December 2010
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Day 26
What kind of person attracts you
In writing this post, I’ve been thinking about the guys I’ve liked. I’ve had my fair share of crushes and there isn’t really a definable “type.” Other than the obvious things like similar interests, a nice smile, and the undefinable spark of fascination which makes you want to get to know someone more, these are some of the...
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Day 25
Someone Who Fascinates Me and Why
A lot of people fascinate me, which was the spark to my love for journalism. People are absolutely intriguing. It’s so interesting to learn why someone did something or how they think something affects them. I’ve always been a person who loves a good story. And if there’s anything I’ve learned so far in life, it’s that sometimes...
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Day 24
My Favorite Movie and What It’s About
It’s hard to pin down one movie as my favorite. I’ve loved Beauty and the Beast since I was a child. I consider 10 Things I Hate About You to be the movie of my young adult life. I absolutely adore Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. But I’m going to go with Newsies as my favorite movie. It’s got fantastic music, awesome...
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Day 23
5 Famous Guys Who I Find Attractive
In no particular order, here are some famous men who make my heart go “murrrrrr”.
-Joseph Gordon Levitt…because he goes from heartbroken, to funny, to kicking ass and defying gravity.
-Sasha Radetsky…because he can “salsa.”
-Pete Cashmore…because he started Mashable and splits his time between Scotland and San...
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Day 22
How I Have Changed in the Past 2 Years
Where do I start? So much has happened in these past two years. I’ve traveled across Europe, moved into my first apartment, had a stable job, been in various leadership roles on campus, and realized some of the dreams I want to pursue. In short, I’ve experienced life and grown up because of it.
I suppose one of the biggest changes has been in...
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Day 21
One of My Favorite TV Shows
I absolutely adore Pushing Daisies. I think it’s a crime the show ended after two seasons. The banter it witty, the sets are lush, the costumes are classy, and the actors are spot on. After watching the show, I could fall in love with a pie-maker/ Lee Pace. And let’s be honest, I wish I were cool enough to pull off Chuck’s awesome outfits. I also...
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Day 20
How Important I Think Education Is
I don’t think education is important; I know education is important. I value education in all forms, because learning doesn’t just happen in a classroom.
I’ve always loved school. I could name almost every teacher I’ve ever had, because I’ve truly cared about my time in their classroom. Even if I didn’t particularly like...
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Day 19
A Letter to My Parents
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Dear Mom,
It’s been a few weeks since we last talked. I’ve been so busy with finals, work, and life in general that I haven’t had a chance to call you. Even when I don’t call home, I’m thinking of you all the time. I’m hoping you’re coping and that your day isn’t too hard. I’m wishing I could be there for...
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“Christmas has magic of its own.”
– From Merry Christmas, Strega Nona by Tomie dePaolo
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Day 18
My Beliefs
Even though one’s religion and one’s beliefs are not necessarily the same thing, this post could be very similar to Day 4. In order to keep things fresh, here is a list of my five core beliefs in no particular order. There are other things I believe (ie. My Prince Charming exists.) but the following beliefs have probably done the most to shape who I am.
1. I believe...
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Day 17
My Highs and Lows of This Past Year
This is one of those posts I really wasn’t looking forward to writing. Too much has happened for me to compartmentalize this past year into “high” or “low.” In my non-fiction writing class, we talked about needing time and distance from a personal issue before writing about it. It’s still too close and I need time.
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Day 16
My Views on Mainstream Music
To quote Duke Orsino in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, “If music be the food of love, play on.”
I love and enjoy music of all kinds. I will happily listen to a Bach violin concerto, a Bon Iver ballad, a Sam Tsui cover, a Justin Bieber hit, or a Lady Gaga mash-up. It all depends on my mood. As far as mainstream music goes, I pretty much enjoy...
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Day 15
My Favorite Tumblrs
I’ve only been hooked on Tumblr since this summer, so I’m not really following a lot of people. However, there are a few that stick out in my mind.
Photojojo - because they always have really cool photography stuff. I’ve discovered new photoraphers from them and gotten some great ideas. Not to mention I love looking at the photography-realted items they...
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Winter Break Goals
This semester has been quite the marathon. I can’t even believe how much has happened since Orientation. Like most Emerson students, I’ve been keeping myself very busy. I also have to admit I haven’t been taking the best care of my physical health. Let’s not think about how much Boloco I’ve eaten or how many mini pastries have found their way into my tummy while...
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Day 14
My Earliest Memory
One of my earliest memories is playing at my grandma’s house with my brothers and cousins. I remember how we would squish into the red Radio Flyer wagon and wheel around the neighborhood. I don’t know how we all managed to fit in it, but we did. We would eat popsicles on the front porch, taking a break from running around under the sun. At night, we would sit on...
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Day 13
Somewhere I’d Like to Move or Visit
The list of places I plan to visit in my life is longer than a six year old’s Christmas wish list for Santa. The list of places I want to move is a little bit shorter. However, for the purpose of this post, I’ll limit it to one place I’d like to move and one place I’d like to visit.
At this point in my life, I plan to move to New York...
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Day 12
Bullet My Whole Day
Monday, December 13, 2010:
12:00am- Write post for 30 Day Challenge on Tumblr. Drink cup of tea.
12:30am- Begin studying for History of Jazz Final. Drink second cup of tea.
1:00am- Get bored with studying and check Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, etc. Watch #EmersonLipDub for kicks.
