Last Day Poem

Thank you Brad and Caitlynn, for all you have done

Now it’s time to go out and have fun

you taught us how to write and read

I can write 300 words on the speed

500 words is a piece of cake

Half of it will be fake

Sarah Vowell’s book

Had awful hook

Take the cannoli, wasn’t that good

I read it faster than no one should

Lectures we kind of cool

Made me feel like this is really school

Dr. Ames made a clash

Finding Nemo lady made a splash

Zombies like to no eat people

Peter danced in a steeple

The rest of the lectures I don’t remember

Thank god I’m going here in September

We went on field trips around the city

Some were great some were shitty

My favorite was The Art Institute of Chicago, paintings are my thing

The painting with the 3D objects that cling

Onto the painting like its coming out at you

There was a train going Cho Cho

This is all I have to say to you for now on this fine day

Until we meet again, I’ll be down at the Chicago bay

Naps after Bridge class

This experience has been life changing and made me grow up a lot. I think I had one of the best classes and the best teachers. The class is all very supportive of one another and all kind and respectful to each other, as well as to the teachers. Brad and Caitlynn were really nice and helpful when you needed it, and made everything not seem boring, because they connected really well with us. They also know what they are talking about when it comes to writing papers and really helped my turn my writing around and learn how to use my time management better. So thank you Brad and Caitlynn and fellow classmates for this whole experience! Bridge class of 2012, yay! J





SO LONG

Four weeks have gone by faster than I ever thought they would; but this is the ending to start a new beginning in all of our lives.

We should feel blessed that we have been given this opportunity, not only has it proven that we belong here but it has given us the key essentials to succeed in the college life. We’ve been exposed to deadlines, meeting new people, finding our way, learning what’s best for ourselves, being on our own, priorities; more than what our other fellow future classmates can relate to and that gives us the advantage to put our foot forward quicker.

These past four weeks have had such a strong impact on who I am as an individual; it has pushed me to my strengths and through my weaknesses which is primarily what I am so proud of. I never used to be so on top of my work assignments until now, and making these habits before school even starts is just another advantage to my schooling.

What I will take away from the Bridge program is that in order to make yourself here at Columbia, you can’t just sit back and expect something to come to you; you have to put yourself out there like you’re already famous. Everything is possible if you just go for it. The experiences and memories I have made here over these weeks were life changing and so amazing I don’t know what I would do without them at this point.

Everyone here is so inspirational it just makes me so ready for school to start and to create new experiences along the way with incredible people. I'll miss you all and thank you everyone for making this the best class in the program! :)

last words

Well it’s time to say good bye now to this blog thing. Long we have waited for this; it’s the finish line in a sense most of us wept thinking this day would never come. Also it’s another chapter finished in my life and in the other students. All these weeks have been interesting meet new people that I wouldn’t have meet if I was still kind of my old self. Maybe I just changed a little but that’s what I came here for. Change my aspect on life and its surroundings for my well-being.

There were times when I thought that the lectures would never end since somewhere very boring. But I feel that it was good practice for future classes I might take. All classes aren’t meant to be interesting some we just have to deal with. Also an end to blogging, I know already said it once but come on blogging isn’t for everyone. Especially for me it was like boring myself to death which I wouldn’t want to do. But really glad that it’s over, at the same time am surprised it has been a month since we started this program. Bridge seems as though it came and went.

Life lessons were learned not that wasn’t my plan and locations were encrypted into my head.  Those will be needed in the days to come for me as Columbia begins.  The main thing is to join clubs at the upcoming fall. Join as many as possible while looking at my schedule not messing up the timing or I will be screwed. One last time I will say that I like using ponder it has nothing to do with the program but its good word. Also bamboozle it’s a funny word to use since its means easily tricked or deceived.  

See You Later

Since July 23^rd when we all stepped into this classroom, we’ve all changed immensely. From being strangers who had no idea if they would end up passing this program to friends and foes that are now sitting here on August 18^th, ready for the fall semester. It’s a small, but crucial chapter of my life I’ll always remember because it truly has been a literal stepping stone that’s made us all prove ourselves. We’ve wrote numerous papers, read a novel and are now about to present our artistic interpretations and it will be us saying goodbye to bridge, and hello to Columbia College Chicago.

                As I saw people slacking off, and getting removed from the program, I constantly thought I would be the next to go. I was convinced that everything my previous teachers had said was true, and that I was a smart young lady but I was lazy and not driven, or that I just didn’t care enough to pass. But as I’m writing this, I want to be able to look back on it one day and remember everything, because although I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to make it, that fear was my main driving force. I knew that this was my chance and if I didn’t take it, than I would be disappointing not only myself, but the few people who have believed in me.

