I decided to take a break from studying in order to write on the blog. I only know of a few people who read it, so I guess I just look at it as a form of procrastination from studying. This week has been quite intense. Spring term started on Tuesday and I have not been able to relax for even a minute, seriously.
I started my internship on Monday with Intermountain Healthcare and it has been very cool. I was able to film and edit a video, which I have posted below, so feel free to check it out. I also have been working on some brochures and banners for them. It is a very cool internship with a lot of great opportunities.
As for school, I am enrolled in seven credits, which is considered full time for spring term. I am taking an international media class as well as newswriting. I am actually a reporter for the Daily Universe at BYU and you can view my first article here. I am also in the process of writing two more articles, and it has only been about 3 days. At least spring term is only 6 weeks, so I might be able to survive.
Other than those few things, I am still working at the LDS Motion Picture Studio and for Clear Channel Communications. I am staying busy and loving life.
4.28.2011
4.20.2011
No Impact Man
Last night while I was bored at work I ventured into the documentary section of Netflix. I found some pretty interesting documentaries and with the recommendation of a friend I began to watch one titled No Impact Man. The story is of a man who decides to change the way he lives in order to have no impact on the environment. You can check out his blog here.
I found this documentary to be extremely informative and interesting, granted I could never do what he did, or at least I don't want to. It was amazing to see that someone really could live their life with little to no electricity, eating only local foods, and not use any forms of transportation besides our feet or bicycles.
His idea behind the no impact project was to figure out "what each of us can do to end our environmental crisis, make a better place to live for ourselves and everyone else, and hopefully come up with a happier way of life along the way." I think if the idea to "come up with a happier way of life along the way" would have been the primary purpose of the project, I wouldn't have viewed the documentary as a liberal scheme to save the planet in an Al Gore fashion, but at the same time, the documentary wasn't that at all. It was a great journey of a family in search of a way they could personally improve the planet.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it inspired me to use a little less plastic, shop a little more local, and use my car less. Watch the trailer here, and if you have Netflix, it's only 90 minutes, give it a watch, and if you don't, come over to my place and watch it with me again.
I found this documentary to be extremely informative and interesting, granted I could never do what he did, or at least I don't want to. It was amazing to see that someone really could live their life with little to no electricity, eating only local foods, and not use any forms of transportation besides our feet or bicycles.
His idea behind the no impact project was to figure out "what each of us can do to end our environmental crisis, make a better place to live for ourselves and everyone else, and hopefully come up with a happier way of life along the way." I think if the idea to "come up with a happier way of life along the way" would have been the primary purpose of the project, I wouldn't have viewed the documentary as a liberal scheme to save the planet in an Al Gore fashion, but at the same time, the documentary wasn't that at all. It was a great journey of a family in search of a way they could personally improve the planet.
I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it inspired me to use a little less plastic, shop a little more local, and use my car less. Watch the trailer here, and if you have Netflix, it's only 90 minutes, give it a watch, and if you don't, come over to my place and watch it with me again.
4.12.2011
My Cell Phone Hates Me
I have this sort of love/hate relationship with my cell phone. I love it, and if anybody knows me, they know I will never ever be without it, seriously. For some reason, my cell phone doesn't feel the same way and will jump out of my hands in an attempt to commit suicide and yesterday, it succeeded (see below). I was devastated. Thus began my adventure to get a new one.
I really wanted an iPhone, so I called my brother, an Apple employee. He attempted to help me but the price wasn't right. Then I called Sprint, to see if I could just use my insurance to get a new one, customer service said absolutely. I made him put that in his notes on my account (this was the smartest thing I could have done). The next day (today) I went to the Sprint store, with the hope of getting my phone fixed. The woman at the store told me my insurance didn't cover this and that I should call "retention" on the customer service line. I did this and he didn't understand why I called him and he sent me back to the sprint store to get my phone fixed at a cost of $35. Apparently the Sprint store doesn't fix screens anymore...who knew! So I proceeded to tell him that the man at customer service put a message in the notes that said I would not be charged for my screen replacement. This came in handy.
