It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.
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Revision:I will be reflecting on my revision process throughout my Narrative Project. How the process’ impacted my interpretations, and the way it made me feel. Also, how I was able to apply new knowledge and technique to refine my pieces and strengthen them. It is beneficial to go back and critique your work fixing many of the small errors found in the original piece. Following the revision process basically combs your piece to perfection. What is Fan Fiction -- and why is it making people nervous? (Stephen Downes), Rewinding and Rewriting: The Alternate Universes in Our Head (Hidden Brain Podcast) Revision Question's Vlog:* I don't know why it always gives me the worst cover photo's for my vlog's but, bare with me!!!*
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My mom looked in our eyes with dread, “if we’re strong we can do anything. This is just a very hard time in our life. Jadyn my younger sister’s eyes started tearing up. “I don’t want to do this, why do we need to let them take it”? I pat her back and remind her, “this will pass over-time and it could always be a blessing in disguise”. My mother shouts, “Time heals all and change is always good. We will be safe, comfortable, and will be able to save money. I know losing our home is hard on all of us. We will adjust and be a healthy family again”. Jadyn looked at me with discomfort, I knew she was hurting. None of us wanted to leave our house because of our father’s actions, but we did. Turns out it was the best thing we could've done. *To write, is to feel. No matter what you’re composing you will always be connected to the piece. As I visited my past and shared something I can barely talk about moved me. I started remembering, envisioning, dreaming. I actually became emotional trying to find the deepest words to explain the feelings. Momentarily, I felt like I was digging and there was nothing to be dug up. Then, it all started pouring out of me. Like I’ve been waiting to tell someone how bad it hurt. I never knew writing could impact you so much. Just like I didn’t know a decision could either.*
Write a 50-word introduction that provides the focus of the blog post In this post, I will be recreating a scene from The Yellow Wall-Paper (Charlotte Perkins Stetson) using my own ideas/creativity and attempting to convey the pain she’s in. Also, stepping out of my comfort zone to talk about a time I was negatively affected by someone’s decision. To revisit the scene, after I haven’t in years and try to compose a piece strong enough to convey how hard it affected me. Write a 250-word scene that rewrites the action in The Yellow Wall-Paper (Charlotte Perkins Stetson). Within these walls, I am trapped, Isolated and alone. I remain inside this yellow room hoping for my nervousness to stop controlling me. John says it’s best for my health and well-being to stay in a small, ugly room with little activity or interaction. Mostly, I lie in bed, look out the windows, think, and write if possible. My opinion never matters, nor do my thoughts or feelings. They make me feel so powerless, depressed and angry. John always says “it’s for your own good darling, the feelings it brings you is natural”. Personally, I think feelings that make you think living is unbearable is unnatural. John is always right but, I started to think what if he wasn’t? That this wasn’t for my own good. I close my eyes and envision where I’d rather be, who I’d rather be, and how I want to be treated. All I know is being so alone and empty is deteriorating and it’s time for me to leave. If I told john I wanted to go he wouldn’t let me, so I have to escape if I want to find myself again. I began to knot blankets together creating a stable source to hang from my window and connect it to the house. After praying, I wrote the hardest goodbye note of my life, and slid down the homemade ladder with 1 bag of belongings. When my feet hit the floor, the outdoor sensations made me feel so alive. I decided to run and never look back, at least not for a long time. Write a 250-word scene that shows the reader a moment when a you or someone close to you made a decision that had a negative impact on your life. I find it hard to talk about anything that negatively impacted my life. I’ve contributed, and so have others but, some hurt more than the rest. At least when you do things yourself you’re in control. A significant time in my life that someone’s decision negatively affected me was 5 years ago. For my whole life, my parents always loved each other and had a tolerable relationship until this time. My family was miserable and falling apart due to a traumatic event. My mother had so much weight on her shoulders that she didn’t want to let go of. As my parents destroyed each other and their love the pressures tortured her. Marriage isn’t just love and commitment but you’re also joined in various ways. For example, income and housing that only my mother contributed to. We’ve always lived in the same house since I was born and planned to stay there forever. I loved my childhood home, the memories, neighbors, and environment. At the time, my father was incarcerated and nobody was allowed to have contact with him due to PFA’s. He wasn’t in the picture, so my mother was the one who had to make the decision for us all. One event had changed all of our lives forever and raised issues that were never planned for. My mother was severely suffering and couldn’t bare to live in our childhood home anymore. The nightmares, paranoia, anxiety, and