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Entry #6- Workplace Giggles

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  Image 1 We all need a laugh now and again, and work can be a uncommon place of continuous laughter. As many view work as a place of solitude and discouragement, the people within that place of employment can make showing up everyday that much more bearable. As many places of employment vary with their professionalism, this does not stop coworkers from creating fond memories with each other.  It is a refreshing reminder to smile and take the time to enjoy the company of others. To enjoy work for a moment is a blissful relief from the standard dread that comes with working. As we all may like to make our employers believe we are content and happy to show up to work everyday, most are not excited of working a 40+ hour work week. A bit of laugher between coworkers makes that facade a possible reality. One of my favorite memories leaves everyone giggling to this day even after months following the event, and many more memories made. A coworker of mine was trying to get ice from o...

Entry #5- Reading Between the Lines: Unpacking Insurance Ad's

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Mayhem Promposal Ad Prom. A supposedly joyful event that is an opportunity for many teenagers to get dressed up and go to a school dance. However, demonstrated by Dean Winters, a demonstration of affection towards a person in asking them to prom can lead to mayhem that someone wasn't expecting. In this case the boy in the advertisement has et candles out in the text "Prom?" has caught the girls house on fire. Leading to unexpected damages and expenditures for the house.  Image 2 This ad plays into the everyday chaos of life, showing how unpredictable events can lead to a need for insurance. In this case the advertisement is beneficial in showcasing the need to be prepared in the event of the unexpected. it also appeals to a comedic aspect as the actors seem to expect this outcome from the boy. As well as the relaxation that is demonstrated from the other actors provide comedic relief to a sensitive topic of house fires. The humor and background of this ad can provide rela...

Entry#4- Balancing Professional Communication in a Digital World

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  Image 1 As we all know today's world is heavily based around technology. So much so, that Robots and other machines are used around the world to either replace or help humans navigate through life. So how do we as a species utilize this new technology to our advantage? And how do we manage a professional appearance online, while also using technology for leisure? It is a common fact that when writing to an authority figure, potential or existing, there needs to be a level of professionalism that exists in a persons writing habits. Just as they are here in this blog. Many habits that would showcase comfortability, anger, discontentment, excitement, or sadness have to be reconciled and monetized. This can be difficult to find the write wording that conveys the correct points, while also connecting the the writers unique voice. This is also difficult to achieve since writing professionally can sometimes come across in manners in which they were not intended to.  Some examples o...

Entry #3 Fresh Bites

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     Food. One of the many necessities for human life. Many take for granted the food that is processed through their bodies. Most never take a second to enjoy the moment and experience the meal they are consuming.      Image #2     The sun is setting after a long day in the sun. Freshly showered after a day at the beach. A slight sunburn on the skin making the body cold and tired. It is dinner time and the sun has drained all energy from the body. But, you get ready anyways because dinner is around the corner. As you arrive the smell of surf and turf floats through the air and into your nose. The smell is overwhelming and your stomach starts to rumble. As you senses heighten with every breath, you sit at the table and finally are able to consume your meal.      The taste of seafood is lingering in your mouth. The butter, salt, and garlic linger on the tongue. It is almost like you never stopped chewing. The bright red lobster that ...