Heading in a new direction (again)

When I left school I knew I wanted to be a journalist. I had my first piece of writing published in The Evening Chronicle when I was 13 and loved the thrill of seeing my name and words in print.

During my first year at university I got to try my hand at radio and television journalism but chose to continue on my path to a career in newspapers. Last year I was suddenly distracted away from newspapers by the glossy life of the magazine industry.

I have now decided that I would like to go into food, lifestyle or travel (I'm not fussy!)

Back into the swing of things

I have had a very busy summer working for the university and, as a result have not been blogging as much as I would have hoped.

After two days back at university I am fully back in to the swing of things and learning the dreaded shorthand. I may regret saying this so early but I am surprised at how well I am picking it up - although I don't know how I will get up to 100 words per minute!

It's very exciting to be back at uni but it looks like I will be extremely busy for the foreseeable!

Live from the court room...

Yesterday Sky News reported that "The Justice Secretary has come under renewed pressure to allow television cameras into the country's court rooms"

While the main idea behind this argument is so that the rest of the country can find out what is happening with those involved in the recent riots I disagree that television cameras should be allowed into court rooms.

I simply feel that if cameras were allowed in to the court rooms the Judaical system could become over dramatised and Britain's criminals could become famous which would set a bad example for the British Youth.