A Day without laughter is a Day WASTED

Laura Avila

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This video made me realize sometimes you might have to go through sebral relationships to find the one person…

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You know that moment after you have broken up with someone that it finally doesn’t hurt anymore, not that moment when you are just numb but, the actual moment when you realize how happy you are and when you can listen to his/her song to you and you find yourself actually singing along as if it...

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[kingkaepernick]

Somehow it’s June 5, 2013. I remember when this quarter started and how rough it was for me. There were stressors that were both school and nonschool related. I kept thinking to myself, “I’m going to hate this quarter.” I was wrong.

Not to say that it wasn’t difficult because it still was. It was...

[lauriebooboo]

That was sweet Andrew! Yeah hopefully we can walk together next spring 2014 that would be awesome. I feel the same way about being late to all these ppular social websites. I feel like by the time I got an instagram people were already exiting. I guess the knew craze is Vine, so we shall see how that goes. Well anyways goodluck with your intership this summer. I am sure you will do an excellent job. Represent Cal Poly Pomona!

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COM DAY

Last Thursdays was my first time ever attending the annual COM day and boy was I glad I went. I got there before it started and left after it ended. It was a great experience and I learned a lot. The main thing all the speakers stressed was the value of getting an internship. I always knew it was important but I didn’t know that where you intern can open the doors for your future career and possible job. I really enjoyed Nick Lange. I especially appreciated the amount of detail that he went into in describing how we should write our cover letters. He said it was best to keep it short and that the first and second sentences should be about the company and why it is I would want to work for them. He suggests some in depth research to acquire this information. The following sentences should be about me and who I am. Lange suggests keeping it short and interesting. The third step would be to take action and let them know what I could bring to their company. That was definitely very helpful.

Besides Lange I enjoyed Nick Ono and Bob Visotcky. I have to admit I was star truck when I met Ono because I see him on the television all the time that it almost felt surreal. The quality of work that he brought to showcase was superv. It was informative yet heart wrenching all at the same time. He is a great reporter.

Visotcky brought a great energy to COM day. He was very enthusiastic and had a lot of helpful tips to get in the industry. Like for example he suggested knowing what charities the company you are applying to is affiliated with. It was a nice element to have someone from the radio business to give us an insight look.

Overall I think COM day was a huge success. The social events planning class did a great job. I can’t wait to see what kind of guest speakers the next COM day has in store for us.

[coolstorybon]

So although I’m a junior, this was my first time attending COM Day. Mostly it’s because up until now, I was really shy to go anywhere alone. This year, I was like I’m going whether or not I know anyone. Turns out I saw a lot of familiar faces. I thought the day was really interesting, and that the...

[lauriebooboo]

I was happy I got to see you on COM day. It was my first com day even and I am definitely excited I went. COM day allows all of us Communication majors to get inspired and to get a better idea of what nitch of Communication we want to go in. My favorite speakers was definetly David Ono, the directors from Cashmere Media, and the manager from Bravo. The main thing I took away from COM day was how important an internship is. I definitely plan to put in a lot of effort in acquire an internship that will give me the experience I need for my future dream job.

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5 Bad Decisions that Make Good Stories

We have all had our share of bad judgments in our past that have shaped us to be the people we are today. Without these shameful mishaps we would not be able to look back and laugh. Here are just a few of the most common bad decisions that have led me to this pursuit of happiness.

1. Bad Hair cut

Whether you want to blame your mom for giving you that ridiculous bowl cut hairstyle or you just plainly own up to placing gum in your hair and then quickly chopping that piece of before your mom found out. Guilty. Now you know what hairstyle definitely doesn’t look good on you and you can laugh along when your boyfriend sees your childhood pictures

2. The awkward first kiss Don’t deny it. It was not that cloud nine feeling that you read in books or see in movies. For most of us we’re lucky if our front teeth didn’t crash into each other. Maybe bucktooth Johnny was not the best candidate ever but it sure is funny to look back at it.

