Passion Blog Possibilities

When initially given the task of identifying and elaborating upon something that I'm passionate about I was like...

            

As I was never really forced to stop and think exactly what it is that I actually consider a significant aspect of my life, trying to distinguish something as my passion is a train of thought I'd never taken or, for that matter, even made it to the station. So after much deliberation and what most would consider an inordinate amount of coffee, I came up with two tentative concepts for my blog. They are as follows:

"A Cliché-A-Day Keeps the Bad Vibes Away"

If there's one thing in life I can discernibly identify as something I hold in an extremely high regard it's the ability to recognize, and sometimes uncover, the silver lining in every situation. Positive vibes, although not physically tangible, can truly pose major influence over one's life as well as the way they perceive it. With this notion in mind, one potential subject for my "Passion Blog" is "A Cliche-A-Day Keeps the Bad Vibes Away," a blog that would aim to highlight the little things in campus life that should entice positivity in an otherwise anxiety-provoking and fairly intimidating environment. In other words, the blog would consist of reasons to be happy in Happy Valley based on commonplace, maybe even hackneyed, quotes applied to daily life at Penn State. 

            In an effort to illuminate this kind of nebulous blog concept, a breakdown of each post would be as follows:

1. Identify cliche
2. Reflect on what it means
3. Apply it to the context of college life
4. Offer suggestions regarding how to best exercise this knowledge, or positivity, in daily life

"Stylin' @ State"

         

Some people tell me I have a "shopping addiction". In reality, it's just a passion of mine. Since I was a little girl, I can always remember my mom advising me to look my best wherever I go because I "never know when I am going to run into Prince Charming." Now, however pretentious or implausible that may seem, as a result of this so-far insubstantial potential (I have yet to casually bump in to the man of my dreams), I have developed an avid interest in contemporary fashion and style. 

With that in mind, another potential blog concept I have developed is "Stylin' at State", a style blog that would seek to aid students, both male and female, in keeping up with current campus trends. Some rudimentary ideas for such blog posts include Game-Day Style: Get Tailored for Those Tailgates, Fall Trends for men and women, The Art of Layering: How to Stay Warm on Campus, Going-Out Go-To's: Is it All Just Crop Tops and Jerseys?, and other material relevant to Penn State students. A typical blog post would consist of an identification and explanation of trends as well as information regarding some stores and companies where students can potentially purchase related items. I would make sure to include mention of some of my favorite shops downtown, highlighting the general style and price range of each, as well as informing my readers of stores that offer student-discounts. In addition, my posts would include photographs for reference to the material described. For example, if I were to do a piece showcasing Fall-wear, I would be sure to include pictures which would further illuminate my suggestions and ideas regarding related Fall trends.