Favourite Assignment:
My favourite assignment that we did would have to be our last big project, making a bucket list. To me, it was the most creative assignment, as well as it was the assignment where we had the most freedom to make it however we wanted too without any rule brick to follow.
Least Favourite Assignment:
My least favourite assignment was when we did the black out poetry. I found it the most difficult.
Friday Readings:
I didn't mind having a reading class every Friday, considering Friday would be the day out of any day of the week that people usually don't feel like doing anything. I found myself very relaxed after every reading class, which I enjoyed.
Monday Written Reflection:
Monday writing reflections were okay, of course it is just another assignment that people had to make sure they kept up on, though I enjoyed being able to blog about it instead of writing it on paper.
The WRN:
I thought I'd use my WRN more then I actually did, because I blogged everything I didn't make much use of it. Though it was nice to have a notebook to over look and see everything I accomplished in this class.
The Blog:
At first I didn't like the idea of having a blog for this course. I thought It would be too embarresing to blog how I felt. I ended up enjoying it the most out of anything we did this class.
Tweeting:
Tweeting was nothing new for me, considering I tweet on a daily basis on another account outside of school. It was a clever way to show off some of the points off of your bucket list.
What I learned about myself:
I feel like I learnt that I enjoy blogging and posting on the Internet over writing with paper and pen. If this whole course was all on paper and pen I probably wouldn't enjoy it as much. I learnt that I'm better with project that give you the most freedom, instead of ones with specific curriculum.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Now what?
The first task on my bucket list is to overcome my fear of snakes.
I have always had a phobia of them ever since I would see my mom freak out, and be afraid of snakes when she saw them. Since then I have picked up my moms fear, and made it one of my own. I have been afraid of snakes my entire life. A way of accomplishing this goal is to go to the zoo, or somewhere where I will see a snake that's not wild, and get use to it perhaps? Try feeling it, maybe understand that there not as scary as I thought. It's hard saying I would be able to do this considering if I see one currently, I freak out. It will be a working process, though hopefully the fear will eventually pass.
I have always had a phobia of them ever since I would see my mom freak out, and be afraid of snakes when she saw them. Since then I have picked up my moms fear, and made it one of my own. I have been afraid of snakes my entire life. A way of accomplishing this goal is to go to the zoo, or somewhere where I will see a snake that's not wild, and get use to it perhaps? Try feeling it, maybe understand that there not as scary as I thought. It's hard saying I would be able to do this considering if I see one currently, I freak out. It will be a working process, though hopefully the fear will eventually pass.
23. Attend an awards show
http://www.gibson-amphitheatre.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/teen-choice1.jpg
22. Meet Adam Sandler
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=adam%20sandler&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356&sei=Ny3OT4bcJ8ij6gG2y_39Cw#i=14
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
20. Visit Barcelona
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=barcelona&sa=N&biw=320&bih=416#i=6
19. Swim with dolphins again
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=swim%20with%20dolphins&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=5
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
18. Experience a earthquake
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=minor%20earthquake&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=5
17. Meet Oprah
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=oprah&sa=N&biw=320&bih=416#p=0
16. VIP to a concert
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=vip%20to%20a%20concert&sa=N&biw=320&bih=416#i=3
Monday, May 28, 2012
15. Meet Channing Tatum
http://www.google.ca/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1366&bih=662&tbm=isch&tbnid=_FPlqYU4nNgBGM:&imgrefurl=http://www.picgifs.com/celebrities/channing-tatum/4/&docid=khoo7w3L48BV_M&imgurl=http://www.picgifs.com/celebrities/c/channing-tatum/celebrities-channing-tatum-190893.jpg&w=304&h=500&ei=mKXDT9zANIvJiQLD5vDgCA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1067&vpy=238&dur=702&hovh=288&hovw=175&tx=111&ty=143&sig=105932170307472154260&page=2&tbnh=153&tbnw=95&start=26&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:22,s:26,i:173
14. Go on a cruise
http://www.google.ca/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1366&bih=662&tbm=isch&tbnid=swlQCWK3WGbY0M:&imgrefurl=http://pix.alaporte.net/pub/USA/Florida/Key%2BWest/&docid=OHusILIwvwaYbM&imgurl=http://pix.alaporte.net/pub/d/7216-2/I%252Bwant%252Bto%252Bgo%252Bon%252Ba%252BCruise%252Btoo.JPG&w=800&h=532&ei=GaXDT821BOWliQLwkenxBw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=704&vpy=162&dur=911&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=96&ty=100&sig=105932170307472154260&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=197&start=0&ndsp=17&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:0,i:76
13. Run a marathon
http://www.google.ca/imgres?um=1&hl=en&safe=active&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1366&bih=662&tbm=isch&tbnid=x6vrZqOQ5lhoBM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathon&docid=IotYlRNWqsTCjM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9b/Berlin_marathon.jpg/300px-Berlin_marathon.jpg&w=300&h=217&ei=nqTDT7KGAYqgiQL4wqSuDA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=1085&vpy=166&dur=348&hovh=173&hovw=240&tx=109&ty=110&sig=105932170307472154260&page=1&tbnh=146&tbnw=202&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0,i:80
