Thursday, November 29, 2012
Quantity over Quality
Don't know why i titled it that, but here's my video. If you can't read the red writing during the "fighting" scene it says, "7 bottles later and 3 drunk people" Sorry for the horrible quality and sadly I forgot to include that you can go to the DARC (drug and alcohol resource center) for more information about drinking and drugs, -________-
Saturday, November 24, 2012
WHERE IS IT?
That was the main question being asked today by my fellow students, some didn't know where to find their books, some didn't even know where the reference desk was! But ultimately we grouped together and explored the library together, even though I came here several times before, but usually for uses of the computer lab on the fourth floor. I also had a library workshop with my English class, but it was with a different librarian with a nice accent. I've learned that the library is actually more than just books, it has very useful electronic sources, searching for books online and seeing if they are even available without moving a muscle, (well besides the ones in your hand).Also i learned the difference between the reference desk and the circulation and the purposes of each desk. I'm still wondering the purpose of the first desk when you walk right into the library, maybe it's security. Some things we remain unknown. The post about people's questions were helpful too. "Without autonomy we cant decide whether what we want is worth cherishing or pursuing" this quote helps because it gives me a better understanding of autonomy and it makes me think. Autonomy is basically free will right? So Imagine having your values dictated? Everything you ever stood for was someone else's opinion and everything else was wrong. For example, everyone wouldn't have a will to continue on if they are always doubting themselves, they would't get very far in life. Without free will we'd be like mindless zombies and That'd be a monotone boring world. Hopefully I'm explaining what my understanding of Autonomy is.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The Curse
Okay so like I've tried to do Twyla Tharp's exercise called "Give yourself a little challenge". Now since I enjoy writing short stories (usually animated but i'll stick with realistic) I've decided to write a story without the word "The" and this is how it went.
Okay well maybe that's not exactly how it went.
The story is below
It was a cold night, leaves were blowin', wind was whistling and leftover raindrops from the tree leaves were just fell upon my window as I was sitting on my convenient window seat. I stared out my windowpane just thinking about life, what I accomplished, my failures and what I've overcame. Not much came to mind, seeing as I didn't really get far in life yet, I'm only a freshman yet again. Someone was knocking quite hard actually, interrupting my thoughts. I reluctantly rose up from my seat and slowly walked to my door, the person was outside was trying to twist a door knob. My adrenaline was pumping, my hairs were standing up on the back of my neck in anticipation, my fear of being faced with my worst nightmare was rushing forward as I swung open the door, being faced with...Nothing, Just a tree branch hitting my door. I turned on my outside light and I saw cars that had crashed, fires still blazing, buildings had crashed, The dead ruling the night. It was my dream Apocalyptic world .
That was actually very hard, I had to rethink of ways to actually write a couple of sentences because I wanted to use the so many times. Without the this short whatever, sounds pretty possessive since instead of the I just used "My" which wasn't my intention since I never include myself in my stories. Also it seemed as if the story could only be told from my point of view since I used My so much, and not in third person like stories are usually written. Anyways I love the word the and I shall always need it.
P.S I'll stick to fictional writing :D
The story is below
It was a cold night, leaves were blowin', wind was whistling and leftover raindrops from the tree leaves were just fell upon my window as I was sitting on my convenient window seat. I stared out my windowpane just thinking about life, what I accomplished, my failures and what I've overcame. Not much came to mind, seeing as I didn't really get far in life yet, I'm only a freshman yet again. Someone was knocking quite hard actually, interrupting my thoughts. I reluctantly rose up from my seat and slowly walked to my door, the person was outside was trying to twist a door knob. My adrenaline was pumping, my hairs were standing up on the back of my neck in anticipation, my fear of being faced with my worst nightmare was rushing forward as I swung open the door, being faced with...Nothing, Just a tree branch hitting my door. I turned on my outside light and I saw cars that had crashed, fires still blazing, buildings had crashed, The dead ruling the night. It was my dream Apocalyptic world .
That was actually very hard, I had to rethink of ways to actually write a couple of sentences because I wanted to use the so many times. Without the this short whatever, sounds pretty possessive since instead of the I just used "My" which wasn't my intention since I never include myself in my stories. Also it seemed as if the story could only be told from my point of view since I used My so much, and not in third person like stories are usually written. Anyways I love the word the and I shall always need it.
P.S I'll stick to fictional writing :D
Monday, November 12, 2012
Giving a name to it
So I've read the instructions on how to go about this experiment and I think that I'm going to try it.
My first fear/anxiety is that everyone will think I'm illiterate
When I mess up on one word or if I can get my point across fast enough or If i can't say what I was thinking of, Also I feel like when I say something, that's it's not truly thought out because if the teacher counters with a question I'm usually stuck on how to answer it and I didn't think of the possible questions that she would ask. That's one and a half of reason why I don't really participate in huge group discussions because I feel as if there are expectations already made when someone get's called on.
Second fear: Probably standing alone
Like the other day when we had class, everyone loved the book so much and said such great things about it while I sat there just hating the book and not really saying it. Like I understand that everyone has a different view of things but it's pretty awkward disagreeing with the whole class, plus I guess I'm not a big fan of controversy. With what I believe in is different though because I don't really care if I stand alone or not because It's what I'm passionate about and what I truly believe.
