Okay, so I was reviewing my site today. I'm redesigning it, so I've been getting ideas on how I want to do it. I've been looking at other sites that might be similar in nature to mine. So today, I went back to my site, just looking at things. I was watching one of the shows and noticed that the audio was a little off on it. Then I thought, "Gosh, I wonder if any of the other ones are off."
I start looking over all my shows and discover about a third of them have the audio off. I can't figure out why the audio is off. Then I realize that when I exported them through Final Cut Pro, all the ones where the audio is off, I exported as Quick Time Movie. The later ones I exported as Quick Time Conversion. I'm hoping that makes a difference....because it is really going to be a pain and take a lot of time to have to redo all these shows. It's just frustrating.
I can't believe I haven't heard from anyone that the audio is off. They've been seen and shown several times on my site and youtube...and no one has said anything...I guess people aren't really caring. It's not off by that much, but I can definitely tell....
Oh, I was just following someone on Twitter...a famous person...and they misspelled such a common word. I was shocked. I mean this person is on TV every week, and he can't spell a simple word. I'm hoping he was in a hurry and mistyped it or something??!!
That is such a pet peeve of mine...misspelling. Even if I'm texting someone, and I accidentally misspell a word, I have to go back and fix it. Oh, and I just can't stand grammar mistakes. If you're not sure if you're using the word correctly, then don't use it. Use another word. There's nothing more frustrating then reading someone's work and coming across a misspelled or incorrectly used word. By the way, if you ever notice these mistakes on my site or blog, please don't hesitate to point them out to me. I would love you for it.
I know we all get in a hurry or don't realize we are misspelling a word...that's what friends are for. To help us fix those problems. I consider you a friend, so I hope you would do me the honor of telling me any mistakes I make. After all, I'm only human...and make mistakes too.
Tell me your pet peeves at jessica@jessicarector.com.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Finding Your Passion and Following Your Dreams
I'm a 34 year old female who is not married and has no kids. I never started out thinking I would still be single, but all along in finding my passion, I've never wavered in one thing...following my heart. I've spent most of my adult life trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my career. Like many people, after high school, I went straight to college. I graduated with a marketing degree...and again, like so many people, not know really what I wanted to do in life. My dad told me to go into sales, because I had the personality for it.
I tried to sell copiers and fax machines, and I absolutely hated it. I hated the cold calls and feeling like I wasn't achieving anything. I didn't give it much time, before I quit and went back to school for my MBA. I went part time, while working two jobs. For my last semester, I went to Norway for an exchange program. This is where my mind started opening up. In recent years, I had discovered how much I enjoyed traveling. In Norway, I met some amazing people from all over the world. I soon realized we are all more alike than we are different. I also discovered so much about myself. I love learning about people, cultures, and places. I love learning as much as I can about as much as I can.
When I returned from Norway, I moved from the DFW area to Los Angeles. I thought I wanted to act. One of my friends told me to try a talk show. I thought, "I don't really have anything to say." I soon figured out that although I may not have much to say, many other people do. I also realized that I have plenty to say as well. So I had a talk show in Los Angeles for two years, and I loved it. I loved it so much, I knew that I had finally found what I wanted to do in my career...and I was 30.
No one ever tells you that you won't know what you want to do when you graduate college the first time. When I went back for my MBA, I even took other classes, painting, acting, writing, just to try and figure out what I wanted to do. I thought, "Well, I don't know what I want to do, but I can narrow it down little by little and tell you what I don't want to do."
After having my talk show in Los Angeles for two years, I moved back to DFW, because I wanted to be able to grow and expand my talk show. I got my third college degree, in broadcast journalism. I thought this would give me more credentials for my talk show. My classes did teach me to edit, film, and put the whole show together by myself.
When I graduated this third time, I didn't want to get a reporting job. In order to have a talk show, so many people told me I needed to be a reporter and move up from there. I didn't have any desire to be a reporter, in the traditional sense of the word. I want to report on the things that the public finds important, not on what corporate deems necessary. I wanted to have the flexibility to talk to people, to hear their stories, to know how they have come to be....I wanted to have a forum for the people.
