Writing has always been a personal favorite of mine but when it comes to professional documents, I lack skill and I would like to know how to write more formally. For example, when I apply to jobs online sometimes they ask for a "Cover Letter". I have yet to figure out what that is but I'm tired of not being able to apply to certain jobs because of my lack of experience in formal writing.
As a fashion designer, I also e-mail a lot of musicians about collaborating with them and trying introduce my clothing to them. I have no idea to word such an e-mail to top- notch individuals so I basically free-write and address a specific idea. I also have had trouble where I work with artists and they do not follow certain guidelines that I desired. I would like to learn how to format a contract to protect myself, my designs, and keep a professional bond between me and my customers.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
FREEWRITE: Essays
“Mountain Music “ was an interesting essay about a a guy named Sanders who takes his teenage son Jesse on a hiking trip through the mountains. Sanders prepares such a trip for his son and himself for the sole purpose of finding out why they constantly argue with one another. The trip was going well, up until the point where they both began to argue about where they desired to sleep one night: on the snow or on dirt. Jesse states “you always ruin everything” to his dad. By saying this, I think Jesse was simply upset because his dad always “broods” him and is reluctant to let him get his way. He also expresses further on in the story that he feels as if his father thinks negatively towards all the things he enjoys and also the world around him. From discovering this, I believe Sanders is now aware that he shouldn't think so negatively towards the outside world and embraces it instead of rejecting it.
“"Once Upon a Time in a Tent” was also a very peculiar essay about a guy named Tim who becomes heartbroken and goes to an odd extreme to deal with his grief. The narrator of this story decides in order to get rid of his pain of his girlfriend dumping him, he must go about living in a tent in the backyard of his actual home. By doing this, Tim is exposed to the delight of adventure and seeking out thrills in life. Soon enough, he ends up traveling to Europe and sees the world in a whole new perspective and meets interesting individuals along the way. He eventually falls in love with a beautiful girl named Heidi who understands him and indulges in similar adventures with him. He also finds contentment in his career.
“"Once Upon a Time in a Tent” was also a very peculiar essay about a guy named Tim who becomes heartbroken and goes to an odd extreme to deal with his grief. The narrator of this story decides in order to get rid of his pain of his girlfriend dumping him, he must go about living in a tent in the backyard of his actual home. By doing this, Tim is exposed to the delight of adventure and seeking out thrills in life. Soon enough, he ends up traveling to Europe and sees the world in a whole new perspective and meets interesting individuals along the way. He eventually falls in love with a beautiful girl named Heidi who understands him and indulges in similar adventures with him. He also finds contentment in his career.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Corrupt Cops
By listening to the “ A Right to Remain Silent” Act II segment, I got an in depth look on the corruption that goes on in the police department and lawn enforcement in general. I was shocked that some of my nightmares of cops doing acts of corruption really were not just scary dreams in my mind, yet the realities of innocent individuals.
During the story, Officer Schoolcraft is introduced as an officer in the force who does not agree with the way officers in his precinct get their “numbers” up, or statistics as a cop. Out of curiosity, he decided to take it upon himself to carry around a tape recorder to see how much corruption he could document within his precinct. By Schoolcraft doing this, I do not consider him a trouble maker. Honestly, I considered him to be more like a researcher trying to figure the intentions of officers and to prove that some officers legitimately do not care for the common good of citizens, but only for their ranking and the longevity of their jobs as cops.
Throughout his recordings, Officer Schoolcraft picks up stories of officers committing wrong doings within the community. For example, he discovered that the officers ordered to have all Halloween travelers who traveled in large amounts to be stopped, hand cuffed and arrested to “clear the streets”. Technically, committing such an act is considered unlawful and illegal arrest. This is also a form a of “kidnapping”, in a sense.
Officer Schoolcraft is very brave. He went out of his way by putting his job at steak just to get an in depth look of his occupation. In no way shape or form do I feel as if he was stupid for doing some snooping. I feel it was worth while because now we have factual evidence of the negative side of the police force. His curiosity brought a better sense of the reality of the police force and how it always isn’t always “perfect”.
By spying on his fellow officers, I honestly believe Officer Schoolcraft was not doing his job as an officer, but doing his job as a concerned citizen looking out for the well-being of his community. In my opinion, when someone challenges the status quo, they are purposely going against the norm and are not concerned of how they are perceived in the eyes of others. I honestly would not have went about snooping on my fellow officers any differently than Officer Schoolcraft did. When the situation got tough, I would have also “called in sick”. I believe bravery conquers a lot and standing up against what is morally wrong is more important that a ranking in the world or a reputation.
