I asked my roommate this (about myself) and she said, “Something with jelly. Something moist.”

I was also thinking of some jam-based pastry. Strawberry jam. As my roommate and I discussed, jam-based pastries (what do you call those? Are there names for them?) just seem more exciting and friendly than dry ones. Like croissants. And I like to think that I’m pretty exciting and friendly. When I want to be, that is.

Daily Create: A photo of your fondest memory?

This week we concluded our video section of class. I am happy about the way that my videos turned out. 1. Breakfast Club Harlem shake. I don’t think I am ever going to get sick of harlem shake videos. And … Continue reading →

This is a recording of my friend Lucian laughing at me

I had a beef steak today…so this is a recording of a cow mooing!

My roommate Jackson.

I used to do this a lot as a kid in middle school, bored in class.

Cozy Life

CHEAP

Vowell travels through the wonderful nation of America, and tunes into local radio stations from far and wide. She sets the tone that by the end of the book we, the reader, will have an understanding on why she hates … Continue reading →

Cozy, a photo by theopcm on Flickr.The Daily Create 2.18.13 - take a photo of someone who is nice and cozy in a blanket (here's two!)

Susan Douglas is one my favorite professors at the University(and not just because she was on Oprah), so I was excited to read a piece by her. She is big on the history of communication methods and the representation of women … Continue reading →

IMG_0235, a photo by arianaln on Flickr.

Nuff said.

I guess I make popcorn A  LOT.

Add a Caption to a Photo that Makes it Say the Opposite of What it Looks Like it Means

Dead Soldiers (UMDST22) Abu hachi torazu (UMDST21)

Number 2 audio create! Get your mics ready…. Make an audio recording of using an everyday object as a musical instrument. (tags umdst, umdst22) Make a recording of the most … Continue reading →

My friend ariel in attendance of his first Christmas party

This morning I made myself a mushroom and onion omlette with homefries and toast…

Reading Susan Douglas’ Listening In brought about some new thoughts on what Radio was and has become.  When it was first conceptualized and created, it was a new medium to connect people through the use of media like music and speech.  I had never thought of a radio station or talk show as a “Community” ...

A nostalgic, vivid memory – Riding a camel in Israel

A little late getting a post up about Tuesday’s Moth show, but better late than never, right? Our winner was novelist, storyteller, and experimental sledding enthusiast Steve Amick. Steve is … Continue reading →

Welcome to DS Audio Congratulations, you made it through the Foundations and Video sections of Digital Storytelling! Now, onto DS Audio. For this section you will be required to complete … Continue reading →

Your first audio creates!!!! Record, produce, upload to Soundcloud. Enjoy, everybody. AUDIO: Record a sound that represents the sound of a meal you ate or made today (tag umdst, umdst20) … Continue reading →

I have had this conversation too many times to count ” So what’s your major?” “Communications and Informatics” “Oh, cool…..” Whoever I am talking to usually has no idea what I’m talking about when I say what my second major … Continue reading →