3. The mysterious scar

Whether you spilled hot water trying to make a cup of noodle soup or you hopped over a fence so your parents wouldn’t catch you sneaking out we all have at least one signature scar. Some of you crazy kids might have more than one battle wound.

4. The epic hangover story Where do I even start? Should I even start? It’s always a blurred memory of unfortunate sequence of events that occur in these situations. You wake up feeling like a semi truck just ran you over. Funny how we always vow never to drink again… who are we kidding? Regardless you’re left with crazy memories and a lot of reasons why you should stop drinking.

5. High school cheating days

If you cheat you will get caught. Well this is not usually the case, at least not in high school. But boy if you ever do get caught and then get put on blast in front of the class you really will never cheat again. Just think of the feeling that everyone is looking at you in your underwear and then times it by ten. Yeah that feels about right. The moral of the story is do not cheat because you will be humiliated for life.

Now look back at your life and see how far you have come. It is true that these mistakes and many more are the reasons why you are where you are now. Be happy of your past stupidity. After all you learned what not to do and now you are on that pursuit of happiness. Carpe Diem my friends.

[rawan-salameh]

It is amazing how working out makes you feel so good after. No matter what your situation is or what type of body you have, working out always benefits you. For example, I have never had the problem of needing to lose weight. I know many people think that I am lucky because of that, but I...

[lauriebooboo]

I completely agree. Another thing that I find interesting about working out is that before I would make excuses about how I didn't have time and I was too busy. But now that I have added a gym session into my busy schedule I actually have more time. You gotta make time people. Exercise is a healthy way to stay healthy and look great.

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Adopt Happiness

Adopting a pet is a gift you can give yourself. The special bond between a pet and its owner is beyond words. For some pet owners a pet is almost equivalent to an important family member.

 You can just feel their need for love and affection. While some families prefer to go spend hundreds on a specific breed often times you can find it at a shelter. There are numerous homeless and abandoned animals just waiting for someone to walk right in and take them to a loving home someday. There are many rescue centers that often find injured or homeless animals of all shapes, sizes and breeds. A visit to any of these places will give you a wide choice. http://www.petfinder.com/animal-shelters-and-rescues to find any specific breed you are looking for in all the local shelters in your area.

 I chose to visit the Animal Shelter in western Riverside County. This specific shelter is new and huge. They have such a beautiful facility and the animals are well taken care of.

 You can search the Riverside Country Shelter animal inventory at http://www.petharbor.com they are updated every hour.

 Pet owners live long, healthy, happy lives. Whether big or small, our pets carve out a huge place in our lives. Studies suggest that pet owners’ blood pressure, cholesterol and even triglyceride levels are generally lower than those of people who do not own pets. Pet owners tend to recover from illnesses faster and experience less stress. Read more positives to owning a pet at http://www.helpguide.org/life/pets.

 People who really don't have the budget for expensive breeds can also adopt a pet for a small price from any shelter. The adoption fee for dogs is $105, which includes the animal's spay/neuter surgery, a microchip and vaccinations plus $16 for the state license in Riverside County areas.

 Pets give us unconditional love and bring joy to our homes. You can feel a great sense of pride and happiness while taking care of them. Pets have the capacity to turn any dull atmosphere into a lively one with the unconditional love they bring us.

People who have adopted pets will testify that stray animals are more loving pets than expensive breeds. Probably because of their great longing for affection that makes them thankful and in return they shower their owners with lots of love. Don't be surprised if you get plenty of warm loving licks from your pet. The more licks the more love there is behind it.

 I am hoping by the time you finish reading this you have made up your mind and will head to the nearest pet shelter and be on your way to that pursuit of happiness for which we all seek. As for me, I will head home to spend time with my loving dog, Teddy Bear.

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I found myself thinking about the future again. It’s nothing bad, I mean we all do it now and then. We picture the person we’re going to end up with, the type of house we want, the kids, the cars, the job. It’s just something that we like to do that keeps us inspired. Let’s try and make that very...

