Reflection 05/05/2017

I think I am more prepared and close to finishing now that I have a better understanding of what is being graded and what I need to do. I definitely feel a little more relaxed. Writing the formal reflection helped with that. Now I can try to focus on finishing everything up and perfecting my presentation.
Right now I am working on the checklist.  My next step is the evidence of completion. I think I will post a picture of my product and a few visuals from my TED Talk. First I will probably write myself and essay to talk from. Like a speech.  I will begin by asking everyone how they express themselves and go from there. I want my talk to be informative. As well as helpful to future students who have to do this project. I will also print out some copies of my product questions for everyone to look at to help guide them through my research.
I'm so excited to be nearly finished. I really hope everyone enjoys my topic,

https://www.google.com/search?q=identity+and+self+expression&rlz=1C1CHFX_enUS743US743&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiI0ZmJmdnTAhVaVWMKHWgNBpwQ_AUICigB&biw=1366&bih=667&safe=active&ssui=on#imgdii=BzVAN57sBPjcFM:&imgrc=vfM_HxFliFUa3M:

Reflection 4/30/2017

As soon as I finish writing up the speech for the talk, I'll post it here.
For now I'm going to use this post to store some inspiration and food for thought to help me write.
This will also be considered a reflection.

Credit: Its Black Friday (Facebook)

This is the post that helped me decide to use this project to talk about self expression. She says it all for me.







These two are big inspirations for me because they both are truly themselves and aren't afraid of what people think of them.

Reflection 04/21/2017

I need to shift my focus from product to project.  I put so much work into it for it to be worth nothing. I can probably talk about how stressful this process is, but after that I'm not sure what to do for the TED Talk.
Maybe I'll just write a long 5 page paper and read off of that. Can we talk about the subject of our research? I really need more specification.
I have so much going on.
There's not enough time in the day to complete this project correctly when I have 4 other classes and a job. I'm not trying to make excuses but I don't know what to do.
I'll do like Ms. Abbott Gee taught us and "fake it till I make it".

I'm going to keep watching Ted Talks until I get a feel for how to drag something out for 15 minutes. And finish up my paper work.

Here's a calming photo for my current and future panic attacks.

Reflection 04/11/17

I completed my questions for my interviews that will be the majority of my final product. I posted them to the page titled "Interview Questions".

Now I can begin my search for subjects online. I have already had many people on Facebook volunteer. I'll send them the question sheet soon.

After they have all turned in their answers, I can begin my final product, and everything else I am missing. I'll even put together a PowerPoint for my project presentation ("Ted Talk").

I hope everything goes as planned and Mrs. Walker approves my questions soon so I can get started.

This week I answered the question of whether or not I still want to go through with this and am confident in it. Ive committed and there is no going back.

Here's a picture that helped inspire me this week. They are such a gorgeous couple!

ReeRee Phillip's wedding photo via Instagram

Reflection 4/10/2017

I'm overwhelmed!
There's so much I still need to do. I don't know where to start. Usually I'm way ahead in most of my classes, but not this semester. I think it is because of the crushing weight of impending doom.
Today I'll try to write all of my interview questions. These will also be part of my final product.  Since I'll be conducting it online I won't have any audio or video but it will still be interesting.
These questions are based on my research. They seem to be the guiding questions for all the essays I have read about self expression. 

Here's what I have so far:

Self Expression and Identity

1.      How do you express yourself? (Fashion, music, hobbies, etc.)

2.      How does this choice of self expression affect you and your life?

3.      Why do you think some people bully or judge others for their differences?

4.      Do you compare yourself to others often? If so, why?

5.      Do you believe you know yourself?

6.      Do you know what “authentic self” is?

https://www.google.com/search?site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1301&bih=620&q=interview&oq=interview&gs_l=img.3..0l10.1009.3274.0.3587.10.8.0.2.2.0.179.912.0j6.6.0....0...1ac.1.64.img..2.8.971.0..35i39k1.ZG-sB0TlN_I#tbm=isch&q=authentic+self&imgrc=Fk116J6ey543pM:&spf=555

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4.10.17 Notes

Why are different people interested in different things?

How do our interests affect us?

What part of the mind holds identity?

Notes

http://www.simplypsychology.org/social-identity-theory.html

Therefore, we divided the world into “them” and “us” based through a process of social categorization (i.e. we put people into social groups).

This is known as in-group (us) and out-group (them).  Social identity theory states that the in-group will discriminate against the out-group to enhance their self-image.

Self Expression: Actualized(.)org

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwAfa0Ltreo

By comparing ourselves to others we are putting ourselves below them.

http://www.guidetopsychology.com/identity.htm

Whether it’s business suits or purple hair and pierced lips, an image is an image. It’s simply impossible to “opt out” of the social order. Even anarchy, in all its emptiness, is still a form of social identity, an artificially constructed image, a desire to be desired. Sure, the outward image tries to say, “I don’t care about what you think; in fact, I spit on your opinion of me,” but the psychological intent of the image is to make itself seen by others.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/christian-de-la-huerta/the-power-of-self-expression_b_5167635.html

Authentic expression is not about trying to impress others. It is about being ourselves in our fullness. Ironically, someone who knows themselves deeply, who has faced down their inner dragons of insecurities and self-doubt and who is not concerned about the impression they are going to make is impressive.

AUTHENTIC SELF?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veEQQ-N9xWU

Reflection 03/13/2017

This photo inspired me this week. The dress is so unique and gorgeous. 

So this week I finished the novel 1984.  It made me think about how my project relates to the novel. Big Brother and the Party are all about destroying identity and becoming "one". This project is designed to achieve the opposite. To help us all find ourselves and embrace our differences.  I would definitely be vaporized if I lived in Oceania. 

This week I need to ask myself if I'm sure I want to go through with the product I had in mind. I wish I had more free time to create a video instead.  There has to be a way for me to step it up.  

However, my research is coming along well. I have learned a lot about the topic.  Next I plan to collect the research into a few pages to add to my product.