First Week of Classes

Well last week was the first full week of classes and they went well. It was sort of challenging getting used to having a set routine again. I liked having something to do each day because it made the week go by much faster, but it seemed as though the weekend went by twice as fast.

I feel as though this semester is going to be tough for me. I feel like I am going to have to spend a lot more time inside studying, rather than going out and having a good time. I am taking Anatomy and Microbiology at the same time, which means I have labs three times a week. I am not excited about this, but maybe I will learn a lot. The class that I am really not looking forward to is PED 101. I know it sounds stupid, but I do not like having this as a class. I feel like I can exercise on my own time and not have to waste time taking this class as a credit. I am not happy about having to go outside in ninety degree weather jumping around and getting hot and sweaty. I prefer exercising in an air-conditioned building with fancy equipment much better. As for this English class, I am excited to learn how to do more stuff on the computer. I have never really blogged in the past, so maybe this will teach me a couple of things.

The only thing that I am looking forward to each week is having my weekends to do whatever I feel like. The weekends are going to be my time to let loose and forget about all my stress. This coming up weekend I plan on going to the movies and watching Halloween or either the Final Destination. I also plan on trying out a new restaurant downtown this weekend.

I just hope that the following weeks go by as quick as this past one.

Evaluating Blogs

Our first assignment for English class was to find at least two blogs and read them. After searching through several, I finally decided on reading two from the TLC website.

One of the blogs that I read was from an episode on the show What Not To Wear. I absolutely love this show because I can pick up on several facts about fashion by watching it. This show is based on giving people makeovers, but it is helpful to the general public. The first blog that I read was from the episode, "From Romper Room to Va-Va-Voom."

The author is identified on the website and it looks more professional, based on the logos. The website is classy and organized, rather than busy and excessive. The blog was a basic synopsis of the show in the author's point of view. It is obvious that it was designed to inform viewers about the show. The blog also brings in more publicity to TLC. It allows viewers to post comments or give any feedback. On the side of the website are related links and recent posts which make it easier to view other episodes without having to search for them.

The second blog that I read was also from the TLC website, but it was a different episode. It was entitled, "From Wilted Flower to Blossoming Bouquet." This blog was a bit more interesting because it actually concerned a former child star from the hit show "Blossom." It was interesting to see how this child actor had abandoned her style. Once again this blog had a place for readers to make comments.

It is obvious that blogs can be personal, professional, informative, persuasive, or anything. There is not a set definition for a blog. These blogs were designed to be professional, which makes them less appealing to the eye. However, they do serve a purpose to inform and promote the show. Blogging also allows the author a chance to share their thoughts and feelings with others.