Friday, May 25, 2012
12. Fly a plane
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=plane&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=2
Thursday, May 24, 2012
9. Learn how to surf
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=surf&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=13
8. Sky dive
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=sky%20dive&sa=N&biw=320&bih=416#i=0
7. Save a life
http://www.google.ca/search?tbm=isch&source=mog&hl=en&gl=ca&client=safari&tab=wi&q=save%20a%20life&sa=N&biw=320&bih=356#i=3 
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
4. Visit Figi
Figi is a place I have always wanted to go to, from what I heard it is a beautiful place. It's also right beside Australia which is a place I also plan on visiting. I could check two points off of my bucket list in on vacation!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Author's Note
This list that I have created gives off a description of who I am, or what I represent. It shows the type of achievements I would like to try before I die. Some points on this list may be thought as impossible, such as sneaking into the Queen of England's mansion, or meeting Oprah. Though isn't that the whole point in having a bucket list? To achieve extraordinary tasks to make you feel like you have done something great in your life before it is over? My list has things that would probably be similar to others, such as traveling, meeting famous people, and more. Though what makes my list different from anyone else's is that it has MY favourite celebrities, MY fears, and MY favourite locations to visit. This is my own personal bucket list to describe what I would like to be known for before I die.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
My Bucket List (not in order)
1. Get married
2. Go to Australia
3. Go backpacking in Europe
4. Have a child
5. Make lots of money/ be successful
6. Overcome my fear of snakes
7. Meet Kate Hudson
8. Attend a Ellen Degenerous show
9. Graduate
10. Buy a car
11. Go far with soccer
12. Win the lottery
13. Visit Figi
14. Visit Hawaii
15. Visit the Bahamas
16. Go on a road trip with my closest friends
17. Save a life
18. Sky dive
19. Scuba dive
20. Be someone's hero
21. Fall in love
22. Go shopping in Los Angeles
23. Learn how to surf
24. Witness seeing a ghost
25. Hang glide
26. Participate in a food fight
27. Fly a plane
28. Make someone's day
29. Get 100% on a test
30. Run a marathon
31. Visit Tokyo
32. Go on a cruise
33. Change someone's life in a positive way
34. Live on my own
35. Become strongly involved in a charity
36. Meet Channing Tatum
37. Become good friends with Channing Tatum
38. Meet Oprah
39. Have VIP to a concert
40. Experience a earthquake
41. See a tornado with my own eyes
42. Take part in a haunted house
43. Get my boater's license
44. Take part in a famous movie
45. Be in a reality tv show
46. Buy my own boat
47. Swim with dolphins again
48. Go to university
49. Make my parents proud
50. Visit Barcelona
51. Sit on the Hollywood sign
52. Meet Adam Sandler
53. Attend the Teen Choice awards
54. Win an Oscar
55. Have a tour of Oprah's house
56. Meet the Queen
57. Learn how to Hula
2. Go to Australia
3. Go backpacking in Europe
4. Have a child
5. Make lots of money/ be successful
6. Overcome my fear of snakes
7. Meet Kate Hudson
8. Attend a Ellen Degenerous show
9. Graduate
10. Buy a car
11. Go far with soccer
12. Win the lottery
13. Visit Figi
14. Visit Hawaii
15. Visit the Bahamas
16. Go on a road trip with my closest friends
17. Save a life
18. Sky dive
19. Scuba dive
20. Be someone's hero
21. Fall in love
22. Go shopping in Los Angeles
23. Learn how to surf
24. Witness seeing a ghost
25. Hang glide
26. Participate in a food fight
27. Fly a plane
28. Make someone's day
29. Get 100% on a test
30. Run a marathon
31. Visit Tokyo
32. Go on a cruise
33. Change someone's life in a positive way
34. Live on my own
35. Become strongly involved in a charity
36. Meet Channing Tatum
37. Become good friends with Channing Tatum
38. Meet Oprah
39. Have VIP to a concert
40. Experience a earthquake
41. See a tornado with my own eyes
42. Take part in a haunted house
43. Get my boater's license
44. Take part in a famous movie
45. Be in a reality tv show
46. Buy my own boat
47. Swim with dolphins again
48. Go to university
49. Make my parents proud
50. Visit Barcelona
51. Sit on the Hollywood sign
52. Meet Adam Sandler
53. Attend the Teen Choice awards
54. Win an Oscar
55. Have a tour of Oprah's house
56. Meet the Queen
57. Learn how to Hula
Monday, May 14, 2012
Writing Reflection 9
So far I enjoy the tweeting aspect of this class. I'm an addict to twitter myself on a separate account, so being able to tweet in class is all the more better. Because I am already on Twitter 24/7 I don't exactly have any new goals myself, though I hope others get into it just as much as I have!
I find it interesting seeing what other people's goals or bucket list is before they die over twitter, keeps it interesting as well as it gives me more ideas on what I should add on mine.
I find it interesting seeing what other people's goals or bucket list is before they die over twitter, keeps it interesting as well as it gives me more ideas on what I should add on mine.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Personal Addition 21
"Music can change the world because it can change people."
I found this quote on Tumblr, and decided to make it into a personal addition.
I feel like this quote is completely true. I feel like the type of music you listen to can represent the type of person you are. It can change your attitude towards things, change your values, your wardrobe, maybe even your education.
