On Sunday, I recorded my audio for my J2150 assignment. I went to Mr. Fogle's house to do the recording and it went really well! I got 20 minutes of awesome audio and was so excited to hear about his life and how he got so involved in hacky sacking. It's crazy how so many people see him and know nothing about him, including me, but then when talking to him he has this amazing, inspiring story!
It was really hard to cut down 20 minutes into 45 seconds. Unfortunately I didn't get time to collect my nat sound because Mr. Fogle was only hackysacking until 12:30 on Thursday (the only day of the week he hacky sacks), and I have class until 12:15. :( I'm planning on resubmitting my assignment on Thursday when I get to redo my audio including my nat sound.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
True Life: I Got Run Over By a Bike
I'm going to start off with the most cliche of cliche phrases by saying that, last Thursday began as another normal day-- because it did. I woke up, went to both of my classes, and was done before noon with all of my necessary obligations. At about 2, I decide to go for a run. I'm training for a marathon, and it feels as though I've run every trail, path, sidewalk or treadmill in all of Columbia, Missouri. So on this specific day, I opt for a short run around campus.
This Thursday had ideal running weather, a little overcast with a slight breeze. I had to drop off my parking ticket in the mail at the student center, so I run there first. Instead of turning right out of the main doors of the student center, I turn left and head towards the Ag building. I'm on the phone with my mom about how excited I am to study abroad my junior year, and was really into my conversation. So I'm laughing, talking with my hands, you know... pretty into this conversation, when I hear an approaching, "Watch out... WATCH OUT." I was in mid-run and not even on the sidewalk, so of course I pay no attention to the background voice, figuring it was some other idiot who wasn't looking where they were going. Out of my peripherals, I see a terrored face coming straight at me on a bike. My reaction is no good at this point, it was physically impossible for me to move that quick to get out of the way of this bike. He runs into me first, I skid against the ground, the bike is laying on top of me. His bookbag and all of its contents were splattered on the ground, as well as his brand spanking new-looking Beat (Dr. Dre) headphones. This kid looks TERRIFIED. I get up, still on the phone with my mom, ask him if he's okay and repeatedly say how sorry I am. He looked like a baby, freshman. He was scared, didn't know what to say or do. I am almost positive I saw those innocent eyes of his sparkle with tears. I couldn't help but laugh a little, as horrible as that is, and help him grab his things.
I laughed because really... who gets run over by a bike... while they are running... directly in front of the student center. Come on. I'm sure I'm a social media hit all over Mizzou laying flat face on the ground, in my hot pink workout top. The scene was pretty hard to miss.
That night, I realized I had a concussion, and about a bruise (that still hurts) the size of both my fists together on the right side of my body. I'm not sure if his handlebars didn't work properly to turn, or I'm just an idiot who should pay more attention when crossing the street. It's safe to say that I never thought that I would get run over by a biker. On the bright side, at least it's a funny story to look back on.
This Thursday had ideal running weather, a little overcast with a slight breeze. I had to drop off my parking ticket in the mail at the student center, so I run there first. Instead of turning right out of the main doors of the student center, I turn left and head towards the Ag building. I'm on the phone with my mom about how excited I am to study abroad my junior year, and was really into my conversation. So I'm laughing, talking with my hands, you know... pretty into this conversation, when I hear an approaching, "Watch out... WATCH OUT." I was in mid-run and not even on the sidewalk, so of course I pay no attention to the background voice, figuring it was some other idiot who wasn't looking where they were going. Out of my peripherals, I see a terrored face coming straight at me on a bike. My reaction is no good at this point, it was physically impossible for me to move that quick to get out of the way of this bike. He runs into me first, I skid against the ground, the bike is laying on top of me. His bookbag and all of its contents were splattered on the ground, as well as his brand spanking new-looking Beat (Dr. Dre) headphones. This kid looks TERRIFIED. I get up, still on the phone with my mom, ask him if he's okay and repeatedly say how sorry I am. He looked like a baby, freshman. He was scared, didn't know what to say or do. I am almost positive I saw those innocent eyes of his sparkle with tears. I couldn't help but laugh a little, as horrible as that is, and help him grab his things.
I laughed because really... who gets run over by a bike... while they are running... directly in front of the student center. Come on. I'm sure I'm a social media hit all over Mizzou laying flat face on the ground, in my hot pink workout top. The scene was pretty hard to miss.
That night, I realized I had a concussion, and about a bruise (that still hurts) the size of both my fists together on the right side of my body. I'm not sure if his handlebars didn't work properly to turn, or I'm just an idiot who should pay more attention when crossing the street. It's safe to say that I never thought that I would get run over by a biker. On the bright side, at least it's a funny story to look back on.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Multimedia Story
The first part of our Multimedia Story is due this week, and I am sooo confused as to which direction I should be headed with my story. Also, I still need a ton of practice with these cameras. Yet, I'm really excited to get the story underway. What I love about Journalism is that each article, interview, story is a work of art. Seriously sound so lame. But there's nothing more artistic than taking a reality and turning it into something from a certain perspective, and showing people a side to a story they've never seen or wanted to know more about. Multimedia stories are captivating in the way that people use videos, photos and audio to set the mood of the story.
What I want to accomplish with my multimedia story is just that. I want people to watch it over and over again and still not be tired of it. Because my idea is pretty unique, this is my one shot, and my interviewee's, to tell his story through me. It makes me SO nervous because this is my first project, but I'm really excited. Especially because this is what almost all journalists will have to do in the future, because backpack journalism is so prevalent in today's society with our fast growing technology. People want video, pictures and audio FAST and relevant. Multimedia stories take more time, but it gives us all a little sneak peak into working with tools we'll need right out of college and far beyond.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Random Musings
My random musings on this blog are really annoying, even to me. But I have ZERO clue what to write about, so I'll just keep posting random musings. At first, I wanted to create a blog a few years ago, like a fashion type blog. That never happened. But actually, fashion is my minor so it's something I've been considering. Especially since I'm obsessed with clothes, and trends, and personal style. It sounds incredibly shallow, but style is really important to me. It's the best form of daily self-expression, which identifies each person. I find that pretty intriguing. Anyways, this isn't even close to being a fashion blog, nor do I plan to make it one.
But actually, now that I'm on the topic... I could talk all day about my own interests... I really want to work for a high end fashion brand, or even Free People interning, or assisting, doing PR or writing/blogging/tweeting for some brand, something like that. This summer, I'm going to try and get an internship. I'm applying and looking at places now, both in NYC and on the west coast-- NorCal is definitely where it's at. I think that would be a really cool experience, especially since I'm thinking of going into StratComm/PR. Not too sure yet.
As for now, I'm excited for my week to get organized and back into the swing of school.
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