SNOOK Out The Better Look

OLIVE her style!

( I LOVE HER STYLE ) [ Photographed: TOP: Olivia Sharpe BOTTOM: Snookie ]

Fashion Forward took a closer step into the lives of New Jersey fame stars Olivia Sharpe and born as Nicole but known as MTV’s Snookie. They may have similarities but when it comes to talent of course New Jersey’s Gatsby salon makeup artist takes the cake. She may be one slice of a double layered triumph masterpiece but she defiantly is the piece that holds the best looking flower and the extra icing we love! Both a little feisty but also both have a friendly, fun loving personality. We all know Snooks goes big and parties hard but does she have a job? Olivia holds her ground with a career as a makeup artist and also earns some cash by being herself on the STYLE network series Jerseylicious. Yes, she is part of the drama side of the

show with rival Tracey but, holds the glass of class much better. Her wild and loud fashion is why we love her. She can handle herself in a cat fight and also knows when to back down and be the better person and best of all, she knows how to respectfully have her cake and eat it too!

All you fashion majors - check out Olivia and the whole Gatsby Crew on Jerseylicious!

Summer Time :D

SUMMER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!

Yes, once again I've been MIA and I do appologize!
My computer system has been down and I've been away as well. Thank You for your understanding!


- I have learned that Berkeley College Students had the chance to go see the


amazing broadway production of The Lion King. Which I as well had the pleasure of seeing!

Here are some facts and background about this wonderful show!

The Lion King is a broadway musical is based on the 1194 Disney animated film with music by the famously talented Elton John and lyrics written by Tim Rice along with the musical score created by Hans Zimmer. The musical features actors in animal costumes as well as giant, hollow made puppets hand crafted. The show is produced by Disney Theateral. You will be so fasinated alone by the voices by the sounds and by the costumes and masks. Its truely and experiance!

AWARDS WON

Tony Awards
Best Musical
Best Scenic Design for a Musical
Best Costume Design for a Musical
Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Best Choreography

Best Direction of a Musical


Best Book of a Musical


Best Original Score


Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical


Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical


Best Orchestrations


1998 Drama Desk Awards
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New Musical — Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions (nominees)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical — Max Casella, Geoff Hoyle (nominees)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical — Tsidii Le Loka (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography — Garth Fagan (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Direction of a Musical — Julie Taymor (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Orchestrations — Robert Elhai, David Metzger, and Bruce Fowler (nominees)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set Design of a Musical — Scenic Design by Richard Hudson (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design — Costume Design by Julie Taymor (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Lighting Design — Lighting Design by Donald Holder (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Sound Design — Sound Design by Tony Meola (WINNER)
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Puppet Design — Puppet Design by Julie Taymor, Michael Curry (WINNER)
1998 Theatre World Award
Max Casella (WINNER)
2008 Molière Award for "Le Roi Lion"
Molière du costume – Costume Design by Julie Taymor (WINNER)
Molière du créateur lumière – Lighting Design by Donald Holder (WINNER)
Molière du spectacle musical (WINNER)

College Dreams Come True

Lately since the weather has been warm everyone's been having BBQs and or get togethers.


The town I came from and went to high school in had much to celebrate lately- as we saw and gainned news of one of our own - Dumont NJ's Sean Lissemore who went to college at William & Mary has been drafted into the NFL football world - as a new impressive defense tackle football player for the Dallas Cowboys! Seventh-round pick Sean Lissemore, a defensive end out of William & Mary, was a track athlete and wrestler in high school. "Wrestling is one of the best sports possible for football and defensive line specifically," Lissemore said. "It really helps with flexibility, strength, endurance, mental toughness and hand work especially." If it wasn't cool enough that before the draft he had the opportunity to train with the giants, the home town favorite!



For me to have seen and watched Sean in highschool play, I was so happy for him that he now has reached his dream and its now coming true. Its amazing and when something like that hits so close to home, make you think wow - really if you put your heart and soul into it, it can happen!

From the offical site of the NFL Draft: Pick Analysis: Slightly undersized, Lissemore has outstanding speed for a defensive tackle. He also has above average quickness, and will have a chance to compete for a backup spot in Dallas.

Here are some things heard and seen :

From Consensus Draft Services.
"Thick, raw-boned street brawler who is naturally strong and a bit nasty. Does not look all that athletic but can move. Plays better than his athletic numbers and has some room to grow. Penetrates unless double-teamed, and is a good bull rusher. Stalemates OGs his size. Good motor. Pile maker.
Not all that big for an interior D-line candidate. ... Has a little upside but will never be more than a journeyman. ... Work ethic and speed gives him a chance."



From CBS Sports.
"Impressed scouts at their recent Pro Day. The 6-3, 297-pounder was twice timed in the low 4.8s in the 40-yard dash, 4.27 in the short shuttle and a 7.57 in the 3-cone drill. He also showed good explosiveness with a 30-inch vertical jump, 9-3 broad jump and lifting the bar 26 times. Lissemore is hardly a workout warrior. He earned first team all-conference honors with 66 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks and two interceptions as a senior. He also stood out at the Texas vs. Nation practices. Lissemore has already gained the interest of several clubs."

Good Luck to Sean and his future in the NFL! Bless You!

The Hills..