                My mom called me this morning and to tell the truth, I don’t think she’s ever sounded so proud of me. It makes me want to cry because for the first time in my life, I truly stuck to my word in telling her that I would be able to do this and that I would make her proud of me. Every other time I’ve said that, it always seemed to fall apart. I can’t express the feeling I have knowing that this is the first day, of the rest of my life in so many ways.

                I strongly believe a class is only as good as the teacher it has, and in this case we have two who have made it possible for us to thrive and succeed in this program. Brad and Caitlin made sure we had an environment that was more than four walls and dry-erase board, but we formed a community and a bond that has made our work seem less like work, and more like an experience. Not one day during this past month have I woken up and wanted to lie back in bed all day or dreaded the thought of going to class. That’s NEVER happened before.  Although today I do feel very sick and kind of wish I had some hot tea.

               

 Tonight when my roommates and I pack up our dorms and say our goodbyes, I’m going to cry like a baby and it doesn’t help that my sinuses are congested like a mo-fo. But I really can’t believe it’s already over. It seems like just yesterday we moved in and got settled. When I go home, I’m going to be bored out of my skull. I cannot wait to be back on the 24^th and moving into my apartment at the Dwight, and reunited with my two new best friends, Red and Panda. If it weren’t for the bridge program, I would have never met them and they’ve already changed my life.

                All in all… I think the only thing left is to say thank you. To everyone and anyone who had any part in this journey I’ve been on. And even though it seems like a “goodbye”, it’s really just a “see you later”.

We Were Here! Columbia Bridge 2012!

Wow, I cannot believe this is over. I feel so grateful for this experience. I got to experience this campus before anyone else. I have got to live in the city before anyone else. Wow! I do feel that I’ve learned so much. I remember I was dreading this! I just felt like this was going to go by so slow, and be just horrible. I was so wrong! This has been so much fun. When I first moved to Chicago, although I loved being here I was feeling down about not meeting people. That all changed coming to bridge! I didn’t think I would feel emotional about this because I have made great friendships and I know we will all keep in touch!

Sommer,

Wow, you are so talented and such a beautiful person inside and out! I have truly enjoyed your presence and the laughs we’ve shared! I can see such great things for you. I want you to keep that drive that I found in you when we met for the first time. With your personality you can go anywhere you’d like to! Thank you for being such a great friend, and support throughout this experience. I wish nothing but the best for you, and hope we keep in touch!

Ashley,

Oh my! You are one of the funniest people I know (besides myself) *smiles! I have had so much fun on our little mini dates at epic burger! Your personality is golden. People will always love you, and find you to be a warm hearted person! I know you will be very successful one day! Thank you for all of the short time we have spent together. It’s funny because I actually do feel like I’ve known you for quite a while now! Keep being the person you are, and I’m sure it won’t be long before everyone knows your name! I’m hoping we stay in touch and become closer within our friendship!

Michelle,

You are the cutest thing! You have such a beautiful, charismatic smile! I always enjoyed coming into class seeing you because you just light up my day! You are such a happy, kind, and loving person. I hope you never change because that will take you far! I will honestly miss you! I hope you move closer to the city soon, because we have so got to hang out! I am always here for you whenever you need me. I look forward to seeing an amazing clothing line one day from you!

Jess,

Girl you have got “Fashion Mogul” written all over you! I hope you remember what I told you after I met you! I can honestly see you being someone huge one day! You are such a gorgeous person inside and out! I am glad I got to meet someone like you. I don’t think I’ve ever met a person and seen so much potential in them! Keep at it and I know you’ll make it. I will miss you very much; I wish we would’ve had the opportunity to hang out a little more! But, I’m sure we will someday hopefully!  

Austin,

I think you are so funny! You seem very talented and driven. I hope you have all that you dream of and more!

David,

You are hilarious! Your facial expressions are killer! I know you are a kind person, and I wish nothing but success for you!

Katlin,

Keep your head up girl!

Gary,

Hope you have all you’ve dreamed for!

Evan,

Keep at whatever it is you want and you will have it!

Sean,

You have a great personality. Keep your head up and stay motivated!

Javier,

You seem like a great person! And, you are sooo talented!

Professor Brad,

You are so funny! I really enjoyed being in your class. I think you were a great professor for us to have to introduce us to college! Thank you so much!

