me, I have tried. But then I worry if I am trying hard enough, and the vicious cycle once again kicks in.
Friendships are always on the forefront on my mind, I can't help it. I WORRY ALL THE TIME if my friends are just being nice to me or truly like me. After being bullied and talked about a lot in High School, I don't want fake friends, and my wall is really thick and hard to get through. It takes a lot of coercion to make me take down my walls to let people in to trust.
Anyways, because of these bad thoughts, I prepare for the worst days, I know that if I don't talk with anyone or start any conversations and just keep to myself I can't get hurt...
I'm not the biggest fan of takings risks. I won't go out on a school night, I won't do anything that might potentially escalate or harm my relationships without CAREFUL AND METICULOUS CONSIDERATION, and I also start the worry process over again whenever I think about how I am doing these meticulous considerations and so on...
I want to have good days, but these constant worries inhabit my mind and I cannot push them out. I feel as though no one understands me and I'm like that emo kid who cries in the corner that I have no true friends. I feel isolated, and I want to get up and be more involved and make my day better...
But I'm scared. I'm so scared of the potential consequences. I focus more on the risk than the actual reward, so I go spiraling back into my favorite corner of sadness....
Oh Ms. Frizzle, if only you were here now to help me "take chances, make mistakes, and get messy."
Monday, February 14, 2011
All By Myself...
Yep, that is definitely my theme song every Valentine's Day.
So, I HATE Valentine's Day. And I know people want to say stuff like...
It makes me feel more alone and lonesome than I already feel. It makes me feel like I'll never have anybody EVER. And it just sucks. I dread Valentine's Day every year because I know that I'll never have a Valentine. EVER. Except for those sappy cards that you gave out in Elementary School that everyone threw away immediately when they found candy inside of them.
Valentine's Day is just a way for life to point at me and go, "HAHA, DANIEL, You suck at relationships and are going to be alone and without love for the rest of your life!!" And as Valentine's Days come and go year after year, I can't help think that this is the case.
I strive for love, I really do. And it seems like recently I'm back on the road to getting my heart broken and I hate it.
Whenever I see couples together, and kiss and say how much they love each other, it pains me because I know I'll NEVER HAVE THAT. No matter how much I look, beg, or plead I never will. That's a very fatalistic way to look at Valentine's Day I know, but still, at this rate I go I know I'll never have that love.
I just want someone that I can say "I love you" to and them say "I love you too," and truly mean it. Not any of that friendly "I love you" stuff....
Yeah, I know that sounds very cliche and Disney, but who doesn't want a fairy tale relationship like that? Maybe it's just me, I don't know.
All I know is, I will be thankful as all get out once today is over, because by the end of today I promise I will have found Eros (Cupid) and finally ripped him a new one for all of the pain and heartache I have endured in my life.
P.S. Tomorrow is Marvel VS Capcom 3 Day. However, I seem to be more focused on my struggle through Valentine's Day instead...
So, I HATE Valentine's Day. And I know people want to say stuff like...
- "Think of it as Singles-Awareness Day!"
- "You're just mad because you don't have anybody."
- "Awww, just don't think about it ok?"
- "I don't really celebrate it really, so it's not really a big deal to me."
- "Don't make such a big deal out of it. GOSH!"
It makes me feel more alone and lonesome than I already feel. It makes me feel like I'll never have anybody EVER. And it just sucks. I dread Valentine's Day every year because I know that I'll never have a Valentine. EVER. Except for those sappy cards that you gave out in Elementary School that everyone threw away immediately when they found candy inside of them.
Valentine's Day is just a way for life to point at me and go, "HAHA, DANIEL, You suck at relationships and are going to be alone and without love for the rest of your life!!" And as Valentine's Days come and go year after year, I can't help think that this is the case.
I strive for love, I really do. And it seems like recently I'm back on the road to getting my heart broken and I hate it.