Hey Everyone!
Sorry I have been MIA. I have lost my camera cable so, my updates on day trips will have to be posted up later on when I do locate the cable.

All you fashion majors must be so excited about the premire of the final season of MTV's THE HILLS. Where most of the cast members actually work and went to school for fashion. Three of them even have clothing lines!

Lauren Conrad was the first out of the group to start her own line.
THE LAUREN CONRAD COLLECTION. It is very simple and elegant.
Lauren went to FIDM for college and stayed true to fashion ever since. She has worked for Dots, Teen Vogue, Peoples Revolution -for well known Kelly Coutron who has her own show on Bravo and Style - Kell on Earth.



Heidi Montag followed along with a cheaper in price and more rocked out style.
HEIDIWOOD CLOTHING.




Than now most recently and shown on her spin off show - The City, Whitney Port has her line out which I enjoy very much!
WHITNEY EVE COLLECTION MADE WITH LOVE!

Check out Whitney's line at: http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=whitney+eve


Are you excited?

You can see her line unfold on her show also on MTV tuesday nights!

THE CITY

She struggles with Olivia giving a bad review to her company magazine.

Whitney has support and help from the power full Kelly - so well see what happens!

PROMO FOR THE HILLS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYwUfJhtS8

Another day

Sorry, I have been MIA!

Lately, I've been trying to enjoy the weather when it is warm and beautiful.

I'd go to the parks and surround myself by nature. I hope you all are doing the same! GO OUT AND ENJOY IT!

April 11th was my step-father's birthday so- I took him out for a Greek dinner.

Also, that day sadly a close friend of mine's boyfriend's parents made the news.

The details are unfortuante and very horrible.

Rest In Peace

Debbie Shanley

..

As for the family and my dear friend - stay strong, love you with all my heart, our love support and prayers are with you always.

-----------------------------------------------Has anyone seen THE LAST SONG?

Summer has arrived! (:

Summer weather has beautifully arrived in full action this week, and i love it!

Lately, I been spending my time off - with my friend Corey and her baby Kayla.

The other day we went to the Van Saun Park/Zoo! It was so much fun and very hot out!

For reasons I don't know, the zoo was free that day. The baby Kayla really loved the prarrie dogs most, it was the cutest thing to watch ever! Not all the animals were out and not everything was ready - I am guessing they just opened up the park that day or that week.

I took so many photographs of the animals and kayla's first time at the zoo. I had such a blast. Its always a thrill to see live animals up so close! Once I upload them and find my camera cable I will upload! (: promise! But, I deff. recommend going to the zoo in the afternoon one day!

An awesome show to check out online dealing with students, young drama.

is My Life As Liz

Easter Weekend

HAPPY EASTER everyone.

1. Time off has been not so relaxing for me to be honest. I been taking care of my two dogs and being mommy while my family is out and about due to work arrangements lately. It's been very crazy. The weather started becoming so bright and just simply beautiful. Yesterday was the start and today its also again in the 70's. I'm so happy!

Yesterday, was Easter Sunday- First thing in the morning I picked up my stepfather from NYC where he works and we went home got ready and set off for the open road. I had all the goodie-bags and baskets I made for my younger cousins all set. We drove up to my Aunt Lisa's grave and met up with my step grandparents and shared a few smiles, laughs, tears and prayers. Holidays were her thing so its very hard to go through family gatherings with out her. When we arrived someone had dug up a little and put woodchips, fresh dirt in a shape of a square and made a beautiful garden of flowers and crosses in front of her head stone. I added my angel to the collection and smiled. I miss her so much. xox RIP AUNT LISA.

After we went up to upstate New York where my cousins and uncle live for the family gathering in celebration of Easter. It was nice and the weather held up lovely. I still couldnt help but look around and feel that Lisa was still there. It gave me great comfort.

Since the weather has been great, I been taking the dogs on walks early in the morning and just playing with them outside as much as possible. Boy, do they love it!

Hope you all have a wonderful break and a good Easter with loved ones.


I

Spring Begins!

Wasn't today beautiful? -Today's weather really was warm and sunny and just perfect for the first day of April! It's suppose to get up to the 70's tomorrow.

Today I drove with a friend around enjoying nature and the great out-doors.My Spring Break is about chilling out and relaxing. What have you been
up to?

The movie The Last Song came out in movies yesterday. I can not wait to see it! Like I said before, I loved the book. The coming attractions look very promising!
I hope Miley Cyrus does a good job, I am yet to see her play a mature role, and this one should give her that status for her acting career. I hope to see it this weekend!

Before break is over - I am hoping I get the chance to go to the zoo with my friends. I know this Friday, I'm meeting up with my girls for a picnic! That shall be fun and filled with alot of laughs.

When school is back in session for me- I have to talk to someone about changing my major from health services to Fashion. Health Services is great but, my heart is really ready for a change into fashion- and I am so excited!

I can't wait to see my cousins this weekend on Easter!
Talk to you later!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A FASHION ICON

LADY GAGA

The fashion icon and musically talented

woman of the year is turning 24. Offically she turned the 2-4 yestorday and people were celebrating all over!

She is not only known for her wild, outrageous style but her loud beautiful singing voice!

Heres some information and photos of this fabulous lady!