Those are my main two fears/anxieties as to why I don't voice my opinion very often, Hopefully I will learn to get over them or at least face them, Maybe I have to start writing down my thoughts before I say them so I can have some materialistic to look to when I forget a main point in my thoughts or just suck it up. I've tried ignoring my fears but that doesn't really help when they just appear back in your thoughts, haunting you while you speak aloud.
My first fear/anxiety is that everyone will think I'm illiterate
When I mess up on one word or if I can get my point across fast enough or If i can't say what I was thinking of, Also I feel like when I say something, that's it's not truly thought out because if the teacher counters with a question I'm usually stuck on how to answer it and I didn't think of the possible questions that she would ask. That's one and a half of reason why I don't really participate in huge group discussions because I feel as if there are expectations already made when someone get's called on.
Second fear: Probably standing alone
Like the other day when we had class, everyone loved the book so much and said such great things about it while I sat there just hating the book and not really saying it. Like I understand that everyone has a different view of things but it's pretty awkward disagreeing with the whole class, plus I guess I'm not a big fan of controversy. With what I believe in is different though because I don't really care if I stand alone or not because It's what I'm passionate about and what I truly believe.
Those are my main two fears/anxieties as to why I don't voice my opinion very often, Hopefully I will learn to get over them or at least face them, Maybe I have to start writing down my thoughts before I say them so I can have some materialistic to look to when I forget a main point in my thoughts or just suck it up. I've tried ignoring my fears but that doesn't really help when they just appear back in your thoughts, haunting you while you speak aloud.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Burning calories by just reading!
Okay, Well I lied in my title but since you're already here why not stay and continue reading!
This campus safari was about visiting the fitness center! I'm not a member because I don't feel like I need to work out, yet. But for those who want to become a member you just have to walk in and ask to join, or even join online! I believe it's about 120$ for a full year membership and only 60 $ (orginally) for a semester. They have treadmills there, some zumba classes at certain nights and other fun exercise events. There is a dress code though, so make sure you fully understand the rules before you enter the center.
Hours is it open, (throughout the year)
(Had to get this picture off the website because they had to ask their supervisors, which weren't available on Friday. -__-)
This campus safari was about visiting the fitness center! I'm not a member because I don't feel like I need to work out, yet. But for those who want to become a member you just have to walk in and ask to join, or even join online! I believe it's about 120$ for a full year membership and only 60 $ (orginally) for a semester. They have treadmills there, some zumba classes at certain nights and other fun exercise events. There is a dress code though, so make sure you fully understand the rules before you enter the center.
Hours is it open, (throughout the year)
Monday-Thursday 7:00 am-10:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am-8:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Sunday 2:00 pm-7:00 pm
(Had to get this picture off the website because they had to ask their supervisors, which weren't available on Friday. -__-)Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Thoughts about Twyla Tharp book
Currently, In our inquiry class we are required to read a book called the "creative habit" by Twyla Tharp, such a odd name.
I'd have to say that even though the book font is not really attractive to me, she is relatable in some ways. It's a huge turn off how the book Was displayed because I want the book to get straight to the point and now have to read all around the pages just to read the title and it seems like childish, the fonts she played with. Im a close minded person, ill admit, i like the simple normal way of trying to get your point across, even if it is boring. Most students like the way she presented it and Im not like most kids, I don't need words to be emphasized in the color red to be known as important. -_- i dont feel like i relate that much to her personal life though, I never had the need for any creative outlet, or any creative spark in my body so i cant really understand how hard it is to make up a routine or start a painting from scratch or even try to create some beautiful besides my failed drawings of stick people I use to create in the 6th grade, (yes I said 6th grade.) Besides that I sorta like how she talks about things that I can relate to as a reader and a college student. I guess because I'm not a interpretative person that I didn't get some metaphors that she mentioned. Also I am pretty biased about creativity ad how irrelevant it is to my life, academic wise so the story is pretty boring. I've heard what she says one way or another from other perspectives.
I'd have to say that even though the book font is not really attractive to me, she is relatable in some ways. It's a huge turn off how the book Was displayed because I want the book to get straight to the point and now have to read all around the pages just to read the title and it seems like childish, the fonts she played with. Im a close minded person, ill admit, i like the simple normal way of trying to get your point across, even if it is boring. Most students like the way she presented it and Im not like most kids, I don't need words to be emphasized in the color red to be known as important. -_- i dont feel like i relate that much to her personal life though, I never had the need for any creative outlet, or any creative spark in my body so i cant really understand how hard it is to make up a routine or start a painting from scratch or even try to create some beautiful besides my failed drawings of stick people I use to create in the 6th grade, (yes I said 6th grade.) Besides that I sorta like how she talks about things that I can relate to as a reader and a college student. I guess because I'm not a interpretative person that I didn't get some metaphors that she mentioned. Also I am pretty biased about creativity ad how irrelevant it is to my life, academic wise so the story is pretty boring. I've heard what she says one way or another from other perspectives.
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