AlainaWard

Blog Change!

2010-01-15T00:28:00.000-08:00

I am moving my blog to WordPress. Please visit http://alainaward.wordpress.com/ for my more recent assignments. Thanks! :)

Feature Peice #1: Resolutions.

2010-01-08T11:11:00.000-08:00

My first feature peice I plan to do on how the past year has affected how we make our resolutions. Everyone makes the typical 'lose weight' or 'save more money', but what makes us make these resolutions? Resolutions are things we want to do better and like the fresh start of a new year to do so. But WHAT exactly from the used-up year of 2009 made us want to start fresh. I plan to go from there.

Who: Linn Benton Students
What: Experiences affected Resolutions
When: 2009 affects 2010
Why: Why we do what we do.

Questions:
What is your new years resolution?
Have any experiences in 2009 made you want to do things differently in 2010?

So Fresh, So Clean.

2010-01-06T11:18:00.001-08:00

2010... Beginning of a new decade and a fresh start to many of our lives. It's a clean slate that we can make of what we wish. We have made our resolutions and decided what we are going to do differently this year. Regardless of who you are, there is bound to be one thing that has happened in 2009 that has changed you in some way. So what have you learned? What are you going to do differently? Are you going to be a better parent? A better student? A 'better person' in general, staying away from situations that leave you with resentment or get you into trouble? Or just lower your tolerance for the people that bring you down and end up taking advantage of you, and do what is best for you? And how are you going to follow through with these things... what is your plan of action? Post a comment and describe what you plan to change this year!

Neighborhood photo #3: Landmark

2009-12-04T12:48:00.001-08:00

Living a few minutes from the Oregon State University campus, I consider OSU my neighborhood. This is a picture of Reser Statium when Oregon State played Washington during Dad's weekend.

Neighborhood photo #2: Portrait

2009-12-04T12:44:00.001-08:00

Christopher Wells is a student at OSU. This photo was taken in his dorm on the OSU campus.

My Neighborhood

2009-11-25T00:51:00.000-08:00

Zachary King and Amanda Roadhouse sit inside of the Monroe Street Dutch Bro's for a nice warm beverage. Amanda was irritated with Zach for sneaking a picture of her with his phone when she wasn't looking. Campus life is fun- there is always somewhere to chill and hang out with fellow students.

Photos I love

2009-10-16T09:50:00.000-07:00

This is one of my best friends and roommate, Kristen. We always have so much fun together, and this picture brings it out perfectly :)

My sister Casi and I fight like all siblings, but as we grow older the better we get along. This picture was taken in Hawaii- enjoying every minute of it!

Photo Critique #2- [[Autumn Element]]

2009-10-16T09:10:00.000-07:00

I found this photograph on flickr.com, and not only is it beautiful, it's perfect because it brings out a few Autumn elements. I think if it were not cropped in as close it probably would have been just as good of a picture, although I think if it were it would be more about the pond than the leaves. I love how you can see the detail and vibrant color of the leaves contrasting the smooth pond beneath them. I also love how you can see the shadow of the leaves on the bottom, as well as the coins that bring a little sparkle to the picture. It's just all around a great picture.

Harvest Festival signals that fall is here

2009-10-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

Two carnival employees set up equipment for this weekend's Harvest Festival in Albany while waiting for the women to show up to organize pumpkins and "make things look pretty", said one man. The festival has games, children's carnival rides, and pumpkins for sale. It is taking place in the Heritage Mall parking lot behind Red Robin beginning Oct. 9 at 3 p.m.

Changing by Experience

2009-10-02T20:27:00.000-07:00

My favorite: My MySpace Blog; Constantly being updated after experience, mistakes, and advice. :)

My First Blog Post: Photojournalism

2009-10-02T09:22:00.000-07:00

I think I'm going to LOVE this new major I'm working toward. These classes are so exciting to me. I still have yet to get over the fear of getting into people's faces and taking pictures, but that's part of the job! I'm not intending on being a photojournalist, but journalism in general- definitely.