Lady Gaga was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986. She is an American recording artist. She began performing in the rock music scene of New York City's Lower East Side.

Birth name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Born March 28, 1986 (1986-03-28) (age 24)
Origin New York City, United States
Genres Pop, dance, electronic
Occupations Singer, songwriter, musician
Instruments Vocals, piano, synthesizer, keytar

Lady Gaga is known for her fashion power and inspires many woman and girls today into going for the fashion industry. Lady Gaga is inspired by glam rock musicians such as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, as well as pop music artists such as Madonna and Michael Jackson. She has also stated fashion is a source of inspiration for her songwriting and performances. She has sold over ten million albums and over thirty-five million singles worldwide.

Lady Gaga has stated that she is "very into fashion" and that it is "everything" to her She has her own creative production team called the Haus of Gaga, which she handles personally. The team creates many of her clothes, stage props, and hairdos.

Her love of fashion came from her mother, who she stated was "always very well kept and beautiful." She said that: "When I'm writing music, I'm thinking about the clothes I want to wear on stage. It's all about everything altogether—performance art, pop performance art, fashion. For me, it's everything coming together and being a real story that will bring back the super-fan. I want to bring that back. I want the imagery to be so strong that fans will want to eat and taste and lick every part of us."

Personally, I am a HUGE fan of hers. She is the modern day Cyndi Lauper in my book! A singing and walking fashion statement /trend.

She is truely amazing and so talented!

Happy Birthday Lady Gaga!

T-mobile Helping Schools / UFC Night

As I was doing some much needed Spring Cleaning in my room, I went threw alot of boxes and I came

across one with old cellphones. I went online and searched Recycled Cell-phones - I came across T-mobile's Help schools earn money for technology equipment. I was very happy. I read into the details of it and it seemed perfect. The phones I came across happened to be TMOBILE so that worked out, due to my change over to Verizon recently a year ago. I donated 2 Sidekicks and 1 Pink Razor Flip. People have to realize a little something like that goes a long way and helps alot!

Look into DONATION of all sorts & see how you can HELP out!

Last night was the kick off of alot of college student's Spring Break. My girls and I went to a local bar and watched the UFC fight featuring GS Pierre VS. Dan Hardy. Alot of people dont like the underdog aka. The Outlaw Dan Hardy but I absolutely love him. The fight was pretty tight where GSP had Dan in lock alot. Twisting his arm, my gosh - it looked so painful! Hardy stayed true and didnt tap out. I hope he earned alot more respect after this fight - it showed how hungry he is and strong to keep fighting through!

What are you doing this spring break? -are you home watching MTV Spring Break? or are you there - in mexico!?

Whatever you are doing for your time off - have fun and be safe!

Donations & Book Buy Backs

Yestorday I went to the book-store and received cash from a buyback of my Anatomy book.
With buy-backs its great because you get cash in return and you can buy another book for your next class!



Today was beautiful! Gathered alot of clothing among my family and friends and put together a whole lot of bags adding up to the number of 600 bags ive ever donated or helped donate!

People forget that summer is coming up, homeless need a change of clothing too! People usually think to donate around christmas, which is absolutely great! BUT please keep in mind it doesnt stop just there!

Computer Applications

We just completed the Excel Chapters and had a test. I think Excel believe it or not was the hardest. Alot of people actually don't know how to use it or maybe do but just not all the crazy things you can do! I learned so much. Making graphs, charts, but all to fancy professional layouts that just blew me away! Taking chapters on word and powerpoint were easy because I've been using those programs for years but, excel was a challange!

Is everyone ready for Spring classes?
I hope so, classes are pretty much filled up!

SOOOO.. HURRY UP!

STUDENT POLL & THE PRICE OF BEAUTY

The Student Poll has been talied up! ( What was your favorite class at Berkeley?)

Surprisingly- out of the responses here are the most popular classes:

1. Law & Society
2. Health Services- Anatomy
3. Gender & Race
4. Consumer Behavior - Marketing
   

and a more-like letter that any class with Professor Hill such as Intro to Criminal Justice and Police and Society is great!

Thank you to all whom participated!

THE PRICE OF BEAUTY

As for the next part of my blog - let me tell you about the show The Price Of Beauty featuring Jessica Simpson. I actually love it and for its goal to be true to its title - it is captured in each episode greatly and still lets us see the fun loving Jessica as much as the serious careing side of her.

The episode I saw was dealing with Asian countries. I was paying extra attention since I am half from asian decent. Apparently, it is a great deal to be pale skin white over there it gives the sense of being wealthy and beautiful when being tan gives out the message of poor - people who work in the fields under the sun. I never knew nor thought of that, its strange. Especially because, here in the U.S we are all about tan-tan skin and always being under the sun. They then met with a woman who bought products that promised to lighten the skin (not knowing it had bleach) and it ruined her skin. Due to that she lost everything - including her husband leaving her because of how she looked. How horrible. She was a singer and wanted to stay "beautiful" and trying to be what other people think is beautiful nearly killed her. I approve of this show and I hope it touches peoples lives and makes people stop judging and hurting young girls.

Ttyl, have to work on my Business Organization paper.

*UPDATES* & FASHION WORLD INTERVIEW

*UPDATES*

Latest Past Events Held With and or By BERGEN CAMPUS BERKELEY

• -Monday March 15th's NJ DEVILS VS BOSTON BRUINS Game was SOLD OUT!


