Life Uppers
Comments (1)In this blog I wanted to give my viewers a different angle of mine that you have not seen before. Life is very short and should not be taken for granted and I believe people need to be reminded of this principle everyday .Be proactive in your life and get positive things started before they pass you by. People often find themselves waiting for good things to happen to them. The smallest amount of those people actually have good things happen to them. It’s the go-getters who rush out of the floodgates and attack life, those are the few people that will succeed and control their lives and the events that happen. I myself believe there is a small portion of situations and happenings in life that are out of one’s control. Most things in life you have control over them if you want. If your mindset is to be relentless and settle for nothing but the best, that is what gets you to the top or what one truly wants in life.
Every few months or so people need to refocus themselves in life and ask themselves a few questions. Am I living each day to the fullest as if there were no tomorrow? Am I appreciative of the things and people I have been blessed with? If you have trouble answering those questions there are great life guiding books to help get yourself refocused and excited about life. Two books I recommend are Success Built To Last and Maximize The Moment.
Time Waster = Facebook
Leave a CommentIf you have an extra 15 minutes between classes you jump on Facebook look through the news feed and check out a few pics. When your supposed to be doing your homework and your own the computer you zip away for 10 minutes and check your updates. You come back to the dorm, sit on the couch, hop on Facebook, and get a few friend requests. So much time is wasted on Facebook. It is so easy to sign on and get sucked in for 30 minutes looking at meaningless pointless things. A great deal of college students lives has been wasted on Facebook. Instead of living your life and being productive people get on Facebook to look at someone’s updated status or chat. Facebook has the ability to control someone’s life. Why do we need to know that you woke up late, had to put your makeup on in the car, and are stressed out? Keep those things to yourself and get a life! I have become a slave to Facebook at one time and am not proud of it. I found myself checking it 5 to 10 times a day. That is ridiculous. The stupid network is a complete waste of time when I should be focusing on more important things such as living my life instead of creeping on other peoples. Excuse my attitude if I have come on a bit strong but it is disgusting to see so many of my college peers obsesses over something so unimportant. A word to the wise, simply don’t get one.
Chris Brown’s Comeback
Comments (1)Chris Brown was arrested seven months ago for beating up pop and R&B star Rihanna. Brutal photos of Rihanna after the incident were released that concluded she had taken quite a beating. The media outlasted on Chris Brown putting a major negative vibe on his career. Many people doubted whether or not Brown could come back from the horrible incident. Prior to the altercation Brown was one of the top rappers and performers in the game. He took a major fall from fame that hurt his career immensely. Through the whole ordeal Brown’s fan base has taken a huge blow. People are caught in a very difficult choice to either support Chris Brown despite him beating his girlfriend or teach Brown a lesson and not be a fan because of his actions. There is a lot of hesitation as to what the fans should do because no one wants to condone the actions of physical violence.
I myself am a huge Chris Brown fan. I have seen him in concert twice and own all of his CDs. It was extremely upsetting to see him make such poor decisions. I still frown upon what happened but I will stay true to Chris Brown and still be a fan. If that means to defend him when other people call him a women beater so be it. Chris Brown has had many appearances coming out to the public an apologizing to Rihanna and his fans. His career is slowly but surely coming back. He most recently collaborated with Lil Wayne and Ester Dean on smash singles. There is talk of him going on tour in the next few months and will drop his next album in January. If any star can comeback from a media nightmare it will be Chris Brown. Fans stay loyal to him; he needs us as much as we need him
Chris Brown’s public apology.
The Hills “The Bitch is Back”
The MTV reality show series, The Hills, is the number one show for MTV. It airs once a week and has the highest ratings every time. The show started five years ago and has grown to be one of the top reality TV shows on TV. It all started with a group of ten kids from Orange County who were featured in a show called Laguna Beach. Laguna Beach aired for two seasons and then when the cast graduated from high school they did a play off of the show, The Hills. The Hills is all the characters from Laguna plus a few new ones. Lauren Conrad and Kristin Cavallari were the stars of Laguna. Most of the plot in Laguna surrounded around the drama of Lauren Conrad and Kristen Cavallari who were archenemies fighting over boys and popularity. Conrad had the reputation as the nice girl and Cavallari had the rep of the bold cocky sometimes-malicious bitch. When filming for The Hills began, Cavallari opted out implying she had enough of reality TV and had bigger and better things to focus on. Both girls had a strong fan base and it was sad to see Kristin go.
