Newbie! Le Gasp!

So, imagine my surprise when I walk into my honors English class second period, and there is someone standing in the room speaking to my class, who I eventually learned was Seli. I was interested to say the least, and I wasn't going to complain because that meant we weren't going to do anything that day. The presentation had me hooked and by fourth period I was already telling my best friend about this after school Journalism program called Harlem Live that seemed cool, and we should consider going there and finding out more information about it. Roping in another friend from my English class, we headed over to their base right after school. We were scared to say the least, checking with each other to make sure that we looked presentable enough, or professional enough. Now looking back at it -even though it is only three hours later- there was no need to fear because they were the opposite of everything we envisioned them to be. They were not stuck up, nor were they too busy to listen to our questions. They were easy going and it was easy enough to be myself and it didn't hurt that we had tons of fun joking around with them. Personally I think this is going to be the start of one awesome experience.

Problems

Today was a bad day for me in and out of school. I was so stress I went straight home. I was planning to go to Barnes&Nobles and HarlemLive, but things didn't work out as planned. I almost got into a fight today. I guess it was my fault cause a take a playful push too seriously. When skool was over I walked Karen home and made her cry laughing. I told my mom and my dad about my day. They said "don't come this far to mess up". I was smile and told myself not to worry about a thing. I plan on going to HarlemLive again tomorrow or monday cause it's the coolest place I've ever been to. I 'm getting my books tomorrow, I hope. I'll be seeing evryone in HarlemLive real soon.

My First Day at HarlemLive

Today has been such a new experience. I didn't know what to think as I walked down the stairs. Was I gonna be looked down upon or was I going to b e scrutinized because I didn't fit their definition or image of a journalist. However when I walked through that door Sully was ecstatic and everyone was good spirited. Richard is cool, and my peers are very nice, and open. I felt like I belonged, and as the basics were explained to me my mind was set on one thing; I can do this!

My first day ou gathering stories

As we went around looking for some posible stories around the community we came across some interesting store owners that actually were stuned and wanted us to write about there store or buisness. There was this one store owner thats thinking about renovating his place and i asked him if he was having issues that led him to the thought of renovating the place he had responded that he was only doing it so that it can be better for the community but that he was looking foward to have Halem live write about his buisness and with that being said i can truely say i had a blast going around the community.

Barack Obama Uses a Zune

Yes we can over come this Mac-unist world. That is right Obama the best president in my life time and probably yours' is using a Zune every morning in his work out. So hate this man if you like but I've been with every decision he has made so far.

"But he hopped on the machine next to me and broke a mean sweat while reading a copy of USA Today and listening to his Zune." - The Source

Today >=/

Today was a good day for me until i got to HarlemLive. I'm not saying it was a bad day, just some people. I got here late because i was with my friends and stayed with them until they had to go to their after school meeting. There were so many people here. Later i found out why. There were interns here. Later i went out on a POS about a football player i did not know. I really didnt want to do it.  Whatever a story is a story, might as well cover it and get people's opinions. After all i was complaining that i wanted to go out on more stories. Well its really late, and i have to make the other store before it closes. Well guys, i'll see some of you friday, since im not gonna be here. Stupid baby sitting.

Yesterday

Well yesterday was so much fun. I got to see Oprah(who looks nothing like she does on tv by the way) and Gail and Common. I spoke with Kevin Powell. It was so cool. He complimented me. He said i asked key questions, some better than the other professionals there. That really made me happy. I was really hyper. That was one of the best experiences I've had so far. I also got a quick word with Susan, the creator of Essence cares and the editor and chief of Essence. I was happy to see another EIC in action. Stanley, the student of the month(for now) wanted to speak with Malcom X's daughter. She was really pretty and she had a presence about her. We instead got the co Host of the evening. Too bad. He was really upset over it. I kinda was too later. It could've been really good for me to speak with her. 

Well a good learning experience. Also this man was there, his name slips my mind, Helped us out a lot. Stan found this man and was speaking with him and helped him out, then when the man interviewed one person on the carpet, he would send them over to us. I thought that was really cool. I wished to had more time there and the event started later because of the fact that i could've spoken to Gail Or Oprah. That upseted me. Oh well think of the good things that night. Laredo was with us and he took some Really nice pics. I'm glad i had him there or else we wouldn't have any or few pics,especially of the celebs. Overall a n

ice night.

