Category Archives: life after college

Avoid Clichés Like the Plague

  By zaelyna | 12 April 2010 - 21:03 |
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For those of us who construct language, heed this warning well. After all, clichés are unoriginal. Overused. Exaggerated at times. There are occasions, however, when I agree with Mrs. Who that quoting the wisdom of others is the best way to express something otherwise ‘too difficult to verbalise’ myself. The weekend presented me with many rejections. Opportunities I patiently awaited weeks to hear back from finally got back to me, with sour news. Why do people set themselves up for disappointment? Why not accept defeat now, while hope has been kicked to the ground? Because of perseverance and indomitability. Big words … Continue reading →

Splash Aboard for Script Frenzy

  By zaelyna | 29 March 2010 - 21:03 | ,
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Putting my feet in the water next week, and I’m ecstatic! Script Frenzy, the cinematic spin-off to NaNoWriMo, has arrived to help me journey through my first ever screenplay. Adding to my fears, I have no idea how to format a screenplay. Any other participants feeling lost and confused? The only thing keeping my nerves at bay is the reminder that I’ve decided screenwriting is my motivation for applying to grad school. Since the decision last December, I haven’t looked at films the same. Definitely watch them out of more than mere entertainment now. I’ve taken note of details that … Continue reading →

Git Yer Hands Dirty: an epiphany

  By zaelyna | 22 March 2010 - 21:03 | ,
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My thoughts during a recent clean-up after my conure companion, Jay: to get any job done, you must be willing to get your hands dirty. Metaphorically and literally. It’s unavoidable. Things don’t happen unless action takes place. This goes beyond cleaning and caring for animals, though. It applies to writing. Even job-hunting. It’s universal. You won’t find employment by sitting around all day watching reruns. Getting out there and filling out applications, then calling back to check on said applications is only half the game. You have to work to get work. That includes applicable skills. How do you gain … Continue reading →

Why Is It *Bad* To Do That Which You Love?

  By zaelyna | 8 March 2010 - 21:03 | ,
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Given my status as a recent graduate, it’s only fitting to write about that fantabulous full-time job… as a career-seeker </sarcasm>. It’s the ultimate task that directs our paths into adulthood. So it should be easy for us writers, right? It’s what we do, how we think, how we interact with the world. Our lens. And once each and every one of us stops being ‘lazy’ and actually gets some work published, we’ll get paid for doing exactly what we love. Bonus! But wait—there’s more: ‘If you tell yourself that your job has to be something you’d do even if … Continue reading →

Share the Wonders: ‘FARSCAPE’ Dominates the Future

  By zaelyna | 18 January 2010 - 21:03 | ,
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For the last month, the wonders of FARSCAPE have captured my attention. Non-stop. As in, since my first exposure, I’ve watched 88 episodes (plus the 3-hour miniseries) thrice! I’ve moved on to the DVD featurettes and audio commentaries, which is where the show has truly begun to work its magic on me. Now it’s no secret that I’m prone to addictive tendencies when it comes to television, but FARSCAPE has proven itself separate from the rest. Highly unique, and not just because of the qualities that make it the most epic sci-fi show (or any show, really) I’ve had the … Continue reading →