If you can find it, check out the new issue of The Rise And The Fall zine. I contributed a little political essay and my boyfriend did the political cartoon with it. A cute little collaboration, if you ask me. Over the weekend I was told the essay is good, but "very opinionated." This was supposed to be a critique. Here is my response:
Have an opinion. It is what makes everyone so different. If you go about your day feeling iffy on everything, your day is boring. You don't need a strong opinion on everything, but if you're going to put in your two cents about anything you should say more than, "Eh, it's alright." You should have no apologies for your own thoughts and you should try to respect others as well.
Don't be fooled by unbiased reporting. I can not think of the last time I've read a completely unbiased report, which is why I get my news from many different sources. Yes, I prefer MSNBC to Fox News or The New York Times to The Wall Street Journal, but I read and listen to as much as I have time for. Even if the piece is not an opinion piece, a reporter will find the resources they want, but very few will find the resources they don't want. Those they don't want are probably the most important part of the story. A good reporter will have it all, but with a limited time to report it's hard to get everything.
So, when you read an opinion piece, there should be a little balance, but if it was even, then it wouldn't be an opinion piece. The straight news stories are what really get you. Most people read one story and take that as the truth. It's up to you to find out more, so that you can form your own opinion.
My essay may not be perfect, but I am proud of the opinions expressed in it. I'd rather be strongly opinionated than lacking an opinion at all.
THE RISE AND FALL MYSPACE
Monday, January 26, 2009
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Now's the time!
So this post was originally going to be about how fucked up my boss and her family is, but who wants to hear my whining? I'll save that for my boyfriend who has to listen.
Instead, I'll write about how my cut shifts have inspired me to do other things with my life. I have forever hated my bartending job and now I have the chance to do something else.
First, I plan to start volunteering at a women's shelter down the street. I have wanted to volunteer for awhile now and since the boys and girls club still haven't called me back, I'm going to stop being lazy and start helping people. This will also give me a chance to get to know more about my community.
Second, I want to start writing more. Blogging does count, but I want to try working at a local independent paper. I found an help wanted ad, so I'm going to throw together a resume and cover letter and see what happens.
Third, I need to finish my grad school application. Statement of purpose is the only thing left. I need to stop procrastinating and just do it.
Finally, I need to start working on my zine again. I half designed it, but then forgot about it for like six months. Oh and all the other crafty things I want to do.
So yeah, my boss sucks, but is there anyone out there who likes their boss? The best I can do is start working on myself, so that I'm my own sucky boss.
PS I have just taken two really amazing trips and I have some great pics to post. Maybe tomorrow (for all two of you who read this)?
Instead, I'll write about how my cut shifts have inspired me to do other things with my life. I have forever hated my bartending job and now I have the chance to do something else.
First, I plan to start volunteering at a women's shelter down the street. I have wanted to volunteer for awhile now and since the boys and girls club still haven't called me back, I'm going to stop being lazy and start helping people. This will also give me a chance to get to know more about my community.
Second, I want to start writing more. Blogging does count, but I want to try working at a local independent paper. I found an help wanted ad, so I'm going to throw together a resume and cover letter and see what happens.
Third, I need to finish my grad school application. Statement of purpose is the only thing left. I need to stop procrastinating and just do it.
Finally, I need to start working on my zine again. I half designed it, but then forgot about it for like six months. Oh and all the other crafty things I want to do.
So yeah, my boss sucks, but is there anyone out there who likes their boss? The best I can do is start working on myself, so that I'm my own sucky boss.
PS I have just taken two really amazing trips and I have some great pics to post. Maybe tomorrow (for all two of you who read this)?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jan. 20, 2009
25 years from now, people will be asking, "Where were you on January 20, 2008?" What looks like a couple million will be able to say they were in DC, witnessing the 44th president's inauguration. Many more, including myself, will say they watched him swear in from the comfort of their own living room. This history-making moment is so exciting it's hard to imagine how anyone could miss it. Here's some who might have:
The civilians caught up in the current Israel-Palestine conflict.
The millions of Iraqis who still have yet to see normalcy come back to their region.
The Afghanis, who are struggling with a country torn apart 8 years ago and until recently no one did anything about it.
The millions of homeless children throughout the world trying to survive.
The thousands of humans trafficked inside and across borders and forced into slavery.
Now is a time to celebrate. Barack Obama's promise of change has inspired many, but are all of us too inspired to do anything to help?
www.USAservice.org
The civilians caught up in the current Israel-Palestine conflict.
The millions of Iraqis who still have yet to see normalcy come back to their region.
The Afghanis, who are struggling with a country torn apart 8 years ago and until recently no one did anything about it.
The millions of homeless children throughout the world trying to survive.
The thousands of humans trafficked inside and across borders and forced into slavery.
Now is a time to celebrate. Barack Obama's promise of change has inspired many, but are all of us too inspired to do anything to help?
www.USAservice.org
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