playground samples

Hi, strangers! I've told you before what first led me to study journalism, (the art of translation, )but I haven't yet explained what kept me there: principles. J-school, especially one like Newhouse, is very passionate about writing for others the right way. There are a few rules that stand out to me particularly, including (1) The whole truth and nothing but the truth, (2) the public as a priority, (3) a balanced point of view, (4) maintaining diversity of minds, and (5) reliable independence. The fifth speaks to an avoidance of "conflict of interest" which can often corrupt the other moralities and ethics that journalism calls for. A few months ago, I was turned down at a chance to review the Lost Girls book and rightfully so. I have worked closely with them in the past, and as such would have been biased by default. This weekend, I lived out the weekend in the Hamptons yet thought I would not be able to completely share it with you since I was not only representing myself. Thankfully, I had misinterpreted my purpose. Let's go...

(So glad I got to send my little brother off to his senior prom before I left!)

'Twas a weekend of relaxing,

beaching, 

dining,

art gallery hopping,

ice cream-ing,

snacking,

toasting,

bagel-ing,

farmers market shopping,

wine tasting,

shopping,

photographing,

and family timing.

I wish I could provide dialogue for the fabulous weekend I had, but alas, I cannot. To be honest, I truly have not had a moment to unwind since I left late Friday night, and have yet another busy day at work ahead of me. On an exciting note, I came home last night to a package for the "press", a sampling of two loose leaf green teas that I absolutely cannot wait to try out. I will most definitely let you know how much I love them :) thanks again BourgeaTEA! Have a wonderful Tuesday, lovelies.