Awesome Commercial!

http://youtu.be/yn67gixQuMo

Here is an awesome commercial that really supports media awareness for women directed specifically at young girls by the Girl Scouts of America. It is part of a program/organization called "Watch What You Watch". Here is a link with more information about the Healthy Media commission. I tried to download the commercial above but I'm technologically challenged lol. Good to see something good out there!!!!!
http://www.girlscouts.org/who_we_are/advocacy/watchwhatyouwatch/default.asp

Intro Letter

Hello everyone,

 My name is Lacy and I'm a senior here at UCF. I am taking this class because I have a great passion for women's studies and feel that the feminist approach to just about any situation is always the most logical, reasonable, and peaceful approach to solving many issues or concerns. I strongly believe in equality in every facet of life and I always try to make a positive difference in the lives of women that I meet.

 Having come from an abusive and destructive home, I developed a sense of maturity early on and began questioning authority at a younger age, as I realized- not all grown-ups were always right! This, I believe, along with my love of reading and writing, led to my interests in women's studies and gender issues.

  As far as hobbies go, I have always loved reading, music, animals, and mostly, traveling and outdoor adventure. I enjoy kayaking, scuba diving, hiking, water sports, riding my motorcycle, and nature in general. One of my dreams is to travel to every country before I die. So far I have had the privilege of visiting China, Africa, Costa Rica, and many parts of Europe. I also like flying helicopters and have taken a few pilot training courses at Air Orlando, however, it is very expensive and therefore, a future conquest. : )

 I am a very independent person and have worked in the restaurant industry for eight years. I have a deep appreciation for fresh, well-prepared food. I have been vegetarian for over 5 years and tend to do a lot of my own cooking. I love preparing meals and inviting friends over to enjoy good conversation.

 I love personal challenges and I love learning. I never want to stop expanding my knowledge or pushing myself to be a better individual. I believe that our experiences definitely shape us as individuals and I strive to gain personal growth and new ideas from my own experiences through education, travel, and adventure in hopes of living a more open and happy life. Perhaps these experiences could help aide me in becoming a leader one day, as I feel personal experience is necessary in many leadership positions. I guess what I want to get out of this course is more knowledge and food for thought in regards to women and leadership. I hope the class can provide me with further motivation and a support network as I begin to strive for this goal, as going against the path of least resistance is a lonely journey and it can be difficult to relate to others at times. I’m sure it will be a fun and challenging semester!
 I have read, understood, and agree with the terms and conditions of the class syllabus and blogging protocols.