And I'm back in the game....

Tonight, on my birthday night, my dedicated self went to acting class. Most people there said I should probably be out at a bar or something, but I figure now that I'm finally here I should make the most of it. So to acting class I went. I was put in front of an awesome producer, one that would be really valuable to Aidan. I'll have to get her that contact information. But, it feels really good to be back and in action. Have a great New Year everyone! Be safe!

~Until Next Time~
Kirstan :)

Farewell Westminster

Today I left Westminster College for the last time. As I reflect, I realize that I need to say thanks to two AMAZING professors. I know we are not allowed to blog about them, but I figure now that I am gone and graduated, what the heck. So here it goes.

First, I need to send a HUGE thank you out to Dr. Barner. He was my advisor and helped me to get out of Westminster a semester early (I know he is probably thrilled to get rid of me! HAHA!. He was also always the one that pushed me to do well and be very involved in Broadcasting from the get-go freshman year. I can't thank you enough.

Second, Mr. Weaver. Now that I don't need to suck up to get a good grade, I'm gonna tell you how I really feel! HAHA! Just kidding, the truth is all good. Seriously, you have supported me through every decision I have made throughout my college career. I'm sure I was a pain at times....especially when I decided that news was just not for me. But I really must thank you for everything and for having faith in me to do well when I may not have had the confidence I should have. I hope to always keep in touch with you, no matter where I am or what career I end up choosing. After all, when I am a big celebrity someday, I definitely expect to get some phone calls about Alumni Research Projects!

But anyhow, thank you so much! You two have made my college experience worthwhile, and I leave with much greater knowledge and a better understanding of what I want to do with my life. So thank you!

~Until Next Time~
Kirstan :)

And yet another time that news heats me up

So tonight I became extremely angry AGAIN at local news. Since when did news become so much less than news, but more just a storytelling device that butts into people's personal affairs? In my hometown, two students were killed in car accidents in two separate crashes in the past two weeks. Now, being that I was concerned, I can honestly say that I was checking out Pittsburgh's news channels to get the scoop. Tonight, however, the news went too far and really disgusted me. On a particular station, a reporter and camera crew actually went INSIDE the church and filmed the girl's twin sister bawling while giving the eulogy. COME ON NOW. How personal do we really need to get? Why don't you just go into her home and film her crying before she goes to bed at night?!?! I mean, seriously. The tribute of the story was nice, but I felt that it was way more than I needed to see....and how heartless do you have to be to go into the funeral of somebody you don't know and shoot footage of the upset family and friends. I just think it went too far. I would link it on here to see what you think, but that would be sending you to the exact thing that I think is so wrong. Sorry about that, but I don't want to be hypocritical. Anyhow, sorry for the little venting session, but that really hit close to home. And like Ive said before, I wouldn't want cameras at my funeral....would you?

~Until Next Time~
Kirstan :)

R.I.P. Brett and Amy

Final Project

This week, we are asked to review our final project. Before I go into any details, I will briefly describe what my project was. My final project was a PSA for the STOP the Violence Convention, and also I wanted to put together a list of all my contacts so I can stay organized and have an effective way to job search. As for the PSA, it turned out pretty well, but not as creative as I would have liked. I wanted to actually put together a series of commercials, but due to lack of time, I was only able to complete the main one. The PSA uses strong statistics to show the significance of different types of violence. I feel if I had had time to produce a series of spots, it would have been more effective, but the statistics used in the main spot are powerful.

As for my list of contacts, I have successfully compiled a list of the contacts I have made this in the past years, as well as some more that I met in November. At the event in November, I was able to meet many new industry professionals while also meeting with many I have already been in contact with. Hopefully I will be able to find a job soon after college.

That's it for now.
~Until Next Time~

Kirstan :)