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Thank You, Odyssey

I write goodly now.

Madelyn Casale

Dec 19, 2017

Fordham University

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Here's a list of the Top 10 Things that being an Odyssey writer has taught me.

1. How to Write Goodly

My grammar have got so goodly since I started write to this publication.

2. How to be Funny

Now I know how to make good content that makes people chuckle through the use of clever memes and goofy gifs. I feel like Seinfeld!

3. How to Write on a Deadline

I was "on the paper" every single year throughout high school. You know how many articles I wrote? One. And it wasn't even in the paper because I didn't revise it in time. I have never been good at writing on a deadline, but Odyssey has really helped me with that!

4. How too Spel Wirds

Since I rite wirds every week, I now no how too spel wirds.

5. How to Communicate With Today's Youth

The youth today are truly a tricky lot to connect with sometimes, but thanks to the trendy and convenient nature of Odyssey, since it's an online publication, I am able to be "on fleek" and "woke."

6. How to Edit Things

Yes, it's true. I did not know how to edit things until I became Editor-in-Chief for Odyssey. I didn't even know there was such a thing as a second draft or rewrite. Now I know why I was failing all of my English classes until I got this job!

7. How to Write Lists

I am currently writing a list. I never really liked writing lists before, but since starting with Odyssey, I have not only become quite good at making them, but I have truly come to enjoy them.

8. How to Remind My Facebook Friends That I Exist

I haven't changed my profile picture in two years and don't really post much these days, but my weekly Odyssey articles are the perfect reminders to all of my family, friends, and acquaintances that I'm still alive and functioning.

9. How to be the Boss

I have always been more of a followers than a leader, so being Editor-in-Chief and, as a result, the boss of multiple people was at first an intimidating prospect. However, I watched the animated film "Boss Baby" 83 times in a row, and after that, I felt very confident in my leadership and boss skills.

10. How to Use my Imagination

I grew up in a lab where I was forced to the nutritional labels on Ramen packages for fun; I did not know what it was to imagine or be creative. But then, I started writing for Odyssey and it was like I was REBORN. I learned how to think and create and believe. Thank you, Odyssey. Thank you.

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I write goodly now.

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2. How to be Funny

3. How to Write on a Deadline

4. How too Spel Wirds

5. How to Communicate With Today's Youth

6. How to Edit Things

7. How to Write Lists

8. How to Remind My Facebook Friends That I Exist

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10. How to Use my Imagination

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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