Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Identity Blog post 1
Hi! I'm glad you found it. I'd like you to keep a running journal about how you are feeling about yourself and how you feel about this project. Try to check in at least 3 times per week and feel free to comment on your classmates postings. This is all about YOU so it is important to me to know how we are all doing. Feel free to comment about classroom activities associated with this project. There is no minimum or maximum words allowed, so go for it. I will be checking this daily to see how it is going. I think Apple is going to be rather impressed by how well, and how honest, you are all going to do!
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I'm glad everyone came together with great ideas for the video today. I'm really happy I was able to contribute. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteThe survey helped me think about who I am and what I want to be. I never thought about some of the questions that it asked before, so it helped me think more about myself. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteThe video activity is a good way to bring the class together. I think it's going to help us learn about ourselves and how we work with other people. -Taylor Lang
ReplyDeleteThe survey helped me understand that even though I dont know what I want to do or be in the future, I can still use my strengths instead of weaknesses to figure out more about myself.~Samantha Greenstein
ReplyDeleteThe survey was surprisingly somewhat difficult for me to answer! I had to think a lot about my answers, especially some of the more specific ones. Thinking back on it, I wish that I could have changed some of my answers, like the 'what would you do with a day off' one. I'm glad that the survey helped me understand myself a bit better though. --Amy Truong
ReplyDeleteReflecting back on the survey i realized that it helped me explore my inner self more deeply. Having me go real in dept into my responses, and exposing details i never knew i had.
ReplyDeleteThe survey asked me what my perfect day would be. I think it would be something like today. Reflecting on it, I realize that any day that I smile is a perfect day. -Taylor Lang
ReplyDeleteThe survey reminded me of some of the goals that I had for myself but let drift away. It also sharpend my focus on my goals and made me think about if i'm doing what it takes to acheive them.
ReplyDeleteTaylor makes a really good point. A good day shouldn't be just about going to the beach or not having to go to school, it should be a day with happiness. I think that when finding who you are you can discover what truly makes you happy.~Samantha Greenstein
ReplyDeleteI think since we started this project I began to reflect upon myself and what I do during the day more. I have started to think more about my goals and how I should achieve them daily. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteI think that since we started the survey I've been trying to understand myself more and find out why I set the goals I've set for myself. -Hayley Fahrer
ReplyDeleteDuring swim practice today I learned that even if I don't reach my short term goals right away I shouldn't discourage myself. Sometimes the journey can turn out to be more rewarding in the end anyway. I found I tend to be too hard on myself for the little things like missing an interval or not reaching a certain time. Then at the end of practice I realize how much I've accomished and I feel amazing every time. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize how hard it was to pick my favorite movie or my favorite song. But what surprised me the most that there isn't anyone in history I'd really like to meet. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteNicole makes a really good point. We are constantly learning about our world's past and we learn about so many interesting people. However, when it came down to having to choose one of those many people from history, it was difficult to even think of one. I believe that this shows what interests us more; our favorite movie versus our favorite person from history.
ReplyDeleteHaving partners for the survey really showed me what I thought of myself and how different I appear to others. Though some of the answers turned out to be similar, some of my partner's suggestions were interesting and different than I expected. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteWhen we had to pick someone in history that we would like to meet I didn't know who to pick. I finally decided that Audrey Hepburn is the person I'd like to meet. She is a symbol of style and class! - Taylor Lang
ReplyDeleteAfter mine and my mom's volleyball practice was over, half the team's parents came over and asked us to coach next season because their children are having so much fun this season. It made us feel so good that the kids are having a good time and learning, so we're coaching next season too. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteI just got home from babysitting and I watched a bunch of old Disney movies with the kids. It reminded me of my interview with sam and how she enjoyed Disney so much. I now have a better understanding why. Everything is happy and magical and it makes me feel like nothing can go wrong. I seriously need to revisit Disney again. Is it sad that I haven't been to a theme park in 5 years? I found my new years resolution everyone.
ReplyDeleteToday my friend came over and is sleeping over and weve decided that we wanted to create the "perfect day" tomorrow so it made me think of exactly what i put on my survey and im hoping we get to do it all. But then again i makes me think whether or not what i put down really is a "perfect day"?
ReplyDeletePeople talk about what their "perfect day" would be. They come up with all kinds of different things they love to do. Thinking back to what I put on the survey, I would say I'm one of those people. But I agree with Taylor. The "perfect day" would be a day with happiness. A day without drama and stress and worrying about what's going to happen next.
ReplyDeleteI think that the interviews we had with our partner gave us a chance to learn new things about someone that we probably never would have known, it was a good experience. - Meredith M.
ReplyDeleteThis whole project has made me look at myself closer lately. Not literally but I've just taken the time to see more of who I am as a person as a whole. It's the little things like this that continue to help me appreciate who I am.