After five seasons Lauren Conrad decided it was time to go. There was no one better to step in than Kristin Cavallari. Kristin is the exact opposite of Lauren. She is outspoken, confident, and not scared of confrontation. With Kristin in the show it has definitely made the hit series much more spicy and juicy! The slogan for the revamped show is “The Bitch is Back”. Kristin not only holds true to that statement she goes above and beyond.
To check out more on The Hills tune in Tuesdays at 10 P.M. on MTV.
Khloe Kardashian’s Fabulous or Fake Wedding?!
The average couple dates 15 months before tying the knot. Khloe Kardashian and L.A. Lakers Lamar Odom had a courtship for one month before they got married. The father of two and reality star exchanged vows in Los Angeles at a private residence. The shock and rush wedding was planned in nine days. Kris, the mother of Khloe, and Khloe were seen in Tiffany’s looking at diamond rings. When confronted by paparazzi Kris gave them a warm greeting acting very excited and happy about the whole ordeal! There must be a screw loose for a mother to be happy about her daughter marrying a much older man with children and have dated only a few weeks! If you thought the Kardashian clan couldn’t get any crazier they have surprised us all yet again!
The wedding was a star-studded affair with many celebrities attending including, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, and Chelsey Handler. Thankfully E! News stepped up and spontaneously volunteered to cover the wedding, how convenient! This seems more like a publicity stunt than a wedding! The shocker wedding has definitely been a career booster for Khloe. Until now she has been in the background by her somewhat successful sister Kim Kardashian who has made a name for herself on her own. It is only human to question the motives for the wedding. Is this odd couple marrying so quickly because they are madly in love or because it will put both of them out there earning lots of publicity and camera time? The only reason the marriage could be plausible is the fact that Lamar Odom doesn’t need the publicity because he is already an accomplished NBA basketball player. The ball lies in Khloe’s court. Is she a blood sucking publicity whore or is she madly in love with her new husband? Time will tell and we will find out in the next couple months if this marriage actually lasts! Best of luck to the newly weds, we will keep a close tab on you! 
Watch video clips of the wedding!
http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&fg=rss&from=&vid=76bdf7f8-acfd-11de-8b12-d68d63a74c6d
http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b146843_Exclusive_Video_Sneak_Peek_of_Khlo_eacute__Kardashian___Lamar_Odom_s_Wedding.html
The New Girl’s Next Door
Long blonde hair, perfect tan, rockin body, and a cute personality fit the description of all Hugh Hefner’s girlfriends. Heff is the only 83-year-old man in America who has not one, but three amazingly hot girlfriends. For five years America has had a front row seat into the girlfriends lives of Holly, Bridget, and Kendra. The show caught on like a whirlwind and caught the attention of millions! Holly, Kendra, and Bridget were all uniquely different, exciting, and fun to watch.Sadly the girls have moved on to bigger and better things but have left their fans hanging!
Luckily, the torch has been passed on! There will be a spin off of the hit series that will feature Heff’s three new girlfriends leading woman Crystal, and twin sisters Karissa and Kristina. The new show will resemble much of the old show with the replacement of the new girls. The show will center around their glamorous partying, outrageous spending, and luxurious life of a playboy bunny girlfriend. Hollywood Gossip Queen Perez Hilton bloged that he is very disappointed and not impressed so far! That opinion seems to be conclusive thus far! The girls are so BLAH compared to the vivacious “old” girls! So far the new Girl’s Next Door have not failed to meet Mr. Hefner’s criteria. Check it out for yourself when the show premieres October 11 only on E!.
Sneek preview of the new Girl’s Next Door.
Dazzle Yourself!
The famous childhood fable said that a stork flies around dropping off babies at every door step of parents wanting a beautiful baby boy or girl. That little beautiful surprise brightens your day and changes your life! Ladies that fable has come to life! Kim Kardashian and her team of stylists have created the company called Shoe Dazzle that sends you a pair of shoes picked out especially for you, sent straight to your door step at the beginning of every month. If you love shoes, you must join the world’s most premiere shoe society.