• -Tuesday March 16th's PIZZA SALE and SIGN UP FOR THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS WALK-A-THON was held and recruiting new team members for the walk on May 16th!


• -They also had a popcorn and movie event, the movie was "ENOUGH".
  


• -Wednesday March 17th's event was the IRISH FESTIVAL where they celebrated Irish culture by playing games, and enjoying music and food!

Hope you all had fun with your festivities of ST. PATTYS. There were so many places holding events and parades! I just really hope you all were responsible and careful!



My weekend I was in NYC for a KillSwitchEngage Concert at the Filmore with special guests.



It was alot of fun but if your a girl and short, you better go to their concerts with some big men! I got in the pit and couldn't get out to find my friend who got pushed away from me. Thank the lord, for cell-phones! Just in case we got separated, even though at one point I thought my phone had been lost in the crowd. Than, last night was an old friends birthday and I got to spend time with some new and old friends of mine.



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FASHION WORLD INTERVIEW

FOR ALL YOU BERKELEY COLLEGE FASHIONISTAS!

I had the honor to get some advice from a best friend of mine whom is a fashion major and is currently working in the biz! * Lucky you! *

1. 1. What do you love about fashion that inspires you to choose that as your future career?


2. -"I love how fashion inspires me to get creative and how it can make you feel completely different from one outfit to the next."

2. What is your Field and focus for the fashion industry that you feel is your strength?-"My focus is fashion magazine journalism and I feel that my strength is in creative writing and my ability to capture my readers attention."

3. Favorite Designers? - "They are Balenciaga and Balmain."

4. Current Projects, Intern-ship, favorite task? - "I intern for MORE magazine in the fashion closet, currently free-lancing for My Street Fashion Magazine. Favorite event would be NYC's Fashion week."

5. Any advice you'd like to give a college freshman going into fashion? -"Don't give up, it's so competitive in this industry so network and talk to everyone, take all internships you can get and experience working around clothes!"

6. Hardest Fashion Related Course Taken? - "Retail Math!!"

7. If you could choose any magazine to work for who and why? -"Cosmopolitan because its catered to young women and issues I care about like health, relationships, and of course- fashion!"

EVERYDAY SOMEONE IS MAKEING A STATEMENT THROUGH FASHION!

FINALSSSSS!!!!

Today is my final for Business Organization. HELP ME! I am so nervous.

Due to the storm, I've been so busy with no power and helping my family out!

I'm sure I'll be okay, our teacher taught us alot and well, I have tons of notes I can look over today before class. He gave us 6 questions on blackboard that 3 of them could be the final so thats a huge help, right? Wish me luck!

I have to keep in mind..

-Federal Reserve

-Two Theory

-Supply, Demand, Price

and soooo much more!

Yestorday I hope everyone had a safe ST. PATTYS!

Even if you were being a good driver you have to watch out and be careful of others on the road!

One of my best friends was hit by a driver yestorday - her car is smashed!

Feel Better & Get Well Soon Laurel Rose!

Love You!

DON'T FORGET TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TAKE THE STUDENT POLL ON YOUR FAVORITE CLASS HERE AT BERKELEY COLLEGE (BERGEN CAMPUS) SC

& BUYBACK starts March 22nd threw the 25th!

IN MY HOME TOWN

Well, as I have reported to you all yesterday - My town had been rocked by the storm pretty bad. We are still with out power and the water is still contaminated. Boiling water is a must! A lot of homes were damaged by trees due to this area being well known for its woods. We are high up with older trees which means that the roots of these trees are not deep in the ground but spread sideways across the ground so they were knocked over by the wind easily especially since the ground has been soaked from all the wet snow we've had up here as well. News 12 New Jersey had featured some of my pictures that I have taken!


In my house, were lucky to have heat since my step-father is crazy and created a way with a bunch of RV batteries hooked up to my car charging them constantly to all the right things to get the heat going in the house and switch it on and off from heat to charging the fridge. Its hard to explain, I don't even know how he did it. Genius though!

I have my Computer-Applications class tonight. I hope most of the roads are cleared now. In this area there are road blocks all over including my street. Local cops patrolling at night, its insane! Neighbors asking neighbors for help due to flooding in basements and or asking if they have extra bottled water - its almost a mini emergency zone!

Last night by candles and lanterns I completed reading The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. Man, does he know how to make you cry! Seriously, I know he's a very talented writer and yes his stories all have things in common but the end is always a surprise! And boy was I shocked! I love the ending in this book! It is a amazing worth while read! I will post a blog about the book with details another time. I must get ready to go out! Be safe out there!

90,000 AND COUNTING..

Five O'clock this morning the phone rang and it was a machine advising us that 90,000 people in New Jersey are still with out power and water. What a nightmare! My parents called me and told me that the town is still considered under a state of emergency due to so many road blocks, no water or power in any block of its entirety of the town. To be exact here the information I had read up and found in detail. PSE&G reported 156,000 outages as of noon yesterday, said a company spokesman Paul Rosengren. Of those, 90,000 are in Bergen County, 24,000 in Passaic and Essex counties and 22,000 in Middlesex, Union and Somerset counties. Horrible! Just horrible!

