AndreaL7

Pictures 21-10-2008 06:20

So I have been working on a photoessay for one of my classes and have been able to take tons of pictures of the kids during their exercise routines. They turned out awesome and I was able to capture some raw emotion . I will upload some photos for everyone to check out, so stay tuned!

Review of last few months 15-10-2008 01:41

So I have continued with my action and I am still volunteering with kids with disabilities at the local school near my house. I absolutely love it. Today we did some very cool exercises to keep the kids active and it was even tiring for myself..haha. I just love seeing them achieve something because it puts a smile on my face.

At times I even consider working with these kids as a career path in some way. Just being with them as inspired me to be a better person. Seeing them happy and enjoying themselves is the best part of my day.

On another note, I have not been able ot get in touch with the athlete that I was going to interview, but I got in touch with one of the founders of Invisible Children and I will be uploading that soon!

Workshop Weekend 02-10-2008 10:51

A couple of weekends ago the Incubators that I am working with and myself, met in Sydney at the Inspire Foundation for the first time. It was an awesome experience to finally get to meet so many like-minded individuals.

We had a jam-packed weekend, filled with discussions, marketing meetings/planning, group talks, presentations from Inspiring individuals who took their passions and turned them into realities that help others and even learned how to bring out the movie makers in ourselves. All in all, this weekend presented me with a fresh outlook on what I am doing and taking part in.

The Inspire Foundation is not just a place for like minded people to meet and talk. It is an organization that believes that Action is the key solution to the problems in this world. You can't just sit back and watch the world go by and expect things to change. You have to take an active part in the change. The weekend simply re-emphasized the importance of getting involved, helping others and making a difference. It is easy and anyone can do it. A lot of the time, its the little things that count and make the biggest difference.

Volunteering 16-09-2008 11:50

So I have begun to volunteer and I am loving it. I am working at a school close to my house for children with disabilities. They definately put my life into perspective. They make you feel special and they know how to look at the simple things in life and appreciate them fully. I am volunteering twice a week and learning something new each time I go! I believe I will continue to volunteer in this type of environment when I get home as well.

Today the kids got to try out these cool bikes by Body Bikes and they loved every second. If more people created opportunities for these kids to do the things that able bodied kids could do, that would be something to be proud of!

Taking Action- First Step 03-09-2008 10:22

Hey guys,

So things are starting to roll on this end. I am currently working on putting together a magazine with my class for a graduate project. Funny enough, I came up with a section that profiles people and or organizations that are making a difference in this world and I have included the interviews in a Q & A style. Since my Action for ActNow deals with children with disabilities and raising awareness, I chose to profile organizations that are helping children. So far I have ActNow, Invisible Children, a new organization based out of New York called Play! and the Make-A-Wish Foundations Canada. By the end of this semester I will post the link to the online copy of the magazine...

Things are definately shaping up here!

Vision Idea 28-08-2008 08:25

So everything is up in the air at the moment...I am, as usual, trying to do too many things at once, but I know it will all work out.

For my vision, I have decided to work on breaking down barriers for children living with disabilities in society. I am in the process of setting up days when I will be volunteering at a local school for children with disabilities. I am also putting together a few question and answer pages for a magazine my class is creating, that will highlight a few organizations that do a lot of good for these children ( i.e The Sunshine Foundation, Make-A-Wish and I have just contacted this new group that started at NYU called Play!).

At this point I am trying to use my writing capabilities to evoke some change in this area, as well as my own physical capabilities through volunteering. It would be great if anyone else has some ideas that would assist me throughout my Action!!

Cheers

Volunteers 18-08-2008 01:52

Hey Guys,

I am currently working on my masters in journalism and one of my classes requires that we put together a magazine. I am incharge of the "People" section and one of the things I am trying to do is profile young people who are making a difference. I know all of you are taking action, and I would love to hear about it. Also, if you know of someone who is not with ActNow  that I could profile that would be great as well. I am looking for people who are changing the world- in some way or another for the good.

Thanks a million!

Violence against women 05-08-2008 03:43

Last night my friends and I got a very disturbing text from another friend. As it turns out, the text was to warn us about a potential predator lurking around our University campus at night. Her roommate, who is new to the country, was walking home after a late class and was jumped from behind- unsuspecting.

I was always aware of the potential of being attacked, simply because that is what females are taught to look out for from an early age. I just dont get it? What makes us appear like prime targets? Besides our physical appearances, why do men feel the need to prey on women ?How can we make our surroundings safer for us all? This type of violence needs to stop...we need to (as they say) , take back the night!