[lauriebooboo]

I completely agree with your viewpoint about looking into the future. I like to go by the motto "expect the worst, hope for the best."The problem in a lot of relationships is that people expect too much of each other and their expectations are not often met. This only leaves room for disappointment. Unless you expect to voice your expectations just beware that you are setting yourself up for failure.

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It's time to be Proactive

This quarter I’m definitely feeling the weight of the world on my shoulders. My life literally revolves around school. I’m taking 16 units, and am going to school Monday through Friday. In addition with dealing with midterms and upcoming finals and all the huge projects that come along with the end of the quarter I have to make sure that I get everything straighten out before I can graduate spring 2014. Suddenly everything I have been putting off is pilling up and I have to get things done before it's too late. I am very organized. Personally To do lists work for me. I know it sounds contradicting to be a procrastinating organizer but that is what I am. When I know I have a very important day ahead of me I plan out my whole day step by step and even by the hour. I start from washing face to ending with washing my face to take off my make up. I can be very thorough. I wish I was as effective getting things done in my life, like turning in high school AP scores for college credit for example, then writing to do lists. Why is it that we college students like to save everything to the last minute? Sometimes I wonder if it's the thrill I seek or just pure laziness. I specifically recall giving a persuasive speech to a class on how we should no longer procrastinate and to be proactive about our lives. I'm surprised I even finished the speech with a straight face because I wrote that the night before at like 2 a.m. I really can't let this procrastination go on any longer. I am about to enter into my senior year of college. It's time I end my last year of college the right way. It's time to buckle down and get things done!

[kingkaepernick]

As I finish up this writing assignment, I think about the great interviews I conducted. I got a really good variety of people. I interviewed three different students. The first was interesting because it was my girlfriend. It was hard for her to take me seriously but eventually she did and I got...

[lauriebooboo]

Sounds like you got some really great interviews. I always feel hesitant approaching people for an interview or for their opinion on a subject. But I am always plesantly surprised at how most people are willing to open up and share their thoughts and feelings. I think interviewing is one of thosoe things that you get better with practice. Good job on your paper again it sounds like you're a great interviewer.

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COM 317 Field Assignment

For this assignment I wanted to dig in a little deeper than I normally have in my other papers. I decided to research the American Red Cross and their need for blood. I always saw the flyers and banners all around school and the words “donate blood” “give life” on them that I decided I would take one step closer find out what all the need was about. I went over to our neighbors at the Pomona Red Cross Donor center to try to get a first hand experience of what a donor center looked like and the experiences people have had. When I first walked in I was greeted by Kelly Pentz  a very nice lady who was very welcoming. I informed her that I just wanted to do some research her and she was very excited to open up about the great cause that the American Red Cross is doing. She introduced me the Registered Nurse in charge for that day, Brian Keyes. He was also very willing to share some detailed ER stories. I was so impressed by how organized the facility was and how the procedure was designed to be very time efficient. I was nervous that they were not going to want to talk to me but they were very friendly. They even introduce me to some donors. The whole experienced motivated me to want to donate blood. So I called 1-800 GIVE LIFE and made an appointment. On May 10, 2013 I donated my first of many pints of blood to come. I had a great experience. My iron was above normal so that was good because I was always border line anemic. And although getting stabbed with a needle is not a pleasant feeling knowing the benefit that will come out of this short discomfort is well worth it. After I donated I didn’t feel light headed or dizzy at all. I made sure to wait 10 minutes after and stocked up on some chocolate truffle snacks and cranberry juice that the Red Cross provided. Overall I had a great donating experience and I definitely learned a lot about ways to make a difference. I encourage you all to step outside of your comfort zone and make a difference.

[kingkaepernick]

Sports are known for those excited and unbelievable moments. When Kobe scored 81 people couldn’t believe it. When Tiger Woods dominated golf he caught the world’s eye. When Drew Brees broke Dan Marino’s record everybody paid him respect. But sports are also known for having other kinds of...