Prior to the water systems being shut down in my home town the original message was:

The advisory was put in effect in the following areas of Bergen County until further notice:
Hillsdale, Northvale, Washington Township, Emerson, Alpine, Paramus, Dumont, Englewood Cliffs, Teaneck, Hasbrouck Heights, Carlstadt, Ridgefield, North Bergen, Union City, Englewood, Tenafly, Palisades Park and Cliffside Park. Residents are asked to boil their water for one minute for drinking, cooking or baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula or food, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets and all other consumption. BUT! Last minute change they turned off all water in my town, I don't know about the others!

Driving around is dangerous due to the trees and cables down and road blocks! Be careful!

I don't have class today but I do tomorrow night.. mm.. I hope all will be fixed by than but I highly doubt it.

Checking on the website - you will see - at Paramus the campus is open and classes are in session today. So be careful driving in all towns and areas!

In other News...

Remeber all those fundraiser Berkeley held to help Hati?

Well all the hard work paid off!

BERKELEY COLLEGE DONATES

MORE THAN $16,000

TOWARD RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI

Here is a statement from the web-site:

“Our College community has been personally affected by this tragedy, which has touched the hearts of humanity around the globe,” said Berkeley College President Dario A. Cortes, PhD. “I am very proud to announce that the Berkeley community has raised more than $8,000 to support the Haiti relief efforts. Berkeley College will be matching that amount for a grand total of $16,336.”

Fundraisers took place at Berkeley College campuses in New York and New Jersey! They even had a“Hula Hoop for Haiti” contest, which I have mentioned in earlier posts.

Thank You To ALL STUDENTS, STAFF and PARTICIPATES!

Taken By - Fashion Storm

Waking up to see the damages outside the window. I didnt go home last night, and I heard about the mess my home town has become due to this storm through my parents on the phone. Trees down all over and live wires caught fire near my house! Still now 7:30pm on this Sunday evening they dont have any power or water running. It's been a bummish day watching televison reruns back to back of PROJECT RUNWAY! It really is addicting! Berkeley has a well-known and amazing Fashion program with alot of great connections! If you are interesting in making fashion not just a hobby or interest and want to make a career out of it - Berkeley's program is perfect for you! They have so many great courses that will prepare you for your future in the fashion world! Even if you search the web you will come across an article about a young woman Kendra Haffoney whom was a Berkeley college student from 2001 through 2005. She was a Fashion Marketing and Managment Major - her webpage lays out that her most accomplished events where as follows:

Contestant on VH1’s Reality Show, “I Want to Work for Diddy”
Sean John Eyewear Ad Campaign
2nd Annual Charles David & Vogue New York Trunk Show
Project New York Trade Show
Project Las Vegas Trade Show
LA Market Fashion Week
Gen Art’s Fresh Faces of Fashion in Los Angeles

Following her information profile that I had discovered was here company website!
http://www.cettu.com/
Lovely hand bangs that are featured in well-known fashion stores including the famous and one of my personal favorites - KITSON! Also, these beautiful hand bags have been seen in such magazines like Elle, Marie Clare, and Lucky!

Check it out!- what an awesome acomplishment!

I will be interviewing a fashion major and give you the inside scoop of the fashion world threw the eyes of a student about to be set into the world after school training and practice!

Stay Tuned!

STORMING

Light rain. Cloudy with strong and gusty winds. Temperatures steady in the mid 40s. Winds up to about 40 mph. Sounds great, huh?

This weather is insane, thank god I don't have a class to attend on Saturdays like some friends I have at their schools. It's terrible out and dangerous. 4 trees have already been knocked down near my home. Most of my friends lost power so I am fortunate to be blogging right now. While also checking my grades on black-board where I shall get my info about my up-coming final exams. I have a final exam for my business class next Thursday. I am very nervous. My professor had told me that if we have any questions we shall e-mail him as soon as possible and he will help us.

Right now, I am currently downloading the file that has the questions, he had posted up on blackboard. There is about 6 and 3 out of those will be chosen to be the final. I better start studying now than! Might as well since driving conditions and weather is absolutely horrendous!

My professor has also posted up the following:


NYTimes: Critical Thinking and the Future Manager

"As I mentioned the first day of class, Critical Thinking skills and conceptual understanding are the Competitive Advantages of the future manager (like you )"
Read: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/business/10mba.html?emc=eta1

I read and realized my professor is right on target. Especially when I read this statement:

“If I’m going to really launch you on a career or path where you can make a big impact in the world,” explains the school’s dean, Garth Saloner, “you have to be able to think critically and analytically about the big problems in the world.” -(New York Times Article)

Another part of the article that grabbed my attention was:

"Students in the critical-thinking course explore difficult, broad problems that require value-laden trade-offs. For example, should Google locate its servers for Chinese customers outside China, which might provide inferior service, or inside China, where material could be censored?" - (New York Times Article)

This was a huge topic of discussion in our class. China seems to be taking over alot of things and starting to become the next US. Everyday they are speeding up. It's pretty amazing to follow through news articles.

Well, I'll update you later! Have to look up the two Factor Theory of Herzberg's Theory of Motivation.

*UPDATE*

As promised here is an update on my interview today.

