So, although this is extremely late to post this, I thought that getting a grade for week seven's blog was a little bit important and that maybe reflecting a tad bit might also do me some good. So on the week 7 lesson plan it says that we started our introduction into google presentations. I remember thinking that although it would make me have to stop my reading quite a bit, it would ultimately help me finish a paper with all of my ideas still somewhat gathered. Although I didn't necessarily think it would help me any more than not taking notes, I went for it and I was pleasantly surprised at just how much more information I was retaining when I stopped in my reading at places I thought were more significant than others. This really helped me gather my thoughts more linearly, previously when reading I would try and remember as much as I could but I kept finding myself forgetting about the smaller details that helped paint the bigger picture. I really enjoyed the Alchemist and I think part of why I really enjoyed it so much was the fact that I was stopping more often to appreciate the more impactful parts of the story. Taking picture notes ultimately helped me realize where I wanted to take my project and even though I had my doubts at the beginning, I will admit now readily that without the picture notes, I wouldn't have gotten too far in my paper. This new way of reading generated a lot more critical thinking for me and for that I'm grateful.
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Although I wasn't here the day we had the 'switching registers' lesson, from talking to friends and having a group discussion in class, the topic has really sparked my interest. So many times throughout the course of a day I change my mannerisms and speech to tailor to people, discussions and interactions with people of all generations. Being adopted by an older couple at a young age gave me an advantage to interacting with others. It helped me learn to interact with people from any generation, being able to distinguish between when it is appropriate to say one thing and do another has been one of the most valuable lessons I've learned so far. So many people constantly tell me how able I am to fit into any social situation, although I wouldn't necessarily say I'm a social chameleon, I have been called this many times by more than one person. The saying "don't bullshit the bullshitter" doesn't necessarily apply to me although most people automatically think that being overly charismatic instantly makes you someone who can't be trusted. I would go as far to say that I'm quite the opposite. Most people that know me would tell you I'm a terrible liar, although it typically doesn't really go along with having a social personality, I pride myself in being as honest as I can be and I think that reflects in everything I try. I've always subconsciously known that I have social registers but never was able to put a label on it or start that conversation with others. I wish I could have been there for the class activity but at the end of the day, it's nice having my thoughts confirmed after years of always questioning myself on why people tend to change the way they speak around certain people.
tinybuddha.com/blog/what-it-means-to-just-be-yourself-and-how-to-do-it/ "Whats wrong with just being you?" - Anonymous This past week, like all of the ones before it, was a new experience for each of us in this class. Some of us may not have taken it as seriously as others might have, due to interest in class in general but overall, we all experienced some kind of 'aha' moment. Starting the year off with reflecting on something we have experienced, then generating a statement paper really got everyone thinking more intently on what it is we believe in. Using these newly learned principles, we transitioned into reading someone else's experiences then generated Big Questions that we later used to reflect (from the characters perspective) on what they experienced, leading into answering and writing about what they believed in. Beginning this week with a new look at a different style of writing at first didn't seem to follow the same pattern. Although I've never been super excited about presenting information in front of others, - especially when it's about something I don't quite understand - I am curious to see how this project is going to work itself out. Knowing that we're going to be generating another Big Question, it's easier to look at this daunting task with more comfort, knowing that this project will in some ways mirror the two previous projects. I'm excited to see where this new project takes us and I feel that although I'm not too enthusiastic about presenting, I know I'll be much more comfortable knowing that this project is somewhat similar to those before it.
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