Dear Brothers of the Alpha Kappa Delta Fraternity,
I write to you today on behalf of the AADAP (American Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program), not to change your lifestyle, or your opinions, but merely to inform you of the potential dangers of alcohol and drug abuse (I.e. Alcoholism, drug related illnesses, and even death.). Through this I hope you will become more appreciative of a happier and sober lifestyle.
In 2005, 15,000 people died from alcohol related diseases such as liver disease, mouth cancers, and breast cancer due to drinking habits. According to Professor Mark Bellis, "Most people do not realise how many of the body's systems are affected by alcohol and the relationship for example between alcohol and cancer, particularly cancer of the digestive system but also breast cancer." The only way to avoid increasing your chances of getting diseases like these, are to manage your habits wisely, and strive towards a sober lifestyle.
It is clinically proven that people living a sober lifestyle also live happier and more successful lives as well. Alcohol damages the body, forcing it to spend more energy on protecting itself from the potential dangers of alcohol, rather than daily activities, causing exhaustion and a shortened attention span. Alcohol impairs your mental stability, sometimes creating feelings of invincibility which can become very dangerous to your physical and sometimes social health. In a world without alcohol, these false feelings and potential harms could be avoided.
Have you ever lost a friend due to a drunk driving accident, whether or not they were the ones at fault? Well, it's not uncommon if you have. Drunk driving accidents are the number one killer of Americans between ages 15 and 20. And the price for accidentally hitting someone while driving drunk? Vehicular manslaughter charges. Forget college, and forget any other life plans aside from sharing showers and sleeping on mats.
By drinking and/or any other subtance abuse, you are throwing every life plan, goal, and potential out the window. You're holding yourself back from your true potential, and could eventually not only affect your life, but the lives of others due to carelessness and acting on a whim due to peer pressure. Please think ahead, and think about your life. Save lives by staying sober.
Sincerally,
The AADAP
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
WA5 - Final
The cold air stung my face as I walked out my front door. I checked my bad ensuring my camera was in it's place. I considered grabbing the car keys, but decided against the impulse. What better way to discover the city than by foot? That's my assignment: Capture the city's essance. The trick: In one single shot. I had finally gotten my dream job as a photographer, and I couldn't let them down. I need this job much more than anyone knows. With the economy falling at a fast pace, and the violence growing within the city, I need to get away. Although my photography career has just begun, my physical and emotional safety if more important. I plan to save up my money as quickly as possible and leave this city that began so fresh, exciting, and full of possibilities. Now the violence has taken ahold of it, and the cost of living rising by the minute, it's like a timebomb waiting to erupt.
But how was I to capture that in one single shot? I remember receiving this assignment. My boss, Mr. Williams called me into his office, sat me down, and slid me the article about the city's changes throughout the years. There was a blank space, which was followed by a photo caption: Photo by Arnie Withfield. That was my motivation to accept this impossible task.
I've been walking for hours now, and gained only a slight headache and the potential cold later in the week. I'll be fired if I can't complete this task, and I desperately need the money if my plans are going to be followed through with.
Suddenly sirens blare past me. Maybe this is my break. An action shot of the police doing some good. I begin to pick up my pace, which progresses into a full-on sprint. I get there finally, and see men being questioned with stray spraypaint bottles on the ground. Obviously graffitti artists busted. I glance around and find exactly what I had needed all along. The site was indescribable. It was the most beautiful piece of graffitti I'd ever seen. It explained the situation fully. A beautiful piece of art in the worst part of town illegally on the side of a corporate building. Not only was it's oxymoronic ways perfect, it was my big break I had been searching for.
But how was I to capture that in one single shot? I remember receiving this assignment. My boss, Mr. Williams called me into his office, sat me down, and slid me the article about the city's changes throughout the years. There was a blank space, which was followed by a photo caption: Photo by Arnie Withfield. That was my motivation to accept this impossible task.
I've been walking for hours now, and gained only a slight headache and the potential cold later in the week. I'll be fired if I can't complete this task, and I desperately need the money if my plans are going to be followed through with.
Suddenly sirens blare past me. Maybe this is my break. An action shot of the police doing some good. I begin to pick up my pace, which progresses into a full-on sprint. I get there finally, and see men being questioned with stray spraypaint bottles on the ground. Obviously graffitti artists busted. I glance around and find exactly what I had needed all along. The site was indescribable. It was the most beautiful piece of graffitti I'd ever seen. It explained the situation fully. A beautiful piece of art in the worst part of town illegally on the side of a corporate building. Not only was it's oxymoronic ways perfect, it was my big break I had been searching for.
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