Everyday Public Relations

After reading about a fellow brazen blogger taking the leap to a new blog I feel compelled to start making a transition of my own….

OK, so after my rant a few days ago I felt it was necessary to go ahead and admit I may have posted a bit prematurely. I had had a horrible day, at least up to that point, but the rest of the day totally made up for it.

So as NPR is famous for saying….

“And now the rest of the story…” (written 1/12/09)

I met a professor today who reminded me why I wanted to go to college in the first place. I readily admit to having become slightly disenfranchised since starting grad school, so I was really glad to finally have a class I was happy to go back too.

I have always been fascinated by people. Not to be confused with that ridiculous statement you often hear on college campuses and in interviews everywhere (usually from confused and misinformed social sciences undergrads): “I want to [insert career path here] because I like people!”

Absurd.

I can honestly say that I do not like most people, being decidedly introverted and somewhat anti-social by nature. I do however love “people”, in all their eccentricities.

Perhaps I should clarify that last statement by stating that I enjoy people the way some people enjoy a good mystery novel. I like to study behavior. I want to know why people think the way they do.

As a child, much to my parents and teachers chagrin, it was never enough for me that some rule, ritual or rite was proper or “right” because of a collection of dusty rules made eons before my time. I wanted to know why it was right, what made it right, what made people think these rules were right without question.

I can’t stand anyone who tells me that things are done in a particular manner because it is the way it is always done. Maybe the old way IS the best way but give me a good argument. As my ethics teacher says, disagree thoughtfully, with a well-reasoned approach, or else keep your opinions to yourself (because if you can’t back up your logic, then an opinion is all it is anyways.)

So I have decided that that I really like my ethics teacher, not just because he has a soft spoken voice that oozes real world intelligence, but also because he is so up front…no hidden agenda. He encourages his students to argue with him and present different views in addition to allowing for the most “taboo: topics to be readily discussed.

I love the study of ethics, in particular how it relates to human nature, so be forewarned you will more than likely be seeing more posts as I move through this crazy semester. ( I like him, but I never said the class would be easy…).

Come back soon for regular updates as I navigate this crazy world of PR in everyday life.

OK, so after my rant a few days ago I felt it was necessary to go ahead and admit I may have posted a bit prematurely. I had had a horrible day, at least up to that point, but the rest of the day totally made up for it.

So as NPR is famous for saying….

“And now the rest of the story…” (written 1/12/09)

I met a professor today who reminded me why I wanted to go to college in the first place. I readily admit to having become slightly disenfranchised since starting grad school, so I was really glad to finally have a class I was happy to go back too.

I have always been fascinated by people. Not to be confused with that ridiculous statement you often hear on college campuses and in interviews everywhere (usually from confused and misinformed social sciences undergrads): “I want to [insert career path here] because I like people!”

Absurd.

I can honestly say that I do not like most people, being decidedly introverted and somewhat anti-social by nature. I do however love “people”, in all their eccentricities.

Perhaps I should clarify that last statement by stating that I enjoy people the way some people enjoy a good mystery novel. I like to study behavior. I want to know why people think the way they do.

As a child, much to my parents and teachers chagrin, it was never enough for me that some rule, ritual or rite was proper or “right” because of a collection of dusty rules made eons before my time. I wanted to know why it was right, what made it right, what made people think these rules were right without question.

I can’t stand anyone who tells me that things are done in a particular manner because it is the way it is always done. Maybe the old way IS the best way but give me a good argument. As my ethics teacher says, disagree thoughtfully, with a well-reasoned approach, or else keep your opinions to yourself (because if you can’t back up your logic, then an opinion is all it is anyways.)

So I have decided that that I really like my ethics teacher, not just because he has a soft spoken voice that oozes real world intelligence, but also because he is so up front…no hidden agenda. He encourages his students to argue with him and present different views in addition to allowing for the most “taboo: topics to be readily discussed.

I love the study of ethics, in particular how it relates to human nature, so be forewarned you will more than likely be seeing more posts as I move through this crazy semester. ( I like him, but I never said the class would be easy…).

Come back soon for regular updates as I navigate this crazy world of PR in everyday life.