February 2012
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October 2011
2 posts
Update from PRSSA 2011 National Conference
The conference has been great so far. I’ve had the opportunity to listen to some great keynote speakers. This morning Rick Leventhal from Fox News offered tips for public relations professionals from a senior correspondent’s point of view. For example, he stressed the importance of PR people understanding the technology that big networks like Fox News use. Additionally, he emphasized...
July 2011
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Joy Unspeakable
After this morning’s sermon at First Assembly, I’ve been meditating a lot on what it means to be joyful. I’ve been praying and seeking the Lord and asking him for revelation. When you pray for God to reveal things through His Word, boy does it happen! Has it really penetrated the depths of your soul that Jesus was a joyful man and finds joy in you?
“Let us fix our eyes...
June 2011
2 posts
November 2010
6 posts
Outdoor Store in Gainesville
Yesterday, I was in search of various items that I needed for my backpacking trip this weekend. My trip leader told me to go to Brasingtons Adventure Outfitter on NW 13th St in Gainesville.
I immediately knew that I was going to spend too much money when I walked in. However, students do get a 10% discount with a valid student ID. They have quite the selection on travel gear for backpacking,...
Potter-mania
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios is a place that I am dying to go to.
On the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, guests will be given a chance to tour the Hogwarts castle firsthand to see some of their favorite locations including Professor Dumbledore’s office, the Gryffindor common room and more, according to Universal Studios. They have refurbished the...
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you...”
– Mark Twain
G'day Mate!
Melbourne, Australia is our next stop. It is the second largest city in Australia and is also called the ‘Sporting and Cultural Capital of Australia’, according to the official site for Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
For those of you who are watching your wallet, Melbourne offers cosy bed and breakfast establishments and hostels. They even have an award winning hostel for...
One of the most-liveable and happiest nations
Denmark regularly tops the charts as both one of the most-liveable and happiest nations on earth. Denmark conveys a sense of cosiness, camaraderie and contentment. What more could you want?
The best time to visit is between May and September, according to the Lonely Planet’s website. One of the top sights to see are the charming cobblestoned streets in Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town....
America's Most Remote Capital
Photo courtesy of Alaska Fishing Charter Online
Juneau, Alaska is America’s most remote capital. And by remote I mean there are only 30,000 residents. Airplanes and boats are the only ways to get there, because Juneau is surrounded by water and soaring mountains according to Alaska.org.
However, although not many people live in Juneau, during the summer months tourists crowd the...
October 2010
6 posts
Aloha!
The thought of relaxing in a tropical paradise sounds mighty nice right about now. That is why I’d love to travel to Hawaii. Plus, Hawaii has six different islands to travel around.
Besides hitting the beach every chance I get, I’d like to take in some of the other more unique attractions. Hawaii features the active Kilauea Volcano on the Big Island, and it is one of the most...
"The Golden Triangle" of Madrid
Photo courtesy of National Geographic
Near this one stretch of boulevard, three of the world’s greatest art museums are housed within a ten-minute walk of each other. This area of Madrid is known as the Golden Triangle of Art, according to Wikipedia. The Golden Triangle of Art is made up of the Museo del Prado (Prado Museum), Museo Nacional Centre de Arte Reina Sofia and the...
Zion National Park
Photo courtesy of Photo Blog
Zion National Park is located in Utah and is one of the top-ranked national parks in the United States. Also, it is Utah’s first national park. It appears to offer some of the best day hikes in the Southwest United States.
This seems like an amazing national park. The Zion Canyon Visitors Center features a shuttle bus that will take you up to the canyon,...
The Last of the Ancient World's "Seven Wonders"
Photo courtesy of Steven Allan
The Pyramids of Giza are a well-known, must-see destination in Egypt.
The Great Pyramid, located in what is now known as Cairo, is the last of the ancient world’s “seven wonders” still standing. It was built 4,500 years ago as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and it once stood 481 feet high. Today the Great Pyramid stands at 450 feet because...
September 2010
1 post
Destination: Blood Mountain
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia
Normally I will blog about different places around the world that I would like to visit, but I just had to start off with my next destination!
Last year I signed up for a weekend TRiP through the University of Florida, and it was cancelled the day before because the bus broke down. This year, I signed up for the same trip with two of my friends and I am so...