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Artistic, musical, creative, and entertaining topics in Journal's workplace sphere.
The First Draft of Everything is Shit
As someone who loves to write across all types of platforms, I intimately understand the importance of a first post. The first blog. The initial article on a website or the first video on an upcoming YouTube channel. Think of it as the first impression at a date. You have about three to fifteen seconds flat to not make a fool of yourself and convince the other person to stay and listen to the remaining twenty-nine and a half minutes of your ramblings.
By Ikechukwu Oji3 years ago in Journal
I worked from home today.
The other day I made about 15 bucks doing yard work. I swept off my buddy's deck, I swept the outside stairs, and it took a long while but I made 15 bucks I guess that is better than nothing, I swept up the lawn clippings after my buddy A D Baby cut the grass, I practiced working on the yard a couple of days after he mowed the lawn. Today I made 20 dollars weed eating the back and the side by Dan's property but I never crossed the property line, did my best to be cautious and aware of the flower garden beyond the shallow wall of rocks that says "This boundary is the flower bed, don't cut the flowers because they won't pop back up til the next year and we love to smell the flowers and listen to the birds chirp while sitting on the deck reading the newspaper online thru my phone having a creamy coffee or delicious Coke-A-Cola! Such a beautiful life. Jim needs to replace the septic tank or else we lose the house. What an ugly thought. It is going to cost 40 to 80 grand. I am mad at the world swear. I am afraid of losing my furniture and everything I worked so damn hard for could just go down the drain just like that. I am surely scared and pissed at the world about my situation. Ugh, what the fuck am I supposed to do? Go move to a group home and start all the way over from scratch, I do not want to lose any of my possessions they mean a lot to me. I am very afraid. No wonder I could not sleep last night at all.
By Angelina F. Thomas3 years ago in Journal
Imaginative Creativity
Creative imagination is more than just active imagination. To be able to actively imagine things, to see and hear things in one’s mind, is an important ability. It doesn’t have to involve much creativity, though, does it? Daydreaming, for example, is a process of imagination. It can consist of an elaborate fantasy world, but one full of all the things that many people think about.
By Courtney Porter3 years ago in Journal
Lights, Camera, Action: The Ever-Evolving World of the Film Industry
The film industry has been one of the most vibrant and ever-evolving sectors over the past century. Movies have become an integral part of our lives, and the impact of the film industry on our culture and society is undeniable. From the early days of silent films to the latest 3D blockbusters, the movie industry has transformed into a multi-billion dollar business that is continually pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.
By Syeda Masooma Zahra3 years ago in Journal
Debunking Myths: Queen Cleopatra's Ethnic Background and Historical Accuracy
The announcement of Jada Pinkett Smith's upcoming film about Queen Cleopatra has ignited a heated debate due to its afrocentric approach. While some have lauded the project for promoting cultural representation and diversity, others have strongly criticized it for distorting historical accuracy. The controversy revolves around the fact that Queen Cleopatra VII Philopator was not black, and an afrocentric portrayal would be historically inaccurate.
By Mohamed Shiba3 years ago in Journal
