TrendsTalk 2011, the first official un-conference by the third years of IMC.
Last semester I was given a grand opportunity - the chance to coordinate my very own event. If you have taken a look at my profile info you know that events are my passion and this was the real deal! From choosing a location to giving input on promotional pieces, I was there every step of the way helping TrendsTalk grow into the event I knew it could be.
Coordinating this event made me learn something, being an event planner is one of the most stressful and chaotic positions I've ever had ... but I loved every minute of it. There is no better feeling than planning an event and watching everything roll out on the big day. If you want to learn more about TrendsTalk take a look at the website at http://TrendsTalk.com.
After completing my program at St. Lawrence College I plan on continuing into the event field and I cannot wait for everything to get started. I haven’t yet decided what specific types I want to get into but in the mean time I’m getting as much experience as I can so that I’m prepared for the field.
Thursday 26 January 2012
Friday 20 January 2012
Cell Phone or Security Blanket?
So I have been thinking a lot lately about how much I need my phone with me at all times and I thought I would write my first blog about it.
Do you check your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning? I do ... I have gotten in my head that while I was sleeping something terrible may have happened and I missed a text or phone call so I immediately need to check it when I wake up.
Throughout the day I constantly need to have my phone on me. Even if I don't use it once I still need to have it just incase someone is trying to contact me. I don't know if this is a "Mom thing" but the feeling is worse if I'm not in the same place as my daughter. I feel if I don't have my phone someone is probably calling me for some emergency. At my workplace you are not allowed to use your phone because texting is a problem, I don't text, but I need to have my phone on me to help me get through my shift without worrying something, somewhere has gone wrong and nobody and get in contact with me.
Okay so I may be overdoing it a bit but I bet others use their phones for security in other situations. Sitting in the doctor's office ... quiet ... awkward. I'm going to look at my phone just to look at it, just to make me feel like I have something to do and I'm not just sitting here awkwardly. Same thing sitting alone waiting at the bus stop, on the bus ... pretty much anywhere I'm sitting alone waiting.
I know I'm not the only one who feels this way but what I'm wondering is it used more as a "security blanket" or more for specific cell phone reasons. I guess it would depend on the user but I would say I use mine 50:50. Maybe its time I start worrying a little less?
Do you check your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning? I do ... I have gotten in my head that while I was sleeping something terrible may have happened and I missed a text or phone call so I immediately need to check it when I wake up.
Throughout the day I constantly need to have my phone on me. Even if I don't use it once I still need to have it just incase someone is trying to contact me. I don't know if this is a "Mom thing" but the feeling is worse if I'm not in the same place as my daughter. I feel if I don't have my phone someone is probably calling me for some emergency. At my workplace you are not allowed to use your phone because texting is a problem, I don't text, but I need to have my phone on me to help me get through my shift without worrying something, somewhere has gone wrong and nobody and get in contact with me.
Okay so I may be overdoing it a bit but I bet others use their phones for security in other situations. Sitting in the doctor's office ... quiet ... awkward. I'm going to look at my phone just to look at it, just to make me feel like I have something to do and I'm not just sitting here awkwardly. Same thing sitting alone waiting at the bus stop, on the bus ... pretty much anywhere I'm sitting alone waiting.I know I'm not the only one who feels this way but what I'm wondering is it used more as a "security blanket" or more for specific cell phone reasons. I guess it would depend on the user but I would say I use mine 50:50. Maybe its time I start worrying a little less?
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