Tonight I realized just how important being a delegate is. I went to Todd Richardson's meeting tonight. He is running for Davis County Sheriff. I think he has a lot of vision, but I am not sure if he has the experience he needs to lead the Sheriff's Office. Besides that, he would not directly answer questions. While he said he did not want to point fingers at administration problems (his incumbant is running for re-election) he did. I definitly will have to listen to what Sheriff Cox has to say and why we should keep him around.
My planner definitly will be full over the next few weeks. I really want to make an effort to meet the Republican hopefuls. Finals are also coming up... la la la!
On Wednesday I went to the bookstore and ordered my graduation invitations. It makes it real in a sense. What a strange feeling. The big day cometh May 4th and 5th.
Good news! I have accepted an internship with the Deseret Morning News for the summer. Three months of real world avoidance! Wa-hoo! Actaully, it holds potential for a real life job and may be a great first place to be. There is a high bar for me however. Both the New Media Dept and City Desk fought over who could have me. I later found out that the publisher eventually made the decision and sent me to the City Desk. It is really quit flattering to know that my skills gained in college have given me such an advantage. At the same time, there will be a lot expected of me and I will have to work hard to keep the bar where my new employer has put it and work to raise it even farther.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Tuesday, March 21, 2006
Power
I attended a Caucus meeting tonight. My only intention was to go and be elected as a county and/or state delegate. Well, I not only got my wish, but I was also elected to be the secretary of our precinct (as if I don't already have enough to do).
This is cool because I hold the future of potential candidates in my hands. Wa-ha-ha! As a delegate I basically get to decide who will be on the ballot. Supposidly I will be whinned and dined and they are going to listen to me. YES!
I remember when I was in high school talking with my friend Tony Mottes as driving past the Roy City Office Building. We were talking politics and I said I was never going to get involved. I would vote (completing my civic duty) and that was it. I severely disliked politics and the "corrupt officials." This is what I get for saying never.
I got into college and realized just how important it was that we did more than vote. Voting helps to create some change, but not the kind of change I wanted. So, I did the unthinkable ;) I got involved in government. The experience has been invaluable. This world is run by politics so I better learn how to play the game.
I has been a fun ride and now I will get to see how things work from the grass-roots level on up. Jump on and enjoy the ride! Elections 2006, here we come!
This is cool because I hold the future of potential candidates in my hands. Wa-ha-ha! As a delegate I basically get to decide who will be on the ballot. Supposidly I will be whinned and dined and they are going to listen to me. YES!
I remember when I was in high school talking with my friend Tony Mottes as driving past the Roy City Office Building. We were talking politics and I said I was never going to get involved. I would vote (completing my civic duty) and that was it. I severely disliked politics and the "corrupt officials." This is what I get for saying never.
I got into college and realized just how important it was that we did more than vote. Voting helps to create some change, but not the kind of change I wanted. So, I did the unthinkable ;) I got involved in government. The experience has been invaluable. This world is run by politics so I better learn how to play the game.
I has been a fun ride and now I will get to see how things work from the grass-roots level on up. Jump on and enjoy the ride! Elections 2006, here we come!
Chastized
I would have to say I didn't know anyone really ever payed attention to what I scribbled here. But I have been told I have been neglecting my space here in this vast expanse we call the Internet.
Things have been really busy these last few weeks. I am marketing the Switchfoot concert that is coming at the end of April. Elections is also underway this week. On top of that I have pictures I need to print and mid-term exams (albeit late) to do.
Eventually I will need to put up pictures of my adventures. I shot ten rolls of film in about two days last weekend. It was fun.
Chrity went to Cali for Spring Break. It was lonely without her, but they all had fun. Me, I endured three interviews on my birthday. Hopefully the interviews will turn out well. For the New Media interview, Mark said I was one of the strongest candidates. WA-HOO! In News I also think I have a good shot. Time will only tell.
My Spring Break was enjoyable. On Monday all I did was sit on my tushi and veg. On Tuesday I ventured out into the world to do some things. On Wednesday I went skiing! The powder totally kicked my trash and I think I used muscles I did not know I had. On Thursday I took Highway 93 through Nevada to St. George. It was a different way to go. The only bummer was I got nabbed by a NV HP... Thankfully he gave me a non-moving violation so it won't show up on my insurance. wew! I came home on Sunday and made it on an entire tank of gas (and I am still driving on it...).
My Spring Break bliss came to a screaching halt when I thought that Elections started this week. I had nothing printed and I had errors I still needed to correct on posters. I did not sleep and I was running at 6 am to get things done. It seemed that no matter how fast I ran, time only ran faster and passed me up. Thankfully, I made the realization at about 3 pm that Elections did not officially start until next week... few!
Each morning I wake up and say to myself, "Good morning Ms. Lee. Let the stress begin."
Things have been really busy these last few weeks. I am marketing the Switchfoot concert that is coming at the end of April. Elections is also underway this week. On top of that I have pictures I need to print and mid-term exams (albeit late) to do.
Eventually I will need to put up pictures of my adventures. I shot ten rolls of film in about two days last weekend. It was fun.
Chrity went to Cali for Spring Break. It was lonely without her, but they all had fun. Me, I endured three interviews on my birthday. Hopefully the interviews will turn out well. For the New Media interview, Mark said I was one of the strongest candidates. WA-HOO! In News I also think I have a good shot. Time will only tell.
My Spring Break was enjoyable. On Monday all I did was sit on my tushi and veg. On Tuesday I ventured out into the world to do some things. On Wednesday I went skiing! The powder totally kicked my trash and I think I used muscles I did not know I had. On Thursday I took Highway 93 through Nevada to St. George. It was a different way to go. The only bummer was I got nabbed by a NV HP... Thankfully he gave me a non-moving violation so it won't show up on my insurance. wew! I came home on Sunday and made it on an entire tank of gas (and I am still driving on it...).
My Spring Break bliss came to a screaching halt when I thought that Elections started this week. I had nothing printed and I had errors I still needed to correct on posters. I did not sleep and I was running at 6 am to get things done. It seemed that no matter how fast I ran, time only ran faster and passed me up. Thankfully, I made the realization at about 3 pm that Elections did not officially start until next week... few!
Each morning I wake up and say to myself, "Good morning Ms. Lee. Let the stress begin."
Monday, March 06, 2006
Art
"Art isn't something we use to mirror society, it is a hammer we use to shape it."
I heard this last night and I thought how profound it was. Art is what we use to shape the society we live in, whether it be through a hammer and chisle or a film reel. We create what others don't, leaving a mark on the place where we were.
So many people have spoken out about various issue through various mediums. It is what sets us free and allows us to express ourselves. As the hammer shapes our lives, we must chose those hands that guide it.
Art is something I enjoy in its many forms. I may not always agree with it, but it makes us think. The gears turn and we can decide what does and doesn't turn us on. The important part is that it gets us thinking and helps us to leave the bubble we reside in.
I heard this last night and I thought how profound it was. Art is what we use to shape the society we live in, whether it be through a hammer and chisle or a film reel. We create what others don't, leaving a mark on the place where we were.
So many people have spoken out about various issue through various mediums. It is what sets us free and allows us to express ourselves. As the hammer shapes our lives, we must chose those hands that guide it.
Art is something I enjoy in its many forms. I may not always agree with it, but it makes us think. The gears turn and we can decide what does and doesn't turn us on. The important part is that it gets us thinking and helps us to leave the bubble we reside in.
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