Fear Factor

For my fear assignment I chose to discuss with the class my fear of myself. I fear myself because I am my own worst enemy. I criticize everything that I do and say. I miss out on opportunities because I feel at times that I am not good enough to do something. I do not want my fear to lead into regret which is my second fear.
After I discussed my fear many of the people in class were able to relate. Others asked questions to understand what the root cause as to why I felt that way.
Thinking of how the class would react to my fear I knew that some people would be able to relate. I did not really think that others would try to help by asking questions to try to understand why I felt that way.
I do not think I would change anything I presented because it came straight from the heart and it was nice to finally get that off my chest and also helped me in coming face to face with my fear.
One of the projects that stood out to me was when one of the students was talking about low self esteem/depression/and sexual assault. Her story was so heartfelt and powerful because you seen true emotions. It made me truly appreciate this class because we get a better understanding of each other and that is a beautiful thing. This class goes beyond academics and talents. It really touches your mind, heart, and soul and I truly appreciate being a part of this class.

Fear Factor

I think that the class will be familiar with my idea of fear because they seen it in movies before. I do not think that they will actually be fearful in class but I think that the idea of it is so unexpected that it will creep people out and if they actually started to see this idea with their own eyes being creeped out could turn into being fearful.

Bliss

A time that I created something that I was really happy about was when I made a jewelry box for my niece's first birthday. This is my first time being an auntie so I wanted to do something special and memorable. I painted and costumized the jewelry box to fit the living style her parents provide for her which is free spirited, earthy, colorful, and of course girly. My niece's birthday was a very special day for me because my niece is my heart. Although it seems like something that is very simple, I was proud to have given her something that she could keep for years.

limitations

A time when one of my limitations got in the way of something I really wanted to do was when I was in high school. I use to always worry about not doing things well enough so I would be nervous to try out for things that I wanted to do. I would be so scared of failure that my nervousness would take over and I would punk out.

55 year old perspective....

I created a fishing pole out of paper clips, string and a molded fish. Many people 55 and older like to fish so that is why I did a fishing pole.

5 Again

I chose to make a figure out of my paper clips. I always liked drawing and making crafts ever since I was a child so the thought of making a figure with paper clips really excited me as if I was 5 again.

I can't see clearly now.....

I chose to explore every other sense besides sight, by closing my eyes and sitting indoors and outdoors. for 15 minutes each. When I finished I wrote down some of the things I heard, felt, or smelled down on paper. Then I compared the things I had sensed indoors and what I sensed outdoors.

When I sat inside the house I felt very calm and still. However, there was a few distractions such as the toilet flushing, walking, and water running. Then at times it felt like someone was standing over me which broke my concentration. So keeping my eyes closed inside the house made me feel uneasy at times. The sense that was heightened the most was hearing because there were so many different sounds going on that it distracted me from keeping my mind calm.

When I sat outside everything seemed peaceful and harmonious. All of the different sounds I heard and the wind I felt just all seem to flow together and it was not distracting. The sense that was the most heightened for me while sitting outside was more of an internal feeling. I felt a connection with nature because everthing just flowed together.