Blog 12: Reflection on BloggingTell us about your blogging experience. Start by taking a look at your 11 blogs. Then take a look at the questions below--they are meant to help you think about things to say (I'm really interested in your answer to the last question):
* The blogging experience was nice! It open my mind to things I never thought about or really cared about. After this class and doing these blogs, I have made some minor changes in my everyday living to help the environment. I have started brushing my teeth without the water and at work I go a little out my way to recycle items in the recycle bin. There’s only one and it’s not near the kitchen. So I’ll walk down the long hall to throw it out. Usually I would say " I don’t feel like going down there and I would let my laziness take over. As far as the brushing I would say " yeah I know I shouldn’t let the water run but I don’t like that sound" Now, I am able to stop. Feelin’ a bit proud!
-How easy/difficult was your experience working with Blogger? Did you feel frustrated at any point with the technology or the kinds of knowledge you had to have to blog the way you wanted to? What was inetersting or fun about working with Blogger?
*At first I did have a hard time with blogger. I didn’t really know how to navigate around the site too well and that frustrated me. What I found to be fun about the blog was making it my own and personalizing it.
-Was writing the entry relatively painless or kind of a pain in the neck? Why or why not? Was it hard to write at least 250 words?* For the most part it was painless writing the entries the only time I found it to be a pain in the neck was when I got stuck on a topic. Overall I think that 250 words is a good amount; not too much or not too little. (Especially if it was a good topic that I liked, the words flowed easy for me.)
-Was it easy/difficult to meet the deadline for the entry and the comments? Why or why not? Do you think there may be a better way to set up a deadline? (If so, what is it?) Should there be a deadline at all?
* It the beginning it was very easy for me to meet the deadline because everything wasn’t at fast paced and I was able to remind myself. Now, all my work for all my classes are due around the same time and things get very hectic! I like that the semester is coming to an end but also hate it because it’s the toughest for me. Due to so many deadlines, I found my self forgetting to do my blogs. I would get so mad because earlt in the week I would remind myself and then I would be doing another assignment that is due sooner and end up forgetting my blog. BUMMER! Yes I do think that there should be a deadline because it probably wouldn’t get done.
-Discuss your experience interacting with other class blogs. Did you learn anything in special that you think you wouldn't have if we didn't have blogs? In general, were comments useful or just kind of pro forma?
* No I don’t think I learned anything special that I couldn’t have without the blogs; it’s just a different way of learning. I did find the comments useful. Writing these blogs pushed me to deal with computers; I try to deal with them as little as possible (we just don’t mix very well together) I know this is bad and I’m trying to get out of this cycle.
-Compare blogging to other kinds of writing you have done in previous courses.
* Blogging is similar to some of the journal writing I’ve done. Where I create or am given a topic to write about.
-Do you think you would like to keep on blogging on your own?
*When I was asked this same question by a classmate, my first response was "HELL NO!" lol, I was only joking. :) In the beginning of the course I was really inspired to began my own blog and I was going to start with myspace to see how it goes. I put it on hold because I want something really good that will catch a lot of peoples’ attention; so I’m still contemplating.
In the near future when I get some time I might post my poetry up on my page. Those of you who are interested, Emerged_Beauty@yahoo.com. Check it out!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
*How easy/difficult was your experience working with Blogger? Did you feel frustrated at any point with the technology or the kinds of knowledge you had to have to blog the way you wanted to? What was inetersting or fun about working with Blogger?
*For the most part working with blogger was easy. At first I really had a hard time navigating around the site and this began to frustrate me. There were some topics that I didn't like. I found them boring or I simply didn't feel an urge to so them because they didn't peek my interest.
Was writing the entry relatively painless or kind of a pain in the neck? Why or why not? Was it hard to write at least 250 words?
* It wasn't hard at all for me to write 250 words. I think this is the perfect amount (not too much or too little). The topics that didn't seem to peek my interest had me feeling at times "Oh boy, how will I write 250 words? I don't even know what to write." But once I was able to flow, it wasn't bad, especially with the topics I liked. The one that comes to mind is the one where we talked about liesure activites and I spoke of shopping!
*Was it easy/difficult to meet the deadline for the entry and the comments? Why or why not? Do you think there may be a better way to set up a deadline? (If so, what is it?) Should there be a deadline at all?