So I started my online video talk show, The Jessica Rector Show, where real people share real life experiences. It is a place where people are cared for, listened to, and helped. They help others by getting their story out, so others don't feel so alone in thier situation. They open minds, inspire, motivate, and empower. Think back to when you heard that story...that story that in some way impacted your life. Your perspective changed...your thoughts expanded...you now saw that issue or person a little differently. A story can make a difference and change the world. And that's what I want to be a part of. I want to help people help others through tellling their story..through sharing their life experience. We all want to know that someone, somewhere has been through something similar, or we want to know where we can go to for help, for reassurance, for openness. We want to be able to talk about things that are happening in our own lives.
I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to settle..in my personal or professional life. It has taken me a long time, but I have found my dream career. This has come through so much tenacity and persevance, but it's worth it. When you want something bad enough, there's really no stopping you from achieving it. No amount of "No's", time, or negativity can sway you away from your passion. If you have that undeniable desire to make your dreams a reality, follow your heart, and they will come to fruition.
I'm doing a business plan to find investors, so I can grow and expand my show. I believe everyone wants to help others, and just by telling your story, you can. Imagine the world we would live in, if everyone told their story to help change the world.
I realize that being unmarried with no kids may make following your dreams easier. In reality, it is never easy. Yes, I don't have other people who depend on me, but if you're married, you have someone to help support your dreams. The thing is there is always going to be someone who has it easier, someone who has more to start with, someone who is better looking, smarter, funnier, more qualified. Don't focus on these negative, because there's plenty of people who will be negative enough. You need to remain positive and think, "I may not be the smartest person, but I can.....(you fill in the blank) sell a pen." I was once told that if you can sell a pen you can sell anything. Try it on someone. If you can sell a pen, you can sell yourself. And that's what life is about, being able to sell yourself...not all obvious and in your face. But when you go for a job, meet a client, befriend a stranger...you are selling yourself.
So get to know yourself, put your best foot forward, and go selling...because sooner or later, you'll meet the right person, and boom! You'll have your chance to make your dreams your reality. No matter what anyone else says, picture it happening, believe in yourself, and it will come true. But you have to take the steps to make it happen. Get off your couch, because it's not going to happen if no one knows about you! Everyone has a dream, but it won't happen by sitting on your couch and hoping and praying it will. Surround yourself with positive people who believe in your success. Go after it! Don't stop! Don't take "No" for an answer! And most importantly, don' t every stop believing in yourself, your skills and abilities, and your desire for a better life!
Keep reading my blogs to find out what happens in Welcome to Jessica's World. And visit www.jessicarector.com to share your story. I look forward to hearing from you, Jessica
I tried to sell copiers and fax machines, and I absolutely hated it. I hated the cold calls and feeling like I wasn't achieving anything. I didn't give it much time, before I quit and went back to school for my MBA. I went part time, while working two jobs. For my last semester, I went to Norway for an exchange program. This is where my mind started opening up. In recent years, I had discovered how much I enjoyed traveling. In Norway, I met some amazing people from all over the world. I soon realized we are all more alike than we are different. I also discovered so much about myself. I love learning about people, cultures, and places. I love learning as much as I can about as much as I can.
When I returned from Norway, I moved from the DFW area to Los Angeles. I thought I wanted to act. One of my friends told me to try a talk show. I thought, "I don't really have anything to say." I soon figured out that although I may not have much to say, many other people do. I also realized that I have plenty to say as well. So I had a talk show in Los Angeles for two years, and I loved it. I loved it so much, I knew that I had finally found what I wanted to do in my career...and I was 30.
No one ever tells you that you won't know what you want to do when you graduate college the first time. When I went back for my MBA, I even took other classes, painting, acting, writing, just to try and figure out what I wanted to do. I thought, "Well, I don't know what I want to do, but I can narrow it down little by little and tell you what I don't want to do."
After having my talk show in Los Angeles for two years, I moved back to DFW, because I wanted to be able to grow and expand my talk show. I got my third college degree, in broadcast journalism. I thought this would give me more credentials for my talk show. My classes did teach me to edit, film, and put the whole show together by myself.
When I graduated this third time, I didn't want to get a reporting job. In order to have a talk show, so many people told me I needed to be a reporter and move up from there. I didn't have any desire to be a reporter, in the traditional sense of the word. I want to report on the things that the public finds important, not on what corporate deems necessary. I wanted to have the flexibility to talk to people, to hear their stories, to know how they have come to be....I wanted to have a forum for the people.
