Off to Brandon!

Tonight, Brent and myself are heading out to Brandon. Reason being? Well, it's playoff time for the Wheat Kings and we both don't work. So, why the hell not?

We are literally heading out right at four and flying out there for seven o'clock puck drop.




Along the way, I plan on filming some footage and filming, hopefully, at the game also. Reason being? Use it for my montage film for Media Pro.








AND we also got another assignment today, a review assignment.







I plan to review the experience of the Keystone Centre and compare it to the MTS Centre or The Hangar as I am starting a movement to name it.




Having closed last night, I got home around three in the morning and woke up at 6:40 a.m. I am a wee bit tired as I am feverishly writing this blog.

That being said, I will get my third wind soon and be good to go for the rest of the day.

Next week is the Magazine Trade Fair, feel free top stop on by, noon - 4 p.m. Red River College's Exchange District Campus

Le Magazine

Well folks, it's done.

After months of work, countless hours of lost sleep, and immeasurable levels of stress, we've finally completed our magazine, Rise Up!

It wasn't all sunshine and lollipops, nor was it all thunderstorms and horror.

From the start, it was a battle to think outside of my comfort zone and try to represent the people that I interviewed and the companies I created ads for. I met an amazing young man named Michael Champagne, and wrote and rewrote an article that explains him and his story while trying to shed a light on the bigger issue that surrounds what he does and why he does it.  I think I did a fairly good job of getting it done, and I'm excited for him to read it when it comes to print for the magazine trade fair, April 2nd at the Exchange District campus.

Last night, I was up till nearly three in the morning trying to save the final PDF of the magazine. For some reason, we were having technical difficulties, and was definitely not a fun experience. However, I managed to get it done, and managed to get it in on time, so that's good right?

There's the cover, I think it looks pretty cool and new.

Anyways, as I had mentioned earlier, the magazine trade fair is on April 2nd, from noon till four at the Exchange District Campus and we'd love for everyone to come out and check out our booth, and our magazine.

P.s. There will be freshly baked blueberry bannock and home-made jam!

Travel assignment.

Today was crecomm travel assignment day. Four of us went to Emerson. It was a great experience, and we met some interesting people, including a former mayor, former fire chief, and current councellor. 

All in all, it was a fun day and I am glad we had this assignment. Even though I wasn't looking forward to it to begin with. 

Till next week!

You must read my blog...

This week we learnt about creating ads on Twitter, Facebook and Google. I signed up for Twitter ad and am curious to see how well it works. My campaign will run on Monday afternoon promoting my radio show Countrified Country Time which airs from 6 - 7 online. radio.rrc.ca

As it stands, I am under the impression that I currently have zero to two listeners a week as no one ever comments about my latest show or Tweets my way. My show is fun and I enjoy hosting it every week. If you haven't tuned in, I suggest that you do, I GUARANTEE that you'll like it, and if you don't, I'll refund your money.

Depending on the results, it will go a long way in deciding whether I want to include this form of marketing for my IPP next fall. Marketing is a large component of our IPP's and especially mine. There will be more details outlining what my IPP will entail in a few months after I present it to the panel of judges. It will be in their hands, however, I hope to have made it as easy for them to confirm it as possible.

Next Friday, we have been tasked to venture into a town or community from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, or North Dakota. My group has selected Emerson, the last stop between Manitoba and North Dakota. I am still researching where to go, but am excited to see where our adventures lead us.

Till next time!

Photo Essay from Family Day at The Forks

This photo essay came to be because I had not read the requirements on our journalism assignment correctly right before reading week. I had written a story, but not in the correct format. So, I hurriedly re-wrote it, but in the correct form. I thought I was in the clear as I was about to print it off to hand it in and still had one minute remaining. Well, I accidentally printed it to the wrong room and didn't realize it at first. Sooo, here I ran out of the classroom, barged into a class (while they were still in session), grabbed my article and handed it in, less than 30 seconds after the due time... Ugh, frustrating.

Nevertheless, I was tasked to create a photo essay of my choosing. I chose to go to The Forks for Family Day, as there are great chances to get wicked shots, of people. It was a fun time, but a cold time. I took many photos, some good, some bad, some "I thought it was good, buuut turns out it was bad". 

Well, here it is, my photo essay of The Forks and Family Day. Enjoy!

River ski chairs /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 1-Scene

They had these ski chairs spread out across the river for people to use.

Lisa getting Becky ready for a skate along the river /Clifford Fewings 

Clifford Fewings-Essay 2-Scene

Lisa was getting ready to go out onto the ice, she was excited as it was her first time on the river this year.

The intersection of The Forks from a different angle /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 3-Scene

This view offers a different view of the Red and Assiniboine River intersecting at The Forks.

Couple taking a selfie in front of the hanging warming blankets /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 4-Portrait

People were wrapping themselves up in these red felt warming blankets to escape the wind on the Assiniboine River.

Families grabbing a coffee after a cold skate on the river /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 5-Scene

 Espresso Junction was a popular spot for people to escape the wind and cold and warm up before heading outside again.

Little Amanda waiting for her mom /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 6-Action

I liked this shot Amanda was wearing all red and the skating aide was red also. She was skating all by herself, waiting for her mom who was juggling her son in the background.

Saxophone player playing for the crowd /Clifford Fewings

Clifford Fewings-Essay 7-Scene

I stood here for a while and watched as this man played his saxophone for visitors, very few people came his way, but those who did, tossed some change into his case.

Well here you have it, my photo essay. Let me know what you think.