Hey, me again. Sooooo I’m still in school, but SO close to being done! After going through an extreme family trauma that I truly felt had ruined my life forever, I’m back, better than I have been, and ready to wrap this up!
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What an interesting start to this course I had. I have taken Digital Storytelling once before with a different professor, so I was anxious to see if the set up of the course with a new professor would be similar or different. After the fear of being perpetually overwhelmed by …
”Do-do-dododo-do”…for those of you who understand this ~iconic~ song and movie reference…thank you, you get me. For those of you who dont..thats awkward. Let me try again: Hi! I’m Grace I am super excited to create and share new content with my pals in Digital Storytelling this summer. Fun fact …
Do I take a lot of photos now? HA. Ask my moms who are CONSTANTLY making fun of me for my over use of Snapchat. As someone who appreciates a good visual, or prefers to see the face of of the person I am talking to, I have a huge …
As this is my third time taking this class (sorry mom) and my second time taking it with Professor Whalen, I am proud to announce I actually felt like I was able to accomplish much more this time around. Coding has never been an easy concept for me to grasp, …
Showing off some basic sign language skills by using the alphabet to spell out digital storytelling! Included a the sign for “I love you” at the end as a little bonus (and because I love the class!). One day I actually hope to become more educated on sign language and …
This is a cartoon/animated version of me and my sister!! I really love combining artistic realism/accuracy along with animation to create realistically drawn cartoons! Details are important, but come harder for me, so this is one of my favorite ways to spend time doing art. …
We have all had those moments where we feel like one of our biggest fears is coming true. Big fears like natural disasters, smaller things like snakes, and even irrational moments of panic where you think you might die before plummeting down the big hill on a roller coaster. But …
Oh man this week was BUSY busy busy. To fill our time this week we began daily creative challenges called “daily creates”. Everyday we get an assignment posted on twitter and have to respond to them with whatever creative strategy we want to employ. This is the first time I …
I wouldn’t consider myself a highly ambitious person. This sounds like it should have a negative connotation, but in all honesty, not a lot of thing can hold my interest long enough for me to feel passionate about them. Again, not the most bright and shiny statement, but it is …
Being as it was the first week of classes, it is safe to say my week was pretty hectic! However, I was fortunate enough to already have a domain set up to add my Digital Storytelling blog posts to! I was really excited learning we would be using our blogs …
Whenever I sit down to watch an episode of The Joy of Painting, it feels as if all the weight in my chest has been lifted. I feel like that is the main goal Bob Ross wanted to accomplish with this series, teleporting people away from everyday stress through his …
When I think about my future which is approaching with exponential speed, one of my biggest stressors is feeling as though I do not have enough experience for what I want to do. Though I am also a bit unsure of what precisely my career will be, I know I …
Today is (hopefully) the last first day of class for my undergrad program, which subsequently means I am a SENIOR in college! I am so glad to have the opportunity to be living back on campus and attending classes in person for the first time in over a year; sometimes …
One of the best things my therapist has ever told me is to picture a version yourself struggling with whatever difficulty you are currently facing, and then ask that inner you “what is it that you need/want” . My response to this exercise is often “a hug”. Give yourself a …
Finals week is upon students, and that is always a really stressful time! I just want to take a second to remind everyone to work hard, but to not overwork yourself!
Take a second of the day to enjoy the world around you. Go outside, feel the sun on your …
My digital media project I learned and taught others about digital text analysis. This was my favorite out of all the projects we did in class this year.…
These papers are all from my intro to Theater class my sophomore year in college. In this class we read and analyzed a total of eight different plays, including discussions pertaining to various elements surrounding the history, technical elements, and performing aspects of theater. …
These two papers are based on research from my intro to Sociology class my sophomore year of college. I focused on how mental health development is impacted in adolescent life if a child experiences divorce between their caregivers. The first paper is a literature review and …
First affirmation and first post on this webpage!
Your strength is greater than any challenge you may face. …
