My blogging experience.
Well this wasn't the first blog that I've done but it definitely was the most detail-oriented.
I had high ambitions and multiple sources of inspiration for what this blog should have been.
For what was required for the class, I came to meet the requirements. But, for my own personal wants it fell short.
Partially, this was a cause of multiple distractions and abscences of material. The distractions would include my other classes and other projects for this class. I decided to join and become highly active in different classes and activities. But this is not much of an excuse.
Mostly, it was difficult to write stories (blog posts) to match the exact wants and needs of my mission statement. I wrote a good number of stories that fit into my mission statement and intended goal but I felt like I was lacking.
Perhaps, after this class I will be able to follow more closely and add a greater number of blog posts that fit my mission statement (since it is important to me).
But my mission and goal for this blog was very narrowly defined and it kind of bit me in the behind.
I would like to apologize to those who felt I didn't reach their expectations. I will do better after this.
Besides that, I DID have a great time writing what I wrote.
There was an exhiliration that overwhelmed while I re-created life experiences that I experienced personally or witnessed in others around me.
Each uniquely meant something to me and had connection to anyone with emotion flowing through their bodies.
I will eventually (in the very near future), rewrite a new blog. The reason why this particular site won't continue via this site is because it was another beta test for me for blogging.
The link will be posted on here for my new blog within the next two weeks.
Thank you for your time and for reading this.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dreamweaver Project
Click below to visit my Dreamweaver site that I created in my MCOM 63 class using (go figure) DREAMWEAVER!
DREAMWEAVER PROJECT
DREAMWEAVER PROJECT
Welcome to MY E-Portfolio
Here is my e-portfolio in which I present to you my four projects I did for my Mass Communications 63 (New Media) class: (in order from first project to most recent) Blog Banner, InDesign Project, Dreamweaver Project, Video Podcast
1. Blog Banner
For the next two projects, click on the highlighted link and snapshots are provided below.
2. InDesign Project
3. Dreamweaver Project
For this last project, the Video Podcast, I chose to make a video about the Civil Rights and Inauguration tour I and nine other students from SJSU's school of Journalism and Mass Communication embarked on over the winter break of 2009.
It's a collection of pictures from the trip of each student and the places we visited and recaptured the history in a modern context. (Unfortunately short in the amount of time for the video because we had to make the video portion, excluding the credits, within three minutes).
Thank you.
1. Blog Banner
For the next two projects, click on the highlighted link and snapshots are provided below.
2. InDesign Project
3. Dreamweaver Project
For this last project, the Video Podcast, I chose to make a video about the Civil Rights and Inauguration tour I and nine other students from SJSU's school of Journalism and Mass Communication embarked on over the winter break of 2009.
It's a collection of pictures from the trip of each student and the places we visited and recaptured the history in a modern context. (Unfortunately short in the amount of time for the video because we had to make the video portion, excluding the credits, within three minutes).
Thank you.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
CHUCK beta website: NBC RENEW CHUCK
This is the Dreamweaver project I did for my class.
It is a rough design for a CHUCK website showing the awesomeness of CHUCK and the hopes that NBC will renew the show.
Click on the link below:
DREAMWEAVER PROJECT-CHUCK
It is a rough design for a CHUCK website showing the awesomeness of CHUCK and the hopes that NBC will renew the show.
Click on the link below:
DREAMWEAVER PROJECT-CHUCK
Gai-jin
Before we begin, we must know the definition of what gai-jin means.
Gai-jin: FOREIGNER.
It is a Japanese word that means foreigner, outsider.
SCENARIO:
I found myself alone and wondering why I was that way at the moment. Around me, were hundreds of people and all were interacting and speaking with one another.
Myself?
Quiet and silent.
It was an interesting position to be in for I wished to talk with everyone around me but my body and mouth was frozen.
The only word going through my mind: gai-jin.
Yes I will admit, I do not know Japanese language and I definitely cannot speak it (as much as I want to). Currently, I am reading a book, GAI-JIN by James Clavell, that has taught me just a few words (and yes, I checked that these words were true and not made up for the book).
I felt like a foreigner, an outsider with these many people. Each person seemingly unique, whether this is their true personality or just a face each puts on in hopes of creating a perceived persona.
Two hours went by and I mananged to talk with but three people. Absolutely pathetic.
Come to find out three weeks later, there were people looking to speak to me about a trip that I recently had embarked on.
