Persuasions: Identities, Stereotypes, & Fights

Dear world, I’d like to call for an end to the phrase “real women have curves.”

Guess what? All women are real women. All women have the right to feel beautiful. Using the word “real” to describe an average-sized or larger woman is just as denigrating as saying that thinness is the only route to beauty. It’s not just untrue, it’s buying into this whole idea that as women, we have to be pitted against each other — why does one group have to become the scapegoat, the enemy, the Other?

You are who you are, whether you’re a Gabourey or a Carey, a ScarJo or a Keira, a Casey Wilson or a Kristen Wiig. Celebrate your beauty, live a healthy life. But don’t let your happiness come at the expense of others’.

We are all real.

I came across this entry on Tumblr so I take no credit for that ^; someone I follow reblogged another person and so forth and it ended up on my dashboard.

Anyway, I always hated that saying, that real women have curves. Women come in all shapes and sizes and who is to say that only one type of women is the “real” one? This only plays into the minds of young girls and even older women who don’t think they are beautiful because the media is always putting out an image of who we should all aim to be.

My digital essay will most likely revolve around body image because it’s something I have recently been learning to overcome and I think all girls of all shapes, sizes, colors, etc, should always feel beautiful.

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/street-artist-banksy-creates-dark-opening-for-the-simpsons–1629

I was surfing the web and I was surprised to find a article about the the Simpson’s on yahoo. It was about one of the recent Simpson’s episodes openings which depicted the success of the series as being built on sweatshop work where unicorn horns and served dolphin heads somehow had an appearance. (I’m not joking) Apparently the controversy behind it was whether we as consumers indirectly encourage unmoral business practices. To be honest, I didn’t really think this opening was really all that offensive or thought provoking. What do you think?

Lately I’ve been having the urge to film something, a short film or maybe even a series of short films. I guess its a step up from photography and editing pictures with the usual Photoshop and start moving on to things like Final Cut Pro on my mac. Theres nothing easier than to just show someone what you mean than telling them yourself because you get to react the moment.
There’s a problem though, what  do I film? I’ve heard people say they get their ideas from just talking with friends, wishful thinking, and dreams but if everyone was to do that, what ideas are left? I don’t want to film what been done already :\

Recently this month I’ve visited a few colleges on the weekends.  Dorm life is the right life.  It does depend on the school you go to, because your not going to want to dorm for Baruch since it’s a commuter school, kind of pointless.  But for schools like Stony brook and Binghamton dorming is a must.  Their is a lot of freedom when you dorm.  No one bothering you and you meet new people.  Also, you can randomly go out to buy snickers bar ice cream snacks or play basketball at anytime of the night.  Some are afraid to dorm and meet new people because it might seem intimidating, but the people who are freshman or transfers feel the same way.    Dorming is for everyone who want to experience new things.  If your the type of person who wants to go to school, study a lot in the library, and run back home that’s fine.  College from my  “sojourn” at the colleges I’ve been to so far will be the best 4 to 6 years of your life.

one conversation can change e v e r y t h i n g.

this is a free choice blog, so i just wanted to let everyone know it’s 8:52 in the morning. i’m going to church in a few minutes 🙂 – this isn’t about what religion i follow, but about my relationship w| God. but here goes my blog:

I’m certain that we’ve all experienced that “this is too good to be true” feeling. But right before that there’s a moment where that “goodness” is our reality. We believe that it’s okay for so many things to go right at once – for us to be happy. I want to stay stuck in one of those moments, and make it last forever.

I think of cost in terms of hours.

Before I make a purchase, I consider many things; how often I will use it, if it is something I can save throughout the years, if it will contribute to my productiveness and lastly and almost most importantly, how many hours it took for me to make the money that I will be spending.

I consider myself a hard-working young adult. I contribute to society by selling products (specifically shoes), thus stimulating the economy. I feel good about my position. I feel great about my pay-checks. I feel even better about my valuables; the things I bought using this hard-earned money.

This weekend, I must’ve spent a grand. I can honestly say that I do not have a shopping problem, I actually detest shopping. But I must say I had the most successful shopping spree ever. I got a majority of my winter clothes that I can wear to work and school, and most excitingly, AN ELECTRONIC DRUM SET. I’ve been wanting one for years and so I went to Sam Ash and just bought one. I don’t feel bad about spending all my money, I feel like it’s hard-earned money, well-spent.

The box reads: “Stop Dreaming, Start Drumming.” That’s exactly what I plan to do!

(Btw, my radio show is every Wednesday from 4-5 at http://ustream.tv/channel/the-naked-city. TUNE IN!)

When I first came to Baruch I thought that it would be hard to meet new friends because I didn’t know anyone. Being in an LC made a big difference because it gave me an opportunity to build a friendship with the people in my LC. When I met Anna Deng, we added each other on Facebook and realized we had mutual friends. Anna went to Stuyvesant High School and I went to Susan E.Wagner in Staten Island. We came to Baruch from two totally different boroughs and yet we managed to have friends in common. Today, I had dinner with quite a few of Anna’s friends from many different Colleges. One particular girl named June went to Barnard College. When we started talking, we realized that we had a mutual friend named Veronica. Veronica went to high school with me and now also attends Barnard College. It turns out that Veronica lives on the same dorm floor as June. Again, I just met June and yet we had a mutual friend. I think it’s amazing how we live in such a small yet big world.

Okay so initially I didn’t know what I wanted to write about. So I wrote made a list of the things that were currently on my mind, and they were as follows: shopping, school, friends coming back from college!, work, and the weather. I eenie meanie miny mo-ed and it was weather! But then I couldn’t really think of anything to say about the weather besides it being absolutely wonderful today sooooo I picked shopping instead of any of the other ones because those all made me upset for one reason or another.

I think I’ve been shopping too much lately. My bank account is in the double digits and that means bad bad bad. !!! I honestly don’t need any more material things at the moment. Except for rainboots, I’m still looking! But the temptation is always there, and I always give in! I try to be good but I’m not doing very well. It’s not even that shopping makes me that happy, even though I like getting the package in the mail, and I like new things. Plus sometimes it’s frustrating when there’s no sizes left, or when you just want EVERYTHING. Also, I hate paying for shipping. It just kills it. How can some sites offer free shipping all the time and others not?! And usually I just impulse buy and not like it at home. It’s such a hassle to return things, online and in stores! Okay actually I think I just need a new hobby. Or I should probably be worrying about more important things. Hm.

After thinking about it for a long time and complaining endlessly about what I should do, I finally decided to transfer to Geneseo. I’m excited but I’m more nervous and scared because I don’t know if I will be able to survive in the middle of nowhere with farm animals. Also I’m scared that I won’t be able to fit in or make friends easily. I will be leaving around January 12th or 13th and I’m planning to come back on the 22nd for my sister’s 18th birthday. I have pretty much everything figured out..at least I hope I do! haha. I know that I’m going to miss everyone and the city so much, but I don’t want to regret not transferring. I’ve been frustrated and moody all week because I had to make the decision soon and tell my parents, I can’t be indecisive with my parents like I was with my friends.