My guess was right, those things were bugs. Gross... especially when they started to come to life O.o
The movie we watched was great. Normally I can't stand documentaries, because they're too real, but these crazy people, and their crazy houses were all so out of the ordinary that it made the movie totally worth watching. I texted my boyfriend the title of the movie, so now i'm going to make him watch it too haha :)
I'm always up for a little fantasy, which is why i don't like most non-fiction, but these stories were so unrealistic that they almost seemed like they were fictional. You wanted for us to start thinking about what we like and why, well, i like fiction because it brings me back to my childhood and takes me away from my grown up problems for a little while. I'm pretty much a child at heart, and probably always will be. I like to be reminded that there can still be wonder and awe in the world, even if it isn't always real.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Class reaction 4/19/2010
I loved the duct tape experiment. It was a lot of fun, and the highlight of my day. It was really difficult though, trying to communicate without words. As i said while we were talking on the benches, I am all about words. Spoken words or written words, as long as i have words, i'm happy. But i'm a writer and a singer, so words are absolutely crucial to the way I live my life. I'm not very visually oriented, which is a bit odd for a new media student, so visual communication is harder for me. I did eventually start to catch on, but I was completely clueless when we first started out.
My favorite part of the whole experience was watching other peoples reactions. There were a lot of different reactions. A couple of teenage boys walked by us and were grinning from ear to ear at us. The family that we walked by was entertaining too. Some people just walked right by us, as if we didn't exist, but most people slowed down and stared. I love observing people's reactions to things. That experiment was a lot of fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it (plus it was good exercise too) :D
My favorite part of the whole experience was watching other peoples reactions. There were a lot of different reactions. A couple of teenage boys walked by us and were grinning from ear to ear at us. The family that we walked by was entertaining too. Some people just walked right by us, as if we didn't exist, but most people slowed down and stared. I love observing people's reactions to things. That experiment was a lot of fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it (plus it was good exercise too) :D
Monday, April 19, 2010
looking and seeing
It's funny how the most random things remind me of assignments sometimes... I was watching The Lion King 1 1/2 on Saturday night, and in the movie a quote came up that was perfect for this assignment.
Timon (the merecat) had just left his home and was looking for his ideal new home. He was lost, and bumped into Rafiki (the crazy all-knowing monkey), and Rafiki said to him: "Look beyond what you see."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkmMx0ddqt4
That really got me thinking. "Seeing" is a much simpler action than "looking" is. When you "see" something, it's right there. Your eyes take it in and your brain processes it and tells you what it is. "Looking" is also a synonym for "searching". It implies that you have to do so much more. Looking implies that there is a journey there as well. Having a journey, a story behind things, is so much more fun than just being passive.
Timon (the merecat) had just left his home and was looking for his ideal new home. He was lost, and bumped into Rafiki (the crazy all-knowing monkey), and Rafiki said to him: "Look beyond what you see."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkmMx0ddqt4
That really got me thinking. "Seeing" is a much simpler action than "looking" is. When you "see" something, it's right there. Your eyes take it in and your brain processes it and tells you what it is. "Looking" is also a synonym for "searching". It implies that you have to do so much more. Looking implies that there is a journey there as well. Having a journey, a story behind things, is so much more fun than just being passive.
class response (i am really losing track of these things...)
It's hard trying to pin down exactly who we are. And I dont really think we can pinpoint exactly who we are and put it into words. We're just too complicated.
I thought that the "stereotyping" exercise was excellent. And I would agree with a lot of the words/phrases given to people, based on what i know of them. I honestly had no idea what my word would be. And i had to think about it for a minute: "The Mystery". I thought about it for a while after class, and I can see why that might be. I am a very private person. I like to keep my faults to myself so that I can keep them in check, and I like to treasure the good things in my life by simply remembering them and/or cherishing them. I don't like to flaunt my entire life for the world to see. I am sort of like Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice: "There are very few people I love, and even fewer of whom I think well of." I never mean any offense to anyone, but I like to be alone and independent. It's peaceful.
I thought that the "stereotyping" exercise was excellent. And I would agree with a lot of the words/phrases given to people, based on what i know of them. I honestly had no idea what my word would be. And i had to think about it for a minute: "The Mystery". I thought about it for a while after class, and I can see why that might be. I am a very private person. I like to keep my faults to myself so that I can keep them in check, and I like to treasure the good things in my life by simply remembering them and/or cherishing them. I don't like to flaunt my entire life for the world to see. I am sort of like Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice: "There are very few people I love, and even fewer of whom I think well of." I never mean any offense to anyone, but I like to be alone and independent. It's peaceful.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
mE
Part I:
I am so many things. It's impossible to narrow down just one word to describe me. I'm also a big contradiction as well. Some people might say that I've led an easy, simple life. After all, I spent most of it living comfortably. As a child i had lots of toys to play with, lots of tv shows, and videogames i've enjoyed. I've had pets my whole life that i've been able to love and nurture. My parents have been happily married for almost 26 years now, and i've lived in the same nice yet modest house since i was 4. I've had the typical "American Dream" type upbringing.
Some people might say i'm spoiled or high-maintenance, because I love designer labels, and have a ridiculously nice set-up of electronics in my decent-sized bedroom. Yes, I drive a spiffy convertible, and always carry Coach bags, and cant live without my iPhone or Playstation 3. But i really don't think that i'm that much better than somebody who drives a fuel-economy car and only has one TV in their house. I've worked very hard, and shopped very smart for the objects i own. Almost every single thing I own, I bought myself- my parents really only buy me food anymore. I shopped around for months and finally found my car, and bought it for half of it's total value, without taking out any loans. I buy my Coach items on ebay, on clearance at department stores, or in the outlet stores. And I save up for and search like crazy for discounts and price matches on my electronics.
