Welcome to my spot on the internet. I am a writer, blogger and journalist. I’m a high energy gal with a positive presence and an endless supply of enthusiasm for all things creative. Send me an e-mail at me@jerriann.netj e r r i a n nTumblr (3.0; @jerriann)http://jerriann.net/"If you wait to do everything until you’re sure it’s right, you’ll probably never do much of..."“If you wait to do everything until you’re sure it’s right, you’ll probably never do much of...http://jerriann.net/post/441665307http://jerriann.net/post/441665307Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:40:13 -0500For journalists, bloggers and writers in the Washington and...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz4ue3l2ZT1qzziy0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>For journalists, bloggers and writers in the Washington and Santa Clara area - SPJ’s <a href="http://www.spj.org/nww.asp" target="_blank">Narrative Writing Workshop.</a></p> <p>I attended this workshop when it was in Gainesville, Florida and have recommended it to friends ever since. They teach you how to write about the most mundane topics in a way that keeps readers hooked. Also, it is not very expensive to attend.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/441657661http://jerriann.net/post/441657661Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:34:00 -0500spjjournalismwashingtonsanta claracalmwater: This is hilarious and true. <object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/exmwSxv7XJI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/exmwSxv7XJI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><a href="http://calmwater.tumblr.com/post/439158405/lol-dorks" target="_blank">calmwater</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>This is hilarious and true.</p> </blockquote>http://jerriann.net/post/441576964http://jerriann.net/post/441576964Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:34:52 -0500I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow so I can work outside.<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kytjzfyGla1qaedipo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow so I can work outside.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/440059861http://jerriann.net/post/440059861Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:14:31 -0500tobia: The SelbyThoma Lelu’s Paris Home <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz375iPEjG1qzwh9fo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://tobia.tumblr.com/post/439717447/the-selby-thoma-lelus-paris-home" target="_blank">tobia</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><b>The Selby</b><br/><i>Thoma Lelu’s Paris Home </i></p> </blockquote>http://jerriann.net/post/440058316http://jerriann.net/post/440058316Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:13:00 -0500news artjournalismOh PBS, you know me well. Michael Bublé at Madison Square Garden concert on the moving picture box while I work and sip wine?...http://jerriann.net/post/440054628http://jerriann.net/post/440054628Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:11:00 -0500michael bublenerdsembarrassing factsA great article on the differences between Fox, CNN and MSNBC...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz174i0SXW1qzziy0o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A great article on the differences between Fox, CNN and MSNBC news networks.</p> <p>I read it to John while we drove to St. Pete today.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/437355298http://jerriann.net/post/437355298Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:19:00 -0500good articleThe breakfast I made for John, Stef and I this morning.<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz16rnWILN1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The breakfast I made for John, Stef and I this morning.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/437344120http://jerriann.net/post/437344120Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:11:34 -0500Kitten and I are studying this morning.<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyrewwJWDH1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Kitten and I are studying this morning.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/426214263http://jerriann.net/post/426214263Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:31:39 -0500John and I are going to this event tomorrow before the drive to...<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqn3oLuHq1qzziy0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>John and I are going to this event tomorrow before the drive to Miami.</p> <p>The Global Perspectives office puts on amazing seminars that are free for everyone.</p> <p>Check out their <a href="http://ucfglobalperspectives.org/events/current/436" target="_blank">site</a> for future events.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/425446977http://jerriann.net/post/425446977Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:31:00 -0500guest speakerUCFsuzannexie: Remix of a German urban planning poster -...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyfk61ImLT1qz9peso1_r1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://suzannexie.tumblr.com/post/412520339/remix-of-a-german-urban-planning-poster" target="_blank">suzannexie</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>Remix of a German urban planning poster - transportation for 60 // </span>via the <a href="http://www.azarask.in/blog/post/remix-challenge-car-bus-bike/" target="_blank">Remix Challenge</a></p> </blockquote>http://jerriann.net/post/425429228http://jerriann.net/post/425429228Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:22:36 -0500The Society of Professional Journalists is a great organization...<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqmkuW68K1qzziy0o1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>The <a href="http://ww.spj.org" target="_blank">Society of Professional Journalists</a> is a great organization to be a part of if you are student, teacher, professional or citizen journalist.</p> <p>I became a member prior to starting classes at UCF and attended a few conferences. All members of the organization, from the national to the local level, are a pleasure to be around.</p> <p>Register for the Spring 2010 conference in Orlando by this Sunday! If you are looking to network with people looking to hire journalists you should definitely attend this event.</p> <p>Plus, I’ll be there and would love to see you! Register <a href="http://www.spjchapters.org/ucf/conference.htm" target="_blank">here.</a></p>http://jerriann.net/post/425423170http://jerriann.net/post/425423170Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:19:42 -0500spjucfspring conferencePhoto from the shoot with Sean Walsh on Monday evening.<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqlzkHrUM1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Photo from the shoot with <a href="http://seandotcom.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Sean Walsh</a> on Monday evening.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/425395919http://jerriann.net/post/425395919Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:06:56 -0500If you didn’t know the Supreme Court heard arguments on a...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyqlx1QRF11qzziy0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>If you didn’t know the Supreme Court heard arguments on a handgun case this Tuesday. In addition to having many experts call in and give their opinions, NPR invited listeners to call in, too.</p> <p>One caller was a college student who was very upset because he is not permitted to carry his gun on college campuses. The stance that I wrote, pictured above, is my take on the situation.</p> <p>To leave your comment on the article <b>(please do)</b> go <a href="http://www.centralfloridafuture.com/campus-no-place-for-firearms-1.2177949" target="_blank">here.</a></p>http://jerriann.net/post/425392536http://jerriann.net/post/425392536Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:00 -0500journalism samples"Your heart is pure, and your mind clear, and soul devout."““Your heart is pure, and your mind clear, and soul devout.”” - My fortune...http://jerriann.net/post/423285351http://jerriann.net/post/423285351Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:56:00 -0500Spring Break starts (for me) this Thursday! John got into grad...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyod91WBae1qzziy0o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Spring Break starts (for me) this Thursday! John got into grad school in Miami and they invited him for a meet-and-greet so we are taking a mini-vacay Thursday - Saturday.</p> <p>With super pale skin and 6 books in my current non-academic reading stack, a few days at the pool / beach are needed.</p> <p>I have another mini-vacay coming up after this one, too!</p>http://jerriann.net/post/422705633http://jerriann.net/post/422705633Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:03:01 -0500miamispring breakspring break 2010Despite the heavy amount of light blue, this home office is...<img src="http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kym236Y9G01qzev40o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Despite the heavy amount of light blue, this home office is adorable and compact aka perfect.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/422682610http://jerriann.net/post/422682610Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:50:19 -0500The fight for marriage equality for gay couples is an important...<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kym1nevHwm1qzziy0o1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>The fight for marriage equality for gay couples is an important topic. I wrote a stance on the UnMarriage event that took place on Valentine’s Day in Central Park in an attempt to bring some awareness to UCF’s community.</p>http://jerriann.net/post/420035320http://jerriann.net/post/420035320Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:03:00 -0500journalism samplesprettyworld: Perfect picnic. <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyir5jLYRm1qzbdiao1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://prettyworld.tumblr.com/post/416050796/perfect-picnic" target="_blank">prettyworld</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Perfect picnic.</p> </blockquote>http://jerriann.net/post/420029068http://jerriann.net/post/420029068Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:58:27 -0500"I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today."“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.” - William...http://jerriann.net/post/420028396http://jerriann.net/post/420028396Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:57:58 -0500