 Professor Caitlynn,

You are such a great person, so charismatic! I enjoyed hearing all of your advice every day! You were also an amazing professor to have for us to be introduced to college! Thank you so much!

I'm talking about you!...yes you! :)

                Wow! These 4-weeks flew! I’m glad that I attend this summer program because it gave me a better understanding on what college is like. Thanks to Brad and Catylin (I hope I spelled that right) on their kind patients on helping us, succeed with completing this program. I know a few of us didn’t make it but I’m glad for the people who did. I meet a lot of awesome new people, which without being here, I wouldn’t have gotten to known. Thanks to my lovely boyfriend David for always being quiet and agreeing with everything I say.  He’s weird for sure but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Now with this being the last day, he surprised me with a new haircut. Thanks to my wonderful fabulous friend Ryan who I gain to know and respect everyday—we definitely became fast friends.  I’ll be seeing you around after this program is over. Thanks for Sommer who give me awesome hair/make-up tips! As I said before, you should go for that as well with being an actress. Thanks to Michelle aka mitchy! We had really good conversations and you’re nice enough to give me homework advice. Thanks to Sean for showing me a few Irish moves! I’ll be trying out for that one day! Well maybe more at home! I’m glad that you found a home in lovely expensive windy city Chicago. Austin thanks for becoming my new friend, and I’m glad that you want to try that delicious burger! We should make it in the UC THIS FALL!! Jessica I’m glad that you wanted to give Columbia a try, even though all of your other friends are at traditional college. I know you will find your place here. As far as Gary, I haven’t talked to you much, but you seem like you will do awesome things! I’ll look forward to interviewing one day for at the Oscars red carpet. Evan, well now I found a fellow journalist who I’ll be seeing around in the department. Javier thanks for telling awkward jokes, and your dry humor. Please don’t cut your hair! It’s awesome. Catylin, you’re a sweetheart! I know we’ll be working together one day! I’m that you took risks to come here, and I know you will do awesome things at the college.  Well this is the last day!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope to see you folks soon!

Aaaddddiiiooossss J

GOoooddddd bbyyyyeee my lovely classmates, I’ll see you around campus! Make sure your guys have awesome parties.

***Oh, how could I leave without talking about myself?! You guys all know my love for food! So if you guys make dinner in the dorms! make sure i'll be there! :)

We graduate today!

This is it. We finally made it here. We are the people who put in the extra effort and time to get here today. It is August 16, the last day of this bridge program. As happy as I am to finally be done with this and get the last week of my summer back, I am happy that this happened. It was a huge wakeup call that everyone needed. I cannot speak for everyone in the bridge program, but I know why I was in here and it was not taking school seriously. Getting awful grades is one thing, but to continue to get them and just not care is dumb. I have learned many things besides school skills, such as place and time really has an effect on what goes on in our lives. I also learned more about myself and why I have the models that I do. Actually, all the papers we had to write had huge values and lessons in it.

            The paper I found most beneficial was the one about risk, which ended up being my five page paper. I had always known what risk was, but never thought about how it drives us. We all have something in us that we are supposed to share with the world; we just need to overcome fear of rejection and looking stupid. We need to learn to just not care about what people think and just do what we think is best. That is what my final project is based on. I had written a song awhile before I had the band I am in now, but was never really sure about it. I doubt myself a lot with my guitar playing, and I just didn’t know if it was any good or not. One day I decided to just do it and see what would happen, not caring if I looked dumb to my new band or not. They ended up loving it, and it became one of the first songs we recorded.

            As much fun as sleeping in and staying up all night is, coming to Chicago these last four weeks was actually kind of fun. Sure, taking the train every day sucks, but I learned a lot in here. Not so much math or science, but about being a better writer and really buckling down with all the work that came with it. I also want to thank everyone in the bridge program, from the students to the teachers to the lectures. You all made this program fun and interesting, and overall just a good time.

           

Thanks Bridge

I will forever cherish my bridge program, I will never forget how my professor Brad, would tell everyone “Stop the chitter chatter, and get to titter tatter”. When I look back on this experience, I realized how much a person can grow in a month.  At the UC I had a room to myself, but it never felt lonely, because there was so much great energy flowing around. It was never awkward to go into the neighbors’ room, girl or boy; it was all so much fun. I feel like this by itself helped me get through the travels of the bridge program. I feel like the bridge program was what I really needed right before I hoped back into school. The atmosphere here is also something I cherish as well. No place feels like home, but being with the people at Columbia, you can get pretty damn close to it.