The "retention" man then called my phone while at the store to see what they had done, at this point they had done nothing. He told the store manager they needed to replace my screen free of charge, and Clint, the store manager said they couldn't do it because they don't replace screens in store. Retention man then asked if they had any refurbished phones (I smiled really big at this point). Clint said no (my smile diminished). He hung up and said let me see what I can do. He informed me he would attempt to replace the screen. I assume this failed because ten minutes later he brought out a new (refurbished) Evo and transferred it into my name. Bless you Clint. Clint said it would cost me $35 and I told him that was totally fine. Retention man called me about two hours later and said they had credited my account $35. So, in the end I smashed my screen and without the "proper" insurance I left the store with a new phone, free of charge. Thank you retention man and thank you Clint.
I really wanted an iPhone, so I called my brother, an Apple employee. He attempted to help me but the price wasn't right. Then I called Sprint, to see if I could just use my insurance to get a new one, customer service said absolutely. I made him put that in his notes on my account (this was the smartest thing I could have done). The next day (today) I went to the Sprint store, with the hope of getting my phone fixed. The woman at the store told me my insurance didn't cover this and that I should call "retention" on the customer service line. I did this and he didn't understand why I called him and he sent me back to the sprint store to get my phone fixed at a cost of $35. Apparently the Sprint store doesn't fix screens anymore...who knew! So I proceeded to tell him that the man at customer service put a message in the notes that said I would not be charged for my screen replacement. This came in handy.
The "retention" man then called my phone while at the store to see what they had done, at this point they had done nothing. He told the store manager they needed to replace my screen free of charge, and Clint, the store manager said they couldn't do it because they don't replace screens in store. Retention man then asked if they had any refurbished phones (I smiled really big at this point). Clint said no (my smile diminished). He hung up and said let me see what I can do. He informed me he would attempt to replace the screen. I assume this failed because ten minutes later he brought out a new (refurbished) Evo and transferred it into my name. Bless you Clint. Clint said it would cost me $35 and I told him that was totally fine. Retention man called me about two hours later and said they had credited my account $35. So, in the end I smashed my screen and without the "proper" insurance I left the store with a new phone, free of charge. Thank you retention man and thank you Clint.
4.11.2011
Richter7 PR Student of the Year Competition
So check this...I never really thought I would be a finalist in this PR competition I entered but somehow after submitting some materials and an application I got selected as a finalist, 6 students out of the state of Utah, four from Brigham Young University, one from USU, and one from Westminster. After we got the campaign outline for our final presentation I left it in my email inbox for about 9 days. Then I decided, with much persuasion from my peers, that I should probably start. So I began my research on Charlie Sheen and how to improve his image at 9 PM Wednesday night. On Thursday morning around 4 AM I went to bed with a finished campaign. Way too late for me. I presented it to the Richter7 PR agency on Friday Morning and will find out tomorrow if I am the winner of an iPad and $500. Cross your fingers!
4.08.2011
When Work Really Isn't Work
In the summer of 2010 I was a poor, shameless intern with ZHT, one of the largest radio stations in Salt Lake City, UT. After about six weeks I finished up my internship and got a call from my boss with a job offer, and I graciously accepted. After working with ZHT, MY 99.5, KNRS, KOZY 106.5 and Oldies 94.1 for the past year, I have had a few pretty cool opportunities and I look forward to more. I think it's fun that I get paid to do what most people pay to do. Below are some photos I took, yes including that Bon Jovi one, I had some pretty good seats, Miranda Cosgrove and Myself, and just a few shows i've been to.
A Little Effort
I figured it was time to re-establish my online presence for about the fifth time, but with a new philosophy, blog posts are short, sweet and to the point. This is a lot of work. Look at all those windows open at one time.
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