ReplyDeleteLooking back on the interviews that our class did made me realize how little I know about my classmates that I see almost everyday. It is srange that I am surrounded by people that I barely know, yet I am able to tell them about myself. I feel as though this confuses my perception of myself because I don't understand how I can be surrounded by people constantly that I barely know.
ReplyDeleteI realized a bad quality of myself today that I would want to change: procrestination. I feel that the quicker one can discover more about themselves, the quicker they can change things about themselves that they don't particularly appreciate.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Samantha. I am constantly surrounded by people I see everyday and never know a single thing about them. If we didn't do the interview, I don't think I would have ever gotten to know my partner. I think a new goal I should set for myself is to get to know others that I am surrounded by everyday. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteI found out something about myself today: I'm not a quitter. Sometimes i want to give up on things but for some reason I won't allow myself to.- Taylor L.
ReplyDeleteThe self assesment surveys really made me think somethings that i never really thought about my self. I dont know what my favorite movie is or who i would want to meet in history. These are questions i never really thought about.
ReplyDeleteI learned a few things at my game tonight. First off, I learned that in each and every person there is ALWAYS room for improvement; some people are just unwilling to accept it, I am not one of those people. I learned that no one should think higher of themselves than other. I learned that when you're on a team, you have to play as a team; something some of us were unable to grasp. But most of all, I learned that if you don't take anything seriously, you will not accomplish anything and you certainly won't win; you just look immature. Tonight the better team won and it was not mine. - Nicole Jaeger.
ReplyDeleteToday I talked to one of my friends. She really helped me realize that I appear differently to her than I thought I did. She was very upset and I didn't wanna bring it up and talk to her about it in-case that would make her more upset. Because I didn't bring it up, I appeared not to care when I actually cared a lot. I would have never guessed that one simple action like that would appear so much different to her than I meant it to. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteToday I was talking to one of my friends about how I was upset the other day. What she thought was that I was actually mad at her. It turns out that I don't even realize how I act around people when my mind is somewhere else. ~Samantha Greenstein
ReplyDeleteYesterday, after I left school, I went immediately out to a friend's house. I then went out with a group of friends. For the whole day I wasn't home or alone. I realized that I like having time for just myself, alone. It just shows that it's easy to figure something out about yourself through your actions. -Jocelyn Travis
ReplyDeleteLast night, I had some time alone. I just finished watching a movie with my family and we went up to bed, but I wasn't tired so I watched some tv. I realized how much I hate to be away from my family, even if they are right down the hall. I really love spending time with them. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteThe commercial that the class made came out really good. I think that the class as a whole had some great ideas and they all came together to make a great commercial in the end. It was fun making and a change from what we normally do in class.
ReplyDeleteIn English class today I realized how easy it can be to let my imagination do its work when writing about something I truly believe. At first it was difficult to get the words on paper, but I discovered something new about myself that could help me be more creative when I write. My imagination.
ReplyDeleteI was helping my brother with his homework tonight and I remembered learning about "finding the area of the shaded region". I remembered struggling with it too, even though now it seems so easy. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeletei really wish i could have seen the commercial the class came up with. i always think of what it may have come out to be, and it makes me think of all my questions and answers and what i would possibly change and what i want to keep the same. -lindsay
ReplyDeleteI realized to how creative I can be. Whether it's in art class, where I made a flower plate or in English, on the FCAT writes. Unfortunately, some of my creativity comes after I need it to, like as the man is walking away with my test. I feel really good about what I wrote though. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteWe had fcat writes today and after I finished my essay and read over it, I suddenly realized how much I've matured in my writing just since last year. It felt like a new accomplishment, which made me excited.
ReplyDeleteI went with my friend to an sga meeting yesterday after school, they asked her alot of questiona about what she thought of herself and of what other people think of her. It made me realize that i dont know alot of things about myslef. It reminded me of the personal surveys we did in class. Meredith M
ReplyDeleteToday in English we watched "Dead Poet's Society." Since I've seen it before, I was almost unwilling to give it a second chance. I feel like this new trait of impatience that I've discovered is one that I would like to erase from my personality.
ReplyDeleteToday we won our volleyball game. I pushed myself harder than I ever had before and it was successful. I'm very proud of myself for playing so hard. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteokay so today was the first time i saw the video it came out a lot better then i had planned on. i think success is the only word to describe that video. -- lindsay
ReplyDeleteI was thrilled to see the video we made! Definately gets the message across. It's just one more indication of how far our class has come since then in this identification process. Gotta love it
ReplyDeleteI've learned that I'm interested in experiencing new things and taking chances. I don't like when something stays the same way for too long. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteAll the activities we are doing help us learn who each of us are. We also learn a little about eachother.
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The person we are today effects the person we will be in the future.
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So sadly enough, I just discovered that I am the kind of girl who spends too much time waiting and not enough time living...