-Garmai
During the story, Officer Schoolcraft is introduced as an officer in the force who does not agree with the way officers in his precinct get their “numbers” up, or statistics as a cop. Out of curiosity, he decided to take it upon himself to carry around a tape recorder to see how much corruption he could document within his precinct. By Schoolcraft doing this, I do not consider him a trouble maker. Honestly, I considered him to be more like a researcher trying to figure the intentions of officers and to prove that some officers legitimately do not care for the common good of citizens, but only for their ranking and the longevity of their jobs as cops.
Throughout his recordings, Officer Schoolcraft picks up stories of officers committing wrong doings within the community. For example, he discovered that the officers ordered to have all Halloween travelers who traveled in large amounts to be stopped, hand cuffed and arrested to “clear the streets”. Technically, committing such an act is considered unlawful and illegal arrest. This is also a form a of “kidnapping”, in a sense.
Officer Schoolcraft is very brave. He went out of his way by putting his job at steak just to get an in depth look of his occupation. In no way shape or form do I feel as if he was stupid for doing some snooping. I feel it was worth while because now we have factual evidence of the negative side of the police force. His curiosity brought a better sense of the reality of the police force and how it always isn’t always “perfect”.
By spying on his fellow officers, I honestly believe Officer Schoolcraft was not doing his job as an officer, but doing his job as a concerned citizen looking out for the well-being of his community. In my opinion, when someone challenges the status quo, they are purposely going against the norm and are not concerned of how they are perceived in the eyes of others. I honestly would not have went about snooping on my fellow officers any differently than Officer Schoolcraft did. When the situation got tough, I would have also “called in sick”. I believe bravery conquers a lot and standing up against what is morally wrong is more important that a ranking in the world or a reputation.
-Garmai
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
FREEWRITE: FACEBOOK
Garmai- Korto Matthew
Facebook
Facebook is an interactive website that allows its users to post and view pictures, upload videos, posts status about numerous things and also be in the “know”. Personally, I use Facebook to network, stay connected, and even sometimes just to be nosey. I believe Facebook is a great site with many attributes but also has its downsides.
Facebook can be a source of vital information, but in some cases “too much information”. For example, one of my Facebook friends repeatedly posts pictures of herself in limited amounts of clothing just to get 100+ “likes” on her photos. Certainly, after a week of my updates being flooded with her photos, I deleted her as a friend, but I also realized girls do such acts on Facebook for a specific reason. Low self esteem that is. Wouldn’t you feel better about yourself if 100+ people approved of your “hotness” ? Maybe, or maybe not but in some cases, some people need public approval to feel good about themselves. Furthermore, one of my facebook friends posted a status on Facebook talking about how she hates men and wishes they never were created. After viewing such a harsh post, out of curiosity I go to her profile and long and behold she was “in a relationship” with another female. Not only was this a shocker that I have known this person all my life, but she also had pictures of them making out to prove it! Facebook exposes more to the public than to my liking; in my opinion, the best way to use such a website is to use it discreetly.
In a sense, I believe Facebook should be monitored. To be more specific, there was a movement going on Facebook where everyone was posting pictures their favorite cartoon character as their profile picture in efforts to support a charity for children. In reality, an online molester started the movement on the internet. Unfortunate happenings dealing with misconceived "positive movements" happen often on the internet. For such a event to occur says a lot about the public mindset. There is less and less interest in researching information and figuring out if all the things that we read are factual.
On a lighter note, Facebook can be used from a positive stand point in multiples ways. For example, I post updates for upcoming fashion shows, photo shoots and new fashion trends to publicize my clothing line, Guwala Da Nele: "Beautiful and Strong". Facebook gives me the ability to build up a following and interest in my African inspired garments more than the old school method of "word of mouth" would. Because of Facebook, my clothing line is growing and developing beautifully. Even though Guwala Da Nele is in its beginning stages, the fact that people are fond of my clothing and there are people in the world that see the uniqueness in my dream and ambitions is amazing.
-Garmai
Facebook is an interactive website that allows its users to post and view pictures, upload videos, posts status about numerous things and also be in the “know”. Personally, I use Facebook to network, stay connected, and even sometimes just to be nosey. I believe Facebook is a great site with many attributes but also has its downsides.
