Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017

I am already aware of the judgement I may face from some other people for even thinking andor planning how I intend to start a second degree and enroll in a second bachelor's degree program within 18 months or less (even with me planning to legally find a way to work full time and take just one class at a time to pay for it debt-free). After much soul searching within myself, I actually realize that a woman of my physical appearance and personality can actually grow from obtaining my dream degree regardless of how many people may question if I am reaching too high. I have at times discovered that there are times when it is better to listen to my own logic and intuition, especially because there are sometimes well-meaning people who may talk you out of a dream because of their own self imposed rules and beliefs that they may unintentionally project on to you. Getting a second bachelor's degree is actually not something I take lightly because I understand that I am going to have to budget my free time more carefully to have more time to get another degree, work full-time, and balance life with my amazing husband and other vital areas.

I have actually wanted to study public relations ever since I was accepted into a master's degree program at my first choice school back in autumn 2013. However, I allowed money to get in the way of me achieving this dream and things actually became more challenging in my life when I almost decided to give up on my dream for good (permanently) of enrolling in public relations andor related courses. However, even if I have to start over again at another community college, I am determined to go ahead with following my dream of pursuing another bachelor's degree in my preferred major even if I die trying andor it takes me many years to do so. I am actually going after this dream for practical reasons as well (especially picking up sometimes how I am currently perceived just by my physical appearance and my eccentric personality that stays one of a kind regardless of how many times I tried to fit in). Naturally, I just recently surrendered/gave up on fitting in and deciding to embrace my off the wall personality, yet I choose to exercise my right to refrain from saying more for right now on why now I am finally allowing my dream to come back alive on what I intend to study (as a second bachelor's degree).

Songs For Me to Keep in Mind when going after my dreams regardless of the external judgement I may face for doing so; Counting Stars by One Republic (played less than five minutes ago on Pandora Radio as of 339 am on Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017-Counting Stars by One Republic holds significance for me because I truly got into the song more around the September/October 2013 timeframe after I had been accepted into a university of my choice in the major that I had wanted to study (public relations). The song Dangerous by Big Data (feat. Joywave) just played seconds on Pandora after Counting Stars (finished played by 342 am Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017). I admit that one of the themes of the Dangerous music video that stick out in my mind are the various advertising themes throughout the gory, shocking, yet the draw you in type of video. honorable mentions of catchy and unique goal oriented songs all played by 415 am Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017-heaven song by Bruno Mars, Timber by Pitbull and Kesha, Sledgehammer by Fifth Harmony all played by 422 am by Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017

Affirmations from the following website to nourish and grow my soul
https://www.orindaben.com/pages/rooms/affirmations_room/

I am a valuable person. My path is important.

I interpret my dreams accurately and receive guidance from them.

I see everything through the eyes of my soul.

I receive love easily, and others give it to me generously.

I respect and honor other people.

I love and honor everything I create.

I use my wise will. I follow the path of my heart.

I spend quiet reflective time; I hear my inner guidance.

I googled tips for getting a second degree

https://nrf.com/news/7-tips-getting-degree-while-working-full-time

7 TIPS FOR GETTING A DEGREE WHILE WORKING FULL TIME

http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/2013/04/04/learn-how-to-pay-for-a-second-bachelors-degree

Learn How to Pay for a Second Bachelor's Degree

http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/programs/mba/landing?gclid=CO32tNPeoNICFZRKDQod4d8M4A&gclsrc=aw.ds

Should you get a second bachelor's degree or go for a master's degree?

By Jon Fortenbury 11:55 am EST January 9, 2014

http://college.usatoday.com/2014/01/09/should-you-get-a-second-bachelors-degree-or-go-for-a-masters-degree/

Industry and Careers

http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/44/executive-master-of-professional-studies-in-global-strategic-communications/about-the-program/industry-and-careers

http://valenciacollege.edu/

Valencia College Orlando Florida

http://news.valenciacollege.edu/president-obama-at-valencia-college/

https://www.tcc.edu/

Tidewater Community College

http://www.nvcc.edu/

Northern Virginia Community College

NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS VISIT U.S. CAPITOL FOR PRIVATE VIEWING OF FILM, HIDDEN FIGURES

http://www.nvcc.edu/news/press-releases/2017/nova-hidden-figures.html

https://www2.gmu.edu/

George Mason University

http://www.odu.edu/

Old Dominion University Norfolk Virginia

http://catalog.odu.edu/undergraduate/collegeofartsletters/communicationandtheatrearts/#linkedb.a.b.s.incommunicationandm.a.inlifespananddigitalcommunication

Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations - Strategic Communications Option

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates/advertising-and-public-relations/overview

careers that are listed to pertain to this degree on the Penn State Online website;

advertising and/or promotions manager
marketing manager
marketing communications manager
public relations specialist or manager
fundraising manager
media relations or communications worker
marketing or public relations associate

http://www.smc.edu/Pages/Home.aspx

Santa Monica College

https://asuonline.asu.edu/

https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-arts-mass-communication-and-media-studies

https://asuonline.asu.edu/online-degree-programs/undergraduate/bachelor-science-marketing

Arizona State University online

http://annenberg.usc.edu/communication

University of Southern California Annenberg School For Communication and Journalism

http://annenberg.usc.edu/news/students/one-transfer-student-difficult-road-leads-usc

Harvard Business School and Harvard Summer School links

http://hbx.hbs.edu/courses/

Guest post by Hanne Twedt Berli, 2013 and 2014 Summer School student
started on a master’s program in political communication and management at Copenhagen Business School.taking Twedt took two graduate courses: The Art of Communication and Multimedia Communication: Introduction to Digital Storytelling.

https://www.summer.harvard.edu/inside-summer/take-chance-advice-future-harvard-summer-school-students

Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017

https://go.asuonline.asu.edu/lp-wpconline-v2/?utm_source=THETRADEDESK&utm_medium=internet&utm_term=V1&utm_content=WPC&utm_campaign=Retargeting+WPC

Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business

http://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/degrees-and-certificates

Penn State World Campus Online

https://online.odu.edu/info/get-started?utm_source=Adroll&utm_medium=Banner_ad&utm_campaign=Enrollment_FY_1617&utm_content=General_2+2&utm_term=modular_b

Old Dominion University online Norfolk Virginia

http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/12/master-of-professional-studies-in-public-relations-corporate-communications/department-details

http://scs.georgetown.edu/departments/13/master-of-professional-studies-in-real-estate/

Wednesday Feb. 22, 2017

http://onlinevirginia.net/degrees/communications/?utm_source=Quantcast&utm_medium=Banner_ad&utm_campaign=OVN_Spring17&utm_content=Communications&utm_term=version_1

http://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/distancelearning/

Valencia College Orlando Florida
Regardless of what others think,I am wisely pursuing a goal that is going to offer me much regardless of the challenges I face for bravely sticking my neck out. I attract supportive people and resources that offer me creative and powerful options towards my bright future.
I take care of myself now to help myself be in the best condition possible.
I can surely hit the mark even if it takes me more than one try.
I benefit from playing a fun and loving game with my husband that allows each other to explore sides of each other that we have not yet seen.
I know where I belong and wisely make the best of all situations touching on this theme regardless of how much I stick out.

https://www.orindaben.com/pages/rooms/affirmations_room/

Divine Will flows through me. I know when to take action and when to surrender.

I will to will the Will of God.

I ask for and receive answers through my dreams.

I love the process as much as the goal.

songs for me to keep in mind; World in My Eyes by Depeche Mode, Obsession by Animotion, I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight by Cutting Crew,Come Undone by Duran Duran, Rebel Yell by Billy Idol, I Ran So Far Away by A Flock of Seagulls, Personal Jesus by Depeche Mode, Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood,Lovesong by The Cure, Love by Lana Del Rey,What's On Your Mind (Pure Energy) by Information Society

Writings from the music videos I shared tonight on googleplus-What this has to do with resources to help me towards another bachelor's degree debt-free; Seeing the writings and when I first heard the songs are going to help give me ideas on how I can integrate the study of public relations/advertising/marketing into my life and this info can help me understand how these dynamics may affect the lives of other people as well and I admit for other reasons that are better left unsaid/unwritten for now;

I was first exposed to this song (More Human Than Human by Rob Zombie)as a teenager (I was somewhere between 15 or 16 years old)and it unexpectedly played on my iheartradio LuckyStella favorites radio less than 2 hours ago. I also have to credit my older adoptive brothers (Tim and Shawn Embry) for opening my mind to enjoying rock music during my teen years.