ReplyDeleteSo I know we're not really supposed to post comments twice in a day but I'm watching MTV and just saw the "above the influence" commercial just like the one we did in class. Credits to Christy for standing still so long. I forgot how well we really did :] and even though this has nothing to do w/ that, I wanna say how much music helps me cope with problems in my life. There's a song to match every mood and Im very thankful for that. My old pink nano never fails me.
ReplyDeleteSo today i was thinking during yearbook, cause your suppose to take businesses classes to prepare you for future jobs you plan on participating in. And while i was in this class i realized i dont want a job where i am constantly on the computer, its something that ive realized even though im very good at working with computers i dont want a job handling the. -Lindsay
ReplyDeleteI've recently realized that I am a procrestinator. I am determined and motivated, yet I get quite side-tracked. This isn't because I'm just naturally hiper, though. I think it's because I'm becoming very bored of what I'm learning. I wish school life could be a little more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with samantha. I think that I get bored with the subjects we learn about in school so I become a procrastinator as well. - Taylor L
ReplyDeletePractice today was amazing! By that I mean harsh and extremely difficult but no doubt rewarding. I found I can push myself harder anytime I want I just gotta leave my comfort zone. As soon as I start to think I won't make it that's when my self motivation kicks in and I end up killin it at practice. I learned that sometimes leaving my comfort zone doesn't mean it's uncomfortable. It's just different- like trying something new. I likeee
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way as kendall. When i know i need to work harder, adrenaline kicks in and i push myself past my limits. I think that's the key to athletic success. - Taylor L
ReplyDeleteLately, school has been stressing me out. I usually can accomplish the work given, but it has come to a point with me that I am too exhausted to do anything. Everyone has their limits, and I feel that I have just reached mine.
ReplyDeleteToday I realized that even though my test was postponed, I'm eventually going to have to take the test. Putting things off just makes the situation worse, which is an important life lesson.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Samantha. It's easier to get things done with than to put them off. At the moment, you're relieved that you don't need to worry about it. But later on you'll regret not getting it done with earlier.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Samantha. It's easier to get things done with than to put them off. At the moment, you're relieved that you don't need to worry about it. But later on you'll regret not getting it done with earlier.
ReplyDeleteI learned a few things about myself tonight. I get excited, but I'm never conceited. I'm not perfect, but I always try my best. And most importantly, I use my mistakes as motivation. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteI'm a very dedicated person. Once I set my mind on something, I pursue that goal. I finished Of Mice and Men, in about two and a half hours. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteNicole is right. When I make mistakes, I get motivated to overcome them. You can learn more about yourself from your mistakes. - Taylor L
ReplyDeleteOh my Sam, im so bad at procrastination to. Especially when it comes to reading or things that seem to long or to hard to do. Then i always get mad at myself for not having it done before hand. - Lindsay
ReplyDeleteToday was an important day for me because I brought my 52 in math from the beginning of the quarter to an 82! I learned that sometimes failing miserable from the start can be a good life lesson. I fought my way through every test studying my butt off and taking advantage of any tutoring sessions available. It was one of the hardest lessons I've ever learned but with perserverance on my side, I did it baby! note to self, never flunk the first test of the 9wks.
ReplyDeleteOkay so todays class was extremely fun, I am apparently really good at the communication part of todays minor lesson, and that i mainly use the back of my brain more then the front of my brain and i mainly use the right side of my brain rather then the left side. But still id like to know "why am i crying?" :P --Lindsay
ReplyDeleteLmao "why am I crying?" ;D
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lindsay about the communication. Also today I found I do well under pressure. The dictionary search for extra credit triggered the competetive side of me and I was flipping those pages like no tomorrow. Pressures on. Good job Jocelyn and Samantha; I personally think we both deserved the 10pts. Finally, spring break eve.
Doing the exercises we did in class the other day were so much fun. I loved giving directions, because I realized how hard it was to explain what I was trying to. I liked receiving the directions too. Jocelyn, you did great. Also, the exercise Kiersten brought it was so interesting. I'm happy to know I'm a giver. - Nicole Jaeger
ReplyDeleteIn photography we are taking personality portraits. I had no problem dressing up in my cap, goggles, and swim parka prancing and posing around the sourtyard. I was displaying my bubbly and sporty personality. Little did I know that by not caring what pol thought of me in my goofy attire, I was showing the carefree side of my outgoing personality as well. Fun morning.
ReplyDeleteLast night I reminded myself of what a horrible decision maker I am. I constantly feel pressured and frantically ask my close friends/ family for advice but I cant seem to decide on my own. I need to work on it but hopefully it's just one of those things that gets better over time...
ReplyDeleteA while back,sam mentioned procrastination. Unfortunately as much as I promise myself it won't happen again, I still majorlyyyyy procrastinate. Today I cleaned my room and entire downstairs, somehow managing to put off my studying. Productive procrastination. It's just a bad quality that won't go away :(
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