[lauriebooboo]

You bring up some great questions in your blog. The media scrutiny is one thing but what goes on inside of the locker room and in the league is another thing. Although the world we live is so technologically advanced and modern, we as a society are still not open to people being different. Lets hope the day will come and sports can be a safe judgement free atmosphere.

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Pros and Cons list

We’ve all had that relationship with either a loved one or a friend that hurt us. Been there done that! It usually always happens that these bad relationships get dragged on a bit too long. Save yourself a headache and make a pros and cons list to see if that person deserves to be in your life. Don’t feel guilty about making a list. Remember this is between you and only you. Once you start evaluating that person you might see that one side is drastically longer than the other and this is ok. It will be give you an eye opening look on paper what you couldn’t see in your daily life. The more you love the more you are going to get hurt. It is as simple as that. By no means am I suggesting that you stop loving but simply decide if who you love is right for you. So maybe it is time you reevaluate your friendship or relationship. You might be surprised with your results. Often times people make the horrible mistake in staying in with a person and keeping that relationship alive simply because they are used to them and that is all they have ever known. Change is good people, lets not be afraid of it. One can really benefit from a mental evaluation from time to time. Don’t be afraid to be free and independent for perhaps the first time in your life. It is often times when we are single and free that we discover who we really are and grow as individuals. This might also be time when we realize our likes and dislikes. Doesn’t this life change sound appealing to you? Now is time to make some life changes and journey on to your pursuit of happiness. So get to it. Chop chop!

[kingkaepernick]

I walk around campus and I see more people at the library. I see more people actually reading textbooks. I see people typing like crazy people. It must be midterm time.

Because Cal Poly is currently in a quarter system, this time a year comes quick. In schools with semester system there’s a lot...

[lauriebooboo]

Thanks for the awesome study tips! I am one of those people you've been seeing reading in the library. Coming from a semester system prior to Cal Poly this whole midterms in 4 weeks is very stressfull. As much you try to get ahead of your school work it alwasy seems like your barely doing enough to staty afloat. But I'll try to ttake your advice with the flashcards and remember to breathe. Thanks again.

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Meet Ronald Davis

I always make it a habit to check all my social media websites for the latest trend or viral video in pop culture but today I was completely caught off guard by what I came across. If you type in Ronal Davis on youtube you will see what I am about to talk about. Ronal Davis has been living on the streets for about a year and half. He opened up to a couple of college students in an interview about his daily struggles and gave us an inside look at the hardships that so many homeless Americans face. Davis talks about the humiliation that comes with begging for money outside a Metro Station with a cup and people ignoring him and worse yet insulting him. He’s heard it all. What really hurts him is when people tell him “go get a job you bum.” Davis explains that if he could he would but it’s easier said then done. He’s not able to present himself adequately because of his clothes or appearance so they brush him off.  Other times they say “give me your number we’ll get back to you.” What people don’t understand is that he’s homeless he doesn’t have a number to reach him at. He’s had no luck finding a job so he’s resorted to begging on the streets. He says that some people that pay him respect and know him well will be kind enough to bring him clothes and sandwiches occasionally. If he doesn’t make enough money in a day’s worth to go down to the local motel and pay 16 dollars for a night then he has to resort to sleeping on the cold park benches and then get woken up by security guards at 5 or 6 in the morning. Davis points out that he seems so many people going to their jobs early in the morning and then going back home in the evening that he wishes he had somewhere to go home to. But he has no home. His story was truly hert wrenching because often times people judge homeless people and think that they are strong able bodies who can work and although often true people don’t trust them enough to give them a job. There is definitely something very wrong with our society. We should stop judging other people because god knows we are not perfect. Next time you see someone asking for a little bit of pocket change just think of the act of kindness you are making towards that person, and who knows you might be the person who gives them just enough money to be able to sleep in a warm bed. Please people let’s not forget that they are human beings too! Let’s be kind to one another.