I dressed up but still something comfortable yet presentable.

The manager asked me these questions:

" Tell me about yourself, who are you, what makes you YOU?"
"What would you bring to the table, and how is it a good advantage for our brand?"
"What do you do in your spare time?"
"What brands do you like and enjoy wearing?"
"At your previous job, what were you doing?"
"Did someone help you get that job?"
"How do you react to all sorts of different people?"
"How do you describe your best customer service experiance?"

I tried to stay calm because personally I know I get nervous and turn red.
Hope these questions help prepare you for your interviews!



REMINDER: Please take the Student Poll in the Student Center of the Bergen Campus - What is your favorite Class? - I will be collecting this data by the end of next week!

SHE WORKS HARD FOR THE MONEY

As you may have read previously in other blogs, you may recall that I was laid-off about 2 months ago. Jobs are so hard to find right now. I need the income to continue paying my bills and to go to school so I applied to little shops and I got an interview today. WISH ME LUCK. Times are tough! Check out the facts:

Labor force status: Unemployment rate
Type of data: Percent or rate
Age: 16 years and over


Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual
2000 4.0 4.1 4.0 3.8 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.1 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
2001 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.3 4.5 4.6 4.9 5.0 5.3 5.5 5.7
2002 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.7 5.7 5.7 5.9 6.0
2003 5.8 5.9 5.9 6.0 6.1 6.3 6.2 6.1 6.1 6.0 5.8 5.7
2004 5.7 5.6 5.8 5.6 5.6 5.6 5.5 5.4 5.4 5.5 5.4 5.4
2005 5.3 5.4 5.2 5.2 5.1 5.0 5.0 4.9 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.9
2006 4.7 4.8 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.5 4.4 4.5 4.4
2007 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.7 5.0
2008 5.0 4.8 5.1 5.0 5.4 5.5 5.8 6.1 6.2 6.6 6.9 7.4
2009 7.7 8.2 8.6 8.9 9.4 9.5 9.4 9.7 9.8 10.1 10.0 10.0
2010 9.7 9.7

Headlines of the news are still upsetting when it comes to unemployment. For example, Obama's Stimulus Package Will Increase Unemployment - President Obama and the Democrats’ “stimulus” package will increase the unemployment rate. The changes they propose will also make us poorer, with fewer, less productive jobs.

I hope to get this job! I go today around 2:30. I will post later after and tell you all how it went! In my Business Class we just went over good interview skills and what employers are looking for! Good thing!

TRUE LIFE

All day today while cleaning my room and gathering notes for school, Ive been watching MTV's True-Life series of real life situations among teens and young adults. I watched two episodes one about young people that are deaf and trying to live a normal functioning lifestyle and another about people that struggle with the disability of stuttering. Out of the two people for the episode about being deaf, the one girl Amanda was 21 years old and was trying out for the professional dance team and MTV followed her success and struggles. She made it to the ending second half auditions but didn't make the cut. I felt for her, no not because she had a disability but because she was a nice girl, friendly to everyone, practices very hard and has been dancing for years with her struggle and was very talented. As for the episode with stuttering there was a few people and every single one, every time they made a phone call and they would stutter the person on the other end would hang up.

That must be so hard for them, I can only imagine. It made me think about school believe it or not. At Berkeley everyone is so friendly and with the small good sized classes we have, its easy to make friends. In class last night my classmates and I were discussing that. We enjoy the environment of Berkeley College.


REMINDER!

STOP LUGGING AND DRAGGING YOUR BOOKS AROUND!
SELL THEM FOR CASH TO THE BERKELEY BOOK STORE

Textbook Buy Back

Monday - Thursday
March 22- 25th
10:30 AM - 6:30 PMBergen/Paramus Campus

CARTOON NETWORK

ATTENTION ALL ART/GRAPHICS MAJORS





During my trip to the city, I was able to experience the Cartoon Network Exhibit.


I was able to see the original sketches of the cartoons you watch on the network itself.


Anyone who has a love for art, would have enjoyed the visit.



I believe it was in promotion to the up coming talk of the season - Rapper T-Pain's creation.


Rapper/producer T-Pain, who is currently wrapping up work on latest album, RevolveR, has made an appearance on the cartoon scene. The 1 hour cartoon extravaganza, Freaknik: The Musical, made its premiere on Sunday night on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The show is about teenagers who want to attend a spring break party in Atlanta that was canceled back in 1999. Rappers Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg and Big Boi were all involved in the show.

Other Art work featured were from Power Puff Girls, Samurai Sam, Superman, The Jetsons, and Star Wars. They also had live model's molded on display as well.

Class Updates

Currently in my Computer Applications Class we just completed Power Point and now working on Excel. I never knew you could do all these crazy things in Excel like we do with Microsoft Word, its surprising. Power Point was kind of easy for me but, I have a feeling I'm going to have some trouble with Excel.

Get Involved / Reminders

1. Please take time to take my student poll in the Student Center of the Bergen-Paramus Campus about which class is your favorite here at Berkeley! Thank You!
2. & Also, just a reminder - March 26th - Wear Purple for Purple Day!

Talk to you soon, Tonight Im going to try and finish reading at least 5 chapter's of Nicholas Spark's The Last Song!

"NEVER SEEN OSCAR LIKE THIS"

ALL FASHION AND PR MAJORS!