I Swear by All-4-One- A beautiful love song that I first heard sometime around the time I was between 13-15 years old via either local radio andor television. This positive love song also reminds me of how my amazing husband Rusty Ridler treats me. I'm fully aware that there are people out there (even among people who I would like to think are my supporters)who have a challenging time fathoming that my husband could be truly in love with a woman like me. However, I know that he is truly in love with me especially because he has stood by my side through both challenging and good times in my life. As a matter of fact, my interest in this song was strongly renewed around May 2016 when my husband was helping me to overcome what was a challenging time towards the transformation of an experience that helped to make me a more emotionally resilient, more intuitive, more creative/resourceful, and a wiser woman.

This is What You Came For by Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna. I greatly enjoy Taylor Swift's music (as I do some music by Calvin Harris and Rihanna). Imagine my surprise when I found out through a media article that Taylor Swift did ghostwrite this song. However, to be fair Rihanna has also did another strong collaboration with Calvin Harris before (the We Found Love song from 2011). Fortunately, I discovered This is What You Came For by Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna some time before June 2016 (I discovered this song after seeing it featured on Amazon.com). I even reviewed it on Amazon on May 29, 2016 via the following Amazon Review

5.0 out of 5 starsA Keep You Guessing Musical Gem
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This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna struck a cord within my soul when I first heard this superb song because of the bright mood vibe music and the musical stories that the writer in me envisions from just this one song. I understand that a completely different music video could arise from what I imagine the song to be about, especially because of my awareness that this song could actually hold a completely different meaning depending on who hears this song. The writer in me for some reason sees This Is What You Came For by Calvin Harris feat. Rihanna being about a man or woman who is the center of attention either in social, professional, and/or romantic settings by several people but the person who is the center of attention actually has an interest in someone else that does not pay the same amount of attention to them as the others do for whatever reason. Musically speaking, this brilliant song is in the same family as the exciting tune Crave You by Flight Facilities (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix). However, I’m aware that this song and/or potential video to this song could demonstrate something different.

As many know I enjoy listening to music from youtube, iheartradio, Amazon music, Pandora radio, offline radio, and various online music sources. However,I would have to credit Pandora Radio for introducing me to this racy and catchy song that is Calabria 2007 by Enur feat. Natasja around the 2012 timeframe. Fortunate here is the following Amazon U.S. review to prove what I say. I wrote it on October 23, 2012

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"Calabria 2007" by Enur featuring Natasja is a rune inspired song with good rhythm. It mixes hints of reggae, dance, and electronica music. "Calabria 2007" is best for those who like dancehall music melded with club beats.

I am surprised that this racy yet creative song of Turn Me On by Nicki Minaj and David Guetta played on Pandora Radio shortly after the catchy Calabria 2007 feat. Enur and Natasja. I am fortunate to have actually heard this song back in 2011 due to purchasing one of David Guetta's Nothing But The Beat Explicit edition music collection (the one where David Guetta is standing in the red background) from Amazon. Yes, I did an Amazon review for that September 11, 2011

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5.0 out of 5 stars Daring and Experimental Beats, September 11, 2011
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"Nothing But the Beat" by David Guetta is a very exciting and happy cd that has dance, pop, and electronica music tones in many of the musical tracks. What I enjoy the most about this cd is that David Guetta has the courage in pushing the musical envelope with the musical tracks and the artists that he chose to collaborate with. For example he teams up with Snoop Dogg for the daring club track of "Sweat". He does the very risqué and catchy "Little Bad Girl" with Taio Cruz and Ludacrais. The musical track that is "Lunar" (with Afrojack) is also very good and unique. However, my personal top three favorite tracks are "Night of Your Life" (with Jennifer Hudson), "Titanium" (with Sia), and "Turn Me On" (featuring Nicki Minaj). "Night of Your Life" is a provocative musical track about someone mentioning how they intend to give a memorable night to their date as long as they are treated right. "Titanium" is a fantastic musical gem about being emotionally strong (a.k.a psychologically bulletproof) even in the face of whatever judgement and/or treatment is projected outward. My overall favorite song is "Turn Me On" (featuring Nicki MinaJ). "Turn Me On" is an intense musical track about wanting to spend time with a crush and/or romantic interest. "Nothing But the Beat" by David Guetta is a great cd for anyone that enjoys an eclectic range of music that contains a creative combination of electronica, dance, and pop music.

I was stationed in Mayport Florida and working in a warehouse as a supply delivery driver for the military delivering parts for various Aviation Helicopter squadrons when I heard this catchy song that is Low by Flo Rida either around the late 2007/early 2008 timeframe. Flo Rida is also popular for the Right Round song feat. Kesha (which samples as part of music tribute Dead or Alive's Right Round song) featured in the 2009 Hangover movie. Anyhow, Low by Flo Rida is a fun and carefree type of club song.