FICTIONAL RECONSTRUCTION:
I walked into the room, more like a ballroom...aka HUGE...and realized that I was surrounded by hundreds of prospects of intelligence and networking. Each person a goldmine for furthering my career and enriching my relationships.
With this knowledge, my intention was to speak and interact with as many people as possible while earning and maintaining a newfound relationship with those that I will speak with.
I met recruiters for possible career opportunities and even some business executives and political strategists.
It was a wonderful two hours and found myself happy and satisfied with kicking open doors all throughout that event.
Never did I feel like a gai-jin.
ANALYSIS:
I am not going to let this happen again. The opportunities and networking that could have come about if I had spoken and presented myself visibly to the mass of people are too huge.
This is a rare occurence and I vow to not let this happen again.
Gai-jin: FOREIGNER.
It is a Japanese word that means foreigner, outsider.
SCENARIO:
I found myself alone and wondering why I was that way at the moment. Around me, were hundreds of people and all were interacting and speaking with one another.
Myself?
Quiet and silent.
It was an interesting position to be in for I wished to talk with everyone around me but my body and mouth was frozen.
The only word going through my mind: gai-jin.
Yes I will admit, I do not know Japanese language and I definitely cannot speak it (as much as I want to). Currently, I am reading a book, GAI-JIN by James Clavell, that has taught me just a few words (and yes, I checked that these words were true and not made up for the book).
I felt like a foreigner, an outsider with these many people. Each person seemingly unique, whether this is their true personality or just a face each puts on in hopes of creating a perceived persona.
Two hours went by and I mananged to talk with but three people. Absolutely pathetic.
Come to find out three weeks later, there were people looking to speak to me about a trip that I recently had embarked on.
FICTIONAL RECONSTRUCTION:
I walked into the room, more like a ballroom...aka HUGE...and realized that I was surrounded by hundreds of prospects of intelligence and networking. Each person a goldmine for furthering my career and enriching my relationships.
With this knowledge, my intention was to speak and interact with as many people as possible while earning and maintaining a newfound relationship with those that I will speak with.
I met recruiters for possible career opportunities and even some business executives and political strategists.
It was a wonderful two hours and found myself happy and satisfied with kicking open doors all throughout that event.
Never did I feel like a gai-jin.
ANALYSIS:
I am not going to let this happen again. The opportunities and networking that could have come about if I had spoken and presented myself visibly to the mass of people are too huge.
This is a rare occurence and I vow to not let this happen again.
The Other Focus of This Site: My Interest in the Media
Over a month ago, I had, saved AND ready in my phone calednder to alarm and remind me to breathe in the possible doomsday of May 4, 2009.
This day, May 4, was the day that NBC announced it's fall schedule for the 2009/2010 year. There had been buzz all over that CHUCK would be cancelled for the weeks before. This has been the best show on TV since Scrubs was introduced over eight years ago. And by a long shot, it's better than any. It's not only my favorite but is also my family's favorite and many of my friend's favorite TV show.
Come May 4...I read the contract and the shows that NBC announced for it's 2009/2010 fall lineup and CHUCK was nowhere to be found.
Fortunately and unfortunately the executives of NBC have left us, their audience, in limbo. This is fortunate because they have left a glimpse of hope that CHUCK will return. Why? Because on May 19, 2009, the announcement will come for CHUCK (and two other shows that should be cut).
P.S. NBC, why did you bring Jay Leno to your network? He is a crappy host, completely NOT funny, and is beyond washed up.
This day, May 4, was the day that NBC announced it's fall schedule for the 2009/2010 year. There had been buzz all over that CHUCK would be cancelled for the weeks before. This has been the best show on TV since Scrubs was introduced over eight years ago. And by a long shot, it's better than any. It's not only my favorite but is also my family's favorite and many of my friend's favorite TV show.
Come May 4...I read the contract and the shows that NBC announced for it's 2009/2010 fall lineup and CHUCK was nowhere to be found.
Fortunately and unfortunately the executives of NBC have left us, their audience, in limbo. This is fortunate because they have left a glimpse of hope that CHUCK will return. Why? Because on May 19, 2009, the announcement will come for CHUCK (and two other shows that should be cut).
P.S. NBC, why did you bring Jay Leno to your network? He is a crappy host, completely NOT funny, and is beyond washed up.
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