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Meet the Reporter: What I am thankful for

A series where the audience gets to know the ASU Odyssey reporters

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Nov 27, 2019

Arizona State University

Meet the Reporter: What I am thankful for

Patricia Vicente

School

Michael Gutnick

- I don't care how boring or "nerdy" this might sound, but I am extremely grateful for the education I get to receive at ASU and Cronkite. Not many people get to pursue a higher education and I think it's important for us to take advantage of it and be appreciative of what we get to do, even if it's as simple as "showing up to class." As a first-generation student, this is something I am grateful for every single day because I know I'm not just going to school for myself, but also for my parents, who work their asses off to allow me to pursue a career I genuinely enjoy and attend a school that I can do it at, even if I am a couple of hundred miles away. I get to work with some of the best peers in the industry, on some of the best equipment from anywhere within the college and professional realm and I'm being taught by some of the best current and former journalists in the industry I want to go into. It truly does not get better than that.

Opportunities

Ricky Cornish

- If you have ever heard me talk about my life the past three years, then you know I have had a wide array of opportunities that I will never shut up about. Some of these professional and academic opportunities have seen me land my dream internship as my first internship in college, has seen me be the ultimate tourist in Washington D.C. when I wasn't speaking to students about my amazing J-school and have seen me be the happiest ever while achieving my dreams. I am happy as a professional, student and as a person because of these opportunities and I really wouldn't trade them for anything.

Family

Vanessa Ramirez

- This might be a cheesy one, but it's one that is definitely a truthful thank you. I'm privileged enough to have a family to go home to every holiday season, and any other time besides that, which is not what many can say. There might be times when I take my family for granted, but as time goes on, I realize that it is okay to take them for granted as long as I let them know how appreciative I am of them. As I enter my last calendar year in college, I am remembered just how much love I have and how many people I have rooting for me when I want to give up or when I have a rough day. This even goes beyond my blood relatives; it goes out to my family friends and the support system I have in Arizona and my co-workers at my jobs and internships that want to see me succeed.

While I only named three big groups, there are dozens of people within these groups that I am thankful for. I am thankful for them making me into the woman I am today and showing me endless love.

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No, I can't help you.

1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

It's just my face, I swear.

1. When you meet new people, they automatically assume you hate them or are rude.

2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

11. And, lastly, people are constantly asking you if you are happy or having a good time because you look bored to death.

The world's greatest university meets the world's greatest show.

1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

Syllabus week doesn't exist.

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