The Academy Awards presents

THE OSCARS

(Photo Left: Me with an Oscar Award)

Last week in promotion and preparation to the Academy Awards Oscar night they had an event in NYC. I arrived around 1 in the afternoon to the set up. The event was sponsored by long time association with the Academy - KODAK. All Fashion majors know what is seen and worn on the red carpet of the big night is a huge deal to those celebrities, it could possible make or break their careers.

As I took glances at the actual Oscar award statues I made sure to read the side descriptions of each. The real award that was given to Judy Garland was on display in a beautiful glass display as well. It really was quiet something to see and experience.

" Kodak is very proud to join the Academy in paying tribute to the artistry and creativity of the motion picture industry - and the amazing work that has kept us laughing, crying and cheering through out the years. We congratulate all of this year's Academy Award nominees for their extraordinary achievements."

The actual award show was last night (Sunday, March 7th on the ABC Network). I was rooting for the movie "Precious" to win some awards. It was a touching movie to watch! I will most likely do a blog on that movie soon in relation to a few things. The supporting actress was very well known and liked comedian Mo'nique who had received a Oscar last night for that movie. Seeing her play such a serious role was shocking and very intriguing. The award for Best Female Actress went to Sandra Bullock for her performance in "The Blind Side." I am yet to see that movie but her speech was both funny and heartfelt. She thanked her mother whom she noted that she apologizes that she had never thanked before when she in the past has won awards. Her mother had past away and this was her moment of glory. It was very touching also when she thanked all the mothers who take in and take care and love the children who are not biologically theirs. It was so sweet. (It was also in relation to her role in the movie where she plays a real life mother hero taking care of someone who isn't her child.)

"While accepting her award, an emotional Bullock thanked "what this film was about for me, which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from."

Here are some Fun Facts!

* Over the 82 year history of the Academy Awards the majority of OSCAR winning movies have been created using KODAK motion picture film.

*KODAK has earned 8 OSCARS from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.

* Since it was built in 2001 the KODAK Theatre is considered the offical home of the OSCAR AWARDS.

CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS LAST NIGHT!

Everyone looked stunning!

DONT FORGET TO TAKE THE STUDENT POLL in

THE STUDENT CENTER

[PARAMUS CAMPUS]

DEARJOHN / SEIZURE AWARENESS

DEARJOHN Continuation..

(Photo: Berkeley Students Anam & I)

Both Students pictured agree to DEAR JOHN being one of the best novels written that will touch your heart.


If you readers enjoyed or are simply interested in the story of DEARJOHN written by the amazing Nicholas Sparks, you may like this.


I figured to compile a few samples from this book that had touched me the most, without giving away parts of the chapters they belong to. Like I have said before in my previous blog I personally believe the novel is way better than the film. Check it out for yourself! Do you agree?

*Cutest Moments from DEARJOHN*

1. "She had the rare ability to be exactly what people needed when she was with them and yet still remain true to herself." (referring to Savannah)


2. "But instead I stay where I am and stare up at the moon as well. And with the briefest instant, it almost feels like we're together again."


3. "We strolled down the beach, and as we neared the house, we moved away from the waters edge, into the softer sand. Our feet slipped with every step, and I could feel Savannah tighten her grip on my hand."

SEIZURE FIRST AID!

Purple Day- March 26th

If someone was having a seizure would you know what to do? On the 26th I will give you the facts and information! Please wear purple on this date! Spread love and awareness!

http://www.purpleday.org/

ALSO, PLEASE TAKE THE STUDENT POLL

What is your favorite class, here at Berkeley?

It is set up on the side glass table where students and staff put useful information and some advertisement in the student center by the book store.

Thank You!

DEAR JOHN

Internet in my house has been down, due to the snow storm last week. I apologize. When the roads finally cleared by Saturday I was able to go to the movies with my best friend Ally. I've been reading the book DEARJOHN for a about 2 months and just completed it in time to see it in the theatres.




We were very pumped up to go see it. Unfortunately, I didn't like the movie. It was to rushed and seemed incomplete. The book and film were different in some major ways. If you read the book their is a cute "thing" dealing with the full moon that the film does not imply exactly nor use. It upset me because that "thing" is what had me in tears at the end of the book.







Review the movie for yourself. Tell me what you think. Read the book! I promise its an excellent read!

Check it out here!
http://www.dearjohn-movie.com/

_______________________________________________Reality

I had explained to you before, due to the snow storm my internet cable had snapped and I am unable to blog from home. I hope all of you were safe and able to travel with no harm! Its hard, because now alot of us have alot of work to catch up on due to cancelled classes!

Good Luck to All!

SNOW DAY FOR BERGEN CAMPUS

A Day Snowed In At My Home..

Once again, another snow day. Don't know about you, but i dislike snow very much for many reasons besides the obvious. This morning I woke up to a BERK ALERT about cancelled classes for today at the Bergen Campus of Berkeley. I'm so glad Berkeley sends those texts to our phones, its great! Saves us from alot of trouble! Its comes in handy at times like this! -ugh.. snow storms.

I been shoveling non-stop all day. Hours stright with my family. The three of us are exhasted. The news claims that it will be snowing till Sunday! UGH!

