Thursday, December 8, 2011
Process Memo
First and foremost Id like to say that this class was my most enjoyable of the semester! thank you for that Ms, Novak. I really enjoyed the freedom to write whatever we felt like writing about majority of the time. For me, when I am given a prompt that I dont really want to write about, it becomes extremely difficult and redundant. With the option to take my papers and blogs wherever really helped me improve the subject of my writing, and how to making it more appealing to the audience. The other important thing that I have learned throughout the semester is MLA more in depth. with the jeopardy style MLA games, and the multiple activities we did throughout the semester, it really helped me brush up my knowledge pertaining to in text citations, and citing your sources. I really enjoyed the fact that you were lienant and understanding, especially when It came time for papers to be due and you were gracious with extensions. (MUCH appreciated!!!). I actually enjoyed coming to class unlike some others I was enrolled in. the fact that you and the class were so easy going made it comfortable and easy to work in a groups and such.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Packer and Forney
In response to Packer's short story:
Although the short story seemed to jump around, I like how the main character Cynthia came to many realizations about herself throughout her journey; such as only "pretending" and the fact that she is a lesbian, whether she wanted to admit it or not. I think from the point where the girls get naked in the dishwashing room, it is obvious that she might have been crushing on Heidi. It is kind of sad that instead of opening up to Heidi about her sexuality, her mothers death, or any of the other things prevented her from having a relationship. heidi was "open" with the things she wanted. I think it was almost a kind of sad story, with the underlying theme of things lost. such as her mother, heidis mother, heidi, the groceries, her father. etc.
In response to Forneys comic strips:
The comic strips about health care were kind of neat, because it shows the character really wanting to do her part even if she is discouraged by being the only one trying. that comic depicts a lot of the struggles that many people may encounter through their journey into their jobs, or goals in life. what i liked most was the last comic strip with the sunglasses, saying is it cool now?
the second comic strip seemed to be the same kind of thing. pressure to fit in, or the theme of the characters being embarassed of who they really are, and what they enjoy. If the character would have lied and said something besides "fighting nuclear power" then maybe she would have had a chance. but thats not the real her.
Although the short story seemed to jump around, I like how the main character Cynthia came to many realizations about herself throughout her journey; such as only "pretending" and the fact that she is a lesbian, whether she wanted to admit it or not. I think from the point where the girls get naked in the dishwashing room, it is obvious that she might have been crushing on Heidi. It is kind of sad that instead of opening up to Heidi about her sexuality, her mothers death, or any of the other things prevented her from having a relationship. heidi was "open" with the things she wanted. I think it was almost a kind of sad story, with the underlying theme of things lost. such as her mother, heidis mother, heidi, the groceries, her father. etc.
In response to Forneys comic strips:
The comic strips about health care were kind of neat, because it shows the character really wanting to do her part even if she is discouraged by being the only one trying. that comic depicts a lot of the struggles that many people may encounter through their journey into their jobs, or goals in life. what i liked most was the last comic strip with the sunglasses, saying is it cool now?
the second comic strip seemed to be the same kind of thing. pressure to fit in, or the theme of the characters being embarassed of who they really are, and what they enjoy. If the character would have lied and said something besides "fighting nuclear power" then maybe she would have had a chance. but thats not the real her.
Proust Questionaire
From my characters POV:
1. What quality do you like most in a women?
I really like the motherly, nuturing side of a women. I think females should acquire this trait, especially since it is something that we are born with.
2. What quality do you like most in a man?
On the contrary, men should be manly and chilvarious. They should hold doors, and protect women, whether it be their daughters, sisters, mothers or girlfriends.
3. On what ocassions do you lie?
I lie if i am running late! For instance: someone asks me where im at, and i will say on my way! even though I am not done getting ready. Then i will blame being late on traffic or something along those lines.. oops
4. What talent would you most like to have?
I wish that I was a good dancer or singer.
5. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
To be financially stable, with a large circle of friends, to be close with family
1. What quality do you like most in a women?
I really like the motherly, nuturing side of a women. I think females should acquire this trait, especially since it is something that we are born with.
2. What quality do you like most in a man?
On the contrary, men should be manly and chilvarious. They should hold doors, and protect women, whether it be their daughters, sisters, mothers or girlfriends.
3. On what ocassions do you lie?
I lie if i am running late! For instance: someone asks me where im at, and i will say on my way! even though I am not done getting ready. Then i will blame being late on traffic or something along those lines.. oops
4. What talent would you most like to have?
I wish that I was a good dancer or singer.
5. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
To be financially stable, with a large circle of friends, to be close with family
A little late!
In response to Surrounded by Sleep, By: Ahki Sharma
Although I personally do not have any siblings, I could imagine the immensity of closeness that you would feel with them. While reading this short story, it struck a nerve even in me (siblingless). I cant imagine the grief that Ajay and his family would feel. I can empathize with him in one aspect of this story, and that is the fact that sometimes situations occur in our life, and they effect each person in the family differently. Ajay's mother was in denail, seemingly ignoring the fact that the chances of her eldest son getting better were slim to none. Ajay on the other hand was young enough to where it didnt effect everything about his life. Part of him wanted to just move past this whole situation, even if it were almost impossible. He wanted to feel as if he had a normal life that didnt revolve around his brothers accident.
In response to Mrs. Turners Lawn Jockeys, by Emily Robateua
In my opinion, this short story had a pretty good way to indirectly bringing controversial issues to the light. Although the story never once said it was dealing with the issue of race, it did so quite well. Giving humanistic characteristics to these Lawn jockeys, i found quite humurous. It adds a sense of lightness to the story, instead of keeping it serious and formal. The young son cant please his father by doing anything normally. At the end of the story though, after he and his sister had painted the lawn ornaments,and his father noticed there color had changed, he laughed. The fact that the author used the jockey's as the pawn addressed racism in a different way than using a person. The lawn jockeys wanted to be painted white so that they "werent looked at so differently"
Although I personally do not have any siblings, I could imagine the immensity of closeness that you would feel with them. While reading this short story, it struck a nerve even in me (siblingless). I cant imagine the grief that Ajay and his family would feel. I can empathize with him in one aspect of this story, and that is the fact that sometimes situations occur in our life, and they effect each person in the family differently. Ajay's mother was in denail, seemingly ignoring the fact that the chances of her eldest son getting better were slim to none. Ajay on the other hand was young enough to where it didnt effect everything about his life. Part of him wanted to just move past this whole situation, even if it were almost impossible. He wanted to feel as if he had a normal life that didnt revolve around his brothers accident.
In response to Mrs. Turners Lawn Jockeys, by Emily Robateua
In my opinion, this short story had a pretty good way to indirectly bringing controversial issues to the light. Although the story never once said it was dealing with the issue of race, it did so quite well. Giving humanistic characteristics to these Lawn jockeys, i found quite humurous. It adds a sense of lightness to the story, instead of keeping it serious and formal. The young son cant please his father by doing anything normally. At the end of the story though, after he and his sister had painted the lawn ornaments,and his father noticed there color had changed, he laughed. The fact that the author used the jockey's as the pawn addressed racism in a different way than using a person. The lawn jockeys wanted to be painted white so that they "werent looked at so differently"
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