I'm such a sucker for Jon and Kate news. No matter how much I try to stay away from it I just can't. Jon and Kate have been all over the tabloids, online blogs, and television. This morning I was watching the Today Show and a segment was done about Jon and Kate. Since the family is evolving TLC will be renaming the show Kate Plus Eight. Jon will still make guest appearances but the show will now be focusing on Kate and how life is as a single mother with eight children. My guess is that Jon will just be on the episodes that are filmed during the holidays. The Gosslin family will return in new episodes on Kate Plus Eight in Novemeber. I will definitley be tuning in!
In other Jon and Kate news Jon suspended the divorce for another 90 days. I thought the timing was strange. Right after he gets the boot from Jon and Kate Plus Eight he suspends the divorce. What do you think?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
October is Breast Cancer Month!
I know it's only September but recently I have been really into the walks and fundraisers to try and find a cure for breast cancer. A few years ago my grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a shock to my whole family. She went through chemo, lost all of her hair, and was fighting her hardest. When she still had breast cancer she was weak but still managed to do a walk in Rhode Island for breast cancer. It was so amazing being able to walk side by side with her for a greast cause. She is so strong and I look up to her in so many ways. About a year later she faught breast cancer and to this day it hasn't come back.
This year my family is putting on a fundraiser, which is actually tomorrow, to raise money for my grandmother to walk. Her company will match any money we raise so we are hoping to raise a lot! I am also going to be participating in a breast cancer walk this October in Boston. My grandmother and I will be participating in different walks but fighting for the same cause. There are always ads for breast cancer walks especially in October. There is an avon 3 day walk that I hope to do one day. There are so many ways for people to help! The walks are so much fun and the people there are amazing. You can learn so much by going and participating in one. It's very rewarding and I encourage more people to participate in breast cancer walks or any walk for that matter!
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This year my family is putting on a fundraiser, which is actually tomorrow, to raise money for my grandmother to walk. Her company will match any money we raise so we are hoping to raise a lot! I am also going to be participating in a breast cancer walk this October in Boston. My grandmother and I will be participating in different walks but fighting for the same cause. There are always ads for breast cancer walks especially in October. There is an avon 3 day walk that I hope to do one day. There are so many ways for people to help! The walks are so much fun and the people there are amazing. You can learn so much by going and participating in one. It's very rewarding and I encourage more people to participate in breast cancer walks or any walk for that matter!
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xbox 360 live
So today I was babysitting. I have been babysitting these two boys for years. Now they have reached the age of video games. One of the boys is in 4th grade and the first thing he said to me when he got off the bus was "We just got xbox 360 live!" He was so excited, he had no homework today since it's friday, and all he wanted to do was play that video game. He told me that he can play anyone in the world and communicate with them using a head set.
Now maybe it's just me but I think that sounds a little dangerous for kids. Anyone can say they are an 11 year old boy and really be a crazy middle aged man! You just never know! I was a little hesitant to let him play xbox live when his mom wasn't home haha The whole idea just freaks me out with kids. But in another sense it would be really fun to play against say your neighbor or best friend down the street.
I've never really been into video games though so maybe thats why I don't really understand the big deal about x box 360 live. I mean I did play N64. Loved that and mario cart, mario party, those kind of games. The only recent video game i've played has been rock band and guitar hero. I'll admit those are two fun games. On rock band I love to sing even though i'm awful at it.
Anyways, I ended up letting him play xbox 360 live and no harm came to him so I guess it's an ok game (:
Now maybe it's just me but I think that sounds a little dangerous for kids. Anyone can say they are an 11 year old boy and really be a crazy middle aged man! You just never know! I was a little hesitant to let him play xbox live when his mom wasn't home haha The whole idea just freaks me out with kids. But in another sense it would be really fun to play against say your neighbor or best friend down the street.
I've never really been into video games though so maybe thats why I don't really understand the big deal about x box 360 live. I mean I did play N64. Loved that and mario cart, mario party, those kind of games. The only recent video game i've played has been rock band and guitar hero. I'll admit those are two fun games. On rock band I love to sing even though i'm awful at it.
Anyways, I ended up letting him play xbox 360 live and no harm came to him so I guess it's an ok game (:
One Tree Hill
I've been watching One Tree Hill for years and I was so excited for this Mondays new episode! Howeverrrr I missed it. So I went online to watch it this morning. As I was watching the episode it kept getting interrupeted by commercials. Not two, or three, but FIVE! I just thought it was a little much. Advertisments are everywhere on this website. I thought that maybe since I was watching it only it wouldn't get interrupted so much like on TV.
I just think it would be cool if I could watch a show online without any commercials. Like maybe keep the advertisments on the side of the websites page and not during the show?? I don't know just a thoughttt
I just think it would be cool if I could watch a show online without any commercials. Like maybe keep the advertisments on the side of the websites page and not during the show?? I don't know just a thoughttt
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Taylor Swift & Kanye
I know this happened days ago but I still can't believe Kanye West took the stage as Taylor Swift was giving her acceptance speech and told the audience that he thought Beyonce had the best video of the year. I wasn't watching it but I heard about it the moment it happened so of course I went to youtube and perez to check it out. Minutes after it happened videos were up and people were already commenting and blogging about it! I'm pretty sure that everyone was appauled about the incident.
