Beat Blog Topic

I have finally decided that my beat blog is going to be about women's fashion. But I'm not talking about brand names like Channel, True Religion, BCBG or 7 for all Mankind. I'm going to be reporting about all the latest fashions while also suggesting where you can find these styles on a college student's budget. Money gets tight away at school, but that's no reason to have someone's trendiness suffer. Fashion goes beyond just clothes and shoes, so this blog could experiment outside the box. Since the number of girls on Towson's campus exceeds the number of boys this seems like an appropriate topic. I'm still playing around with names for this blog but look out for my new one shortly!

The blogging returns - MCOM 258

For anyone who does not know me, my name is Elena and I am starting my junior year at Towson. I'm majoring in both public relations and journalism. I'm a member of Phi Mu women's fraternity on campus and hold the position of PR committee head. When I'm not at school I can be found at the Jersey Shore and I've loved growing up at the beach. It's always an awkward question when people ask me if I'm from north or south Jersey because I honestly don't know the answer. So I've just settled on the answer of central east.

In MCOM 258 I hope to broaden my knowlege in the journalism field in all different aspects. I enjoyed learning how to use new computer software in MCOM 257 last year. Although I know things will get challenging I look forward to continue using those special programs along with others.

Destination your choice on your time

While vacations may not always be affordable or people just simply do not have the time, everyone can still use one. Instead of settling with the acceptance that you are not going on a vacation this summer, why not create your own? Yesterday, the fourth of July, the beach would have been my first choice to spend the gorgeous day. But a great idea came to mind as an alternative. I have really been wanting to get away so I decided to create the illusion that I was on a vacation. There were so many choices. Where did I want to go? I finally settled on a Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico vibe. Create your own mock getaway by following these key steps:

1. Pick a beautiful sunny day.

2. Get a few plants to create the mood.

Conveniently I already had some palm plants and hibiscus flowers on my back deck.

3. Play appropriate music for the destination of your choice.

4. Prepare a food of the culture.

(Ex: fresh cut pineapple)

5. Make yourself an appropriate drink.

(Ex: planters punch, pina colada - drinks can also be made virgin style)

Photos: Compliments of Google

Enjoy your getaway :)