                The bridge allowed me to get a glimpse at how the free time in college can go against you or be with you, it’s about how you take it. No one can control you; you are the reason why you are in the predicament of either having free time after class, or rushing to get that paper done in the morning. College is a place to learn about yourself, and the world, it’s your time to become who you are. I guess that’s the beauty about it, it’s all about you in college, you determine your future, you don’t wait on it to happen.

                My skills I feel have improved, being at the bridge program, and not even so much my skill, but more of my confidence too be free. Not doing things that I am use to is a great way for me to get out of my comfort zone, and that is exactly what the bridge did. First they took me out of my city, then took me out of my state, then put me in this amazing, life changing, beautiful sight-seeing, vicious night exploring place named Chicago. I thank the bridge program for my experience, just what I needed to get back on track with schooling and new beginnings.

a little note for you all... :)

I am SO happy that we have successfully completed Bridge 2012! (hopefully)
This experience showed me that I am capable to be a good student in college. I am so proud of myself and every one else here! I feel like I've known everyone here for longer than just 4 weeks. I am sad to say that today is the last day, and I'm kind of in denial. Leaving bridge means that we are even more responsible for our future. I have had the best teachers possible, and the most talented, kindhearted peers in this program. I won't forget about anyone here, or the things that I have learned and will be applying in my school work.
 TO EVERYONE:
Michi my little nugget: This is not the end of us! We are stars! :) I love you.
Ryan: YES YES YES YES YES YES! I sure am, writing a note about you, typing like a maniac, and I'm loving it! I think you're one of the most brave and amazing people I have ever met! I know we'll be close when we start school. We need to do more duets ;)
Ashley: We will have many Epic Burger dates! I promise... :)
David: You are SO HILARIOUS! you better say hi to me in school! Thank you for listening to me ramble at times haha!
Austin: You're awesome. And I'm convinced you're that dudes son...or maybe it's you. But I'm gonna miss you! you're so genuine, I love that about you.
Evan: You dress amazing. Keep in touch mannnn.
Sean: I'm sure I will see you around you little stud muffin. I'll misss youuuuuu!
Jess: You have the best clothes ever. I hope that you enjoy your time at Columbia, and Chicago because I know how much you miss your family and friends. You keep it real, I like that. 
Katlin: You have been through SO much, and I admire that you have the drive to follow your dreams no matter what. It's honestly motivating, and I wish you the best of luck!
G: You already know I'll be seeing you!
Javier: You're famous.
Brad and Caitlynn: You guys are awesome. Truly. I was so lucky to have such great teachers that care about their students success. I will stop by you guys' office/mailbox/classroom when school starts for sure!

Thanks. to all.

Today, Thursday is our last day at Bridge. Four weeks ago we started the journey that was the prelude to our journey at Columbia. Walking into 33 E Congress building of Columbia College I did not know what to expect. I knew that it would be a grind and that I would have to focus for the task ahead no matter what they gave us. I knew this was money time because it is all on me, no parents to push me to do work or to study it has been all on me. I was scared at first but four weeks later I have come out a well prepared college freshman, a better writer, and most importantly a better student. I also made connections with my two professors I will already have experience with because one of them (Caitlynn) will be my teacher this upcoming school year so I am excited about that.

                I feel even better coming out of this program already have made a lot of friends and come back in a week with very good connections with my fellow peers. I have become with good friends with my classmates Gary, Kaitlin, Javier, Mitchy, Austin, Ashley, David, Sean, and pretty much everyone in the class. I have also become good friends with many kids outside of our close knit group. Those people are too many to name but I’m excited because I’m coming to college excited because I know what it takes to be successful and what it takes to stay here.

I have matured as a writer, a student, and as a person and I have to thank my two teachers, Brad and Caitlynn for that. Besides them being the COOLEST teachers in the program they really helped me and gave I well-constructed criticism. I remember when I first started and it took me forever to reach 300 and complete my thoughts. Now I can reach 300 words with no problem and have no problem with completing my thoughts and clearly identifying my main idea. I will always remember this and drop in on the both of them during the school year just to hang out. I’m thankful to the office of admissions for giving me a chance to prove myself. They showed me that they believe that grades don’t tell the story of the person and I’ll always show gratitude to Columbia College and the bridge program. Thank You J

Goodbyes hold more meanings than we think.

We don't what the future holds for us all, but the thought that we all have the plan to be something that makes an impact on this world; is something to be proud of. But we can only be that person we aim to become by taking the risks and stepping forward with our life.

