What the Bleep do we Know?

I think the movie we watched really had a big impact on me and my thought process. The idea behind us creating our own destiny is a powerful mindset to have. I think that is what N385 overall has taught us to do. N385 was very soul searching because many of the projects were based on taking a deep look inside yourself and letting your creativity reflect off of what you see. When you are able to do that then you can discover new things, change things, and impact the world. I once read a book called The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown. In the book he talks a lot about the subject of quantum physics and how we all have the power to create our own universe but we just not have been able to tap into that potential just yet. I think what N385 has taught me is that I have the potential to explore my creativity, my knowledge, and what I feel to pave my own way into this world however I want it to be. I know that I have the ability to take my life where ever I want it to go, the biggest challenge for my now is actually doing it.

Identity

We have the power to create our own identity

1. Who are you in the eyes/perception of others? People see what I allow them to see. I show multiple personalities depending on who I am around.
2. How do you see/perceive yourself? I allow myself to see anything I want to see in myself but it gets pretty scary seeing the potential so sometimes I block things out (good or bad).
3. Why are you here? (your definition of here) I am here to be something great. To create my own destiny is something great.
4. What are the implications of your identity to others? (you decide to whom the implications apply - you or others, but be specific) I think the implications of my identity to others all depends on how I choose to impact someone. It all depends on how much I limit myself or how much potential I show them.
5. How are you effected by the identity of others? (are you different around various people - why might that be) I am different around various people because I second guess my own identity. We all want to be accepted in some way, shape, or form.
6. Is identity static? (make sure to show in your project your answer to this) I think identity is not static. You can change aspects of your identity however you want it to be. I compare our identities to our hands. Yes we all have unique aspects of our identity that will always be imprinted in to us just like the ridges and grooves in our fingers, but with our hands we can create and shape anything we want so who's to say we can't shape and mold our own lives?

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.