FRO12 DTG

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The first image is of my favorite baseball player Robinson Cano. This represents my love for sports, and the New York Yankees. Baseball played a big part in my life. I played baseball for nine years of my life. My favorite position to play was second base, the position Robinson Cano plays. This image also represents one of my favorite memories related to sports. My baseball team and I went to a Staten Island Yankee game together. We were able to go on the field with the players. During the game i was given a baseball by one of the players. After the game i met Robinson Cano and he signed the ball i was given in the game.
The second image is of my favorite basketball player Steve Nash. This further represents my overall love for sports. Much of what i do on a daily basis is related to sports, whether it be watching or playing. I find basketball to be one of the most exciting sports to watch, so during basketball season i spend a lot of my time watching as many games as i can.
The third image is of Guild Wars 2, a new video game i have been playing. Playing video games is one of the things i like to do in my free time. I have played video games my entire life and they help me calm down and get away from anything going on in my life.
The fourth image is of Starcraft Brood War, my favorite video game. Although i don’t play this game anymore, it shaped a lot of my childhood. I would play this game with my brother and cousins for hours at a time. This helps represent who i am because it shows my love for video games and how they tie into my family life.
The fifth image is an Alienware Laptop. This is an item of importance to me. I spend a lot of my time on the computer, whether it be on video games to doing schoolwork. This is important to me and helps represent who i am because it shows a lot of what i do during my free time.
The sixth image is my dog. I have had this dog for four years now, and it is the first real pet i have ever had. This dog helped teach me responsibility and reward. Helping to train and discipline my dog lead to him being a loving and easy to handle dog. This also shows my love for animals. I care a lot about animals and my dog is a good example of this.
The seventh image is of my parents. My parents are extremely important to me. They support me through everything. No matter how much we go through as a family, they are always there for me. They taught me a lot and made me who i am to me.
The eight and final image is my good friend, the cousin i am closest with, and me. My brother was the one who took the picture. This picture shows how i like to hang out with the people that are close to me. I spend almost every weekend with these people, and share most of my interests with them. This can help represent me as a good friend, and how my interests usually reflect the people i choose as friends.
All of these images help shape who i am and what i can be like.

this is me. i took all of these photos. im artsy. im creative. i have a broken camera at home.

Media has always been a passion of mine because it makes expressing ones self so easy. It makes people feel and react a certain way. My photos let me tell you my story; the interesting thing is that no two people will interpret the story the same way. I like that.

I like to have fun and be a kid when the time calls for it, I try not to take myself to seriously. I tend to look at the positive side of life, and try to find the little things most people would not pay attention to that make us happy on a daily basis. Staying positive, to me, means focusing on the great breakfast I had this morning with my girlfriend or felling the sun’s warm on and otherwise cold, bleak day. It’s not always easy though and I often find myself feeling trapped in the cold, scary, lonesome world around me. I’m always cheerful on the outside but it all becomes too much sometimes. In those instances I focus on the little happy things amidst all of the distractions of the city. I embrace the calmness of a park or the business of a random street. At the end of the day this city cheers me up; I’m at home here and I wouldn’t have it any other way. This is my city and It makes me who I am. I love it.

FRO 1st Blog Post

Right off the bat as you look at the pictures that I have posted, you can tell that I am an avid sports fan, more specifically, a new york sports fan.  The yankees logo is the first picture that I posted because they have been the team that I have been following for the longest time.  Baseball was the first sport I was introduced to and therefore is my favorite to play but unfortunately, it is a hassle to organize a group to play.  The next two slides show the giants and jets logos respectively and I enjoy watching them play. – The Giants Rule – Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI winners.  Football is very interesting because the game is vastly different from any other sport.  For the last of the sports, I decided to put the Knicks logo because during my free time, I play basketball the most out of any other sport because its fun and does not require much to start a game.  Continuing the new york love,  my favorite NBA team is the Knicks.  As for the next slide, one of my favorite series of video games to play during my free time is Final Fantasy.  Most of the games that were released in the US I have played before.  For the last few slides, I decided to use pictures to represent some of the bad habits that I have and want to change throughout my time at Baruch.  The picture is not actually my desk, but is a representation of how messy my desk gets sometimes when all of my papers and schoolwork get thrown onto it and never get touched again.  I hope to be more organized during college so that it will be easier for me to finish everything that I need to do.  The next picture shows someone cramming for tests or important assignments.  I’m sure everyone has done this at some time in there life – staying up until around 4 or so finishing something that I was going to do earlier.  I end up finishing my projects with a decent job, but I could have done a better job if I didn’t have to rush and the loss of sleep catches up to me pretty quickly.  The last slide says YOLO because I usually tend to do things without thinking and in hindsight I always end up questioning my decisions.

