Week 8 Reading and Writing

1. Looking back. Write about whatever you think is most relevant to assessing your progress so far. Here are some questions that might help:

Overall, how well are the reading and writing assignments working for you?

I think they are working well for me! I love reading the stories and getting to form my own version. It could be just nearly the same with a few slightly major changes or a completely different interpretation! I love coming up with ideas as I'm reading and having lightbulb moments of Oh! This one will be good.

Are you happy with your blog? With your project website?

I am happy with both! I put a lot of initial thought into how both looked so I don't really want to change anything. If I do I'll probably keep thinking about it just because it's different.

Are you satisfied with how the writing is going for your project? How about your story posts?

I guess I'm a little frustrated with my project writing as nothing I ever say seems to come across like I want it. I mean the same is also true for my stories. I always love my stories and then someone is like uhhh it doesn't make sense and I'm like crap. It makes sense to me. I hope I get better at explaining my perspective and getting my mind across better. 

What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment(s) in your writing for this class? 

I really loved my Week 3 story! I know it didn't make sense to anyone but I honestly loved building the story and adding all the different fonts and sizes. I felt bad when people didn't get it, but by then I was emotionally committed to the work. I am still very proud of my work and I love being inspired by multiple stories/movies and creating something from the heart. 

What has been your favorite reading so far?

It would have to be Afterlife from Mahabharata. I loved the perspective on death and the imagery used. 

Are your reading notes helping you each week with your story post? (Remember, the goal is to "read like a writer" and take notes that will directly lead to your own stories; you might re-read these assignment instructions if you are not happy with your reading notes.)

Oh definitely. Especially with the Afterlife reading because I knew from the get-go that I was probably going to be inspired by that one so I took notes over it. It helps get the juices flowing for the story. 

Have you discovered any new reading/research strategies? (There's a long list of different reading/research strategies here.)

I definitely need to slow down when I read and write. I have learned to take my time and soak in all parts of a story. This is totally necessary to be inspired to create a whole new story.

2. Image. Pick a favorite image from a previous reading notes or story post or from your project to include in the blog post, and write a few words about why you chose this image.

I will always love this image in a love/hate sort of way. It just so immensely proves the point I was making in my reading response and is overall very striking. The story was about how this old creepy dude wanted this girl who had formerly been a fish then a mom then a virgin again. This perfectly depicts all of that.

3. Looking forward. Then, after you look back, look forward. Is there anything you want/need to do in order to get more out out of the reading and writing experiences in this class?

I think I just need more time management skills so I can have longer to soak in the readings and form a good story.