There comes this point in all of our lives where we must look back on the memories, laugh with joy, and walk away from those closest to us.

 It’s this time where we realize who really means the world to us, and who shaped us to the person we are today throughout the years. It’s really the reality check to us all that time flies by like no other; though my sister has been in college for the past two years, she’s making this huge step and transferring out to Arizona. Saying goodbye to her wasn’t a terrible feeling until now sitting here recognizing the fact that when I get home this week, she won’t be there to bicker with, or go shopping with, or just sit around with like I’ve always done for the past eighteen years of my life. It’s the feeling of putting on tennis shoes without socks; uncomfortable and something is missing but you know if the socks were there, they’d probably look bad and it’s better without them in the long run—knowing my sister is at the University of AZ, there’s something missing and it doesn’t feel right but she’s going to get so far in life by making this step and doing what she knows will get her success. Being here in Chicago my first year for school, is a big step for myself. Coming from a family in Franklin, WI that does everything together and has the best family vacations; is so hard to just leave and to know that I’m no longer a kid anymore is the hardest part of it all.

It’s not the goodbye that always gets us upset, it’s what happens during the goodbye; all the memories you’ve shared with that person/ those people, flood your mind and it’s the realization that all they are now are memories and the probability that anything will be the same again, is not likely. I always tell myself that whatever is meant to be, will happen with its reasons. Sometimes I can never understand some things, but at the end of the day everything that occurs and goes on in my life is all for a reason for the future; positive or negative, good or bad, it’s the way to grow up and the way to know that sometimes life isn’t fair but it’s the journey that you make that makes it worth living and memorable.

So when I cry buckets because the closest people to me are either leaving to Florida or Arizona, or upper Wisconsin; it’s all because I replay everything that I’ve ever been through with these people. Some of them all my life, some the past seven years, and some even just a few. It doesn’t matter how long I’ve known them, it’s how they’ve affected my life and who I am is what matters the most. Every picture I have of me and my friends hold a huge story; the memories and how we’ve grown up together and made ourselves the people we all are today. Saying goodbye, or see you in a few months, is harder to do than say; but to know that we’re all going to be something bigger than we are today (in our careers I hope) is what we all have to recognize and be proud of. Meeting new people, and hanging up our high school years is all about growing up.

Reality TV!

  Entertainment news and reality TV are the it thing everyone has a guilty pleasure of indulging in. It’s like a delicious cupcake you shouldn’t be eating after you had pasta and bread but yet you still want it. Realities TV shows are the only thing that is on each network. Even the Oprah-OWN network has reality TV shows. Reality TV shows are the cheapest to produce. Reality TV shows are a glimpse to show their fans or the people who are curious about their lifestyle. Most networks had a viewer increase, like E! Network. The network has been around for ten years, but their ratings increase tremendously with their hit show-‘Keeping up with the Kardashin.” That what lead them in to “stars.” Even though everyone can contest that they have absolutely NO TALENT. They are just an open book family. Yet, with most of the country dislike their “fame” it is still up and running. Even you want to know whose Kim current lover at the moment, all you have to do is just watch the show. Which leads in to her “fame” marriage to her separate husband Kris Humphries. The country knew it wouldn’t last because they didn’t even know each other. Yes, I did watch that episode and it was HILARIOUS. I have never seen such an opposite couple on TV of course. Only thing I liked about the horrible mess was the reception. The food looked amazing-definitely that wedding cake. After watching a few episodes, I come to the conclusion that they are just attention, money hungry losers.  Now she is moved on to a rapper, Kanye West. I can that disaster before it happened. My suggestion to Kim is be careful about the break up because he’s known for expressing his feelings on Grammy speeches. Looked at Taylor Swift acceptance speech for  an example. They say they don’t want to be in the public eye, but yet they are still doing season after season. I always wonder when you see them in magazines-how do the paparazzi know their location before THEY GET THERE? Do they tweet where they’re going? Without that show, they would just be a valley girls folding clothes at their over price upscale boutique.  

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There has been currenty 76 reality TV shows and there definelty more to come!

"If there is no wind, row."

“If there is no wind, row.”

            

Latin Proverb

            Just like most everyone else in this room, I have a Facebook. Lately, I’ve been posting new photos and statuses of my new life I’m embarking on here in Chicago. Within the past week, I’ve been getting comments from individuals who I’d regarded as being civil with. I don’t really like people to begin with, but I maintain a happy-medium with almost everyone from back home that I know. The comments they left were put in negative connotations. And I’m starting to realize more and more that another person’s success is only valued by others when there is a sense of equality in accomplishments.

