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*huff huff*...so...stressed...ouT.

This was supposed to be my "embrace life" semester. Ha! I just HAD to add the school newspaper to my schedule. HA! Now it's the source of late night showers and too little sleep. hhHAh! (that's German for: "Ha!")

So... even though this was the first week that I got to see my name in print... I'm probably going to drop the class. 'cause I just don't think it's worth this much worry and sleep deprivation if its not even for my major or my minor.

I did learn some valuable things from it, however. I learned how to conduct an interview, how to annoy people until they give you information, and how too much pacing around your apartment may cause holes to appear in carpet. I also learned that I am a perfectionist, which means that I really should not work in journalism. I did have fun (once it was over :D ), but I don't think that journalism is my cup of tea. It's loud, and everyone's always loud and running around, there's always a phone ringing, and everything written with personality gets it's life sucked out until it's just a textbook example of correct grammar.

I know they have to be strict because they're teaching people who WILL be journalists the right way of doing things, but seriously, by the time my article was fully through the process of editing it had less personality than a chewed up peice of gum. flavorless, dull, and looking suspiciously like something a cat coughed up. yeah.

Here's my article in all it's splendor BEFORE the editing nazis invaded:

What NOT to do with your mother’s microwave
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Ah, the microwave. Not only does this kitchen appliance provide us with pizza pockets, popcorn, and other various forms of deliciosity, but it is also a daily example of the effects of light, heat, and pressure. That, and you can grab a few paper clips, a CD-R, and voila! - a low-budget light-show whenever you can’t get into the planetarium. However, it may not be such a good idea to pop in that compact disk if you are: A) living in an apartment, B)stupid, or C) flammable. If you’re wondering right now “Dang…I need to get in on that action”, but do not want to catch you or you apartment on fire, the Society of Physics Students has you covered. The SPS is doing a demonstration this coming Thursday in Romney 172 during forum time (2-3 PM), and another show at 6PM. They will be demonstrating some fundamentals of physics with an ordinary microwave and such materials as marshmallows, soap, glass bottles, and much more! London Jenks, a Physics-Ed major who will participating in this presentation, described it as “basically an excuse to blow things up in a microwave and please crowds with the visual display.” While this is mostly geared towards those interested in a physics major or minor, all are welcome. There is no charge and refreshments will be served - and don’t worry - we’re pretty sure that they won’t be microwaved. See you there!


OK, ok...I know it's pretty flambouyant, but I don't like boring writing. I like to keep people laughing - keep them guessing. If you're hyper-sensitive to all that is grammar and punctuation intensive it kind of just... blah. All of the greats break rules: Austen, Dumas, Hugo, Gilman, ...Dave Barry :)... Sometimes rules in language need to be broken for emotional value to a reader. I know the rules - I was one of the few in our highschool to get perfect scores in the stadardised English tests. I guess what I'm saying is that I like to get personal with my audience, or be personal with the writer, and in journalism that's a big no-no. So, I'm going to say no-no to writing for the school paper for now. Maybe when I'm a better writer I'll give it another go.