Understanding the Elements: Using His Genius to Construct a Home
When I travel on these trips for PRSSA, I never want to leave right after the conference. I always have to stay for a least a day or two. After all, this is my opportunity to explore the world around me, to experience new cultures. This time, I had the opportunity to explore Scottsdale, Arizona. [...]
Press Agentry: USF Groundbreaking
Press agentry or publicity: one-way communication to “hype” a cause, product or service, as defined in “Public Relations Strategies and Tactics.” On Wednesday, April 28, USF had a groundbreaking ceremony — a press agentry — to celebrate the expansion of the Recreation Center and the new Southeast Student Dining Facility. Because I was scheduled to [...]
Looking Back as PR Student | Thank You
Tonight, I was recognized as the recipient of the Walter E. Griscti Scholarship on behalf of the USF School of Mass Communications and the Tampa Bay chapter of PRSA. It was a great honor, and I am very thankful for the recognition. I am very thankful to all of my advisors: my professors, my family, [...]
Think Healthy Thoughts
This week has been a blur. I arrived at MCO late Sunday night after nearly a week in Costa Rica. I left the 90-degree weather with what felt like 100% humidity, to a “pleasant 60-degrees” in Orlando. I thought my chills were normal. I was just adjusting to the drastic climate change. Well, I had [...]
Switchfoot Again!
I want to wake up kicking and screaming. I want to know that my heart’s still beating. I want to live like I know what I’m leaving. We’re awakening!! Here we are now with the desperate youth and pain… we’re awakening! Yes, again, I have quoted lyrics from Switchfoot. It’s hard not to when I find [...]
My First Road Bike
Today, I bought my first road bike. This is the first time I’ve ever had a bike like this, so I went cheap and checked Craig’s List. This bike is definitely older, and is a little heavier compared to its modern equivalent. Rather than aluminum or carbon fiber, the frame is steel. Regardless, I’ve taken [...]
Bite at the opportunity.
Alright, so I have definitely been up to a lot lately. First of all, I’ve been working on creating this site. I’m learning about WordPress frameworks, and child themes. I’m learning a bit about editing HTML code, and tweaking code to achieve the brand identity I’m going for. All that technical stuff. The stuff that [...]
Start living the dream today. Don’t wait.
It is Monday. I take my last exam of the semester today — Survey of Leadership Readings. All that’s left is to finish my paper for Cultural Studies of Pop Arts, in which I examine techniques of such films as Sunset Boulevard, Midnight Cowboy and Do the Right Thing. I’ll talk more about my experiences [...]
Be Thankful. Serve Others. Build Relationship.
Thanksgiving was a few days ago. Once again, we had family over to our house for the usual Thanksgiving meal: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie. It was an enjoyable — and filling — time. But something that I have had more time to think about in the last few [...]
The Perspective of Possibility, The Realization of Opportunity
The context of this journal: If it doesn’t break your heart, it isn’t love. If it doesn’t beak your heart it’s not enough.1 I’ve read these books before. I’ve read how to think positive, how to recognize who is in my circle of influence, how to empower, how to listen. But as I read this [...]
Return to SoCal
Yet again I am returning from Orange County, California. And yet again I am writing a blog saying that I will post more frequently. However, this trip has given me a much needed break… or was it more of a return from a long break? In many ways, I can call Southern California home. It [...]
Synergy.
Synergy. No, I’m not just talking about energy here. Synergy is tapping into the full potential, tapping into the “what can be.” Instead of the parts of a system working separately, every one needs to be actively engaged — actively participating. Once every aspect is in complete unison, working together for the same goal, monumental [...]
Direction of this Blog
This blog began as a way for me to document what I was learning as an intern at Quiksilver. Now, it is taking an adaption. Much like is done in the process of public relations, I had to reevaluate the purpose of this blog and the direction it would take from this point on. First [...]
Acting Morally | Entitlement in American Society
I burned my hand on a Pop-Tart® the other day. So, should I go and sue Kellogg? After all, isn’t it the company’s fault? They didn’t warn me: “May be hot after heated in toaster for an excessive length.” Well, I did not sue Kellogg. They are not at all responsible for my burnt hand. However, [...]
Back to University | It’s a Big World!
I am now in my second week of classes, back at the University of South Florida in Tampa. I am now enrolled in my first public relations course within the School of Mass Communications. I am finally being introduced to PR from a purely academic standpoint. Up to this point, everything has been based on [...]
