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Wow. I definitely have decided I'm going to use this thing again. It's great because none of my chicago friends even remember these things exsist. So now, I have my own personal diary that technically is public...but no one reads. Except for maybe my fellow photojournalist friends. And even if other people did read this randomly I would never know. Unlike xanga or myspace, which keeps track for you. I'm sure there is a way to keep track on livejournals too. I'm just too lazy to find out. I decided to write in here from so many reasons...but the main reason is I want to change my lifestyles. Don't get me wrong...I don't want to change who I am. I just want to make sure that I grow into the person I want to be. This summer has taught be so much. Not only about photography but about life. Especially in DC when I didn't know anyone. I have done so many firsts this summer I can't believe it. I have taken the train by myself and a cab and a plane. And now I'm pretty much fine with it. I have made so many friends that I cannot bear to leave...even though in a few weeksI may forget about them. Some I definitely want to visit or have them visit me. Julia on the Jewish holidays. Michelle at Northwestern. Other Michelle in Detroit. and Rebecca in Jamaica...yeah, that would be awesome. Well enough about that. Here are some of my lifestyle changes. Some are stupid...okay, maybe all. But it will still help me turn into the person I want to be.
1. Help someone in need. I really want to give back to my own community and others. If you do read this, and have any ideas I would love to hear about them. I want to be the person who gets all of her friends together to paint an old building or to help build a playground. I want to try to organize it myself, too. I love organizations that have a good cause. But I think it sends a bigger message if teenagers arrange something for themselves. Maybe clean up the forest preserves.
2. I want to subscribe to The Economist. Along with this, I want to be more aware of the news and my surroundings. I don't necessarily want to use this knowledge to argue (or agree) with those who disagree (or agree) with me but to hold intelligent conversations to learn even more.
3. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY. I did an amazing three week program, which I absolutely loved. And then did a two week program, that I know I needed in order to have a degree in photography but didn't care as much for. But at the end of the summer, I realize I love photography more than ever. And thats pretty darn cool.
4. I don't want to hang out with people I don't care for. This doesn't mean I'm gonna be obnoxious to every single person I dislike. All it means is I'm not going to be the "fake" nice to the people I don't care for.
5. I want to listen to more "underground" music. Not that I don't think mainstream isn't cool. Or that a band can't be both mainstream and cool. I just want to support local underground bands...and help them get found out. And then move on to another band. Also, I hope to use this to be able to take awesome pictures of bands...and help them out that way. And in turn, help myself out because and I want to find a way to mix photography and music.
So I guess these are my goals for the upcoming school year. Not that I have time to have goals because this is the hardest year of my life. But I'll try to balance everything like I always try. We shall see if it works this time. If not, oh well. If you are reading this, feel free to comment...it doesn't mean I have to stop writing. But if no one ever reads this, I'm okay with that too, because I can be me. And I love me. I really do. So I hope writing this will inspire me to keep my "vows" but I have no idea if thats really going to happen. But if people start to use livejournals again. Just let it be known...I started it.
1. Help someone in need. I really want to give back to my own community and others. If you do read this, and have any ideas I would love to hear about them. I want to be the person who gets all of her friends together to paint an old building or to help build a playground. I want to try to organize it myself, too. I love organizations that have a good cause. But I think it sends a bigger message if teenagers arrange something for themselves. Maybe clean up the forest preserves.
2. I want to subscribe to The Economist. Along with this, I want to be more aware of the news and my surroundings. I don't necessarily want to use this knowledge to argue (or agree) with those who disagree (or agree) with me but to hold intelligent conversations to learn even more.
3. I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY. I did an amazing three week program, which I absolutely loved. And then did a two week program, that I know I needed in order to have a degree in photography but didn't care as much for. But at the end of the summer, I realize I love photography more than ever. And thats pretty darn cool.
4. I don't want to hang out with people I don't care for. This doesn't mean I'm gonna be obnoxious to every single person I dislike. All it means is I'm not going to be the "fake" nice to the people I don't care for.
5. I want to listen to more "underground" music. Not that I don't think mainstream isn't cool. Or that a band can't be both mainstream and cool. I just want to support local underground bands...and help them get found out. And then move on to another band. Also, I hope to use this to be able to take awesome pictures of bands...and help them out that way. And in turn, help myself out because and I want to find a way to mix photography and music.
So I guess these are my goals for the upcoming school year. Not that I have time to have goals because this is the hardest year of my life. But I'll try to balance everything like I always try. We shall see if it works this time. If not, oh well. If you are reading this, feel free to comment...it doesn't mean I have to stop writing. But if no one ever reads this, I'm okay with that too, because I can be me. And I love me. I really do. So I hope writing this will inspire me to keep my "vows" but I have no idea if thats really going to happen. But if people start to use livejournals again. Just let it be known...I started it.