Womanizer by Britney Spears-I was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia on the USS Eisenhower when I heard this song either through the local radio in the area andor television. Womanizer by Britney Spears is one of those daring and push the envelope type of songs that would probably make a good television show andor play if someone ever decided to write a story just based on the Womanizer song by Britney Spears. I admit that hearing this Womanizer song, If You Seek Amy, and Circus are some of the songs that indirectly influenced me to purchase the Circus collection which I reviewed on Amazon US on January 1, 2009
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Once again Britney creates a musical masterpiece that surpasses the quality of her cd "Blackout". "Blackout" was a good album but "Circus" from my modest opinion is an even better album. I would even go as far to say that because of the greatness in the "Circus" album she will go on to sell many tickets for her upcoming tour which will make it one of the most successful musical tours of 2009. The following are a rundown of my opinion on the songs that led me to feel this way.

Womanizer 10 out of 10 A tongue in cheek of song regarding how even though the man she is singing about is charming that there is no way she is going to fall under his charm. A couple of the places that this exciting video to this song can be viewed through yahoo music and youtube

Circus 10 out of 10 This song is even better than Womanizer. This song she sings very confidently about the exciting show she puts on for others that is entertaining. Plus she emphasizes in this song that when it comes to men she likes the ringleader who calls the shots and she likes a firecracker where she can make it hot. Either way this song is a very fun song that also has an exciting video that can be posted on youtube and yahoo music.

Out From Under 9 out of 10 A very touching song and a unique ballad on how she can't look back in her love life on what could have been. I love how she beautifully sings that she will just figure it out when she's out from under.

Kill The Lights 10 out of 10 A song that is reminiscent of "Piece of Me" but expresses how she is more ready to face the paparazzi on her own terms.

Shattered Glass 10 out of 10 A great standout song about her asking an ex lover in her life if it was worth throwing away what they had for the end of their love relationship and confidently expressing that the time will come when she will be missed and wanted back. On a side note (admittedly just my opinion) I would not be suprised if her musical art ended up imitating life and one of her unnamed exes does possibly end up missing her and desiring her back.

If U Seek Amy 10 out of 10 It is very cool and unique how she starts off the song and how she carefully expresses her voice when she says lalalalala and then allows it to raise as the song starts to begin. She expresses how people can say what they want about her regardless how they feel about her but she artistically sings in a rhetoric tone "but can't you see what I see"

Unusual You 10 out of 10 A very beautiful song on how she finds someone in her life that calls when he says he does and is so good to her that this is unusual to her and how she expects this unusual person to break her heart because in her words only an angel can be so unusually nice and kind to her. This is an entertaining song but it is my hope that this song is just entertainment to her and that she does believe and realize that she deserves to be loved for who she is in real life. Aside from these few caveats this is a good song.

Blur 9.5 out of 10 A fantastic song about how the morning after is a blur to her because she is trying to recall how she ended up next to someone she is unfamiliar with and figuring out what she was doing the night before. It would be interesting to play this in a club and to see what a video of this song looks like.

MMm Papi 10 out of 10 She is expressing in the song how she desires the person in her song and her faith that the object of her desire will be there for her. Its funny and cool when she sings mmm papi love you A catchy song that will surely stick in your head

Mannequin 8 out of 10 Truthfully after a few listens to the song I am still trying to understand the full meaning to this song. What I get from this song is that someone wants her and that she will do her thing and that they will like it. I give her credit for her artistic creativity and innovation in this song but admittedly there are other songs on this cd that I like more.

Lace and Leather 10 out of 10 She sings about taking charge for her and her lover in the bedroom with lace and leather but that she is the one who will call the shots because its her show. She tells her lover to take a seat in the song because the fantasy will be on her. An erotic, sensual, and catchy song rolled into one.

My Baby 7.5 out of 10 Admittedly even though this is a song that I like least on the cd it still has grown on me each listen. This was especially the case after someone at my job told me how this is her favorite song on the cd so I decided to listen to it again to give it more of a try. Truthfully this is the only song that was just a 7.5 on my cd but thats mainly because it was so quiet and slower compared to the rest of the songs. This is a good song to listen to when you want to relax for the day because she beautifully sings about how much she loves her baby. Even though baby is obviously singular you can tell she is metaphorically paying tribute to her two beautiful children that I feel she loves very much. So even though I may have felt it was a 7.5 there may be others who will understandably rate it higher.