* At first it was very easy for me to mee the deadline. As time passed, i found myelf always forgetting to do them; I would remember at the last minute. Once I didn't realize that the deadline had passed and I was writing the blog and during to be informed that they were already due! Lol ,so tired having a hard time keeping up with the days.
Discuss your experience interacting with other class blogs. Did you learn anything in special that you think you wouldn't have if we didn't have blogs? In general, were comments useful or just kind of pro forma?
* No, I didn't learn anything special in other class blogs. Yes, I did find the comments useful. I also liked that it allowed me to know small facts about my classmates. I found it a bit interesting that alot of us never spoke to each other and still I know little facts about where they come from.
*Compare blogging to other kinds of writing you have done in previous courses.
* In other courses I have done blogs, research papers, and creative writing.
Do you think you would like to keep on blogging on your own?
* My first response when asked this question from a classmate was HELL NO! lol. I was kidding!
When I first started the blogs for this class, I was like "yeah, Ill start my own blog! Um what should it be about?" I haven't decided on what topic Ill write about sooo... Also my time is extremely tight, but when I get some extra time I will sit and do one. Maybe I will start a poetry blog! Ill have a topic posted, for example "anger" and we will all post anger poems. Thinking will start with myspace. Those who wanted to hear my poetry, Emerged_Beauty@yahoo.com. Hit me up!
*For the most part working with blogger was easy. At first I really had a hard time navigating around the site and this began to frustrate me. There were some topics that I didn't like. I found them boring or I simply didn't feel an urge to so them because they didn't peek my interest.
Was writing the entry relatively painless or kind of a pain in the neck? Why or why not? Was it hard to write at least 250 words?
* It wasn't hard at all for me to write 250 words. I think this is the perfect amount (not too much or too little). The topics that didn't seem to peek my interest had me feeling at times "Oh boy, how will I write 250 words? I don't even know what to write." But once I was able to flow, it wasn't bad, especially with the topics I liked. The one that comes to mind is the one where we talked about liesure activites and I spoke of shopping!
*Was it easy/difficult to meet the deadline for the entry and the comments? Why or why not? Do you think there may be a better way to set up a deadline? (If so, what is it?) Should there be a deadline at all?
* At first it was very easy for me to mee the deadline. As time passed, i found myelf always forgetting to do them; I would remember at the last minute. Once I didn't realize that the deadline had passed and I was writing the blog and during to be informed that they were already due! Lol ,so tired having a hard time keeping up with the days.
Discuss your experience interacting with other class blogs. Did you learn anything in special that you think you wouldn't have if we didn't have blogs? In general, were comments useful or just kind of pro forma?
* No, I didn't learn anything special in other class blogs. Yes, I did find the comments useful. I also liked that it allowed me to know small facts about my classmates. I found it a bit interesting that alot of us never spoke to each other and still I know little facts about where they come from.
*Compare blogging to other kinds of writing you have done in previous courses.
* In other courses I have done blogs, research papers, and creative writing.
Do you think you would like to keep on blogging on your own?
* My first response when asked this question from a classmate was HELL NO! lol. I was kidding!
When I first started the blogs for this class, I was like "yeah, Ill start my own blog! Um what should it be about?" I haven't decided on what topic Ill write about sooo... Also my time is extremely tight, but when I get some extra time I will sit and do one. Maybe I will start a poetry blog! Ill have a topic posted, for example "anger" and we will all post anger poems. Thinking will start with myspace. Those who wanted to hear my poetry, Emerged_Beauty@yahoo.com. Hit me up!
Monday, May 26, 2008
While reading the "Green Book" I kind of became interested in the topic a bit. The way the book breaks the information down. It is very clear; straight forward; black and white.
So let's see... If I can pick 5 things that I would change or make an effort to practice in order to help the environment, I would say... One. I could adjust my thermostat. This would be easy for me because it is very minor chance that will help the earth and it will also help me save money in my pocket.
Two. Using water filters. I think this is a very good idea to make a change because I will be using less plastic and again it will enable mme to save a little more money.
Three. Putting a stopper in the drain before running the water. I never thought about how much water gets wasted for those few long seconds or minutes. 3-5 gallons of water per minute,; that's alot of water so quickly.