Whenever I see couples together, and kiss and say how much they love each other, it pains me because I know I'll NEVER HAVE THAT. No matter how much I look, beg, or plead I never will. That's a very fatalistic way to look at Valentine's Day I know, but still, at this rate I go I know I'll never have that love.
I just want someone that I can say "I love you" to and them say "I love you too," and truly mean it. Not any of that friendly "I love you" stuff....
Yeah, I know that sounds very cliche and Disney, but who doesn't want a fairy tale relationship like that? Maybe it's just me, I don't know.
All I know is, I will be thankful as all get out once today is over, because by the end of today I promise I will have found Eros (Cupid) and finally ripped him a new one for all of the pain and heartache I have endured in my life.
P.S. Tomorrow is Marvel VS Capcom 3 Day. However, I seem to be more focused on my struggle through Valentine's Day instead...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Oh What A Weekend!
Wow, I swear if I sleep any longer I will never wake up.
Good morning BLOG! It's Glee-- I mean Superbowl Sunday today and everyone is prepping for the big show! I personally was never a fan of the Superbowl, I mean, I just never got into the football games. Football games in High School were social opportunities for me in Band, and I flourished in them. I would check up on all of the weekly gossip and see what's up with everyone's drama, and of course play my instrument. I had so much fun just being social! xD
So, as you probably had seen in the news, a HUUUUUGE cold front blew through Texas last week which dropped our high temperatures into the 20's, Brrrr! Well, I couldn't go to the gym in that time so it made me really sad, because I just kept on eating my chocolate and couldn't go work it off. xD
Anyways, Thursday Night / Friday Morning it snowed... in Texas. So, of course no Texas drivers know how to drive in the Snow, so School was cancelled on Friday. I basically was lazy like always, and did nothing particularly interesting, haha! However, Tyler came over and we had a freaking amazing night watching movies and stuff. Definitely one of my best nights EVER in my book. :)
So, time went on, and last night, I went over to Armando's, and Mary, Ashley, and Blaire and Matt (those two for shorter periods) came over with us. We played Tekken 6 and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Where I played as my favorite character, Catwoman ;D. We also just got to sit and talk and just enjoy each other's company, which was very nice.
So, this weekend has been pretty great so far. I just hope today goes well so I can get my work done and prepare for the week ahead... but on better news... 9 MORE DAYS UNTIL MVC3!!!! AH!!!
I'm ready as ever to "get that Mango Sentinel."
Good morning BLOG! It's Glee-- I mean Superbowl Sunday today and everyone is prepping for the big show! I personally was never a fan of the Superbowl, I mean, I just never got into the football games. Football games in High School were social opportunities for me in Band, and I flourished in them. I would check up on all of the weekly gossip and see what's up with everyone's drama, and of course play my instrument. I had so much fun just being social! xD
So, as you probably had seen in the news, a HUUUUUGE cold front blew through Texas last week which dropped our high temperatures into the 20's, Brrrr! Well, I couldn't go to the gym in that time so it made me really sad, because I just kept on eating my chocolate and couldn't go work it off. xD
Anyways, Thursday Night / Friday Morning it snowed... in Texas. So, of course no Texas drivers know how to drive in the Snow, so School was cancelled on Friday. I basically was lazy like always, and did nothing particularly interesting, haha! However, Tyler came over and we had a freaking amazing night watching movies and stuff. Definitely one of my best nights EVER in my book. :)
So, time went on, and last night, I went over to Armando's, and Mary, Ashley, and Blaire and Matt (those two for shorter periods) came over with us. We played Tekken 6 and Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Where I played as my favorite character, Catwoman ;D. We also just got to sit and talk and just enjoy each other's company, which was very nice.
So, this weekend has been pretty great so far. I just hope today goes well so I can get my work done and prepare for the week ahead... but on better news... 9 MORE DAYS UNTIL MVC3!!!! AH!!!
I'm ready as ever to "get that Mango Sentinel."
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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