Thought I'd at least update just for the sake of updating.. plus, the fact that I only work once this week leaves me with no excuse to do otherwise!
With our San Diego and Mexico trip falling through, we are looking to possibly going to Chicago for an extended weekend. Things may prove to be to busy, though. It would be nice to have a change of scenery, but I'll survive if everything doesn't happen according to plan (after all, it is my family we are talking about.. I am used to it). You win some.. and you lose some.
But, as with all lost opportunities, new ones appear. This Thursday, I am going to see Dierks Bentley in Columbus! Yes, I know.. I have been spoiled with being able to see good concerts this summer. But, hey.. if you're able to go and can afford it.. then why the heck not?!
As the month of July comes to a close, it reminds me of how school is right around the corner. This semester will be a challenging one, but fun all at once. With me taking more electives in journalism and sports marketing, I am excited to take learn as much as I can! Of course, yes, it still is school.. which means there still will be work to do. I guess all this fun concert-going stuff has to come to an end, somehow.
Again.. you win some, you lose some. Something tells me I will survive, though!
Pictures soon to come!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
"Why..so..serious?"
Asks The Joker. Everytime you look at his face, you have to wonder why he ISN'T a little bit more serious. But then you remember.. he is The Joker, after all. He can't take things too seriously.. or can he?
Yes, that's right. I saw The Dark Knight last night (or morning). And I have to admit, I never saw Batman Begins. But from what I hear... this one was much better in a lot of ways. I really want to watch the first one, now, but.. the IMAX version of The Dark Knight? Hello.. I'm going.
First of all.. I must say, the two and a half hour movie didn't seem to phase me that much - the movie was that good. You know a movie was good if you don't even know that almost three hours has passed since you purchased that enormous popcorn and caffeinated Coke (and it DID successfully keep me and a friend awake for it).
Some people have complained about that, but I didn't have a problem with it. And the cast? Amazing. Christian Bale was perfect. Put him in a hot sportscar, and he is even more amazing. Not to mention that sweet Batmobile. Maggie Gyllenhaal was fantastic, too, I thought. She took over Katie Holmes's role in Batman Begins, as I found out. Heath Ledger.. WOW. After watching him in the movie, I don't think I can imagine anyone else playing The Joker. He was relentlessly disturbing, frightening, and exciting - all at once. II knew that there was a lot of hyper surrounding Ledger and his death, but his performance was honestly one of the best ones I have witnessed. Props to Heath!!!
Caine, Gary Oldman.. the list goes on. When most of the cast did such a great job, you have to just give props to the director.. we salute you Christopher Nolan!
I won't actually talk about anything else that happens in the movie, for all of the diehard Batman fans (I admit, I am nowhere close to being that). But, what's more exciting than seeing a big, anticipated summer film on its opening night? Definitely not sleeping.
Was the movie long? Yes. Did it feel like it? No. Was it the best movie this year? Oh.. probably.
In other words, go see it!!!!!
Yes, that's right. I saw The Dark Knight last night (or morning). And I have to admit, I never saw Batman Begins. But from what I hear... this one was much better in a lot of ways. I really want to watch the first one, now, but.. the IMAX version of The Dark Knight? Hello.. I'm going.
First of all.. I must say, the two and a half hour movie didn't seem to phase me that much - the movie was that good. You know a movie was good if you don't even know that almost three hours has passed since you purchased that enormous popcorn and caffeinated Coke (and it DID successfully keep me and a friend awake for it).
Some people have complained about that, but I didn't have a problem with it. And the cast? Amazing. Christian Bale was perfect. Put him in a hot sportscar, and he is even more amazing. Not to mention that sweet Batmobile. Maggie Gyllenhaal was fantastic, too, I thought. She took over Katie Holmes's role in Batman Begins, as I found out. Heath Ledger.. WOW. After watching him in the movie, I don't think I can imagine anyone else playing The Joker. He was relentlessly disturbing, frightening, and exciting - all at once. II knew that there was a lot of hyper surrounding Ledger and his death, but his performance was honestly one of the best ones I have witnessed. Props to Heath!!!
Caine, Gary Oldman.. the list goes on. When most of the cast did such a great job, you have to just give props to the director.. we salute you Christopher Nolan!
I won't actually talk about anything else that happens in the movie, for all of the diehard Batman fans (I admit, I am nowhere close to being that). But, what's more exciting than seeing a big, anticipated summer film on its opening night? Definitely not sleeping.