Four. Using fluoresent light bulbs, which will increase the energy effiency. By doing this, I will be eliminating green gases into the air. In time this will create a more cleaner air.
Lastly, five, being mindful of how long we are searching for something in the fridge. I already do this. I have a small habit of when I am very bored, find that I open the fridge a lot!
There were a few suggestions that had me a bit boggled. One was the microwave. The book says to microwave all your food. i don't see how that's possible when we have been taught not to use microwave mostly to cook food because it sends off raidiation into the food, which can be harmful.
Secondly, not using a shower curtain. This will be totally inconvenient for people which will result in ahving a very small chance of people making an effort with this one. I wouldn't want to try this one because If I used no shower curtain, The floor would most likely get wet and honestly, I wouldn't want to mop everytime I take a shower.
Well overall, I think I just may continue to read this book a bit.
So let's see... If I can pick 5 things that I would change or make an effort to practice in order to help the environment, I would say... One. I could adjust my thermostat. This would be easy for me because it is very minor chance that will help the earth and it will also help me save money in my pocket.
Two. Using water filters. I think this is a very good idea to make a change because I will be using less plastic and again it will enable mme to save a little more money.
Three. Putting a stopper in the drain before running the water. I never thought about how much water gets wasted for those few long seconds or minutes. 3-5 gallons of water per minute,; that's alot of water so quickly.
Four. Using fluoresent light bulbs, which will increase the energy effiency. By doing this, I will be eliminating green gases into the air. In time this will create a more cleaner air.
Lastly, five, being mindful of how long we are searching for something in the fridge. I already do this. I have a small habit of when I am very bored, find that I open the fridge a lot!
There were a few suggestions that had me a bit boggled. One was the microwave. The book says to microwave all your food. i don't see how that's possible when we have been taught not to use microwave mostly to cook food because it sends off raidiation into the food, which can be harmful.
Secondly, not using a shower curtain. This will be totally inconvenient for people which will result in ahving a very small chance of people making an effort with this one. I wouldn't want to try this one because If I used no shower curtain, The floor would most likely get wet and honestly, I wouldn't want to mop everytime I take a shower.
Well overall, I think I just may continue to read this book a bit.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
"Open topic"
Awwww! How sweeT of the professor to give us such a light topic! I really appreciate that. Thank You Dr. X!!!
It's funny how when you're given a change to write whatever you want and a person still gets stuck from time to time; I tend to do that. I'll sit there like "Ummm, what should I write about?" because I believe that although the topic is open, there are still some sort of hidden expectations.
I consider myself and have been told that I am a good writer, but I always get "writer's block" before my pen begins to flow or the keys start sounding. I hate this! gets on my nerves and it frustrates me to the fullest extent. I often find myself also getting stuck when I have sooo much work to do in an assignment. I don't know where to begin. Does this ever happen to any of you? When I have this feeling of not knowing where to start, I start with what I already know and then come back to a specific area later. I'll usually leave a note to myself in parenthesis so i do remember to come back to it. When you look at my research paper so far, you'll see that I have this in there (just so none of you are confused).
In choosing to talk about Polar Bears being affected severely by global warming , something they have absolutly no control over, I got very worried. I feel like if this problem isn't stopped fast, they will become extinct. I will a part in a portion of unique history; I will be showing (if I make it that that far), my great- grands pictures of polar bears telling them "yeah, back in 2008, global warming was so terrible and this is why they no longer live today or they're very, very few left". I actually thought about it and I think it's so sad. :(
Again, as I have in an earlier blog, It also makes me a little scared because it's going to take a lot of team work for us all to pull together and make a change.
It's funny how when you're given a change to write whatever you want and a person still gets stuck from time to time; I tend to do that. I'll sit there like "Ummm, what should I write about?" because I believe that although the topic is open, there are still some sort of hidden expectations.
I consider myself and have been told that I am a good writer, but I always get "writer's block" before my pen begins to flow or the keys start sounding. I hate this! gets on my nerves and it frustrates me to the fullest extent. I often find myself also getting stuck when I have sooo much work to do in an assignment. I don't know where to begin. Does this ever happen to any of you? When I have this feeling of not knowing where to start, I start with what I already know and then come back to a specific area later. I'll usually leave a note to myself in parenthesis so i do remember to come back to it. When you look at my research paper so far, you'll see that I have this in there (just so none of you are confused).
