Author Archives: CHANELLE VASQUEZ

My semester at Baruch was awesome! The picture I chose was: “speed of light” because I feel it went by so fast. It feels like it was just yesterday my block and I were introducing ourselves to each other in each class. And now finals is next week. It feels so bittersweet. I’m happy that it’s over because now I can relax and just do what I want but i’m really gonna miss all of you. It was great learning with you guys and getting to know you all. I feel very lucky to have been put in this block and given the schedule that I had. It wasn’t too overwhelming but it was still hard work. I feel accomplished and I can’t wait for next semester.

I enjoyed reading my classmates’ posts. I was able to learn a lot from each and every one of them. What I liked most about reading the posts was that it was clear to me that we are all alike in some form or another. What have I learned from each of my classmates? Anthony likes girls who like sports. Leann is a faithful person when she’s in a relationship. Kevin indeed DOES have a kinky side. Vitamin C was one of my graduation songs for one of my years in school just like Larry. (By the way I loved Larry’s Blog #2 on me, I felt so special! ha ha) I love that Katheryn’s rabbit’s name is Husky. She’s so lucky she has pets! My father won’t let us get a pet. I find it so cool that Tushar has visited Hong Kong. I love to travel as well and would love to go there. I totally feel Jacob on the lack of intelligence in mainstream music but that’s all I listen to as you can see in my playlist. 0_0 Shaloma is very close to her family, I am too. R&B helps Kierra to relax. Jake’s family is from Spain. One of my favorite cities in the entire world is Madrid. Aisha uses humor to get through the hard times in life. Sheyenne’s motto that she lives by is “Live, Laugh, Love.”

-Chanelle

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Hello all!

I decided to create a playlist that represents me. I love music and it just comes easier to me to do it this way. My first song that I chose was “16 @ War” by Karina Pasian. This song talks about how young people are influenced by others to do wrongs things just so they can fit in. I personally don’t go with the wave and do what everyone else is doing just because it’s “cool” so I felt this song definitely had to be on my playlist. My next song I chose was “We are the Champions” by Queen. I LOVE this song and it motivates me. It gets me so pumped! So when I accomplish something or overcome an obstacle this song definitely comes to mind. My next song was “Empire State of Mind”… I’m from NEW YORK. Born and raised. It’s the greatest city on earth and I’m so proud to be a true New Yorker. I’m a shy girl and approaching guys can be so scary to me but shockingly enough I have done it a few times so my next song that I chose was “You Don’t Know My Name” by Alicia Keys. I love being in love and this song is so beautiful to me so this song had to make the playlist. My next song was “I Get Lonely Too” By Drake. It’s a relationship song that all young people can relate to and this song was on REPEAT when it first came out because it described exactly what I was feeling at the time. The next song is “Fly” by Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna. This goes hand in hand with “We Are The Champions” because this is another song that motivates me to do better and to never give up. My next song is “Diva” by Beyonce. I love this song and I don’t care what anyone think, I AM A DIVA. At times… Not all the time. “Hero” by Mariah Carey is my next song. In life you need people that are going to support you and be there for you when you need them the most. My mom is that person. She’s always there for me and will go to the ends of the earth for my siblings and I. I love her so much for that, so she’s my hero. I wouldn’t be here without her. My second to last song of my playlist is “Rock with You” by Michael Jackson. First off, this is my all time favorite MJ song. It lifts my spirits anytime I hear it. I love the beat, I love the words, and how he sings the song. I love to sing and dance so this song always speaks to me. Finally, my last song I chose for my playlist to represent who I am was “A Tatico Henriquez” which is a Dominican merengue. My grandparents are from the Dominican Republic and came to the United States in the 1960s. Although I was born in America, I’m proud of my roots and where I come from. I love being Dominican and I love our culture.

And that’s my playlist, Enjoy!!!

Chanelle