If your in a bad mood, and you listen to a happy song, it's possible it could change your attitude.
If your going out on a friday night, you may listen to party music, not classical music.
If you are in a mellow mood, you may want to listen to mellow music.
It's even possible like the quote says, if the type of music you are listening to gives you a happy attitude, you can pass the happiness to your friends, who will keep an ongoing joy, which could change the world in a small way.
I feel like music, your attitude, and the mood that you are in all come hand in hand with each other. Which could be why so many people need music in their lives. Like me for an example, I don't think I could possibly live without music.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Monday, April 30, 2012
Reading Reflection 8
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 305-319
Last Friday I had finally finished this book.
Brent finally goes back to school. First it was only part time, but eventually it becomes continuous. Now everything in his life is back to normal. Including his social life, which is probably what he was the most nervous about. I find this book was way to predictable, as well as it dragged on too much. I think it shouldn't have been all about staying in the hospital, and more about what led up to him being forced to stay there. More about how he was feeling before he did what he did that ended him up in the hospital. It could have also talked more about his experience on going back to school, which it did not.
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 305-319
Last Friday I had finally finished this book.
Brent finally goes back to school. First it was only part time, but eventually it becomes continuous. Now everything in his life is back to normal. Including his social life, which is probably what he was the most nervous about. I find this book was way to predictable, as well as it dragged on too much. I think it shouldn't have been all about staying in the hospital, and more about what led up to him being forced to stay there. More about how he was feeling before he did what he did that ended him up in the hospital. It could have also talked more about his experience on going back to school, which it did not.
Writing Reflection 8
This week I enjoyed doing the blackout newspaper poetry because it was something that I would have never even thought of before that class. It's a clever way in writing poetry if you don't know where to start. I found it fairly easy because the words were already there for you, though having it make sense, or turning it into your own story was somewhat difficult. This writing method is most defiantly a step up from the methods we have done in the past. This writing method is probably one of my favorites that we have done so far. What made this method so unique was the idea of actually turning someone else's piece of work, into something you made, without copy writing it, or starting from scratch with your own ideas. I found it annoying having to black out the rest of the article that you were not using, but that's nothing. At first seeing an example of this on YouTube, I didn't think I would be able to do it as well as I did. It looked much harder then what I had thought. Though once the article was in front of me, reading it over and finding the first word to choose, it was not so bad after all.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Personal Addition 20
Places I have traveled to:
1. Paris, France
2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3. Toronto, Ontario
4. Calgary, Albeta
5. Montreal, Ontario
6. Euro Disneyland, France
7. Kenora, Ontario
8. Grand Forks, USA
9. Vancouver, British Columbia
10. Tofino, Canada (Vancouver Island)
11. Nanimo, Canada (Vancouver Island)
12. Swift Current, Albeta
13. Cold Lake, Alberta
14. Edmonton, Alberta
15. Regina, Alberta
16. Clear Lake, Manitoba
17. Banff, Alberta
18. Gimli, Manitoba
19. Minedosa, Manitoba
20. West Hawk Lake, Manitoba
21. Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba
22. Falcon Lake, Manitoba
23. Caddy Lake, Manitoba
24. Grand Beach, Manitoba
25. Patricia Beach, Manitoba
26. Medicine Hat, Alberta
(Probably more little places that I can't think of at the moment)
1. Paris, France
2. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
3. Toronto, Ontario
4. Calgary, Albeta
5. Montreal, Ontario
6. Euro Disneyland, France
7. Kenora, Ontario
8. Grand Forks, USA
9. Vancouver, British Columbia
10. Tofino, Canada (Vancouver Island)
11. Nanimo, Canada (Vancouver Island)
12. Swift Current, Albeta
13. Cold Lake, Alberta
14. Edmonton, Alberta
15. Regina, Alberta
16. Clear Lake, Manitoba
17. Banff, Alberta
18. Gimli, Manitoba
19. Minedosa, Manitoba
20. West Hawk Lake, Manitoba
21. Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba
22. Falcon Lake, Manitoba
23. Caddy Lake, Manitoba
24. Grand Beach, Manitoba
25. Patricia Beach, Manitoba
26. Medicine Hat, Alberta
(Probably more little places that I can't think of at the moment)
Writing Reflection 7
Comment 1:
http://lindsaymck.blogspot.ca/2012/04/top-5-singersbands.html?showComment=1335198506588#c2631249143167501124
I decided to post on Lindsay's blog about her top favourite artists because one of them, I agree with. I also enjoy David Guetta. I like that his music is not like every other artists. He's unique and always comes up with something different.
Comment 2:
http://creativewritinggradetwelve.blogspot.ca/2012/03/this-is-my-doodle-list.html?showComment=1335198815141#c1517221648474168568
I thought it was appropriate to comment on Bella's post of the places she has travelled too. You can see that she has traveled quite alot, and some of the places that she has been to I have always wished to see. Such as California, New York, Hawaii, and the Bahamas.
Comment 3:
http://abrdy.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-additions-3.html?showComment=1335199172798#c6650790967655439721
I agree with Ashleigh here where she believes that you shouldn't have to write exams for the courses that your take. It stresses you out, and makes you nervous. Nothing good comes out of them!
http://lindsaymck.blogspot.ca/2012/04/top-5-singersbands.html?showComment=1335198506588#c2631249143167501124
I decided to post on Lindsay's blog about her top favourite artists because one of them, I agree with. I also enjoy David Guetta. I like that his music is not like every other artists. He's unique and always comes up with something different.