Facebook can be a source of vital information, but in some cases “too much information”. For example, one of my Facebook friends repeatedly posts pictures of herself in limited amounts of clothing just to get 100+ “likes” on her photos. Certainly, after a week of my updates being flooded with her photos, I deleted her as a friend, but I also realized girls do such acts on Facebook for a specific reason. Low self esteem that is. Wouldn’t you feel better about yourself if 100+ people approved of your “hotness” ? Maybe, or maybe not but in some cases, some people need public approval to feel good about themselves. Furthermore, one of my facebook friends posted a status on Facebook talking about how she hates men and wishes they never were created. After viewing such a harsh post, out of curiosity I go to her profile and long and behold she was “in a relationship” with another female. Not only was this a shocker that I have known this person all my life, but she also had pictures of them making out to prove it! Facebook exposes more to the public than to my liking; in my opinion, the best way to use such a website is to use it discreetly.
In a sense, I believe Facebook should be monitored. To be more specific, there was a movement going on Facebook where everyone was posting pictures their favorite cartoon character as their profile picture in efforts to support a charity for children. In reality, an online molester started the movement on the internet. Unfortunate happenings dealing with misconceived "positive movements" happen often on the internet. For such a event to occur says a lot about the public mindset. There is less and less interest in researching information and figuring out if all the things that we read are factual.
On a lighter note, Facebook can be used from a positive stand point in multiples ways. For example, I post updates for upcoming fashion shows, photo shoots and new fashion trends to publicize my clothing line, Guwala Da Nele: "Beautiful and Strong". Facebook gives me the ability to build up a following and interest in my African inspired garments more than the old school method of "word of mouth" would. Because of Facebook, my clothing line is growing and developing beautifully. Even though Guwala Da Nele is in its beginning stages, the fact that people are fond of my clothing and there are people in the world that see the uniqueness in my dream and ambitions is amazing.
-Garmai
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Truth & Causing Trouble
In College Writing I, my class was assigned to write about truth and causing trouble. We had to describe the meaning of each, their risks, their rewards and provide examples of them. Trying to come up with different examples to provide an explanation for the different aspects of truth was pretty tricky.
When I wrote about truth, I spoke about the different perspectives that it embodies. Truth can be spoken, thought out or lived out through everyday life. The results of speaking the truth can be negative and positive. I gave an example about how doctors are obliged to tell their patients the truth about their physical health. If a doctor neglects to give an accurate diagnosis, they are subject to be sued for malpractice. This could also result in bad health of the patient due to their unawareness of a serious condition they were in the doctor neglected to tell them about. Overall I enjoyed talking about truth and how it effects our lives.
Writing about causing trouble was also very interesting. I wrote that causing trouble can be played out in a positive manner and a negative one also. I spoke about Rosa Parks and how she "caused trouble" by refusing to sit in the back of the bus like all African- Americans were forced to do during the Civil Rights movement. By her doing such an act of courage, she started a movement that motivated other African- Americans to stand up for their rights and to not feed into the pressures of the unlawful government. Causing trouble can bring about great change in the world but can ruin it in some cases also.
These two topics got my creative juices flowing and they were fun to write about. I'm very excited about this course and ready to continue to tackle all of my writing endeavors one by one.
-Garmai
When I wrote about truth, I spoke about the different perspectives that it embodies. Truth can be spoken, thought out or lived out through everyday life. The results of speaking the truth can be negative and positive. I gave an example about how doctors are obliged to tell their patients the truth about their physical health. If a doctor neglects to give an accurate diagnosis, they are subject to be sued for malpractice. This could also result in bad health of the patient due to their unawareness of a serious condition they were in the doctor neglected to tell them about. Overall I enjoyed talking about truth and how it effects our lives.
Writing about causing trouble was also very interesting. I wrote that causing trouble can be played out in a positive manner and a negative one also. I spoke about Rosa Parks and how she "caused trouble" by refusing to sit in the back of the bus like all African- Americans were forced to do during the Civil Rights movement. By her doing such an act of courage, she started a movement that motivated other African- Americans to stand up for their rights and to not feed into the pressures of the unlawful government. Causing trouble can bring about great change in the world but can ruin it in some cases also.
These two topics got my creative juices flowing and they were fun to write about. I'm very excited about this course and ready to continue to tackle all of my writing endeavors one by one.
-Garmai
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