Was the movie long? Yes. Did it feel like it? No. Was it the best movie this year? Oh.. probably.
In other words, go see it!!!!!
Friday, July 11, 2008
The Beat Goes On..
It doesn't quite seem like my EMG intern days are over, but I'll get used to it. This weekend certainly promises to be a good one, though, with Brad Paisley's concert tonight and my friend's wedding tomorrow! They will be good celebratory events for me with completing my EMG internship.. or "extended" internship.
Pictures soon to come from this weekend! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and gets to enjoy the beautiful weather :-)
Pictures soon to come from this weekend! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and gets to enjoy the beautiful weather :-)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The Book Bag of Whale Crackers and Marketing Advice
Well... it makes sense to EMG people.
These were my parting gifts from everyone at EMG since it was my last day there. I am truly thankful for this great opportunity to learn about the PR and marketing world - it has really meant a lot to me in so many ways!
As with anything in life, it was a journey with ups and downs. With great success comes great sacrifice and hard work. My experience with EMG has taught me many things, with one being to never give up. If you really want something, you will get it - it just takes hard work and persistence.
In the PR world, it is sometimes hard to feel accomplished and recognized as an expert in the field - after all, a lot of your work is attributed to someone else. But... that one day will come. It will all make sense to you. All of the hard work, motivation, and persistence will finally pay off. It will be worth it.
Another thing I learned is to never underestimate yourself just because you can't please everyone. Clients will come and go - that is life. You may have done a great thing for the client, even if they don't think so. So be it. It is important to take these experiences with a grain of salt and be grateful for what you have learned along the way.
I'm not sure where life will take me after my final year of school with finishing up marketing and journalism, but I can say I am excited about it!
And finally, I just want to thank everyone at EMG for being so welcoming and encouraging - you guys have taught me a lot along the way!
I guess this pretty much sums up anything else I'd have to say: (this was taken from my final paper I had to write for school regarding my internship experience):
"Overall, my experience at EMG was unlike any other job I have ever held. It allowed me to learn about marketing concepts with real businesses while helping me grow into a young marketing and public relations professional.
At this point, I don’t mind the public relations work, but different forms of marketing may be more up my alley. Also, my love for writing has resurfaced throughout this co-op; I really enjoy using my creativity in different pieces. These realizations will help me discover my true passion down the road in life. Since I enjoy writing and marketing, perhaps I could help write copy for advertisements. Or, perhaps I would love being a reporter or freelance writer of some sort. Whatever path I choose, I know that EMG will have helped me learn a lifetime’s worth along the way."
These were my parting gifts from everyone at EMG since it was my last day there. I am truly thankful for this great opportunity to learn about the PR and marketing world - it has really meant a lot to me in so many ways!
As with anything in life, it was a journey with ups and downs. With great success comes great sacrifice and hard work. My experience with EMG has taught me many things, with one being to never give up. If you really want something, you will get it - it just takes hard work and persistence.
In the PR world, it is sometimes hard to feel accomplished and recognized as an expert in the field - after all, a lot of your work is attributed to someone else. But... that one day will come. It will all make sense to you. All of the hard work, motivation, and persistence will finally pay off. It will be worth it.
Another thing I learned is to never underestimate yourself just because you can't please everyone. Clients will come and go - that is life. You may have done a great thing for the client, even if they don't think so. So be it. It is important to take these experiences with a grain of salt and be grateful for what you have learned along the way.
I'm not sure where life will take me after my final year of school with finishing up marketing and journalism, but I can say I am excited about it!
And finally, I just want to thank everyone at EMG for being so welcoming and encouraging - you guys have taught me a lot along the way!
I guess this pretty much sums up anything else I'd have to say: (this was taken from my final paper I had to write for school regarding my internship experience):
"Overall, my experience at EMG was unlike any other job I have ever held. It allowed me to learn about marketing concepts with real businesses while helping me grow into a young marketing and public relations professional.
At this point, I don’t mind the public relations work, but different forms of marketing may be more up my alley. Also, my love for writing has resurfaced throughout this co-op; I really enjoy using my creativity in different pieces. These realizations will help me discover my true passion down the road in life. Since I enjoy writing and marketing, perhaps I could help write copy for advertisements. Or, perhaps I would love being a reporter or freelance writer of some sort. Whatever path I choose, I know that EMG will have helped me learn a lifetime’s worth along the way."