Comment 2:
http://creativewritinggradetwelve.blogspot.ca/2012/03/this-is-my-doodle-list.html?showComment=1335198815141#c1517221648474168568
I thought it was appropriate to comment on Bella's post of the places she has travelled too. You can see that she has traveled quite alot, and some of the places that she has been to I have always wished to see. Such as California, New York, Hawaii, and the Bahamas.
Comment 3:
http://abrdy.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-additions-3.html?showComment=1335199172798#c6650790967655439721
I agree with Ashleigh here where she believes that you shouldn't have to write exams for the courses that your take. It stresses you out, and makes you nervous. Nothing good comes out of them!
Reading Reflection 7
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 290-305
Comments:
1. I like the idea of Brent being able to play regular sports just like everyone else now. Such as when he's fighting with his dad, or playing Wallyball, which is just like Volleyball. It seems as if he's a normal kid again. Considering the author doesn't talk about people having to go easy against him, or him having special advantages during the sports that he plays. It is nice to see, like I've said several times, how much he has recovered. Who new he'd be able to going back to where he once was, enjoying his life.
2. "Okay, so I can use my hands, arms, and legs. I can think. I can walk. I can talk. I'm fifteen. I'm alive. Life's pretty good. It's pretty good." -Brent (pg.292)
The quote he says here and the end of the chapter complete relates to what I had said in the first comment. Not only is he physically better, but he is emotionally better. He's happy, and thinking positive.
Questions:
1. I wonder how long it will take until Brent is completely ready to attend school once again. Even until now he is still somewhat nervous, and doesn't enjoy when his parents bring it up. He questions himself. "Could I do it, like, a little at a time?" I'm sure it will be awkward, and nerve racking for the first day. People will stare at him and talk about him, but eventually, people will get over it. If he is back to normal again, I don't see why he can't being going to school again. Eventually, he will have to go back.
Predictions:
I currently don't have any predictions, considering I'm practically at the very end of my book. One chapter left, and it's only obvious that he will be going back to school in the last chapter. My prediction at one point was for him to be normal once again, and attend school. Which is what is currently happening.
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 290-305
Comments:
1. I like the idea of Brent being able to play regular sports just like everyone else now. Such as when he's fighting with his dad, or playing Wallyball, which is just like Volleyball. It seems as if he's a normal kid again. Considering the author doesn't talk about people having to go easy against him, or him having special advantages during the sports that he plays. It is nice to see, like I've said several times, how much he has recovered. Who new he'd be able to going back to where he once was, enjoying his life.
2. "Okay, so I can use my hands, arms, and legs. I can think. I can walk. I can talk. I'm fifteen. I'm alive. Life's pretty good. It's pretty good." -Brent (pg.292)
The quote he says here and the end of the chapter complete relates to what I had said in the first comment. Not only is he physically better, but he is emotionally better. He's happy, and thinking positive.
Questions:
1. I wonder how long it will take until Brent is completely ready to attend school once again. Even until now he is still somewhat nervous, and doesn't enjoy when his parents bring it up. He questions himself. "Could I do it, like, a little at a time?" I'm sure it will be awkward, and nerve racking for the first day. People will stare at him and talk about him, but eventually, people will get over it. If he is back to normal again, I don't see why he can't being going to school again. Eventually, he will have to go back.
Predictions:
I currently don't have any predictions, considering I'm practically at the very end of my book. One chapter left, and it's only obvious that he will be going back to school in the last chapter. My prediction at one point was for him to be normal once again, and attend school. Which is what is currently happening.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Personal Addition 19
This is a picture I took from the very top of the ferris wheel at the ex. It was night, the amusement park was closing soon. The weather was warm. I found it a beautiful picture to take.
Personal Addition 18
This is a picture of the lake that my cabin is on, West Hawk Lake. My favourite place in the world to go. It is the perfect place to get away from noisy cars, traffic, school, and everything else that you dislike about Winnipeg.
Personal Addition 17
A henna tattoo I got at a fair near my cabin. I think it is the neatest henna I have ever had, giving it a good reason to be blogged.
Personal Addition 16
I decided to blog this photo because it shows one of my favourite hobbies that I may have not mention on my blog before. I love to snowboard, I could snowboard everyday if I was able too. I find it peaceful, like you in your own little world, especially when you have your headphones in while going down. Even though your friend may be going down the hill beside you, or in front of you, it is still an individual sport that only you can change to get better or not yourself. I have been snowboarding for several years now, and not once has it got boring. I only wish I lived somewhere closer to a bigger ski area, maybe even a mountain.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Writing Reflection 6
Comment 1:
http://creativewritinggradetwelve.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-addition.html#comment-form
I thought this personal addition that Bella posted was extremely creative. Like I said in my comment, I don't know anyone else with a name who can physically draw out like Bella's name. For example my name, Cheyenne, would be quite hard to draw.