depression were eating her alive. She made the decision we were to move out and stop fighting for everything she’s built. My heart felt so heavy to see my mother weak, a kind I could barely even recognize. It was the greatest pain to watch everything that’s ever been important to you almost vanish completely. I would always think “when it rains, it pours” and it was always pouring. After attempting to adjust to all the changes and pack it just seemed to get harder. My mother sits my siblings and I down, and tells us the government will be taking our house and we need to leave sooner. I had even less time to say goodbye and bring all the things I could. I have never felt so lost and confused in my life. Not only did I lose my family structure, but my childhood home I’ve created every memory in. But, I had to be strong and move along to the next house. This one was a temporary home. It was beautiful, until we got a notice the home is being sold and we need to move out immediately. My mother was trying her best to keep us together and stay strong through the storm. We decided we’d move in with my grandma to finally have a home! My mother had to make those hard decisions because she needed to and it was best for herself and her children. At the time our family couldn’t catch a break but she was always there to catch us. *Selfless behavior impacts people and situations immensely. Also, that doing the right thing can be extremely beneficial but, potentially hold risks. Standing up for others and taking action is an example. By standing up for yourself, or others who cannot stand for/ protect themselves you are exemplifying strength and bravery.* Write a 50-word introduction that provides the focus of the blog post. The focus of this post will be to paint a picture. To express feelings, actions, and remarks in the best way. Also, to relay important messages such as grounding yourself. Getting through difficult obstacles, and selfless behavior! Not everything is easy but, it can be with help and support. Write a 250-word scene that rewrites the action in Bullet in the Brain (Tobias Wolff). Early in the morning, Anders gathers his belongings to go to the bank. This consisted of his wallet, keys, and his 9 millimeter Beretta. It has only been a month since he was retired from serving in the military for 20 years. The bank is only two blocks away, so he arrives shortly. As he approaches, Anders unexpectedly notices a man attempting to conceal an illegal firearm. He sprints to the nearest entrance, enters the building and finds the safest way to cover. The clowns entered and raised their guns in the air. ”Everyone put your hands up, If anyone moves you will be shot. In order to live, cooperate. Where are the tellers?” the first one screamed. A small woman slowly raised her hand as the second clown grabbed her by the wrist. As she’s covering her face she cries, “what do I need to do"? The first clown hands her a bag, “fill it, bitch” he exclaims. Anders hears them getting closer by the minuet. Violently shaking her head no, the woman walked behind the booth and noticed Ander’s. Instantly, her facial expression changed. Curiously, he steps over asking “what’s wrong?. “there’s no money under here, come look!”. The man is walking behind the counter as Anders shoots him in the head, he drops instantaneously. The other clown pointed his gun at the woman “What have you done?”. Anders finally jumps up from cover and shot him in the chest. The entire bank yelled with joy and the cops arrived. The woman thanked Anders for saving her life. Write a 250-word scene that shows the reader action in your current life. I have a pit in the bottom of my stomach, I have my drivers test today. First, I have school so I only have a limited time to practice. I’m sickly anxious but attempt to stay positive. I take a deep breath while I simultaneously put the car into reverse, back up, and begin to cut the wheel. Suddenly, I pull onto the curb once and my body temperature rises making me sweat. “It’s okay, just take a deep breath and keep trying”, David said. I look at the clock and I’m already running late. After taking a deep breath, I continued to accel forward and straighten out my wheel. After, I feel confident about my parking and pull out of the spot. Now, I'm on my way to the Norristown DMV. As I’m driving, I notice the gas meter is on empty. “Where is the closest gas station?” I ask my passenger David. He rolls his eyes and reaches for his phone. As I’m in the left lane, he yells “turn right”! We miss the turn, “why didn’t you tell me sooner?” I asked. “I’m sorry my app wasn’t loading” he replies. I took another deep breath, I was determined to find the gas station. A little down the road, I recognize a tall, sign reading “Exxon”. We stop, fill the tank and are back on track. David looked at me sweetly, “I told you it will be okay”. I take a deep breath and smile in relief. “I know I can just get so frazzled. Thank goodness for deep breaths.” *Here are two readings I've read in class that helped me write this blog post: What is Creative Nonfiction? (Lee Gutkind) | Making Scenes in Memoir (Lee Martin). They promote helpful themes such as process, revision, creativity, and detail.* Write a 50-word introduction that provides the focus of the blog post. This post is to create a visual and understanding of a present moment in my life, my job! I am a nanny for a 1 year old baby girl. The main focus would be our routine throughout the day. I will be using description to make my writing come alive and more realistic.
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