In choosing to talk about Polar Bears being affected severely by global warming , something they have absolutly no control over, I got very worried. I feel like if this problem isn't stopped fast, they will become extinct. I will a part in a portion of unique history; I will be showing (if I make it that that far), my great- grands pictures of polar bears telling them "yeah, back in 2008, global warming was so terrible and this is why they no longer live today or they're very, very few left". I actually thought about it and I think it's so sad. :(
Again, as I have in an earlier blog, It also makes me a little scared because it's going to take a lot of team work for us all to pull together and make a change.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
My reflection
When I first enrolled in this class I had no idea what to expect. Honestly, I didnt really know what ecology was about. I thought "Oh boy this is going to be boring!" then I decided to give it a chance and see what it's about. I knew a bit about global warming, knowing it was an issue, but never looked into it. After watching the Al Gore film It enabled be to really see in depth how serious it is.
My research
I have to decided to do my research on global warming in greenland, the melting ice and the affects it has on polar bears. I think that Greenland is definately going through a very serious crisis right now. So many people and animals are dying as a result of this and it's really sad. I also chose this topic because polar bears are one of animals. I find it amazing that our actions here in the states are severely affecting their environment. They don't have green trees, grass, plants; all the nature necessities they need. The place is called "Greenland" and they have nothing green. It's saddening and unfair to them that they're suffereing tremendously because of us.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Well let me see... reflection on this class so far, I would say that it has definitely opened my mind to things that I wasn’t aware of like the severe crisis of global warming. I never took a real look at how serious the issue was until I saw the Al Gore movie. It really had me in WOW!
Out of all the topics that were discussed, I really found the " The Story of Stuff" video very interesting. It’s crazy how much waste we all create without even realizing it. We as Americans are so obsessed with materials and having the latest that we must run out and make many purchases. It’s like we’re programmed to think "Out with the old and in with the New" and it’s incredibly sad. This video also expresses how we are very robotic in which we are spending too much time with things that shouldn’t matter as much as we allow it to. Such as t.v, shopping, and the internet.
Also I enjoyed doing the research on the Hindu relation. Most of all, I had the opportunity of visiting a very beautiful temple in Elmhurst, Queens. The woman that Jamie and I spoke to was very friendly, open and supportive. It was indeed a pleasure for her to allow us into her circle of living.
As far as the environment itself I have definitely been exposed to some things that have opened my eyes in a better light. For my own part, I plan to make efforts in helping the environment. I start off with the little things and as I become more knowledgeable I will try my best to increase my actions in going green. My only problem is that I’m about convenience. Going green takes a lot from this. For example, Not letting the water run too long while taking a shower. Most of the time I don’t but when I’m grooming myself I take a bit longer. Sometimes I take so long that the hot water starts to run out and then I’ll turn it off for about two minutes or hurry it up.
Out of all the topics that were discussed, I really found the " The Story of Stuff" video very interesting. It’s crazy how much waste we all create without even realizing it. We as Americans are so obsessed with materials and having the latest that we must run out and make many purchases. It’s like we’re programmed to think "Out with the old and in with the New" and it’s incredibly sad. This video also expresses how we are very robotic in which we are spending too much time with things that shouldn’t matter as much as we allow it to. Such as t.v, shopping, and the internet.
Also I enjoyed doing the research on the Hindu relation. Most of all, I had the opportunity of visiting a very beautiful temple in Elmhurst, Queens. The woman that Jamie and I spoke to was very friendly, open and supportive. It was indeed a pleasure for her to allow us into her circle of living.
As far as the environment itself I have definitely been exposed to some things that have opened my eyes in a better light. For my own part, I plan to make efforts in helping the environment. I start off with the little things and as I become more knowledgeable I will try my best to increase my actions in going green. My only problem is that I’m about convenience. Going green takes a lot from this. For example, Not letting the water run too long while taking a shower. Most of the time I don’t but when I’m grooming myself I take a bit longer. Sometimes I take so long that the hot water starts to run out and then I’ll turn it off for about two minutes or hurry it up.
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