I love my stuff! My room is like one big amalgamation of everything that is me. I'm a collector, of many different things. I love pretty things, shiny things, amusing things. I also love things that trigger my imagination, things that get me thinking, things that i can take care of and nurture, things that have bold colors, things that are elegant, things that are comfortable, and things that make me feel like a kid again.
I decided to do kind of a comic strip showing off a few of my favorite things (and i've got the song from "The Sound Of Music" stuck in my head...) And maybe some people will still think that I'm materialistic or whatever for using my stuff to define who I am. But i don't care. The things we own are merely a tangible, physical representation of parts of our personalities anyways.
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Part II:
This is from my darling Laura:
"Ashley and I met through our love of music at IUPUI. I can still remember meeting her in music theory class a couple years ago. It took us until the end of the semester to have our first conversation, and then it was about Johnny Depp and Pirates of the Caribbean of all things. The next thing I remember was how stunned both of us were to find each other in scriptwriting class the next semester. We both had no clue that we were new media majors on the same track until that day! Well, that funny “coincidence” became the foundation that lasting friendships are based on. Ashley is a true friend. She’s thoughtful and caring, with a little bit of fun craziness for good measure. I know that I can count on her to lend a hand, or watch a Coach bag ;), when I need help. She’s the type of girl that will surprise you with a hug just to make you smile. She’s ready and waiting to stand by you through anything, even if it means doing the most bizarre things you could ever imagine (Hey, we’re new media people. This is life for us- LOL.). When it comes down to it, Ashley is one of the best friends that I have had. I hope that friendship continues into the future, even when our IUPUI days are behind us. :)”
This is from one of my coworkers who works overnights, so i only ever see her for a few minutes early in the morning:
"Ashley is a very sweet girl. She always greets everyone with a smile on her face, even when she is tired or sick. Her friendly greeting is always nice to see after a long shift. She is always happy to hear when we get finished with everything, and even when we dont finish on time, she says "No worries! That's what Im here for!" She always tries to make everyone feel happy."
I am so many things. It's impossible to narrow down just one word to describe me. I'm also a big contradiction as well. Some people might say that I've led an easy, simple life. After all, I spent most of it living comfortably. As a child i had lots of toys to play with, lots of tv shows, and videogames i've enjoyed. I've had pets my whole life that i've been able to love and nurture. My parents have been happily married for almost 26 years now, and i've lived in the same nice yet modest house since i was 4. I've had the typical "American Dream" type upbringing.
Some people might say i'm spoiled or high-maintenance, because I love designer labels, and have a ridiculously nice set-up of electronics in my decent-sized bedroom. Yes, I drive a spiffy convertible, and always carry Coach bags, and cant live without my iPhone or Playstation 3. But i really don't think that i'm that much better than somebody who drives a fuel-economy car and only has one TV in their house. I've worked very hard, and shopped very smart for the objects i own. Almost every single thing I own, I bought myself- my parents really only buy me food anymore. I shopped around for months and finally found my car, and bought it for half of it's total value, without taking out any loans. I buy my Coach items on ebay, on clearance at department stores, or in the outlet stores. And I save up for and search like crazy for discounts and price matches on my electronics.
I love my stuff! My room is like one big amalgamation of everything that is me. I'm a collector, of many different things. I love pretty things, shiny things, amusing things. I also love things that trigger my imagination, things that get me thinking, things that i can take care of and nurture, things that have bold colors, things that are elegant, things that are comfortable, and things that make me feel like a kid again.
I decided to do kind of a comic strip showing off a few of my favorite things (and i've got the song from "The Sound Of Music" stuck in my head...) And maybe some people will still think that I'm materialistic or whatever for using my stuff to define who I am. But i don't care. The things we own are merely a tangible, physical representation of parts of our personalities anyways.
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Part II:
This is from my darling Laura:
"Ashley and I met through our love of music at IUPUI. I can still remember meeting her in music theory class a couple years ago. It took us until the end of the semester to have our first conversation, and then it was about Johnny Depp and Pirates of the Caribbean of all things. The next thing I remember was how stunned both of us were to find each other in scriptwriting class the next semester. We both had no clue that we were new media majors on the same track until that day! Well, that funny “coincidence” became the foundation that lasting friendships are based on. Ashley is a true friend. She’s thoughtful and caring, with a little bit of fun craziness for good measure. I know that I can count on her to lend a hand, or watch a Coach bag ;), when I need help. She’s the type of girl that will surprise you with a hug just to make you smile. She’s ready and waiting to stand by you through anything, even if it means doing the most bizarre things you could ever imagine (Hey, we’re new media people. This is life for us- LOL.). When it comes down to it, Ashley is one of the best friends that I have had. I hope that friendship continues into the future, even when our IUPUI days are behind us. :)”
This is from one of my coworkers who works overnights, so i only ever see her for a few minutes early in the morning:
"Ashley is a very sweet girl. She always greets everyone with a smile on her face, even when she is tired or sick. Her friendly greeting is always nice to see after a long shift. She is always happy to hear when we get finished with everything, and even when we dont finish on time, she says "No worries! That's what Im here for!" She always tries to make everyone feel happy."
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