            From being in Bridge, I’ve learned to be humble. The first day of class I remember getting judge, and being discriminated by my peers because of what clothes I wore, how I did my hair or my tattoos & piercings. Although I’m completely used to these looks and whispers, it was when after we started writing our papers and reading them to the class that I truly felt a connection and realized we’re not competing in the Bridge Program. We’re all in the same boat, and by making friends with these people, I’ve had a much smoother journey than if we hadn’t all connected with one-another.

           

            There’s a bond that the Bridge students will always have. We were the ones that were given a chance that most of us have never been offered before. This school believed in us for some reason and saw that we have more to us than a GPA or an ACT score. We sit in this room and can look around and see the epitome of passion, hope and drive. We’ve filled these class rooms, lecture halls and museums with the curiosity and sincerity of truly wanted to make a difference in our lives and to dedicate ourselves to learning.

           

            I had no plans for my future. I had been saying that I wanted to move to Chicago and go to art school since I was 10. I’ve not always been sociable, and it’s been a struggle for me to tear away my introvert padded walls and not be afraid. It was the moment I realized that I’m the longest relationship I’ll ever have, and if I didn’t learn to love myself than I could never move forward with my life. After actually applying to Columbia though, I never thought I’d even get a response. I thought they’d lose my application, or forget to send the rejection. But I received and Bridge 2012 Program email and my heart rose higher than a hot air balloon. It hit me, I’m on my way.

            Even after orientation, and enrolling and my mom dropping me off at my first college dorm room, I never really thought I’d make it through. I’ve always been a procrastinator and a complete mess. I feel like my life is one of those quirky romantic comedies where there’s a really clumsy and awkward female lead but she always gets the most handsome, perfect man in the end. Yeah well… in real life none of that actually happens besides the clumsy and awkward parts. But when I received the Bridge email, I felt like maybe my story won’t have a handsome man in it to sweep me off my feet, but I felt like getting this chance to attend Columbia was so much better than that.

           

            We were given this chance. We weren’t handed an acceptance letter though, we worked our asses off every day here. I know I have. My mom never thought I’d even graduate high school and after dropping out of community college twice, I think she thought coming here and paying for a dorm was a waste of $2500. But I did it. I did it for me, and for her to be proud of me. I did it so that my brothers can look up to me and see me as a role model, and not the lazy ass I’ve always been. I did this so I could prove my biological father wrong, and shove it in his face that where he failed in accomplishing his dreams, I never let his abuse get to me, and I succeeded without any help from that family at all.

            The past 4 weeks have been incredible. I’ve loved every minute of it. I feel like I’m truly ready to attend Columbia College Chicago this fall. And I can’t wait to see where my future will take me. I've made two of the best friends I could ever ask for and I cannot wait to be back here on the 24th and ready to embark on the my first year as a Columbia student.

                

My Lil Bit O Dog. READ!!

So today we have a free day to talk about whatever we want. I decided to talk about my dog. I think I was about eight years old when we first babysat the whole litter. They were all so lively and cute. She was the runt of the litter, so small and completely white. She was the mean one haha. She would pick on all of the other dogs; it was funny to watch because they were all bigger than her. So we watched the litter for a week and during that week we took them for walks, they destroyed everything their little mouths touched, and we cleaned up a lot, a LOT of poop. So we all had our own the ones that we loved the most, it was so hard to give them back. About a week later I was being picked up from summer camp and it just so happened to be my birthday. When I came out to my surprise we had the one we named Lil Bit. The reason we named her this was because she was a Lil Bit O dog. She was beautiful; I remember how excited and happy I was.

so we got her because the litter was being sold around the U.S. not many people want to buy the runt of the litter and because she was my sister and moms favorite we got her. So because we got her as a pup she obviously needed training. We began small and went big. We started with sit which she got right way, then stay which took her a bit longer, then paw, which was a pain because she didn’t like when we lifted her legs to clean her paws. Luckily now I don’t even have to say paw, when they get muddy, she walks in sits down raises a paw and waits for me to start cleaning.

She has gotten me through some tough times. She’s seen the best and worst of me, and she knows how to make me feel better. If my door is closed or locked she will scratch at it to get in. if she knows im not feeling good she will either come lay next to me or lick my face. When living with my mom I felt like she just understood the situation that I was in. there’s one personal thing that I taught her thatshe doesn’t do for anyone else. I taught her how to stand up and dance with me. With her paws over my shoulders and head resting on one of her paws we do a little slow dance. Her tail wags like crazy, she loves it.