Comment 2:
http://lindsaymck.blogspot.ca/2012/04/top-5-restaurants.html?showComment=1334594235743#c9175793619302528601
I decided to post a comment on this particular post because Lindsay and I have this in common, where we both agree that the Hard Rock Cafe is one of the most spectacular restaurants to go too, even if we were not at the exact same one. That fact that they are all over the word is mind blowing.
Comment 3:
http://hug94.blogspot.ca/2012/03/this-photo-was-taken-by-hugh-if-anyone.html?showComment=1334594538358#c1783777289723486754
The reason I thought it would be appropriate to comment on this one particular post, was because one time last year Hugh and I actually went to the back of the school to through a Frisbee, where he was the expert, while I had no idea what I was doing. So I proved him wrong where he said that nobody was jealous of him playing Ultimate as a sport in his Six Word Memoirs.
http://creativewritinggradetwelve.blogspot.ca/2012/04/personal-addition.html#comment-form
I thought this personal addition that Bella posted was extremely creative. Like I said in my comment, I don't know anyone else with a name who can physically draw out like Bella's name. For example my name, Cheyenne, would be quite hard to draw.
Comment 2:
http://lindsaymck.blogspot.ca/2012/04/top-5-restaurants.html?showComment=1334594235743#c9175793619302528601
I decided to post a comment on this particular post because Lindsay and I have this in common, where we both agree that the Hard Rock Cafe is one of the most spectacular restaurants to go too, even if we were not at the exact same one. That fact that they are all over the word is mind blowing.
Comment 3:
http://hug94.blogspot.ca/2012/03/this-photo-was-taken-by-hugh-if-anyone.html?showComment=1334594538358#c1783777289723486754
The reason I thought it would be appropriate to comment on this one particular post, was because one time last year Hugh and I actually went to the back of the school to through a Frisbee, where he was the expert, while I had no idea what I was doing. So I proved him wrong where he said that nobody was jealous of him playing Ultimate as a sport in his Six Word Memoirs.
Reading Reflection 6
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 270-290
Questions:
1. What was the point in listening to the Beatles song, In my life, and what was it's significance?
I feel like the significance of this song in the book was because the song it self represents a happy time in life, which could be something good for Brent, through out everything that he has gone through.
2. What makes the nurse that always comes in, in the middle of the night "freaky?"
As Brent says, she's "freaky" because of her extra long nails, and I'm guessing shes not all that friendly if she comes off as scary towards Brent.
Comments:
1. I don't think it was a good idea that the nurses decided to move Brent from what was once his own room in the children's hospital, to a room where hes forced to stay with a roommate, someone he does not know, and that does not talk. Usually it would make sense to get to know your new roommate, making them less of a stranger. Though in this case, Brent is alone in his room for two, while his roommate is sitting on the bed next to him.
2. When Brent goes down to the bowling alley with Jodi, you realize how much of a change he has actually gone through. From once not even being able to move in his hospital bed, to now being able to bowl, You can see he is finally getting healthier, though he is still stuck where he is. This place seems to be a lot more fun then the older hospital that he was in, where all there was, was the lobby, his room, medical caring rooms, as well as the cafeteria.
Predictions:
I find this book not getting anywhere, like I'm not even exciting to go on and see how it finally ends. All that I can possibly see happening in Brent's future is going home and trying to restart his life he had once had, and nothing different.
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 270-290
Questions:
1. What was the point in listening to the Beatles song, In my life, and what was it's significance?
I feel like the significance of this song in the book was because the song it self represents a happy time in life, which could be something good for Brent, through out everything that he has gone through.
2. What makes the nurse that always comes in, in the middle of the night "freaky?"
As Brent says, she's "freaky" because of her extra long nails, and I'm guessing shes not all that friendly if she comes off as scary towards Brent.
Comments:
1. I don't think it was a good idea that the nurses decided to move Brent from what was once his own room in the children's hospital, to a room where hes forced to stay with a roommate, someone he does not know, and that does not talk. Usually it would make sense to get to know your new roommate, making them less of a stranger. Though in this case, Brent is alone in his room for two, while his roommate is sitting on the bed next to him.
2. When Brent goes down to the bowling alley with Jodi, you realize how much of a change he has actually gone through. From once not even being able to move in his hospital bed, to now being able to bowl, You can see he is finally getting healthier, though he is still stuck where he is. This place seems to be a lot more fun then the older hospital that he was in, where all there was, was the lobby, his room, medical caring rooms, as well as the cafeteria.
Predictions:
I find this book not getting anywhere, like I'm not even exciting to go on and see how it finally ends. All that I can possibly see happening in Brent's future is going home and trying to restart his life he had once had, and nothing different.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Personal Addition 15
The reason that I decided to post this quote, was because this is a quote that everyone going through high school can relate too. You would be lying if you said someone didn't get to know you well before deciding to judge you. Same as the fact that you have probably judged someone once, before actually knowing who they are. It's like it goes around in an on going circle. You don't even need to be in high school to relate to this. Though high school is where you will find more girls, or maybe even boys that are caddy. It is just another day in on going high school. This quote should make people think of there past, and where they went wrong, or where they have been treated wrong, and hopefully it could change something.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Writing Reflection 5
As I said in previous writing reflections, I enjoy this idea of blogging quite a lot. I would like to learn more about my options to making my blog a bit more unique with gadgets the others may not have, though other then that I have no other issues with blogging. I would like to learn more about other forms of Social Medias, and how we can make them useful, such as Twitter. I have a Twitter account, but I'm sure there are more ways to make Twitter more useful then the ways I know, which is what I would like to learn.