When you decide to join you will pay a fee of $39 dollars a month that includes shipping and handeling. For just $39 dollars you are getting top of the line stylish shoes and fashion expertise on which shoes are hot and which are not! Kim’s team will have you answer a series of questions about your personal flare and style. That way they know which shoes to pick out for you and what will look best on you. A pair of shoes can set off an outfit or take an outfit from blah to totally fabulous! I myself am a shoe fanatic. I live and breathe for shoes. I own over 30 pairs of heels and 20 pairs of tennis shoes. For me this was a no brainier to join this amazing society of shoe loving people! Also for the fashion challenged people this is a great opportunity for yourself, don’t feel singled out because you haven’t been blessed with a fashion sense! Kim and her crew do all the work for you! They will pick out the amazing wedges, heels, and flats for you! Don’t miss out, DAZZLE YOURSELF.
Here is a link to a video of a review of Kim Kardashian’s company Shoe Dazzle. She also has been on E! news promoting Shoe Dazzle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF41TVO438Q
Bite Me!
The hit book series and movie Twilight has taken over! The craze has captured the hearts of many young teens to adults. The vampire storyline is streaming across America and people cannot get enough of it. Stephenie Meyers, the autor of the Twilight series, sucks her readers in with a heart-breaking romance and suspenseful twists. People reading the book literally cannot put it down, it’s that addicting! The character Bella is so infatuated with the stunning and mysterious Edward, who is secretly a vampire. The flirtatious friendship and romance is what many teens can relate to. Edward is portrayed to the reader like a hunkey vampire that you want to get your hands on! Twlight is so unique the way it makes you fall in love with a vampire. It creates feelings of excitement and lust making the reader want more and more.
It’s truly a phenomenom the way the book has accclaimed so much success and popularity. Not only have the books been a major sucess, the movie was a box office hit making 70 million opening weekend.Who whould have thought that a far out fiction fantasy about vampires would go so far. I myself am a Twilight groupee. I didn’t jump on the Twlight band wagon as quickly as the rest of the world did but once I started the first book I was hooked! I am waiting patiently, along with everyother female Twilight fan, for my Edward to sweep me off my feet! Who knows, maybe he will bite me!
Twilight fans are waiting patiently for the second movie, New Moon, to come out in November. This clip will give you a peek of what to expect. Looks to me as though Twilight fans have a lot to look forward to.
Soccer Taking Front Row Seat at Creighton University!
It’s no surprise when Creighton students flood the Quest to support our basketball team. Creighton Men’s basketball has always been the most popular and preferred sport to watch. But the most recent surprise has been the alarmingly high student attendance the men’s soccer team has been attracting. To me it’s about darn time my fellow students part take in watching the most beautiful eloquently played sport known to man kind. With the men ranked number 2 in the country it seems like the students have finally caught on that we have some of the most talented players in the nation among us.
The new stadium has made coming to the games even more of an attraction. The past few games the attendance almost reached 2,000. That is a huge improvement from let’s say five years ago, when the men’s team only brought out about 500 fans. I give credit where credit needs to be given. The Creighton students have really stepped it up and made our soccer program proud by coming out and showing so much support.
It’s great to see people finally taking an interest in soccer. Soccer takes a back seat in America where as in every other country in the world it’s the most popular and preferred sport. The men are off to a good start and are conforming many basketball and football fans to big time soccer fans! GO JAYS!
Journalism Article: J-Schools Play Catch Up
Journailsm professors across the nation are expressing concern on the direction the journailism industry is going. The way the industry is going is towards the web. Less papers are being printed, less people are reading tha paper, and more people are being layed off from journalism positions. Another problem arising is that the professors teaching journalism are becoming outdated on their teaching techniques. They don’t really know if there practices are still useful to teach beacasue the industry is changing so rapidly. The old ways that were taught are no longer being used. There is new technology and the way the journalism industry is going and we all need to mold to it. Old professors never thought the day would come when they are teaching computer classes in journalism but the day has come.
The change is not going unnoticed. Irronically enrollment is up in journalism schools across the nation. Big wig journailsm school Arizona State has invested over 25 million dollars into revamping their program. They have built a brane new building in downtown Pheonix for classes, filled with all new mac technology. Most major journalism schools are catching on like NorthWestern, UNC, and University of Maryland. Even though there are great facilites to learn and practice journalism people are still worried about the job market.
The mind set for journalism classes has changed into a more of a forward thinking mind set. Programs are introducing a philosopy focused on interships and getting real life practice. The way reporters write today is different than how they wrote 10 years ago and will still continue to change. In classes students are learning more how to upload articles to the web, creating web pages, and useing blogs. All of these skills must be mastered in order to surive in the tranforming world of journalism. It is SINK or SWIM.
