Finals

This school year is finally coming to an end. That's another year completed. I cannot believe how fast these college years are actually going. Sooner than later, we'll all have to finally  "grow up" and become adults in the real world. Now that's a scary thought. Only two more years. But right now, I am swamped with final projects and final exams for next week. I'm not quite sure how it's all going to get done either, but it will...because it always does. I hate how everything is always assigned at once, therefore due at the same time. It just doesn't look like much sleep will happen this week. Summer will be my motivation.  

A Time When I had to Interact With a Culture Different From My Own...

Before I moved to Chicago, I can honestly say that I have never been so surrounded and flooded with so many people of different cultures, but I feel so privileged to be able to now. I've grown up in both San Diego, California and Barrington, Illinois. With San Diego being the eighth largest city in the United States, located along the Pacific Ocean, you may think it has a variety of diversity. Let alone, it does, but from the particular neighborhood in which I was from had over a 60% white population. And as for Barrington, which is a part of the greater metropolitan area of Chicago, has the seventh wealthiest zip code in the country and has roughly a 96% white population. Aside from race and ethnicity, I've always been surrounded by these hard-working, upper-class people who could always afford just about anything. It's like I've been living in a bubble my entire life. But have the opportunity to live in Chicago and enjoy this wonderful college experience has been a real eye-opener. I have been exposed to so many different people- whether it be of their culture, race, or just their lifestyle. I've learn to realize that not everyone was raised in the same fantasy-like and stuck-up, conceited world full of money and morals that I was. I'm happy to have met so many awesome people in the city, regardless of everything. 

What makes a great film?

Great movies do not always have to be something that immediately strikes the viewer's interest, it can be based on a subject that people dislike. Special effects; which play on people's imaginations, a cool soundtrack, scenery, and camera angles can make a movie spectacular! I've found that movies that are based on real life events and touch the audience through strong emotion are appealing; and also create better movie standards. Films also have to be understandable and provide insight to each of the character's personalities, roles, etc that in the end provide laughter or terrifies; just simply entertaining us. I enjoy films with an exciting storyline or seriously cool effects. A movie does nothing for the audience if the acting is amazing but the story is lost in the first five minutes. Although decent acting is appreciated, it honestly has no true impact without a decent plot. Audiences also do not enjoy seeing repetition in movie themes and plots with the only significant difference being the cast. Movies that include climax and emotion and true feelings capture the viewer's attention, making them more inclined to watch it with respect and try to connect in some way.

Summer...Here I come!

The countdown begins. There are just about four weeks left of school...well, for this year at least! I am so excited as it's been a hectic and an extremely busy, homework-packed semester...it's time for a break. I'm excited to spend my very first summer downtown in my own apartment with one of my best friends and some other cool kids who plan on staying nearby for the summer as well. I mean, i'll still be taking some courses for school and i'll most likely be working tons during the week, but it'll still be a blast...chilling at the beach and enjoying the warm weather. Now, all I just have to get through the rest of THIS semester...it's hard when there's summer to look forward to...

My Spring Break '09

I honestly didn't do much. This was the second year in a row, out of my entire life, where my family or I hasn't gone anywhere. This year definately wasn't the ordinary Cruise or Island-based spring break like usual.  At first, I was bummed. I wanted to escape to from the typical Chicago weather and my everyday life. Just for a week. But then I realized how many projects and papers I had to do for the upcoming week. I headed home to Barrington, which is a northwest suburb of Chicago. There I worked for 3 days, hung out with a few friends, relaxed, and completed my homework. It turned out great and I enjoyed every minute of it, especially hanging out with my friends from work and high school who I haven't seen in a while and chilling with my little brother before he took off for Colorado with his friends to go snowboarding for the week. 

My Field of Study

I chose to study Marketing Communications with a concentration in Advertising. I have strong communication skills, computer skills, and of course, creativity. I've always had a huge interest and a passion for Ads. I can honestly say that I enjoy competition as well, which is expected of jobs in this particular field. I also love the concept of developing and creating a persuasive message to potential customers for a particular brand. One day, I hope to work for an Ad Agency on the creative department, as opposed to the copywriting aspect of it. 

Random Thoughts

I can't stand this messy apartment. My roommate and I just had a party this weekend and we just haven't had a chance...or the energy...to get around to clean it. The walls are marked up and the floors are scummed. It really just makes me not want to have people over, if this is what we're constantly going to get in return. Not to mention, our food is gone. Not that there was ever a ton to begin with, I just believe it's rude, in general, for people, especially our friends, to take away. 

Let's talk about the weather. When is it going to finally be warm outside? Here, it's already March, so I'd assume for it to be at least a little warmer than what we've been experiencing lately. And it snowed yesterday. What? I can't wait for these cold temperatures to pass. I'm ready for Spring.