It was neat to read through the different responses to the questions and interesting to see what questions were asked. It appears that most took advantage of the ELO opportunity also.
I think the question that really helped me see the other personalities in this class was Jaclyn’s question “Which road would you take and why? The neat, trimmed stone path that everyone travels? Or would you take the overgrown trail that leads into the deep forest? Both take you to the same destination.” I really thought about why one path would be more beneficial over the other. After reading the responses I believe that most chose the “overgrown trail” leading into the deep forest. Those that chose this path did so because of the adventure that might go along with it, and some wanted to take this path as long as it was safe. A couple wanted to stay on the tried and true because it was like a freeway. All of these responses allowed me to know each person a little more.
Jacob’s question about which time period would you live in offered a lot of insight to me as to who we are also. I really found it amazing that about a quarter of the class wanted to live when there was no indoor plumbing or electricity, the 1800s. This surprised me personally because I really like indoor plumbing and electricity. I think that it would be neat to experience that era but there is something to be said about walking into your house and feeling the coolness from the air-conditioning and turning on the faucet and water coming out. Retro represented another quarter wanting to travel back to the 1950s, wearing poodle skirts, listening to doo-wop and living in a time that seemed simple in comparison to today. A few wanted to stay right were they are, here and now.
Even though this class offers some diversity in our backgrounds and beliefs I feel that general consensus is that we all want to eat with someone famous, we want the would we live in to be free from crime, horrific hatred, and hard economic times. We would love for there to be cures for horrible diseases, and to live in peace with one another.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
I Believe
I believe that I want to live in Colorado someday.
I had the opportunity to go to Colorado last year for vacation and absolutely feel in love, so much so that I am ready to pack up and move. The sky is so blue, the air is much drier then it is here in Missouri, and there are so many outdoor activities. We rode four wheelers, went up to the top of Pikes Peak and just enjoyed the snowcapped mountains that were all around us. We drove from Colorado Springs to Leadville to ride four wheelers and that drive was beautiful. At one point we were in a low valley and the mountains were all around us for as far you could see, amazing. The four-wheeler ride was climbing up the Continental Divide to an old abandoned gold mine the altitude was just above the tree line at eleven thousand feet. All around were snowcapped mountains. The air up there was thin, but a little chilly. There was some snow here and there as we rode along the trails and gravel roads. We had to cross a small river at one point that was flowing pretty good from the winter and spring snowmelt. The experience was completely breathtaking. As we drove back to Colorado Springs we all just kept reflecting on how gorgeous the view was when we were on top of the Divide. The weather there is less humid and hot then here, the snow is a dry snow rather then wet like we experience in the Ozarks. It was early June and the spring flowers and bushes were just beginning to poke out to feel the warmth from the sun. Short sleeves felt good during the day and in the evening I typically found myself looking for a jacket to put on. The traffic flowed much better in comparison to Springfield, need I say more? It was just an overall awesome vacation that left me wanting to stay. The tour guide mentioned he went there on vacation several years prior and never left, it was tempting. School, jobs, a mortgage, and retirement was enough inspiration to point the van back in the direction of home.
Word count=369
I had the opportunity to go to Colorado last year for vacation and absolutely feel in love, so much so that I am ready to pack up and move. The sky is so blue, the air is much drier then it is here in Missouri, and there are so many outdoor activities. We rode four wheelers, went up to the top of Pikes Peak and just enjoyed the snowcapped mountains that were all around us. We drove from Colorado Springs to Leadville to ride four wheelers and that drive was beautiful. At one point we were in a low valley and the mountains were all around us for as far you could see, amazing. The four-wheeler ride was climbing up the Continental Divide to an old abandoned gold mine the altitude was just above the tree line at eleven thousand feet. All around were snowcapped mountains. The air up there was thin, but a little chilly. There was some snow here and there as we rode along the trails and gravel roads. We had to cross a small river at one point that was flowing pretty good from the winter and spring snowmelt. The experience was completely breathtaking. As we drove back to Colorado Springs we all just kept reflecting on how gorgeous the view was when we were on top of the Divide. The weather there is less humid and hot then here, the snow is a dry snow rather then wet like we experience in the Ozarks. It was early June and the spring flowers and bushes were just beginning to poke out to feel the warmth from the sun. Short sleeves felt good during the day and in the evening I typically found myself looking for a jacket to put on. The traffic flowed much better in comparison to Springfield, need I say more? It was just an overall awesome vacation that left me wanting to stay. The tour guide mentioned he went there on vacation several years prior and never left, it was tempting. School, jobs, a mortgage, and retirement was enough inspiration to point the van back in the direction of home.
Word count=369
Friday, June 24, 2011
This I Believe
I believe that the earth is round.
I believe that people are smart.
I believe that it is hot outside.
I believe that water is wet.
I believe that I am writing some stupid stuff.
I believe that ten minutes seems like forever right know.
I believe that I am trying not to correct spelling errors.
I believe that taking classes in the summer is not a lot of fun.
I believe that a summer vacation would be better.
I believe that I want to live in Colorado someday.