She is such a loving dog. Even as a pup she has never bit at a person. Even when playing or giving her a treat she’s very cautious. When playing always grabs the very end of the stick, and when it comes to eating she will rarely eat from someone’s hand. What she does is barely grabs the very end of what you are giving her, and barley opens her mouth. She has this unique way of sitting too. She takes both hind legs and sticks them straight out her back end.

To this day every time I walk through that door she runs up to me sniffs me sits, and waits for me to give her some loving. Even at age eleven, she still runs around the yard like she’s three, she still plays like she’s two, and still loves unconditionally.

F-Bomb

So today I learned that they added the word f-bomb to the dictionary. Growing up the F-bomb meant the word fuck; I guess I just don’t understand the point of putting a substitute word in the dictionary. The definition of that word will only make fourth graders laugh. Webster allows just words to be put in the dictionary like F-bomb that will be a part of the English language forever, but we still have to have a trail, to figure out if George Zimmerman is guilty? You know it’s a funny world.

                I don’t know why I find this new fact so interesting, maybe because it’s just something to write about. The fact still remains that, Webster’s is allowing so funny words to just slip into the dictionary. When I was little I use to ask my mom how I spell a word. She would respond by telling me to go look it up in the dictionary.  If I would have known that I would run across words like F-Bomb I might t have like looking words up in the dictionary for fun? Webster has been around for a long time, and I just wonder what would make the committee that runs Webster to think and converse on actually putting the word F-Bomb in their dictionary.  

f–bomb

noun \ˈef-ˌbäm\

Definition of F-BOMB

: the word fuck —used metaphorically as a euphemism <accidentally dropped an f–bomb on television — Timothy Kurkjian>

First Known Use of F-BOMB

1988

What made you want to look up f-bomb? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

                This has just shown me again what life brings you; sometimes you just got to laugh at it. Webster is so old they probably just wanted to spice things up a little bit. I guess if they allow the F-bomb to be put in the dictionary, they will let little phrases like LOL, or TMI get put in there as well. I really think that Webster should reconsider putting that in there, although it might be too late. I just don’t see the need to look up the word F-bomb, for any reason.

The ending of last month and the beginning of this month I haven’t been feeling so good. Everything seemed obsolete and I was unclear about EVERYTHING! Emotionally stressed I guess you could say. My parents started to go out more for their work, leaving us at home. I wasn’t really happy, maybe it seemed like it but I wasn’t. Then the magical day came when my dad announced that we were getting a puppy! My jaw dropped to the floor and I was speechless! I use to have dogs before but the all had a tragic ending. ever since i coud remember i have always loved animals. seeing the way people treat their pets so harshly make me sad.so i always try to help.i remember my neighbor use to own seven baby chicks. one of them got run over two got eaten by cats one was never seen again one got stolen by a neighbors kid and the last two got flushed down the toilet. so when they told me that I was so antsy! I couldn’t wait! The moment came when my brother walked in with an al white puppy cuddled in my brothers red sweater (which by the way is his favorite blanket). He was so scared he was shaky and scared and timid all he did the first day was sleep. The next day he was more active we bathe him and he was even eating. I played with him all day and night we even went to sleep together. He likes sleeping in a bear hat wich is adorable!

Animals have always been a part of my life; I would say that I have a deep connection with them. They feel like a best friend. They never make u feel un-loved and it’s an amazing feeling. We named my dog momo and he’s the best thing that’s happened to me so far. It’s like we rescued him but in reality he saved us from ourselves. When I mean us I’m talking about my two younger brothers my oldest brother and my little sister. I’ve discovered that my dog is conceded I swear every time he passes a mirror he can’t help but take five minutes and look at himself.  He recently started to bark he has the cutest bark ever! He climbed the stairs on his own for the first time yesterday! He can’t go down but he can go up. I don’t know maybe I’m a little obsessed with him but he makes me happy.

   The cutest thing that he loves doing but it’s the one thing I hate! Is when he goes into my room for naps. He cuddles with all the stuffed animals and when I try to find him I can’t. It’s so frustrating. We’re trying to potty train him and he won’t seem to co-operate with us. He still hasn’t seen the outside yet, being that my god sisters vet tech boyfriend said he needs to get shoots first so that will be coming this week. I’m glad that we got momo to be a part of my family because everything seems a little bit brighter nowadays.

