November 2009
23 posts
“Look for the good in others, speak only words of kindness, and walk with the...”
– Audrey Hepburn
Giving thanks
“In all things give thanks.”
“Thank you.”
“Thank you very much.”
“Thanks.”
“Thanks so much.”
“Gracias.”
“Mil gracias.”
“Muchas gracias.”
“Merci.”
“Merci beaucoup.”
“Grazie.”
“Grazie mile.”
“Obrigado.”
“Danke.”
Being a Journalist = Being a Witness
Reporter, Rudy Bush, of the Dallas Morning News came to speak to a group of students at UD this afternoon. Among his memorable comments he said that journalism was a lot like being a modern day witness.
UD is founded on Catholic beliefs that teach students to be witnesses to their faith(s). That journalism is the career path that I want to take had nothing to do with this obvious implication....
Degree!
The official date of my graduation as written on my degree is going to be December 31, 2009. Bliss. Joy. Relief. Happiness. Anticipation. Excitement. Hope. Whoop, whoop!
New Moon @ Midnight!
Just to piggyback on my previous post: my next “youthful” adventure will be to go see “New Moon” tonight at midnight. But actually, this isn’t anything out of the ordinary for me, I simply devoured the whole Twilight Saga. Besides, one thing about which I am absolutely positive is that I am “unconditionally and irrevocably in love with ” Edward Cullen....
Return to innocence
Sometimes the adult world of experience is not enough to keep a person going. Growing up, I can recall just itching to be all grown up so I could so all those wonderful things adults do. What I don’t remember is actually knowing what those things consisted of.
Perhaps if aging was as glamourous as I envisioned, childhood would not sound like the most amazing period of life right now. I...
A general observation
University newspapers are both free and well worth reading. Even the printed versions are free, so if you’re nostalgic for the traditional paper with its unique just-off-the-press scent and the smooth texture of the paper go grab a university newspaper. Usually you find a good amount of neat articles on similar topics found in professional papers, yet written from a youthfully serious...
November!
November: best month of the year! Why? A. My birthday is November 16. B. Thanksgiving feast featuring family, friends, and food. C. The warm autumn colors and its crisp cool weather begin to appear in Texas. D. It’s nearly Christmas. E. Need I say more? Oh, fall/winter fashion is on display!
It’s honestly refreshing to see girls dressed with clothes that require more than half-a-yard of fabric. I...
Missionary or Millionaire?
A very unrealistic and actually oddly idealistic answer to my question on how to raise awareness on social justice issues: master the guitar and walk around singing awareness. There’s an artist I recently found and am really into these days named Coffey Anderson. He’s a gospel singer who plays acoustic praise and worship songs. He takes mainstream songs and switches up the words to have a...
“So you act, so you feel, so you are!”
– India.Arie
Emerging Young Leaders Justice Revival
This evening I attended an event for “emerging young leaders” with the theme (and title) of “Justice Revival”. Initially hesitant, probably due to my own petty biases, I walked into the room with a preconceived notion that it was going to be all evangelical and preachy and uncomfortable.
Wrong. I consider myself a post-Vatican II Catholic, but I’m still quite...
"A Word, Mr. President." NYTimes.com →
While Mr. President continues his ‘hope’ and ‘change’ mission with his current strategies, the rest of the US citizen population should remember why he was voted into office and perhaps reconsider the options for 2012.
In this article for the NY Times, opinion writer, Bob Herbert is right on target about two very important issues that Mr. President needs to factor into his...
Anxiety inducing activities
Walking into an exam you prepared for adequately, yet still feeling inadequately prepared.
Waiting for the professor to call your name as he passes back an exam.
Walking up to the check counter at the airport before a trip and leaving your precious cargo with the airline for them to load onto your flight.
Waiting for your luggage to appear at baggage claim while you watch all the other bags...
Pro-Life Amendment to Health Care Reform Passes in... →
Thank you, Congressman Stupak (Dem) for your faithful devotion to supporting pro-life views!
Now that the Stupak Amendment has passed in the House (240 to 194, some not-so-brave members did not vote), let’s hope it passes in the Senate so that the Health Care Reform does not wrongfully spend MY tax dollars on the criminal enterprise of abortion-against my religious convictions, which are...
Bishop Jackson On Maine's Repeal of Gay Marriage... →
"Sesame Street's been swept", CNN →
Has society gone too soft?
“For better or worse, today’s preschooler is very different from the 1969 version,” said CNN reporter Katie McLaughlin.
Curious, but unobservant
The ivory linen comforter is carelessly tossed to the side of the bed. The matching pillows are scattered throughout the otherwise spotless carpet. The closet door is left ajar exposing clothes-less hangers and a few empty slots on a shoe rack.
A bubblegum pink, pop-art rendition of an Audrey Hepburn frame stares musingly towards the relaxing beach scene on the opposite wall. But the poised and...
The Obama's Marriage →
This New York Times article on the Obama’s marriage is a great example of what a relationship looks like. Political views aside, the Obama’s demonstrate all the signs of a healthy and functional family. They appear to be a supportive, loving, and positive family who share wholesome values. Hopefully these values will permeate the American view of marriage, and in turn strengthen...
Fashionably Modest
What does it take to be fashionably modest today? Last week I went hunting for Halloween costumes, but all I could find were provocatively unflattering numbers or unflattering numbers period. The options for women (and girls!) are limited to one of two categories: trashy temptress or childish fool. Regardless of the category, the pre-manufactured costumes sold in Halloween superstores around...