Starting freshman year in College, entering a new environment it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and sometimes alone.  I just got through a bad break up with a guy i was dating for a year and a half, and most of these songs represent who I am now.  Music is food for the ears and the first half of these songs got me through a really tough time.  They comfort me, make me happy and ensure me that things will be okay. The second half of these songs are just songs that represent me.  These are songs i drive to, chill out to.  These songs are happy and fun songs that friends and i listen to then just break out dancing. I am a supportive, compassionate friend and these songs represent that as well. i know how to be there for my friends and always lend a shoulder to cry on; with that said i can also be crazy wild and fun and the last half of the songs represent the carefree wild girl within me.  I love the power of songs and lyrics because when someone hears a song for the first time they can instantly think one thing, but once they analyze the lyrics and listen to the song over and over a whole new meaning arises; i feel like thats the same for many people including me- people meet you and instantly, based on first impressions make assumptions; but there is always more than meets the eye and once someone gets to know you better its like listening to a song over and over and finding deeper, more substantial meaning.

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly8QA7ZHeLc

Birdy- Skinny Love

2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glCCRbcZaR4

Bon Iver- Towers

3)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BciOfJsqh7M

Radiohead- High and Dry

4)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDHY1D0tKRA

Death Cab For Cutie- I will follow you into the dark

5)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE6wxDqdOV0

Lana Del Rey- Video Games

6)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHEOF_rcND8

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros

7)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ9gFAKYRYE

The Naked And Famous – Young Blood

8)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQVxFPxYyw0

Amy Whinehouse- Valerie

9)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxDdEPED0h8&feature=branded

Lana Del Rey- National Anthem

10)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXzFCS72QIA

The Police- Roxanne

The first slide represents me and the most important person in my life which is my nanna, without her I wouldn’t of made it where I am today; Which is here at Baruch, in college. The second slide is my family, I am a very family oriented person I believe family comes first, blood is thicker than water ! The third slide shows that I’m religious, I practice Christianity; I grew up in the church and I still go as often as I can. The fourth slide is a picture of my High School Basketball ‘family’ ; I say family because once your on a team you spend most of the day together and you have to learn each other and learn how to love each other, like a family. The fifth slide is a pic stitch of me and my role model in the NBA Rajon Rondo, he is also a point guard, and he is the best point guard in the NBA and that’s non-debatable. The Sixth slide are my best friends, I love them like family, we been through a lot and they are always there for me. I call them my right and left hand. Other than my passion for basketball, I LOVE sneakers, sort of a freak if you want to say. I prefer Nike and Jordan but I’ll wear new balance and Adidas on occasion. The eighth slide is a picture of food made by my nanna, I love food; I love it even more when its cooked by her. The last and final slide just shows my cooky side, I’m a very outgoing person at times, and I do have a personality, so when you see me don’t assume that I’m always serious because usually I always have a serious face on.

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1st Blog Post

First and foremost, I am a daughter to two wonderful and caring parents. My father is Marcus DePompeis (displayed in Slide 2 on the far left) and my mother is Carmen DePompeis (displayed in Slide 2 on the far right). Second of all, I am an older sister to my obnoxious little brother Marc DePompeis (displayed in Slide 2 on the right and in Slide 3 on the right). My brother is 16 years old and is a junior at my old high school. In addition, I am a niece and one of numerous cousins on my father’s and my mother’s side of the family (displayed in Slide 4). I am a friend to many people some who went to my high school, some who go to Baruch College, and some from organizations I have gotten involved in (displayed in Slide 5). I was a student at the Hendrick Hudson High School (displayed in Slide 6). I attended school in the Hendrick Hudson School District from kindergarten to senior year. In June of 2012, I graduated from Hendrick Hudson High School (graduation picture displayed in Slide 7). I no longer live in a small village in Westchester County, NY. Now, I am a resident at the Baruch dorms on 3^rd Ave in Manhattan, NY (displayed in Slide 8). I am no longer a senior at Hendrick Hudson High School. Now, I am a freshman at Baruch College and I am proud to call myself a Bearcat (displayed in Slide 9).

http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/89485096

1. Domino The Destitute – Coheed and Cambria

Currently this is my song of the moment. Yet it also describes me as it’s about the lost underdog whose lost in the world. And man have I had those moments before.