Gaming is important

Video games are the best thing man ever created without any doubt. For years games have been what some people enjoy doing to make their lives easier. Some people come to games for comfort or stress reliever. It’s where one can show there inner warrior or something close to that. The thought that one is better than someone else is the true fun. Trash talking is an amazing experience knowing that your ego grows even higher than one has ever had it.

Also having a team, most of us are really good I don’t think anyone can truly beat us. Some of my friends are hackers so if they start losing be warned you will be hacked at any point. But I don’t think they’re that mean to hack if it was a good game. Most of us would be playing MLG (Major League Gamers) style which we are force to reckon with. Also gaming has been a big thing in my life going to my early years maybe five or higher I don’t remember that well. But I have played some of the oldest video game consoles. Since my cousins would have the systems and I would visit frequently to play with them.

Gaming is the one thing most people should know how to do it’s like riding a bike. All people have seen others play they should be able to pick it up. Some of the buttons are the same in some games how to shoot and zoom into targets. What I am saying is that video games are the best thing to do when you have free time or are very bored. It’s what sharpens ones hand and eyed coordination since one has turn around to see the enemy and might have to quick or you will die and you don’t want that.

SNL : Bridge Edition

I think this quote is important because to me it means once you have experienced
something that you dislike, you realize you need to take action.

After listening to everyone’s ideas yesterday for their artistic translation on the five page paper, I soaked in all of the date’s information, which helped me come up with my great idea. Everyone had such a different vision and path they want to take on their artistic translation, it is so fascinating to see how other artists see things. A majority of the people are doing films or some similar type of project.

My project is going to be a film with a lot in it, revolving around action. Action is my topic for my final paper, and to me action means, taking a stand for what you believe in. The best and most entertaining way I can think of to express this is by putting on something similar to SNL, Saturday Night Live. The opening is a one minute dance to a song by Birdy called People Help the People. The dance explains how a wealthy girl is taking action by helping a homeless man who has no recognition because people ignore him. She shows him the friendship and shows a heart that makes him feel like he isn’t alone and that people do care.

Next we move onto the host who is Sarah Vowell the author of Take the Cannoli, and it will be a spoof, that kind of makes fun of the book and taking action in general.  I’m not 100% sure of how the skits are going to be planned out at this moment but hopefully funny. Sarah Vowell will also tell how she took action which is explained in my paper, in a comedic way. Then we will move onto the special guest singer, who is an anonymous rapper.  He is explaining how taking action is important and to always follow your passion, stay interested in politics, and stand up for what you believe in. The song will also explain how he took action and how in the book Take the Cannoli takes action as well.

Where is the fall at?

I’m ready for the experience. Since the first day of senior year I have been excited for the opportunity to go to college. My GPA was not that great and I knew I had some work to do when I started. Since that day and the day I was told I had to attend the bridge program at Columbia, I have been in college mode. Since the start of my tenure at Columbia I have done nothing but work hard and embrace some of what Columbia has to offer through the summer. Every day I have been here it has made me even more excited to come to Columbia.

                Bridge has prepared me for the how college work is going to be. The constant reading work and responses we have to do just to be prepared for class. Bridge has also helped me get acclimated to the campus and I now know where a lot of places are around here. Now that today is the final Wednesday I’ll be here for bridge, the long awaited day of the final lecture hall of bridge, I take away from this experience satisfied, excited, motivated to do well, and experience.

                The people I have met here at Columbia have been absolutely amazing. I have already become good friends with some of my fellow bridge classmates and plan to continue that friendship once classes start. As great as bridge has been, I am ready to move onto fall classes. I am also ready to move into the dorms and meet my roommates face to face. I’m ready for the late night papers, the coffee drinking. I am also ready to experience the poetry fests, concerts, performances, theatre productions, and most importantly the parties. I come to school focus because the bridge program kicks out kids who were not taking this program seriously. Even though I’m in danger of not being able to attend in the fall, I still have that urgency that I need to do everything possible to be successful in college.

                I have seen all the cliché college movies, specifically American Pie movies and many others. Although I know for a fact Columbia will not be an American Pie movie, I know that I want to have as much fun as possible while being successful in school. I think bridge somewhat helps us in finding a balance between getting your work done and then going out to see what the college has to offer. I’m ready to experience all that and more. Being in downtown Chicago in the middle of so much excitement and so much to do is going to be tough to manage but I know by keeping my head to the books I’ll do just fine. But we all know I’m ready for the parties too.