Decisions, decisions

Uh oh, an idea has developed into my mind concerning my future. Up until now, I was pretty sure I wanted to minor in photography. Now I’m thinking about whether or not minoring in music industry would be better. I can’t decide! I mean, I have lots of time (sort of) to decide, but this is a dilemma.I think both would compliment my journalism major in some way. I’m not sure. The music industry minor has less units, so I could maybe sneak in a photography class as an elective? I need to talk to some of my music industry major friends to see what it’s all about first. Hmmm…this is tough. I’m starting to want to do so many different things lol.

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15 Day Challenge: Day 1

5 things that sum you up as a person.

Music lover, well-spoken through words, determined to make dreams come true, protective of the things/people I love, and some say I’m quirky.

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Transcribing Interviews

I hate when I listen to my recorded interviews to write the information and quotes down and think of a bajillion more questions I could have asked. Dammit. I need to step it up.

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Trying new things might not be too bad

Today was the first day of classes, but I only had one. It’s a 2 hour and 40 minute class, but it only lasted an hour today. You know, usually the first day is about reading over the syllabus and yadda yadda. I like my news writing professor. She seems pretty cool and helpful.

I’m a little nervous for my print news writing class though. My writing style is more for features, like for stories about music and other entertainment stuff. News writing is so straight to the point and a lot of the time pretty dry. The professor said we wouldn’t get a chance to write about those things though because we’re solely learning the basics of AP style news writing. Oh yay (only not).

I have to start reading the LA Times too (at least the front page since we’ll be quizzed on it each week). I know it’s weird but I don’t like watching the news or reading the newsy stuff in newspapers. It’s just not my thing.

Time to expand my horizons I guess.

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Never ending list of things to do

Finally finished my article about the James Brown exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum. Now on to homework. ARGH. At least I did the stuff that’s due tomorrow.

There’s just so much to do :(

Oh well. My clothing line is off to a great start so EVERYTHING IS AWESOME!!!!

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At this rate, I’m an average journalist. At least that’s what my grades for my news writing classes are telling me.

I’m so frustrated. I feel like everything people told me about how great of a writer I supposedly am was a lie.

Every time I think I wrote an awesome article for my class, it’s ripped to shreds. Sitting in class wanting to cry is not ideal.

At least I’ll get some help from my professor after class. Time for me to step it up and get my shit together.

Mapping out my future

Trying to map out what I want to do for the next three years of college sort of got me all confused. Not too badly, but I’m hoping I can do what I want. I’m going to try to minor in photography as I major in print and digital journalism. I was looking at all the requirements for each and I think I can fit it all in. Hopefully. There’s a part of me that wants to fit in a hip-hop dance class somewhere as an elective. That’s just a crazy thought my friend and I had though. Don’t know if I’d actually do it.

It’ll be fun, stressful and exciting to see how the next few years play out.

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15 Day Challenge: Day 9

Something that’s currently in the news, and your opinion on it.

Honestly, I don’t watch the regular news much. Why? Because I hate hearing about all the negative stuff that goes on…over and over…and over again. I know I should watch the news more though. I am a journalist and all. I want to specialize in music and entertainment, but I need to be educated and informed about other things too.

*sigh* Why must the world be so cruel.

Anyway, the thing that comes to mind is the Joplin tragedy. I was looking through photos and my heart went out to everyone affected. I have know idea how I would get through something like that. Those people literally lost everything.

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Fear

I fear not being good enough. I fear I’ll be overshadowed by my peers. I fear not achieving my dreams. I fear failure. I fear rejection. I fear a person chasing after the same dream as me will beat me to the finish line or trophy platform.

I fear a lot of things. The biggest thing I fear is letting myself down. I can conquer my fears by being fearless of putting myself out their to find opportunities. Fearless of making a few mistakes. Fearless and confident that I can accomplish things I put my mind to.

I admit it, I’ve let fear hold me back ever since I was little. I fear saying the wrong thing, doing the wrong thing, and not living up to everyone’s expectations, or more so my own expectations. I fear someone else will come along and completely crush me.

It’s funny, because I haven’t even come close to “making it.” I have a lot of ideas and aspirations. Yeah, I’m young, but I see so many people my age, or a bit younger/older doing some big things. I need some words of wisdom and encouragement.

When will it be my turn to be fearless? When I chose to go for it, never holding back.

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Thou shall not be scared of new things

My comfort zone is being pushed this year.

My print and broadcast news writing classes will force me to expand my horizons and open myself up to other topics and styles of writing. My emphasis is in music journalism. Of course I’ve written about other things, but I’ve always tried to avoid writing about more “newsy” type things like crime, politics, environmental stuff and things of that sort. This semester I’ll be forced to delve into those areas. I’ll also learn how to write voice overs and other script writing for my broadcast class. It’s nerve racking, but I plan on being open to it. The only way to grow as a journalist is to be open to new things.

I’m also putting myself out their a bit more career wise. I am continuing to work for The Daily Trojan as a lifestyle writer, but I’m also trying to reach out to other publications and companies. I might be a features director for a new fashion magazine and will hopefully land a job with an awesome marketing company (my interview is tomorrow).

While there are a ton of other things I can talk about, the last thing I want to mention is my clothing line. Yes, this is the official tumblr announcement that I’m trying to create a line. I’m currently trying to raise money for it. It’s been a little tough, but if I keep promoting it and getting the administrative stuff done, I should be well on my way.

This year I want to be fearless. It’s now or never.

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