Radar 10 out of 10 An exciting and fun song from the "Blackout" album where she expresses some of the qualities she desires in a guy with some of her lyrics "confidence is a must" "cockiness is a plus" She turns having a crush into a stylish and fun situation with this song.

Overall if you liked the "Blackout" album you will like this album even more. Even people that are new to her albums will also like this cd. The $9.99 that I paid for this cd was definitely a good value for the various great songs that are on this cd. You can tell by this album that she is definitely getting better and better. Anyhow, whether you are a fan of Britney Spears or not if you are fine with listening to pop, top 40, and/or dance/club music then you will definitely love this album. You will definitely find yourself singing along and moving to many of these songs on this album.

I was stationed in Mayport Florida when I first heard this compelling and meaningful song of What I've Done by Linkin Park in 2007. This reminds me of one of their other songs No More Sorrow. Anyhow, What I've Done by Linkin Park touches my soul spiritually, and I truly feel that this song is greatly underrated and deserves greater airplay on various online and offline radio sources.

I actually have Don't You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin in one of my youtube playlists online of Music Gems For My Storytelling Playlist (that I initially created December 2015 and youtube has listed as last update December 17, 2015). However, this song Don't You Worry Child by Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin is both healing and uplifting to me. I have also been familiar with this song fortunately since 2012 and the following is my Amazon U.S. Review of Swedish House Mafia's Until Now music collection (deluxe)that also contains this song (the review is from January 5, 2013 and I purchased it from Amazon on December 30, 2012)

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As with many others, the feel good song of "One" by Swedish House Mafia was my musical introduction to this group. There is a fun musical mashup of "You Got The Love" by Florence +The Machine and "One" in this collection. The following are among some of the multiple and exciting hits on "Until Now": "In My Mind" by Ivan Gough&Feenixpawl featuring Georgi Kay, "Calling" by Sebastian Ingrosso &Alessso featuring Ryan Tedder, "Antidote" by Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party, "Resurrection and Paradise mashup" by Michael Calfan and Coldplay, "The Wave" by MiIke Snow, mashup of "Ladi Dadi" by Steve Aoki &Wynter Gordon/ "Sing 2 Me" by Tomas Gold/ "Alright" by Red Carpet plus other good songs available in this deluxe collection. "Until Now" by Swedish House Mafia is good for those who like electronica and/or dance collections.

What This Has to Do With This post- I need to gauge my book interests, even if I am letting go of certain books regardless of how my job situation turns out and how this ties into my work and educational goals

High Paying Careers People Love Paperback – September 26, 2001

by Jeanne Kelley (Author) (I purchased on Amazon February 25, 2015)

Learn Songwriting (Learn to Play) Paperback – January, 2000

by Caroline Hooper (Author), Nigel M. Hooper (Author)-I purchased on Amazon April 15, 2016

Wizardry 101- Awakening The Wizard Within You Paperback – September 1, 2006

by Mary F. Abbamonte (Author) (I purchased on Amazon March 14, 2011)

The Eventual Millionaire: How Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur and Successfully Grow Their Startup Hardcover– February 24, 2014

by Jaime Tardy (Author), Dan Miller (Foreword)

How to Read the Akashic Records: Accessing the Archive of the Soul and Its Journey Paperback – September 1, 2010-I have decided to keep Linda Howe’s other book (released in 2015) Discover Your Soul’s Path Through the Akashic Records which made it easier for me to let go of the 2010 book

by Linda Howe (Author)

The Money Savvy Spending Journal: The Fast and Easy Way to Track Your Spending and Gain Control Over Your Money Paperback – September 16, 2013

by Nancy N. Ragno (Author)-I purchased February 11, 2014

Prevention 2014 Total Body Shape Up Single Issue Magazine – 2013

Stella Carrier Public Relations Trends/Interests Section

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Mini Book List Update, My Feelings/Plans in Regards to My Work Future, music links, and more

HOW CLEARING CLUTTER CAN HELP YOU LOSE WEIGHT

Job insecurity may be what pushes people toward extremism

Soon you may be able to buy a car from a vending machine in Hampton Roads

5 Huge Life Lessons I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Resources To Help Me Towards Another College Degree Debt-Free Initiated by Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017