2:00am- Go to sleep! (Hopefully…)
8:00am- Alarm goes off. Hit snooze. Repeat...
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Day 11
Ten Songs That Pop Up When My iPod is on Shuffle
1. Everything’ll be Alright (Will’s Lullaby) by Joshua Radin
“And I think to myself, it’s a beautiful night. And I know everything’s gonna be alright. Yes, now I know, it’ll be alright.”
2. It’s Gonna Be by Norah Jones
“It’s gonna be, it’s gonna be. Please make it be, make it...
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“The desires of the heart are as crooked as corkscrews
Not to be born is the...”
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Day 10
My First Love and First Kiss
While there are many people, places, and things I love, I haven’t fallen in love romantically yet. I’ve had my share of crushes and truly liked some guys, but I’ve never been in love. This isn’t to say that there haven’t been guys in my life who I have cared deeply for, but I’ve never stepped over that ledge into love. But give...
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Day 9
How I Hope My Future Will Be
The future is such a strange time frame. The future is ten minutes from now, but it’s also ten days from now, and ten years from now. I’ve already written about where I want to be in ten years, so I don’t want to repeat any of those thoughts. As much as I’ve always loved having a plan, I’ve realized more and more that life will throw...
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Day 8
A Moment I Felt the Most Satisfied with My Life
I have been blessed to have many moments in life where I have been satisfied. In fact, my life so far has been filled with amazing moments when I wish I could stop time because life is so perfect. Granted, there have been tough times as well, but the hard times only make the good times sweeter.
This isn’t so much a moment as it is a time in...
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I think I need to head down to New York soon... →
This photography exhibit looks fantastic. I think I may need to take a trip to New York so I can see it…
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Day 7
My Zodiac Sign
With my birthday on January 12, 1989, I am at the tail end of being a Capricorn. I don’t really follow Zodiac signs or horoscopes, but for the purpose of the Day 7 post, I did a little research on my Zodiac sign. Well, to be honest, my research consisted of Googling “personality traits of Capricorns” and looking at the horoscope in today’s Metro while I...
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Day 6
30 Interesting Facts about Me
1. My first name is Cherylynn. It’s a cross between Sharon, one of my parent’s best friends, and Lynn, my father’s sister.
2. My middle name is Mieko. My two brothers have American middle names, Matthew Kurt and Garron Phillip, while I have a Japanese middle name. The reason I have a Japanese name is so that even if my last name changes, I will...
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Day 5
My Closest Friends
I’ve been blessed with good friends throughout the varying stages of my life. From childhood, through middle school and high school, and now in college as an adult, I’ve always had great friends to be with. This summer taught me just how lucky I am. I’ve always needed my friends to laugh with, to cry with, and to help me talk through big decisions. ...
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Day 4
My Views on Religion
I don’t really know where to begin.
I really dislike how religion is such a divisive issue. In most religions, there are teachings about love and respect, so why can’t they all just love and respect one another? Okay, obviously this is a naive thought, but wouldn’t it all be so much better if we chose to love?
I take for granted the fact that I still...
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Day 3
My Views on Drugs and Alcohol
I pretty much hold to the idea of “everything in moderation.” I enjoy a good drink every now and then, but I’ve never had so much that I wake up and can’t remember what happened the night before. That seems silly to me. If I’m going out, it’s probably to go dancing, and I’m a much better dancer when I have good balance. ...
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An Eclectic and Quirky Store in Los Angeles →
I think I need to add this to the list of places to go when I get back home to California in 21 days. It kind of sounds like a huge Black Ink megastore.
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Day 2
Where I’d Like to be in 10 Years
In ten years, I will be 31 years old. At first, 31 seems pretty old, but according to a survey done by QVC, this is the age when women hit their peak in confidence and beauty. Fabulous 31-year-old ladies such as Kate Hudson, Rosario Dawson, and Claire Danes would probably agree.
There are so many different paths I could follow in my dreams. In one dream,...
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Framework's Best of the Web →
Los Angeles Times photography, video and multimedia blog, Framework, picks the best of the web.
This just reiterates the fact that so much amazing content is being put on the internet, especially in regards to journalism. This also gives me hope that somewhere and someday, there will be a place for me to be a photojournalist.
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Too Legit to Quit
A New York Times photojournalist, Joao Silva, was severely wounded on October 23rd when he stepped on an IED in a town near Arghandab, Afghanistan. Even when he was lying on the ground injured, he continued to shoot photographs before he was too weak to continue. He was quickly moved and placed in a medevac, which took him to Kandahar Airfield within 30 minutes of the explosion. Silva lost both...
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Day 1
Current Relationship
Relationship? I relate to a lot of people, but as far as dating someone goes, I am perfectly content to be single. I’m at one of those strange points in my life when I have no real idea of where I will be in a few months, which makes me wary of putting down more roots. As nice as it would be to have someone to be my big spoon, this little spoon is busy enough...
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2010 will be over in 30 days...
Since December is the last month of the year, I feel like this is a fitting challenge to end 2010.
30 Day Challenge
Day 01: Your current relationship Day 02: Where you’d like to be in 10 years. Day 03: Your views on drugs and alcohol. Day 04: Your views on religion. Day 05: Talk about your closest friends. Day 06: Write 30 interesting facts about yourself. Day 07: Your zodiac sign and if you...