RCL Week 5
For my rhetorical analysis, I am strongly considering analyzing a speech given on mental health awareness. I want to be a mental health counselor when I am older, so this topic really speaks to me....
View ArticleA Concert in a Different Light–Tranquility
Every concert I have discussed thus far has typically been about a concert that had some sort of upbeat vibe to it, whether it was from the catchy songs of Demi Lovato or the alternative songs and...
View ArticleRCL Week 6
Princess Diana’s Mental Health Speech In 1993, Princess Diana gave a captivating speech to mental health professionals that struck the nation. This was a time mental health importance was really...
View ArticleLoving the Life You Have–Commitment
The word “commitment” can be a scary word. It can be associated with sticking to something no matter what happens, even though that sounds kind of vague. I feel like people take the word “commitment”...
View ArticleRCL Week 7
Watching Adichie’s TED talk, there were certainly some things that stood out to me throughout the entire talk. In particular, I enjoyed the sense of humor she implored at random moments because it made...
View ArticleDoing Your Thing–Confidence
If I were to ask you to think about some crazy, confident artists currently in the media, who would be the first person to come to your mind? Miley Cyrus? Katy Perry? Nicki Minaj? I think of those...
View ArticleRCL Week 8
I. Introduction A. pop culture constantly changing, overall and individually B . Miley in music industry at 13 and has drastically changed since C. Thesis: Has society viewed Miley’s change as a...
View ArticleWidening Eyes–Discovery
If you have read any of my passion blogs in the past, you would know that I kind of go to a lot of concerts. However, I never really talked about my very first real, sweaty, and insane concert. I am...
View ArticleAcross the Years–Maturity
A lot of times, people go to concerts just to see the band or artist once, whether that is justto say they saw that performer or if it is to truly experience them in concert. Either way, most people do...
View ArticleRCL Week #10 (Since we skipped Week #9)
This TED Talk given by JD Schramm was the best and most inspiring one by far that I have watched. In this TED talk, Schramm discusses a man who had everything going for him, yet his thoughts still...
View ArticleA Strange Perspective–Change
The past years of my life, I have gone to many concerts. Almost all of them have been in a crowded venue with many other fans. However, the one I want to talk about today is the only exception to the...
View ArticleLooking Back at it All–Reflections
For my final passion post, I am not going to talk about a specific concert. Rather, I want to talk about all of them and how, as a whole, they have collectively changed my life for the better. If you...
View ArticleFinal RCL Post
My TED Talk: http://www.mediafire.com/watch/e9at2gz0auwzpnr/tori.mp4 I am shocked by my TED Talk. Wow. I mean, I am not trying to sound conceited and act like I did absolutely amazing because I know I...
View ArticleFit & Fearless
Hello, blog-readers! New semester means new passion blog. If you have read any of my blog posts before, you understand that a huge part of my life is dedicated to attending concerts. With this blog, I...
View ArticleA Step in the Right or Wrong Direction?
For as long as I have been alive, there have been countless debates on whether or not homosexuality is “right” or “wrong,” and whether or not it should be publicly displayed, no matter if it is in the...
View ArticleThis I Believe Podcast
http://sites.psu.edu/torishaffer/wp-content/uploads/sites/15017/2015/02/TIB-Podcast.mp3
View ArticleIs It Okay?
I am sure that most people are well aware of the fact that there have been numerous debates, attitudes, and opinions about the gay community. In my last post, I discussed airing a gay couple on a...
View ArticleFood for the Healthy at Heart
I’m not going to lie…just because I believe in exercise and overall health does not mean that I do not eat what’s not good for me. I honestly never restrict calories, carbs, protein, or whatever else...
View ArticleBrain Balance
There are many aspects that go into being healthy. The obvious and most well-known factors include exercising and eating right. While I strongly believe in the powers of both of these, there is another...
View ArticleWho are the Proper Parents?
How many people do you know who were raised by two moms or two dads? Personally, I do not know many at all, but I am sure that as the number of states who allow gay marriage rises, the number of...
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