For our upcoming project about fan fiction, I feel like it would be a idea that will make our writing more unique, and use more imagination, which I don't have a problem with. Though ideas of what to write may be an issue for me.
For our upcoming project about fan fiction, I feel like it would be a idea that will make our writing more unique, and use more imagination, which I don't have a problem with. Though ideas of what to write may be an issue for me.
Reading Reflection 5
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 211-270
So far, I feel like my book is just going on and on, like it is never going to end. I thought this book would be a little more exciting, but it is honestly just the exact same thing over and over. It was a nice change reading that he had finally got out of the hospital and all, though the majority of the book was just about his daily life in the hospital, which is the exact same thing every single day. Though I am not completely finished with the book yet, I feel like the idea of this book being so predictable, will end with a boring, and unexciting ending.
I enjoy reading every Friday like we do, because it makes my Friday all the more relaxing and peaceful. No body wants a stressed out last day of your week with an overload of assignments to do. Though the Friday's that we read are the only time I have to actually read The Burn Journals, which is the result to why it is taking me so long to read this book. I feel like my reading habits have not changed from this class over the semester, because of the fact that I can only find time to read this book in class. Which only makes me more excited for Friday too come!
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 211-270
So far, I feel like my book is just going on and on, like it is never going to end. I thought this book would be a little more exciting, but it is honestly just the exact same thing over and over. It was a nice change reading that he had finally got out of the hospital and all, though the majority of the book was just about his daily life in the hospital, which is the exact same thing every single day. Though I am not completely finished with the book yet, I feel like the idea of this book being so predictable, will end with a boring, and unexciting ending.
I enjoy reading every Friday like we do, because it makes my Friday all the more relaxing and peaceful. No body wants a stressed out last day of your week with an overload of assignments to do. Though the Friday's that we read are the only time I have to actually read The Burn Journals, which is the result to why it is taking me so long to read this book. I feel like my reading habits have not changed from this class over the semester, because of the fact that I can only find time to read this book in class. Which only makes me more excited for Friday too come!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Personal Additions 14
To expand on the post I made last month, where I posted a iPhone that could represent Brent from the book that I am reading, I decided to turn it into another personal addition.
Starting from the top left, I made an app saying "Hospitals in the area."
When I drew this I was thinking about the apps you get get on you Iphone's that are useful in a way like a directory. Brent can look up all of the closest hospitals around his area and know all there information, so he can choose the best one to attend, whether it is too live there or just for checkups.
The top middle app is a guide book. There are guide books for pretty much anything. This guide book especially related to Brent because it is a guide book to treat your burns, and the damage you have once being in a fire. I thought Brent would consider this app very useful.
The top right app is an app for videos. Just like the real app itself, where when you click on it, it shows the videos that you currently have in your phone. I thought this could be the app Brent clicks when he's bored one day and decides to watch all of the "get better" videos that his friends had made him when he was living in the hospital.
The left app in the middle row is a game. A game Brent downloaded that makes him think back, and finds ironic to play. The game is called "Run from Fire." Where it's your task to keep running before the fire catches up to you.
The second app in the middle row is just like the real app, your reminders. This app may be useful for Brent in a way where he can keep his upcoming check ups, or guidance counselor meetings organized. An app where he doesn't get his dates mixed up or forgets about an important meeting.
The very right app in the middle row is an app to shop. Brent can shop for the latest bandages for his burns, as well as the newest medical cares that would be good for him.
The app on the bottom left are just his text messages. There messages that he decided to keep from his peers when he was bored and wanted someone to text while living in the hospital.
The app located on the inside left of the very bottom row is Brent's phone calls. Just like his text messages, its his voice messages or missed calls that he never deleted from when people would call to check up on him while he was in care.
The app located on the inside right of the very bottom row is his Safari. It's simply where the internet hotspot password and username that he new from the hospital is kept saved in case having to go back, he'd be able to use the internet easily.
The last app on the bottom right is his music. He was bored one day and decided to make a playlist of all the songs he had that had to do with burning, fire, care, or pain. They all remind him of his past, staying in the hospital.
Starting from the top left, I made an app saying "Hospitals in the area."
When I drew this I was thinking about the apps you get get on you Iphone's that are useful in a way like a directory. Brent can look up all of the closest hospitals around his area and know all there information, so he can choose the best one to attend, whether it is too live there or just for checkups.
The top middle app is a guide book. There are guide books for pretty much anything. This guide book especially related to Brent because it is a guide book to treat your burns, and the damage you have once being in a fire. I thought Brent would consider this app very useful.
The top right app is an app for videos. Just like the real app itself, where when you click on it, it shows the videos that you currently have in your phone. I thought this could be the app Brent clicks when he's bored one day and decides to watch all of the "get better" videos that his friends had made him when he was living in the hospital.
The left app in the middle row is a game. A game Brent downloaded that makes him think back, and finds ironic to play. The game is called "Run from Fire." Where it's your task to keep running before the fire catches up to you.
