I cannot speak for everyone, but almost anything can make me happy. “Almost” refers to rape, molestation, animal cruelty, death, etc. Everything else probably can and does please me. Bubbles, good movies, adventures, climbing trees, discovering a new color, traveling, holding a puppy, holding a kitten, seeing a sunrise, watching dolphins as they surf, writing a decent story, writing a decent screenplay, etc. This week was amazing. I can safely say that this has been the most enjoyable week of my entire Richmond career and, though I may be biased, I feel a peace now that was not present in my life four months ago. I am taking four journalism courses, my MCAT prep course, a class on Lincoln, and Basics in Acting. Every one is more spectacular than the last. In the course of two acting classes, I recaptured my youth playing childhood games. In documentary journalism, I watched an amazing documentary called Crimes Against Nature. In the others, I am learning how to be a journalist–and trying to avoid using adverbs.Â
In other news, I am working with the Collegian to post video entries on the Collegian website: www.thecollegianur.com. Check it out, keep in touch with UR. I received my first assignment tonight. Well, two, actually. The first will involve the university’s celebration of the football team’s victory at the NCAA national championship; the second, a crossword puzzle.
I have every intention of having an amazing semester and positive thinking should improve my odds. Optimism willing I will learn and grow exponentially. New experiences will find me and I will embrace them.Â
You’re on the journey with me,
Jordan
Eerie-eyed deer
this might not look like much but it’s the back of a manatee.
This is an American Alligator…ooohh!
Quote of the week:
“It’s true that we don’t know what we’ve got until we lose it, but it’s also true that we don’t know what we’ve been missing until it arrives. ” - Anonymous
“Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.” - Douglas Adams