2.Always Look On The Brighter Side Of Life – Monty Python

This is self-explanatory. As an optimist, I prefer to look at the better things in life even if personal or social problems hit an all-time low.

3.In The End – Linkin Park

However, sometimes I look back and realize that sometimes no matter how hard you work, it doesn’t amount to anything in the opinion of other people no matter what.

4.Somebody That I Used To Know (Cover) – Coheed and Cambria

I picked a cover on purpose. It’s much edgier and that shows me, as I can look bitter for no reason, doesn’t matter what the situation is either.

5. Zazim I’m HaBass – Subliminal

honestly, I have no idea what the song is about. But it is my favorite Jewish/Hebrew song and I feel like I need to embrace my Jewish identity at every situation that I need to.

6. Glory Glory Man United – Fan Club

As a huge Man United fan, I have to put this on here. I’ve been a fan since I was 5 and they’re a part of who I am now. GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!! CHAMP19NS!!!

7. Rainbow Veins – Owl City

This song relaxes me to no end. That’s a good thing. When things in life get too stressful for me, I just calm down and listen to this and my problems seem to drift away for a little bit.

8. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It also means that I love older music as well, not just the typical crap (excuse my language and opinion) that’s put on radio nowadays. This is what real music is in my opinion.

9. Welcome Home – Coheed and Cambria

Do not get me angry. I will hold a grudge if necessary and only if it’s deserved. Don’t try to hurt me in any way ’cause that’s not cool and I’ve suffered enough bullying as a child. I don’t want to go through it again.

10. How I Could Just Kill A Man – Rage Against The Machine

I’m not bitter. I just enjoy music a lot in many aspects. My friend, a bassist, says this song is music because the listener gets a better chance to appreciate the different instruments as the production on this gives all the band members equal amount of listening volume in their instruments.

http://grooveshark.com/playlist/FRO+DTG/77206161

My playlist has a variety of songs. To start off, I am a Christian. Born and raised in a Christian family. So that’s where the Christian songs come in. I believe in my Father and that he is my shepherd and will guide me in my life.

I’ve also grown up listening to 50 cent. I really like his song Hate it or Love it. It just speaks to me. About the underdogs. How they should be noticed. It’s those who are unnoticed who are the most interesting. Although I’m unnoticed I’m not interesting. The irony.

Other songs such as Chariot, Something to Hope For, and Forgive me is because I’ve lost my way a little. I’ve strayed from my path. I’ve become someone I never wanted to become. I want to fix the things I have done. Those I have wronged. I hurt the person I care most about. I screwed up. I want to fix what I’ve done, but it’s hard. Not knowing what to do. Or where to start.

Melodies of Life is because of the saddest I had ever got because of someone. I was in the dark completely and was blind. I really lost all hope. But someone saved me, the one I care about most now. The one I hurt terribly.

Soldier and Light up the Sky is probably because I just want to protect the people I love. I always wanted to be a knight since I was young. I just really want to save people. Be a guardian. But I failed in doing so too. I’ve failed a lot in my life. How sad…

Chasing Cars is to tell that I’m not a person who needs extravagant things in life. I don’t need anything fancy. Of course it is nice to have things like that, but I generally don’t care too much. I just want to live a simple life with the ones I love. Protecting those I care about. I don’t need too much out of life. I just like things simple. Plain. Guess that’s why I’m such a boring person. Oh well.

Of course just 10 songs can’t describe me. Everyone is much more complex than just a few words or a few songs, or a few pictures. Everyone has their depth. Deeper than the ocean. It’s too hard to describe people. Too hard to describe oneself. I’m sure everyone is still unsure about themselves. Who they are. Their significance. Humans, are just too complicated. Too beautiful. Too dangerous.

http://www.mixpod.com/playlist/89480686
Click on the “show playlist” arrow/button to see my list of 10 songs.