The second app in the middle row is just like the real app, your reminders. This app may be useful for Brent in a way where he can keep his upcoming check ups, or guidance counselor meetings organized. An app where he doesn't get his dates mixed up or forgets about an important meeting.
The very right app in the middle row is an app to shop. Brent can shop for the latest bandages for his burns, as well as the newest medical cares that would be good for him.
The app on the bottom left are just his text messages. There messages that he decided to keep from his peers when he was bored and wanted someone to text while living in the hospital.
The app located on the inside left of the very bottom row is Brent's phone calls. Just like his text messages, its his voice messages or missed calls that he never deleted from when people would call to check up on him while he was in care.
The app located on the inside right of the very bottom row is his Safari. It's simply where the internet hotspot password and username that he new from the hospital is kept saved in case having to go back, he'd be able to use the internet easily.
The last app on the bottom right is his music. He was bored one day and decided to make a playlist of all the songs he had that had to do with burning, fire, care, or pain. They all remind him of his past, staying in the hospital.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Personal Addition 13
I recently just got back from Paris and I've decided to post a picture that I took while being there. It was an amazing experience, where I saw a lot of remarkable things. It was almost as if I was in a whole different world, because everything there differs from what I am use to seeing in my own city.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Personal Addition 12
I decided to post this photo of Paris, because tomorrow that is where I am headed too. I thought I'd blog about my excitment and where I am going for spring break because it is what is the most current topic in my life right now. I am going for eight solid days, where I will be seeing everything you could image seeing in Paris. Everything from the Effiel Tower, to Euro Disneyworld, which is a Europe version of Disneyworld. Many pictures will be posted following this post!
Monday, March 19, 2012
Writing Reflection 4
My "Moment"
I really enjoyed the assignment we had where we had to write about a moment in our lives that either changes us, or made a big effect on our lives. The moment I chose was the time where I had fallen off of a cliff, and almost died. It sounds extremely horrible, though it was a jumping cliff where there was water at the bottom, that idea makes it sound a lot less dramatic, though it was still highly dangerous. The method that we wrote this is where we were able to leave the classroom and go write somewhere in the halls alone, by ourselves really helped. I'm usually someone who can concentrate on their work where ever, even if there are loud people around me. Of course being along with my thoughts worked easier to right this assignments. It is always a lot easier to write by yourself, then with a crowd full of people, whether you are a good writer or not. I have now learned about myself that "Solitary Confinement" is my most favourite was to write.
My Blog
I feel like things are going extremely good when it comes to blogging for me. I have noticed that more and more people are commenting on my posts, and not only my teacher. The more I blog, the more people seem interested in my posts, which is a good thing. I am not the greatest and commenting on other peoples blogs yet, only because I'm not quite sure on what to say, or if they will enjoy my comments. Though I love the idea of posting all of our assignments on here, instead of physically to our teachers.
I really enjoyed the assignment we had where we had to write about a moment in our lives that either changes us, or made a big effect on our lives. The moment I chose was the time where I had fallen off of a cliff, and almost died. It sounds extremely horrible, though it was a jumping cliff where there was water at the bottom, that idea makes it sound a lot less dramatic, though it was still highly dangerous. The method that we wrote this is where we were able to leave the classroom and go write somewhere in the halls alone, by ourselves really helped. I'm usually someone who can concentrate on their work where ever, even if there are loud people around me. Of course being along with my thoughts worked easier to right this assignments. It is always a lot easier to write by yourself, then with a crowd full of people, whether you are a good writer or not. I have now learned about myself that "Solitary Confinement" is my most favourite was to write.
My Blog
I feel like things are going extremely good when it comes to blogging for me. I have noticed that more and more people are commenting on my posts, and not only my teacher. The more I blog, the more people seem interested in my posts, which is a good thing. I am not the greatest and commenting on other peoples blogs yet, only because I'm not quite sure on what to say, or if they will enjoy my comments. Though I love the idea of posting all of our assignments on here, instead of physically to our teachers.
Reading Reflection 4
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 164- 211
Questions:
1. What was the Ronald Mcdonald house?
During the pages that I had read last friday, Brent mentions the "Ronal Mcdonald house" which I could not figure out what exactly he was referring too. My first idea might have been something such as Mcdonalds, considering Ronald Mcdonald the clown related to Mcdonald's. Though if I though about it correctly, not a single thing in this story can relate to something even remotely close to Mcdonald's. I still have not figured out what Brent is referring too, perhaps I had missed something that was said that I did not cross in the book.
Comments:
1. A comment I had during the reading on friday was when Brent talks about the idea of bottling everything up that is bothering him inside, and not telling a single sole about how he is feeling. My comment towards that was that everyone who has mentioned something like this has been told that it is very unhealthy. Almost dangerous, like your torturing yourself with bad thoughts. Reviling what is bothering you can almost refresh you. Make you feel good, almost like it's taking what is bad inside of you and throwing it away.
2. When Brent is in counseling with his parents, talking about everything that has happened, and the effects that it had upon his family, it must have gave Brent a huge feeling of guilt, it would for me at least. How trying to commit suicide not only had a new effect on himself, but it had an effect upon his parents, his friends, his school, the nurses and doctors that he had met, everything. That type of guilt almost isn't worth the task that he was trying to succeed, killing himself. Some people don't think about how much things will change once you try to commit suicide, how much your life will change. I wonder if Brent really thought about all the consequences and effects that he would lead too.
