My Very First Blog Post:

Hello,

My name is Brianna, though most people call me Bri. I am currently working towards my AAOT, with the intention of transferring to a university. I decided to take Journalism to help further my commmunication and writing skills, as well as challenge myself.

A little about me-

I believe in treating others how you want to be treated, and helping others when you can. I have an amazing daughter who I spend my free time with- we love: going to the beach, spending time with family, exploring, swimming, collecting shells, beach and riverbank cleanups, planting flowers, doing crafts together and much more!
Prior to becoming a mother and re-entering college I spent a few years in Sitka, Alaska, and traveling all over SE, Alaska- while working in the charter-fishing and guided-hunting industry.
I am currently an interpreter at an Aquarium, helping the public engage in meaningful experiences that connect them to the ocean. Through my education I hope to continue educating the public about the importance of conservation.

3 goals for JN217:
(Not in any particular order)

Build on my communication and writing skills
Earn a decent grade
Learn, learn, learn!

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"On Writing" - Reaction to Stephen King's memoir

I've really enjoyed the book "On Writing", so far. During the first 50 pages I could relate to many of Stephen King's anecdotes, in one way or another. The most relateable would be when King is telling the audience about his re-occuring ear infections as a child and the next story about tonsil removal. King recalls being coaxed into a taxi cab by his mother to go to an ear specialist (otolarynologist), not once, not twice, but three times. He recounts the doctor and nurse reassuring him nothing would hurt before jamming a needle into his infected ear to release pressure and let the fluid drain. He admits the last time he saw the ear specialist that he had caught-on to their lie. The third time he says "I screamed so long and so loud that I can still hear it. In fact, I think that in some deep valley of my head that last scream is still echoing." I am able to relate to this anecdote because my daughter had re-occuring ear and sinus infections and she had

Stick A PORK In It! -- A Food Cart Review

One bite of my Porkadilla and I was hooked! A quesadilla filled with smoky pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese, and topped with your choice of drizzle, ranging from mild to slightly spicy. I chose the zesty sriracha drizzle and it was the perfect amount of spice. Stick A Pork In It, is a small food cart, with big flavor. Currently, the cart is located in Rife’s Home Furniture parking lot in Lebanon, Oregon. The family-owned business specializes in Cuban-inspired dishes, and has been a local favorite in the Lebanon and Albany area since starting their business in 2016. In an interview published in the Albany Democrat Herald in 2016, Neysi Von Ruden acknowledged her Cuban heritage as being an inspiration for the dishes they serve. Neysi also mentioned that two of the recipes they use are her mother’s, who also owns a restaurant, in California. Recently the husband and wife duo, John and Neysi Von Ruden, have found their business more in demand. “We have had a 30 percent increa

Lesson's from "On Writing" -Part II

I would recommend Stephen King's memoir "On Writing" to almost anyone! Fan or not, Stephen King's memoir is entertaining and full of relatable material. King maintains a very casual tone, allowing his humor and sarcasm to shine through. One of the most interesting and surprising things I've learned so far about Stephen King would be his struggle with addiction and the intervention his family staged to save his life. I think his candid recollection of such a sensitive personal issue, like many other memories he shares, makes him a trustworthy and reliable source of information. King shares a piece of advice with the reader that he was given by Editor John Gould- "write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open." King claims Gould taught him more in ten minutes than all his college courses. Right before we get to the "Toolbox" section of King's memoir, he reminds the reader that writing "isn't a

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