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy 4th!
I hope everyone everyone has a wonderful long holiday weekend! While it's good to have a relaxing, fun weekend, it's also important to reflect on this day's meaning - our country's birthday. Watching the Reds today is a good example. The players are out there to provide some holiday entertainment while still taking the time out to honor the troops and be grateful for our country's independence.
I saw an article earlier today about some protestors at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. (the home of Thomas Jefferson) when Bush was conducting the traditional naturalization ceremony. While many protesters made it hard for people to hear Bush (some called him a fascist), he said:
"We also honor Jefferson's legacy by welcoming newcomers to our land, and that is what we’re here to celebrate today."
My only question is this: Can't we put aside political feuds for one day and come together to celebrate our country's great history?
Hope everyones weekend is fantastic, and I'm sure I will post some fireworks pis!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,376402,00.html
I saw an article earlier today about some protestors at Monticello in Charlottesville, Va. (the home of Thomas Jefferson) when Bush was conducting the traditional naturalization ceremony. While many protesters made it hard for people to hear Bush (some called him a fascist), he said:
"We also honor Jefferson's legacy by welcoming newcomers to our land, and that is what we’re here to celebrate today."
My only question is this: Can't we put aside political feuds for one day and come together to celebrate our country's great history?
Hope everyones weekend is fantastic, and I'm sure I will post some fireworks pis!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,376402,00.html
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Hands-free cellphones could also be "brain-free"
We all do it. We're driving. Our phone rings. We pick it up. And suddenly, we forget that we are even in a car. The real question is, though: aside from feeling confused and lost, do you feel guilty afterwards? Do you hang up that phone and feel like you have committed some crime?
Well, you would have - if you were in California.
On July 1st, a new law was passed prohibiting California motorists from using hand-held cellphones (or else you pay a $20 fine). Yes, this means they can use hands-free devices (blue tooth devices and the like).
But... is the number of hands available for tasks truly the limiting factor? Or is it the drivers' attention and processing capability? I would have to agree with the latter, although, yes - having two hands on the wheel is of course better than one. But does it make that much more of a difference, or is it the drivers' limited ability to juggle multiple tasks at once? It has to be the multiple tasks.
Although the new law Arnold Schwarzenegger passed has good intentions of saving lives and making Californias' roads safer, I have to wonder if it will do just the opposite. Will drivers become even more focused on cell phone usage since they have to be on the look out for cops? Or, perhaps people just won't even care that much and continue to use their hand-held device.. which I think will be the case.
Sure, Arnold has the right idea - but how much it will help, I am not sure. If it really does come down to multi-tasking/conversing in vehicles (which I think is the case), what's next - prohibiting PASSENGERS in general? "Sorry, in order to operate this vehicle appropriately, the driver must not mumble a word.. a WORD."
I say, let them stick to thinking it is all about the hands... I'd rather keep my driving adventures somewhat interesting and have a person or two in my car without trying to run from the cops.
Well, you would have - if you were in California.
On July 1st, a new law was passed prohibiting California motorists from using hand-held cellphones (or else you pay a $20 fine). Yes, this means they can use hands-free devices (blue tooth devices and the like).
But... is the number of hands available for tasks truly the limiting factor? Or is it the drivers' attention and processing capability? I would have to agree with the latter, although, yes - having two hands on the wheel is of course better than one. But does it make that much more of a difference, or is it the drivers' limited ability to juggle multiple tasks at once? It has to be the multiple tasks.
Although the new law Arnold Schwarzenegger passed has good intentions of saving lives and making Californias' roads safer, I have to wonder if it will do just the opposite. Will drivers become even more focused on cell phone usage since they have to be on the look out for cops? Or, perhaps people just won't even care that much and continue to use their hand-held device.. which I think will be the case.
Sure, Arnold has the right idea - but how much it will help, I am not sure. If it really does come down to multi-tasking/conversing in vehicles (which I think is the case), what's next - prohibiting PASSENGERS in general? "Sorry, in order to operate this vehicle appropriately, the driver must not mumble a word.. a WORD."
I say, let them stick to thinking it is all about the hands... I'd rather keep my driving adventures somewhat interesting and have a person or two in my car without trying to run from the cops.
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