So I started my online video talk show, The Jessica Rector Show, where real people share real life experiences. It is a place where people are cared for, listened to, and helped. They help others by getting their story out, so others don't feel so alone in thier situation. They open minds, inspire, motivate, and empower. Think back to when you heard that story...that story that in some way impacted your life. Your perspective changed...your thoughts expanded...you now saw that issue or person a little differently. A story can make a difference and change the world. And that's what I want to be a part of. I want to help people help others through tellling their story..through sharing their life experience. We all want to know that someone, somewhere has been through something similar, or we want to know where we can go to for help, for reassurance, for openness. We want to be able to talk about things that are happening in our own lives.
I decided a long time ago that I wasn't going to settle..in my personal or professional life. It has taken me a long time, but I have found my dream career. This has come through so much tenacity and persevance, but it's worth it. When you want something bad enough, there's really no stopping you from achieving it. No amount of "No's", time, or negativity can sway you away from your passion. If you have that undeniable desire to make your dreams a reality, follow your heart, and they will come to fruition.
I'm doing a business plan to find investors, so I can grow and expand my show. I believe everyone wants to help others, and just by telling your story, you can. Imagine the world we would live in, if everyone told their story to help change the world.
I realize that being unmarried with no kids may make following your dreams easier. In reality, it is never easy. Yes, I don't have other people who depend on me, but if you're married, you have someone to help support your dreams. The thing is there is always going to be someone who has it easier, someone who has more to start with, someone who is better looking, smarter, funnier, more qualified. Don't focus on these negative, because there's plenty of people who will be negative enough. You need to remain positive and think, "I may not be the smartest person, but I can.....(you fill in the blank) sell a pen." I was once told that if you can sell a pen you can sell anything. Try it on someone. If you can sell a pen, you can sell yourself. And that's what life is about, being able to sell yourself...not all obvious and in your face. But when you go for a job, meet a client, befriend a stranger...you are selling yourself.
So get to know yourself, put your best foot forward, and go selling...because sooner or later, you'll meet the right person, and boom! You'll have your chance to make your dreams your reality. No matter what anyone else says, picture it happening, believe in yourself, and it will come true. But you have to take the steps to make it happen. Get off your couch, because it's not going to happen if no one knows about you! Everyone has a dream, but it won't happen by sitting on your couch and hoping and praying it will. Surround yourself with positive people who believe in your success. Go after it! Don't stop! Don't take "No" for an answer! And most importantly, don' t every stop believing in yourself, your skills and abilities, and your desire for a better life!
Keep reading my blogs to find out what happens in Welcome to Jessica's World. And visit www.jessicarector.com to share your story. I look forward to hearing from you, Jessica
Monday, May 18, 2009
Farrah Fawcett
Is it just me....I find myself liking Farrah even more these days. I love how she is so open about her cancer and how she doesn't shy away from the cameras, even when she is sick from the chemo. It would seem that this is the epitome of what celebrities don't want people to see...that they, too, are just human.
We have seen Farrah in her glamour days. We know the hair, her looks and her charm. Yet, I find I'm more drawn to her now. She is weak, yet strong. She has unwavering commitment to life, and I love that. She refuses to be defined by her hair. I saw her with only her bangs, and she has never looked more beautiful. She seemed hesitant as first to let the world see that side of her. Once she unveiled it, she was glowing...beaming...because she was so incredibly free. Free from the secret, free from fear, and free from critics. She was free to be completely and underly herself.
How we all want to discover that freedom in ourselves. Thank you, Farrah, for having the courage and strength, the belief in and love for yourself. Thank you for allowing us to see inside your soul and for the ability you have to touch mine. Thank you, Farrah, for being my hero, for being the world's hero...not because of your hair, looks or charm, but because you are brave enough to be yourself through this fight and allow the world to stand beside you and admire you.
Jessica
Thursday, February 19, 2009
The Best Job in the World
She used to be my best friend. That is until we stopped talking for a year. Then we talked one time, before I got the call. She called to tell me about "The Best Job in the World," and she said, "It's fate that we started talking again, because you're made for this job." It was featured on The Today Show, and I had to applied. I submitted a 60 sec video application to the best job in the world off the coast of Australia on Hamilton Island. It is sooo my type of job. I would be a caretaker of the island, try different actitivites on the island and blog about them. I love to travel, but above all, my passion is people. i am like a sponge, when it comes to people. I enjoy getting to know people, their culture, and how they came to be.