3. When Brent's parents come across a piece of paper with the word death written on it, including the knife they found, they of course come up to think of the worse scenario's possible of why they found that. This situation of course has no other explanation but a bad one. Though with other situations where parents find something and think worse of it then it actually is, happens to my parents and me quite a lot. For an example, if they get a call from my school, before listening to the voice mail they left, they will come to think the worse of what the school is informing them about. Or when they find a lighter in my room, they come to think I'm a smoker and such, when really it is just my friends. I can relate to Brent on how his parents come to think of the worse scenario's possible, though in his situation, it is very understandable.
Predictions:
After getting to where I currently am in the book now, where Brent has finally made it home, back to normal, I'm starting to think things will almost get back together. The only change in his life now is the fact that his mom has to rub cream on his back everyday, as well as he gets a different feeling, or vibe once he walks into the bathroom that he had once tried to commit suicide in. He has not gone to school yet, but from what I have learned while reading, I feel like things will be good at school. He may not like passing the locker that he had set on fire, and people may be more concerned about him, always keeping an eye on him, but eventually, his life will become good again.
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 164- 211
Questions:
1. What was the Ronald Mcdonald house?
During the pages that I had read last friday, Brent mentions the "Ronal Mcdonald house" which I could not figure out what exactly he was referring too. My first idea might have been something such as Mcdonalds, considering Ronald Mcdonald the clown related to Mcdonald's. Though if I though about it correctly, not a single thing in this story can relate to something even remotely close to Mcdonald's. I still have not figured out what Brent is referring too, perhaps I had missed something that was said that I did not cross in the book.
Comments:
1. A comment I had during the reading on friday was when Brent talks about the idea of bottling everything up that is bothering him inside, and not telling a single sole about how he is feeling. My comment towards that was that everyone who has mentioned something like this has been told that it is very unhealthy. Almost dangerous, like your torturing yourself with bad thoughts. Reviling what is bothering you can almost refresh you. Make you feel good, almost like it's taking what is bad inside of you and throwing it away.
2. When Brent is in counseling with his parents, talking about everything that has happened, and the effects that it had upon his family, it must have gave Brent a huge feeling of guilt, it would for me at least. How trying to commit suicide not only had a new effect on himself, but it had an effect upon his parents, his friends, his school, the nurses and doctors that he had met, everything. That type of guilt almost isn't worth the task that he was trying to succeed, killing himself. Some people don't think about how much things will change once you try to commit suicide, how much your life will change. I wonder if Brent really thought about all the consequences and effects that he would lead too.
3. When Brent's parents come across a piece of paper with the word death written on it, including the knife they found, they of course come up to think of the worse scenario's possible of why they found that. This situation of course has no other explanation but a bad one. Though with other situations where parents find something and think worse of it then it actually is, happens to my parents and me quite a lot. For an example, if they get a call from my school, before listening to the voice mail they left, they will come to think the worse of what the school is informing them about. Or when they find a lighter in my room, they come to think I'm a smoker and such, when really it is just my friends. I can relate to Brent on how his parents come to think of the worse scenario's possible, though in his situation, it is very understandable.
Predictions:
After getting to where I currently am in the book now, where Brent has finally made it home, back to normal, I'm starting to think things will almost get back together. The only change in his life now is the fact that his mom has to rub cream on his back everyday, as well as he gets a different feeling, or vibe once he walks into the bathroom that he had once tried to commit suicide in. He has not gone to school yet, but from what I have learned while reading, I feel like things will be good at school. He may not like passing the locker that he had set on fire, and people may be more concerned about him, always keeping an eye on him, but eventually, his life will become good again.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Personal Additions 10
No more can anyone say to some up the quote on this picture. It is one of the most meaningful quotes that I have ever read, as well as powerful.
Personal Additions 9
This is my dog, Riley. I decided to blog about him because at some points, he's my favourite thing to be around, over everyone else. It does sound somewhat depressing, but he can always bring a smile to my face.
Personal Additions 8
Mac Miller could honestly be listed as one of my favourite artists out there currently. He recently had a concert here in Winnipeg that I unfortunately missed. I really regret not buying tickets, though now it is too late. All the more hope to seeing him live in concert sometime soon!
Personal Additions 7
I decided to blog about this photo because the saying on it really relates to high school drama. I can't say enough how much this saying is worth gold to any adolescents going through highschool currently, which was why I decided to blog this.
Personal Additions 6
This is a movie that I feel everyone has seen except for me. This is the one movie that I am desperate to see at the current moment. Some peopl have said they think it's really funny, and entertaining, others have said it was a horrible movie, with no story line too it. I'm hoping to finally see it soon before agreeing on which side to side with.
Personal Additions 5
I thought I'd post Winnipeg's upcoming weather because it extremely excites me that winter is pretty much over from here on now. Everything is better in the summer, much more joyful. Hopefully it only gets better from here on!
Brent's IPhone
This could represent an example of what Brent from the story that I'm readings iPhone could possible look like. Once reading the book you call tell it has a lot to do with fire, burn care, and hospitals. Which is why all the apps on this IPhone are similar to thoughs topics.
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