Being Teacher For A Day

Even though I know I did an excellent job teaching the kids from ILCS I could still never see myself as a teacher. I think that the two new girls I taught today named Hannah and Shanice are really cool people. I think they learned a lot from me today. I think I was the perfect teacher for them because I provided them with the best insight and perspective someone can have on/ever think about Harlem Live. I know I haven't been here as long or as much as some of the other Harlem Live staff but I think I gave them a lot of information and I loved the fact that they appreciated me as much as I enjoyed teaching them. I wasn't to excited about teaching someone at first and especially when I found out I was going to be teaching not once but twice. I thought I was going to annoyed easily doing things twice (when I had to take turns and show each one individually) but in the end it was cool. I hope what they learned about Harlem Live today and  the experiences for me as a worker here at Harlem LIve, that they stick around and do a lot with this fabulous opportunity they have. It was nice meeting the new recruits and seeing some new faces around here at HL. Hopefully they all do good in life whether they actually decide to take on the job or not. 

This Is Charisma

And I Have Officially

Blogged Out!

:-)

...Today...

Today i found a really interesting surprise here at HL. When i came this afternoon i found HL packed with 7 students from ILCS. They were really cool people and i got to teach Albert and Tyrell and like always richard had to say something calling me a bad teacher. The person that i most got along was with Albert but he have a weird attitude, a very strong one actually and i was trying for him to do at least one story hunt but he didnt want to because his main focus is video, and i actually think that he will do a really good job. Tyrell i also liked his attidue because he dont say No i dont want to do this, but he actually go to places and ask people without any fear of what they are going to say or of how they are going to treat him. He is shy but he is a good journalist.

My first blog

 On my first day at Harlem live i learned a lot of things one being how people at Harlem live come together and help each other settle down and also welcome you into Harlem Live. I believe Harlem Live is a great place to be when i t comes to media and anything that falls under it. Even though at the beginning it seems like a lot of work and paper work i can already see my self overcoming these first few days and actually go out there and meet people and make a couple of stories and actually get out there and do what i've always wanted to do get to meet people and socialize with people and being able to approach people without no fear or difficulties  and i do believe Harlem live can help me make this happen. 

My First Day...

My First Day in my internship with Harlem live was exciting. I learned many new things. I am looking forward to coming more often and actually going out and interviewing people although I am nervous. When I first came to harlem live, I was not sure what door to go into, but once I entered the basement and got comfortable with everyone, I did the application process filled out the survey and got started with the newbie card. So Far its been a good day and I am definitely coming back next week.

Myself

Today at school we had a math test and it was hard. Then in physics, I couldn't focus because I wanted to see HarlemLive. When it came time to leave we wasted almost 20 minutes getting ready. I was upset cause it was taking forever to find everyone and to get the papers we needed. When I got to HarlemLive there was no one there. We meet Selly and Rich two people that works for HarlemLive. They explain everyhing that HarlemLive does. To me it was the most exciting internship to have. Then a hour later more people started to come in. So far HarlemLive is the perfect place for me. We also got to talk to people and ask them if we could do a story on them in the future. I was a little nervous and felt good afterwards. A few more times than I won't be nervous a lot no more.

KENNIE MY FIRST DAY.....GFC NEW YORK WE DO THIS FOR OUR CULTURE

2 DAY IS MY FIRST DAY A T HARLEM LIVE I THA CRAZIE THING IS MY NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR IS THA FOUNDER OF HARLEM LIVE. I LIKE HARLEM LIVE SO FAR IT SEEMS FUN AND THA PEOPLE SEEMS COOL AND FUNNY AND THEY LOOK LIKE THEY GET ALONG WITH EACTH OTHER.