While I was drinking hot coco in my kitchen, my outdoor pet Lucky came to visit by the window. I was shocked, wondering why he was out in the cold and not in the little house we made him.

Long story short, when he was born he was left abandoned by family and pushed out of the tree. My one dog brought him in the house and we took care of him till he was better and old enough to be outside on his own. Ever since, everyday at 6pm (dinner time) he goes to the kitchen window while were eating and the puppies go to the window and greet him than we feed him peanuts. Here are some photographs from today.

Lucky eating.

Here is a photograph taken from inside my kitchen of my one dog Snoop and Lucky outside on the other side of the glass waving hello. Haha

Its amazing how they interact with each other and respond. Lucky actually responds to his name when we call him outside or to come in.

I guess its because since he was little and was being raised inside my home that he would be on the floor or on the backs of my dogs.

SO ADORABLE. I thought i'd share.

I have to go back out and shovel again soon. Before that time comes, I have to work on my paper for my Business Organization Class and submit it through blackboard online.

(Lucky's Home) On your right...

Well, I hope you all enjoy your day off due to cancelled classes and get some rest. If for any reason you must be on the road, take your time and be careful!

Student Life

Today I have my computer applications class, I wonder what it will consist of since last class was cancelled due to snow. We are currently working on Power Point presentations. I've been using the program since I was younger but the new version had so much more to offer and thank lord for this class, otherwise I wouldn't know what half of the little logos stand for!

As for my Business Class I checked Blackboard and apparently we have a paper due this Thursday. I'm going to have to really set some time aside and work on that! Its on the topic of Management. Untill this chapter I didnt really know the stategies and details that holds management fully together.

Aside from my courses and personal student life ..I want to know about YOU, my peers.

As a Health Services Major myself, I just wonder what is the most popular major and what course everyone seems to like best here at Berkeley.

I will be putting together a student poll on this, look out for it! AND PLEASE VOICE AND LEND UR OPINIONS! :)

THANK YOU!

Geting Ready For Next Quarter

I hope everyone's making their schedules, or has them already set! Also, I wanted to let everyone know in the student center there is handouts about the FAFSA deadline for Berkeley which is May 1, 2010. If you have any questions or need help contact Financial Aid Department.

Speaking of, I am going to do that next week. I've never had to apply before so I am new to it as well as you may be!

Tuesday my computer application class was cancelled due to the snow. I had already arrived there when they had put up the sign, so I did work anyways in the computer lab that I needed to make up. It was nice and peaceful, other students did work as well since they made the drive.

As long as Im on that topic. If anyone is having problems or would like to check into geting a tutor.

Berkeley provides tutoring for :

Accounting
Computer Applications
Math
Reading
Writing
Study Skills - Time Management and Test Taking Strategies.

All you have to do is make an appointment!

Go to Tutor Trac!
http://tutortrac.berkeleycollege.edu

than logg in with your Blackboard user name and password.

Next, click on "Go To" and "Make an Appointment".

Simple, as 1-2-3!

(: Finals are coming up soon! Be Ready! Be Prepared!

I am totally nervous about my Business Organization Final. I'm already re-studying previous chapters!

CALLING ALL ART MAJORS!

This weekend was colored PINK AND RED where-ever you went. A weekend of LOVE. Valentine's Day Weekend. I hope you all had a nice one with family, friends and loved ones!

I spend my Valentines Day weekend mostly in New York City. My boyfriend and I had tickets in advance to the Tim Burton Exhibit at the MoMa ( Museum of Modern Art ). It was awesome, seeing all his work dating back to when he was young. If any of you readers are Art majors at Berkeley its defiantly something to take advantage of and check out! This exhibit will be there till mid-April!

Tim Burton's Exhibit

-Things from his childhood.

-Art from his beginner days
-His Doodles.
-ITEMS and DRAWINGS FROM ALL HIS CREATIONS AND FILMS.

THE FILM SCHEDULE

* Tickets to MoMa / Tim Burton Exhibit include free films on certain dates.
There are more but here are the most popular films and their scheduled times.

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

March 10th at 4PM
April 11th at 5PM

BeetleJuice
March 6th at 4PM
April 9th at 7PM

Batman
April 5th at 4;30PM

Edward Sissorhands
April 26th at 8:00 PM

Batman Returns
March 8th at 8:00PM
April 5th at 8:00PM

The Nightmare Before Christmas
April 25th at 5:00PM

Sleepy Hollow
April 6th at 4:30PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
April 15th at 8:00PM

Corpse Bride
March 5th at 4:00PM
April 24th at 2:00PM

Sweenty Todd
March 5th at 7:00PM
April 10th at 4:00PM

So many people from all over were viewing his work. It was crowded, I mean we did go on a Friday afternoon! Tim Burton's work is well known and recognized all over. Did you know his next project is the upcoming Disney Film - Alice in Wonderland!

Here are a few photos that I was able to take at the Exhibit:

(Edward Sissorhands, Drawings, and Batman)

The MoMa has many things to offer and see. I loved and highly enjoyed the design art work on display.

Here is one of the pieces I loved most.

It is a collageof broken plates, cups, teapots and silverware.

If you can, make a trip to the MoMa. :)

After the museum we hit up a local place to eat and headed home. A day trip to the city was just fabulous!