A few days later Kanye was on the Jay Leno show. He made a public appology and even got chocked up when Jay Leno asked if his mother would approve of his behavior. I'll admit that made me feel really bad for him! I felt like his appology was sincer.
Then Taylor Swift was on The View and she talked about the incident. She went on to say that he hasn't tried to make any contact with her to appologize. Right after that aired she got a phone call from Kanye appologizing and the appology was accepted. I'm glad they are on good terms!
A few days later Kanye was on the Jay Leno show. He made a public appology and even got chocked up when Jay Leno asked if his mother would approve of his behavior. I'll admit that made me feel really bad for him! I felt like his appology was sincer.
Then Taylor Swift was on The View and she talked about the incident. She went on to say that he hasn't tried to make any contact with her to appologize. Right after that aired she got a phone call from Kanye appologizing and the appology was accepted. I'm glad they are on good terms!
On the Radio
Today was my first day interning for 95.1 WBIM at school. I signed up to do this with my friend Veronica and we got to go on the air and talk. I didn't think that I would be able to do that! I just thought they would show us around the station and show us how certain equipment works. But I was able to talk on the radio I just thought it was so cool haha
I thought today was a great experience and I can't wait to do it again next Thursday. I didn't know what to expect because I've never done anything like this before. With communications radio is one thing that I wanted to look into and being able to be an intern is great experience to see if this is something I really want to pursue in the future.
This is off topic about the radio station but something else I would love to look into is news broadcasting. Ever since I was little I have been interested in it. I even have a letter from 5th grade about what we want to be when we get older and I said I wanted to be like Katie Couric. She is what got me watching The Today Show and i was so sad when she left it! To this day I still look up to Katie Couric and watch her news segments.
I thought today was a great experience and I can't wait to do it again next Thursday. I didn't know what to expect because I've never done anything like this before. With communications radio is one thing that I wanted to look into and being able to be an intern is great experience to see if this is something I really want to pursue in the future.
This is off topic about the radio station but something else I would love to look into is news broadcasting. Ever since I was little I have been interested in it. I even have a letter from 5th grade about what we want to be when we get older and I said I wanted to be like Katie Couric. She is what got me watching The Today Show and i was so sad when she left it! To this day I still look up to Katie Couric and watch her news segments.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Jon & Kate take a break from the media
So today, like every other day, I went on perezhilton.com to see what has been updated since I last checked. Once again something on Jon & Kate Gosslin popped up. I'm sure everyone is familliar with the reality tv stars from their show Jon and Kate plus eight. I'm also sure everyone knows that they are going through a divorce because it is everywhere.
I see it on television.. a segment was done on the Today Show about the divorce and how Kate is coping. I have seen it on countless magazine covers, celebrity news blogs, entertainment news, etc. I feel like this thing is getting out of control! These two are on a media frenzy. No matter where Kate goes the divorce always gets brought up. She was recently on the co-hosting on The View this week. Of course they had to ask her about her divorce. She cannot get away from it and apparently neither can the rest of us! Jon was also given a voice by abc and was able to tell his side of the divorce as well.
I'll admit I used to watch Jon & Kate plus eight all the time. I love that show and I continue to watch it sometimes but it's not the same since they aren't together anymore. The more I watch the show the more I get mad at Jon! The media isn't helping with the divorce. Most of it is being blammed on Jon since he moved on with his new and much younger girlfriend Hailey while kate is taking care of their eight adorable children. Anyways, I just feel like the media is taking this divorce and running with it. It must be working since it's everywhere and a lot of people are interested in it. Team Kate.
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I see it on television.. a segment was done on the Today Show about the divorce and how Kate is coping. I have seen it on countless magazine covers, celebrity news blogs, entertainment news, etc. I feel like this thing is getting out of control! These two are on a media frenzy. No matter where Kate goes the divorce always gets brought up. She was recently on the co-hosting on The View this week. Of course they had to ask her about her divorce. She cannot get away from it and apparently neither can the rest of us! Jon was also given a voice by abc and was able to tell his side of the divorce as well.
I'll admit I used to watch Jon & Kate plus eight all the time. I love that show and I continue to watch it sometimes but it's not the same since they aren't together anymore. The more I watch the show the more I get mad at Jon! The media isn't helping with the divorce. Most of it is being blammed on Jon since he moved on with his new and much younger girlfriend Hailey while kate is taking care of their eight adorable children. Anyways, I just feel like the media is taking this divorce and running with it. It must be working since it's everywhere and a lot of people are interested in it. Team Kate.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
First post everrr
I have never blogged in my life but I guess there is a first for everything! The only blog I have ever gone on is Perez Hiltons. I'm not even sure if that counts as a real blog. You know the website that is full of celebrity gossip? I go on perezhilton.com daily to check up on celebrity news.
Anyways my name is Megan Askew. I started this blog for my comm 229 class. It is my first online class and so far I like it. This is my first time blogging and my first online class so we'll see how this goes!
Until next time (:
Anyways my name is Megan Askew. I started this blog for my comm 229 class. It is my first online class and so far I like it. This is my first time blogging and my first online class so we'll see how this goes!
Until next time (:
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