1. 2Pac-Never Had A Friend Like Me
This song shows how i can be a great friend. “Down with you to the very end, cause you ain’t never had a friend like me.” All of my close friends know that I’ll always be there for them no matter what.
2. Mos Def-Travellin’ Man
“Whether things are good or bad, it’s just the memories.” One goal in my life is to live it to the fullest and make the greatest memories possible. Precious moments are what I cherish most.
3. A Tribe Called Quest-Stressed Out
“I really know how it feels to be stressed out, stressed out. We’re gonna make this thing work out eventually.” All my life I’ve been stressed but I know that it’s all for my own good. Eventually things will fall into place and my life will be stress-free.
4. 2Pac-Unconditional Love
“Whether you wrong or you right, I’ma still love you, still feel you, still there for you. No matter what, you will always be in my heart, with unconditional love.” I know that there will always be people encouraging and supporting me along the way. Unconditional love is a necessity in my life.
5. WuTang Clan-CREAM
CREAM is an acronym for “cash rules everything around me.” This is an important saying in my life because money is a main factor in everybody’s life. It’s the reason I try so hard to succeed. Money is always on my mind when i make big decisions. It’s the reason why I chose go into business.
6. Nas-I Can
“You can be anything in the world, in God we trust. An architect, doctor, maybe an actress. But nothing comes easy it takes much practice.” If I doubt myself I remember that I can be whatever I put my mind to.
7. Twista-Hope
“So when right go wrong, just say a little prayer, get ya money man, life go on!!! Let’s hope!” I always remind myself that no matter what happens, life will still go on and I just have to hope for the best.
8. Bob Marley-One Love
One dream that I have is that there would be peace on earth. I know that it’s quite impossible to achieve but “Let’s get together and feel all right.”
9. 2Pac-Me Against The World
There’s so much competition nowadays to become successful and it feels as if it’s only me against everybody else. I accept that and I keep my head up and handle it.
10. Kid Cudi-Pursuit Of Happiness
I think everybody can agree that the main goal in life is to find true happiness. “I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold. I’ll be fine once I get it, I’ll be good.”

http://youtu.be/IU5Lhzx9OYE

Hi everyone  Like the video says, this is me in a two minute nutshell. I could have sat there and just talked for two minutes but I figured that it’s always kind of nicer to hear what other people have to say. What you don’t know about me is that I’m a kid at heart. I love to do silly things. I get my work done when I need to. I don’t party much during the school year but regardless, I’ll always have a smile on my face. Want to know why? I believe that not being happy is a waste of life. I guess you can call that my mantra. I love everyone in my life. I love the people who spoke in the videos because I know they’re being genuine. I love the guys in the pictures; all of them are considered the bro. In order of the pictures, that’s Ben – a guy I’ve known since the fifth grade. Kyle’s next, one of the coolest guys I know. Chris is after, one of the most thoughtful people in the world. Lastly, Q, my best friend, my Sunshine, someone who has protected me since we first met and one of the most important people in my life. Oh, and there’s Paulie, my teddy bear, who I’m extremely attached to even though I’m 18. My grandmother is the most important person in my life – she passed away August 2009 but was a breast cancer survivor and she’s the reason why my life’s goal is to be a successful business woman one day and be able to create a charity that promotes cancer awareness. I don’t know what else to say, I’m never really good at explaining my personality, I suppose that’s why I had my friends do it.

My friends tell me that I have a really big heart made of gold. I never believe it but I strive to be like that. I don’t want anyone to ever feel like they’re less than what they are. I want to be that person who people can go to if they need it, because I’d want someone like that.

I guess little things about me are I like to cook. My favorite movie is RENT. I love bursting out into song. My friend Gabby and I dance to the music that’s blasting in my car whenever we’re at a red light. I like to blow bubbles. I’m scared of bugs :\ DON’T TOUCH MY FACE EVER. I was ranked #14 in high school, was nominated onto the Homecoming Court, was Class President, and was voted Most School Spirit. Of course, I had to have school spirit, my bros all made sure that I was at all of their home games for whatever sport they played. Whenever I take on a challenge, I want to do it to the best of my ability. I don’t “half ass” anything. That’s how I hurt my knee by the way everyone – I went a little too hard on my workouts so now I need physical therapy >< Oh well, c’est la vie.