Shanice's First Internship!!!!! Wow

Omg. Today is my first day at my internship called Harlem Live. I really enjoy it a lot because it has a lot to do with journalism and media and as a person I love journalism. The people here are nice and kind. They are down to earth and I would love to come back here. Honestly, I didn't expect my first day to be like this. I say this because I thought it was a totally different environment and it makes me feel comfortable. We all came down here after school today which was really unexpected because I didn't want to come at first. Now I'm absolutely engaged and curious about doing the different activities and experiencing different things that will help me continue with my future and my career. Also, to do something fun afterschool as an extra curricular activity. 

day at harlemlive

here is what happen to me today, i finally got my internship  at the harlemlive area. getting this was the best thing that had  ever happen to me. i finally got it with some of my classmates and we all went over there. we got there and we introduced our self. To cut this short i had mad fun and in this program you get to go out there and interview people and visit famous places like cnn news, abc, the red carpet and all those famous places. the best part is that during your interview with the people you get to meet the famous people and interview them as well omg how cool is that. well thatz how my day went and you will be hearing from me sooner or later.

green day rant

Today, Waarith taught me how to edit videos. We went over how to set-up the camera and tripod. I then filmed myslef talking and ranting about my day. We then went over how to use Adobe Premiere Pro and how to edit and create a polished video. it was alot of fun to see my video transform... even though I still sound like a retarted vally girl! Waarith was really nice and patient, and I apreciate him spending his time teaching me about video editing. Im glad that I got the basics down; I think that this is an important skill not only for Harlem LIVE, but because our society trives off of tecnology and knowing how to edit a video can come in handy... or at least increase my views on YouTube ;D

So, here's my video. Enjoy my ranting =D Yes, I am a fan girl
GREEN DAY SPRING '09 <3

My First Days of HarlemLIVE

I walked in for an interview at HarlemLIVE not knowing what to expect. Once i arrived, there wasn't any office like my teacher had described. It was just a relaxed space. People on the couch, people eating in the kitchen and on their laptops. Immediatly after i filled out an application and was introduced to everyone I began to work on my first project at the Hue-Man bookstore. There, i was at a book signiig for wynton marsalis and sat and watched how he introduced his new book Moving to higher ground how. after he discussed the book i watched how the other members of HL worked with asking people questions. Then i began to ask random people questions about the book and Wynton. it was fun to do something different.

The next day I went to Milbank for the Children Aid Society Thanksgiving celebertation and saw a lot of food and got to meet alot of people and ask even more random people questions. I saw one of my neighbors too. And I learned how to take better pictures.

today..........

Well poor me. Im not student of the month anymore. Booo. Well stanley is student of the month. At least its not Charisma. Lol Just kidding. I feel like Im not doing anything even though i am going Out on a story tomorrow to a red carpet event. I hope i meet Oprah there.  Wish me luck. Now I'm posting stories to the site and people are complaining about that. God these people lol. I am going to be student of the month next month so you will see me On the site next month so don't be surprised. Well thats it for now.

I Want To Be A Star

I Want To A Star...I Want To Be Student Of The Month And Have My Picture On The Website...URGGGGG I Hate You,  _ _ _ _ _ _ _! I wanted student of the month.  It's all good because I'm right behind your ass as far as production wise so you better watch out. I'm about to fly pass all. I'm going to start coming more so I can get more points and more work done. I'm so determined to get student month. I wish I could come to Harlem Live more because I really want my stuff up on the website. I'm so motivated right now. And here I got Tamarra over here trying to get student of the month again for the third time, I love her and all but she need to give me a chance to shine. I need to be up there on that website so my mommy and my family can be proud and show me off to the world. Anyway I'm leaving now I have to get back to work now because as I said before  I need to stay on top of my game so next month I can have that student of the month jump off.  :-)

This Is Charisma 

And I Have Officially

Blogged Out!

:-)

Comtemplating

Today at HarlemLive I am prepping for my story about Obama what foreigners might accept him as a president. Now I'm thinking about a story that might also involve immigrants because as they come into the country as non citizens they must have some expectations of Obama in office yet. What to do? What to do? Well, later I will be emailing my email editor for abetter focus. But so far I'm happy I got to be a part the plastic bag story with Bloomberg's suggestion of a 6 cents tax video.