Thursday 6 June 2013

Summer Bucket List


Summer is the best time of year regardless, but having a summer bucket list full of crazy adventurous things can make your summer of 2013 that much better!
So what’s on your bucket list? Here are some things on mine!
·         Have a paint war
What could be more fun that having a huge paint war with all your friends? Yes it’s messy and a perfect opportunity for a fun photo op! Paint war’s are easy and make great memories. All you need is lots of paint, some friends, and a big field!

·         Road trip
Now I know this one isn’t very original, but it seems that every summer I say I’m going to do a road trip, and it never happens. That’s why road trip is on my bucket list! Grad the girls, a car, and an awesome playlist and just drive until we find somewhere sweet to stay.


·         Cliff Diving

This one is a given. New Brunswick has tons of hidden cliffs and waterfalls perfect for diving in. One tip, make sure the water’s deep enough to dive! This could be super fun on one of those extremely hot summer days.


Now these are a few of the many items on my summer bucket list, but I feel that their fun and general enough to be on anyone’s bucket list! Don’t forget about the pool parties, beach days, shopping trips, and all of that. Also, remember not to limit your bucket list. What’s the big deal if you don’t get them all crossed off? There’s always next summer! Hope I inspired you to add a few adventures into your summer!

                                                           
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Anti-Bullying




We are all well aware that bullying is a major problem in society. Bullying happens not only at school, but at home and online. People are dying and something needs to be done about this social issue.

My old dance teacher, Justin Saulnier, choreographed a dance called PRIDE with the dancers at Step In Time Dance School. It’s a beautiful dance done by an amazing choreographer and gorgeous dancers.

This dance is done to Ellen Degeneres’s speech on bullying. It is an extremely powerful dance, raising awareness to the bullying problems in our world today.

I would definitely recommend you watch it, share it on twitter, facebook, and show it to everyone you know! Follow the link below, you won’t regret it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSEg2_h6vKA

Monday 3 June 2013

My Media Studies Journey

 
Throughout my semester taking Media Studies, I’ve learned a lot.

First of all, my eyes were opened to how the media can manipulate society into having false perceptions on beauty, and life. Also the media manipulates us into buying products by their advertisements.

I also learned a lot about how the media has developed over the years, and become more effective. Also how the media is changing the world and the way we all think.

In media studies I also learned a lot about social networking. It’s something we all do, without giving it much thought. Facebook, twitter, instagram and others are all amusing pass times, but if people aren’t smart then they can have bad effects on their future. People need to think about what they post because once it’s out there, it can always come back to haunt you.
 

I learned a lot in Media Studies and will think about it in the future. It was useful information and I think that most people should know this.
                                                 

Censorship on Facebook


 
So, we all have that one (or more) facebook friends that post pictures and statuses that are completely ridiculous, or inappropriate. It’s really important to censor and think about what you’re putting on a social media network, because once it’s seen it’s always out there.

Before I post a picture on facebook, I look at it obviously to make sure I don’t look stupid, or that there isn’t anything that would offend anyone. Also I check for spelling mistakes because we all have those annoying facebook friends who always correct spelling errors. I honestly don’t do very many status updates, but when I do I make sure that it’s nothing too personal and something I don’t mind the whole world knowing (which is why I don’t end up updating my status very often).

People really need to censor what they put out there. Even if you delete it, someone may screen shot it before you get a chance to delete it and it can be sent to anyone and still seen. It’s super important to think about what is being posted on the internet, with your name on it.