When I submitted my first video, I noticed the audio and video didn't match. I emailed the employer, and they, then, rejected my application so I could resubmit. I did, and I'm glad I did, but now many of my views are not counting. This usually wouldn't be a problem, but the person with the most views, along with 10 others, gets a trip for an interview on the island.
There are several thousands of applicants, but it's hard not to get your hopes up when you want something so badly. Still, I believe it all happens for a reason...and I know I'm meant for this job...Please take a look...http://www.islandreefjob.com/applicants/watch/GqxR_G3ALfg
When I submitted my first video, I noticed the audio and video didn't match. I emailed the employer, and they, then, rejected my application so I could resubmit. I did, and I'm glad I did, but now many of my views are not counting. This usually wouldn't be a problem, but the person with the most views, along with 10 others, gets a trip for an interview on the island.
There are several thousands of applicants, but it's hard not to get your hopes up when you want something so badly. Still, I believe it all happens for a reason...and I know I'm meant for this job...Please take a look...http://www.islandreefjob.com/applicants/watch/GqxR_G3ALfg
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Keeping My Spirits Up
Well, this is my first blog...and I want to welcome everyone to it. I'm excited about beginning it, and I hope you will continue to follow me along the way, as you get to know me.
I went to Africa this past summer to volunteer in an orphanage and a HIV/AIDS clinic. I went through a non profit organization, STAESA, which turned out to be a scam. With that in mind, I had to return home early and disappointed. After accepting I needed to come back, I told myself I would start my talk show again, but I will do without holding anything back.
I started it up again last August, and it's gone very well. My talk show, The Jessica Rector Show, is about empowering individuals to find who they are and not be defined by others, roles, society, or things. Everyone has a story. I want to give people the opportunity to share their story. We can all learn from them, whether it's because we are going through a similar situation or gaining information about a topic we knew nothing about. Taking the time to listen can broaden our minds or change our perspectives and allow us to begin to understand other life beyond or beside our own. Finding that commonality and feeling the the thread the unites us all can only help us help ourselves and others.
Right now, I'm trying to spread the awareness for the show. There seems to be a lot of interest in it, but not many people know about it. I think the more people who watch the episodes, the more people who can be affected and begin to help others. Imagine the world where we all help one another!
It begins to be frustrating, because nothing is moving as fast as I would like it to...but that seems par for the course. I'm networking and joining groups but it seems I'm not getting much from small companies. I know times are tough, but I'm not even getting a nibble.
As anyone who knows me knows, I refused to give up. When there's something I'm passionate about, which is a lot of things, failure is not an option. It may take me longer than I hope, but it will happen.
If you're ever feeling down, blue, sad, or frustrated, know there's someone who is feeling like this because of something much worse or more difficult. Don't give up, keep your head up, and know these feelings are only temporary...it will, as it always does, get better!
I went to Africa this past summer to volunteer in an orphanage and a HIV/AIDS clinic. I went through a non profit organization, STAESA, which turned out to be a scam. With that in mind, I had to return home early and disappointed. After accepting I needed to come back, I told myself I would start my talk show again, but I will do without holding anything back.
I started it up again last August, and it's gone very well. My talk show, The Jessica Rector Show, is about empowering individuals to find who they are and not be defined by others, roles, society, or things. Everyone has a story. I want to give people the opportunity to share their story. We can all learn from them, whether it's because we are going through a similar situation or gaining information about a topic we knew nothing about. Taking the time to listen can broaden our minds or change our perspectives and allow us to begin to understand other life beyond or beside our own. Finding that commonality and feeling the the thread the unites us all can only help us help ourselves and others.
Right now, I'm trying to spread the awareness for the show. There seems to be a lot of interest in it, but not many people know about it. I think the more people who watch the episodes, the more people who can be affected and begin to help others. Imagine the world where we all help one another!
It begins to be frustrating, because nothing is moving as fast as I would like it to...but that seems par for the course. I'm networking and joining groups but it seems I'm not getting much from small companies. I know times are tough, but I'm not even getting a nibble.
As anyone who knows me knows, I refused to give up. When there's something I'm passionate about, which is a lot of things, failure is not an option. It may take me longer than I hope, but it will happen.
If you're ever feeling down, blue, sad, or frustrated, know there's someone who is feeling like this because of something much worse or more difficult. Don't give up, keep your head up, and know these feelings are only temporary...it will, as it always does, get better!
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