I believe that snow is fun to play in.
I believe that the sky is very blue in Colorado.
I believe that humidity just sucks.
I believe that there are a lot of rescue animals from Joplin.
I believe that ten minutes is far from being over.
I believe that it is hard to focus on I believe statements.
I believe that I dislike shopping at the mall.
I believe that I don’t know what else to say.
I believe that I still don’t know what else to say.
I believe that I can’t believe I am writing I don’t know what to say.
I believe that the mail has not come today.
I believe that peaches are so good in the summer.
I believe that blackberry cobbler is to die for.
I believe that I could use a mocha coconut frappuccino about now.
I believe ten minutes is up, not.
I believe that this is not so bad.
I believe that my dog is lying at my feet thinking he is glad he is a dog.
I believe that he is spoiled.
I believe that I would rather be at the pool.
I believe that I would rather be swimming at the pool.
I believe that I would love to be on vacation with a friend in California right now.
I believe that today is my Dad’s Birthday.
I believe that we have celebrated three birthdays this week.
I believe that I will be glad when the timer goes off.
I believe that I hear a car going by the house.
I believe that it is cloudy outside.
I believe that I dislike the humid air in Missouri.
I believe that I have miss-spelled believe several times.
I believe that I will have to go back and correct.
I believe that supper is starting to sound really good.
I believe that in the summer cookouts are fun.
I believe that the fourth of July is just around the corner.
I believe that there will be lots of fireworks.
Yeah…
Word count=429
I believe that people are smart.
I believe that it is hot outside.
I believe that water is wet.
I believe that I am writing some stupid stuff.
I believe that ten minutes seems like forever right know.
I believe that I am trying not to correct spelling errors.
I believe that taking classes in the summer is not a lot of fun.
I believe that a summer vacation would be better.
I believe that I want to live in Colorado someday.
I believe that snow is fun to play in.
I believe that the sky is very blue in Colorado.
I believe that humidity just sucks.
I believe that there are a lot of rescue animals from Joplin.
I believe that ten minutes is far from being over.
I believe that it is hard to focus on I believe statements.
I believe that I dislike shopping at the mall.
I believe that I don’t know what else to say.
I believe that I still don’t know what else to say.
I believe that I can’t believe I am writing I don’t know what to say.
I believe that the mail has not come today.
I believe that peaches are so good in the summer.
I believe that blackberry cobbler is to die for.
I believe that I could use a mocha coconut frappuccino about now.
I believe ten minutes is up, not.
I believe that this is not so bad.
I believe that my dog is lying at my feet thinking he is glad he is a dog.
I believe that he is spoiled.
I believe that I would rather be at the pool.
I believe that I would rather be swimming at the pool.
I believe that I would love to be on vacation with a friend in California right now.
I believe that today is my Dad’s Birthday.
I believe that we have celebrated three birthdays this week.
I believe that I will be glad when the timer goes off.
I believe that I hear a car going by the house.
I believe that it is cloudy outside.
I believe that I dislike the humid air in Missouri.
I believe that I have miss-spelled believe several times.
I believe that I will have to go back and correct.
I believe that supper is starting to sound really good.
I believe that in the summer cookouts are fun.
I believe that the fourth of July is just around the corner.
I believe that there will be lots of fireworks.
Yeah…
Word count=429
Friday, June 17, 2011
Typology and Writing
The Jung Typology was fairly accurate in assessing my personality type; ESFJ. Some discrepancy exists as to whether or not I am an extravert or introvert. I have several of the traits to prefer extraversion but I would rather work alone for the most part rather in groups. I can and have worked in groups on several occasions but would rather work on a project myself. I am also on the fence with the social aspect, I am dramatic with self-expression and yet I tend to be private and somewhat contained. I tend to keep anything regarding me with the window shade partially closed but everything else I will have the window open. Most likely this stems from being hurt in the past so part of me is somewhat guarded. Otherwise the outcome of this test was rather insightful to know that I am in a field that suits my personality.
I am still struggling a bit with the idea that I am a “writer,” I still have a misconception that a “writer” is an author of a famous novel. On a positive note I am working on getting past this mindset as a result of being in this course. I believe anytime we learn more about who we are and why we think, feel or act as we do allows us to grow in many aspects. Let’s say I am middle aged, just sayin’ and have found through the years that everything we do in our lives is a learning experience in some fashion. I have friends that are older then myself and I remember realizing that even though they have lived more life than I have they are still learning. I don’t think that taking the test will assist in college writing but using and comparing the results to who we are will.
I am still struggling a bit with the idea that I am a “writer,” I still have a misconception that a “writer” is an author of a famous novel. On a positive note I am working on getting past this mindset as a result of being in this course. I believe anytime we learn more about who we are and why we think, feel or act as we do allows us to grow in many aspects. Let’s say I am middle aged, just sayin’ and have found through the years that everything we do in our lives is a learning experience in some fashion. I have friends that are older then myself and I remember realizing that even though they have lived more life than I have they are still learning. I don’t think that taking the test will assist in college writing but using and comparing the results to who we are will.
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