Its hard to say what could become "smart" nowadays.
I mean its like you walk down the street and all of a sudden the street signs are speaking to me on Mass Ave and weird dancing street icon people........
but i have to admit i kind of love it.
I think its invigorating to see how far human kind can go with making things "smart". I will say though at the same time, i am still a little hesitant for things to become smart that should just stay .... well whatever the opposite of smart is.
For example, i love snail mail and newspaper. I think its traditional, has a lot of meaning when you receive something in the mail. I get way more excited with mail than a facebook message, text message, or email. It just shows more effort went into it, and you can physically display or save that item.
It is strange to me that in class when Steve is teaching, he comes up with brilliant
( at least in my opinion) ideas for ways to make something "smart". It takes me like hours to come up with an example. I may just be a traditional person at heart.
My most favorite smart item would probably be the fact that my new used car i just bought has the capabilities for me to use my cell phone via bluetooth capabilities. I simply turn the bluetooth on, on my phone and the car syncs with my phone. I can make and receive calls by pressing a button on my steering wheel. It makes things a loooooot easier and safer. Also, the car comes with a keyless entry. I think this qualifies under the "smart" category. I dont need a key to start the car or to open the doors. It's a blessing. But i must remember to not get caught up in the "smart" phenomenon because with technology, it can go wrong and cause more problems than you started with.
bitter sweet.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
But what is my mission?!!?!
My Mission
Although, I am a graduate student, and should already know exactly what I want to do, I don’t. I have a few “mission ideas” in mind and plan to narrow down the official mission by the time I complete the graduate program.
A few of the mission ideas I have include becoming a professor, working at a medium to large sized company, or working hands on in the media industry. I am currently in the PFF (preparing future faculty) program and I am getting actual experience in the field of teaching. I am responsible for teaching and aiding one of Beth Lykins classes. Within this experience I hope to finalize my choice of pursuing a teaching position or just focus on working for a company.
As far as company experience goes, I’ve work for a company from home, working to earn just school credit, working for low and for high pay, working in my own cubicle, working in basically a closet with 3 others. I’ve also worked in freelance solo. All of these positions offered separate expressions of media while maintaining similar experiences when compared to a teaching environment.
While finding my “mission” can be very complicated, I find that a helpful step in this process should be determining what I don’t want to do. I know I do not want to do freelance full-time as a career. The hours can be beneficial, and the advantage of working from home. But as a freelancer, it’s hard to determine if the business is going to keep up steadily month-to-month. It’s far too hard to depend on freelance to keep bills paid and stress as little as possible. I have had fun and a huge learning experience working as a freelance photographer for events such as weddings, band promotions, baby announcements, and engagement photos. Although, I am not opposed to do some freelance work on the side, as long as it is not my full-time career.
In the realm of the new media corporate world, I have desires to work at large companies like Disney, Paramount Pictures, or Apple I have to keep in mind the element of work ethic that is expected at certain type of companies. In class, a student said something about “drinking the kool-aid” in reference to Jim Jones. I had never heard that story or that reference before but I have had some second thoughts about working at such a company now that I’ve had someone from that industry tell me their experiences. I haven’t completely ruled it out yet, but at leas I have an idea of what to expect before going in head first into a large corporate company.
Within my desire to work at a company I’m interested in specifically being the “go to girl”, in other words I want to be in a leadership positions. I would like to lead, teach, and help others along the way. Like I referenced before the movie “What Women Want” where Helen Hunt is the leader and is responsible for a team and the graphics and advertising for the company. That is a mission that I would find challenging, interesting, and really give me the benefit of learning about the industry at the same time.
Though it’s impossible for myself to decide over night what my mission is exactly. My belief in God assures me that he does have something special and particular that he wants to use me for predominantly in the field of media. I’ve just yet to figure that out. I am along for the ride and will learn through this class, others feedback, and experiences where exactly I belong.
Although, I am a graduate student, and should already know exactly what I want to do, I don’t. I have a few “mission ideas” in mind and plan to narrow down the official mission by the time I complete the graduate program.
A few of the mission ideas I have include becoming a professor, working at a medium to large sized company, or working hands on in the media industry. I am currently in the PFF (preparing future faculty) program and I am getting actual experience in the field of teaching. I am responsible for teaching and aiding one of Beth Lykins classes. Within this experience I hope to finalize my choice of pursuing a teaching position or just focus on working for a company.
As far as company experience goes, I’ve work for a company from home, working to earn just school credit, working for low and for high pay, working in my own cubicle, working in basically a closet with 3 others. I’ve also worked in freelance solo. All of these positions offered separate expressions of media while maintaining similar experiences when compared to a teaching environment.
While finding my “mission” can be very complicated, I find that a helpful step in this process should be determining what I don’t want to do. I know I do not want to do freelance full-time as a career. The hours can be beneficial, and the advantage of working from home. But as a freelancer, it’s hard to determine if the business is going to keep up steadily month-to-month. It’s far too hard to depend on freelance to keep bills paid and stress as little as possible. I have had fun and a huge learning experience working as a freelance photographer for events such as weddings, band promotions, baby announcements, and engagement photos. Although, I am not opposed to do some freelance work on the side, as long as it is not my full-time career.
In the realm of the new media corporate world, I have desires to work at large companies like Disney, Paramount Pictures, or Apple I have to keep in mind the element of work ethic that is expected at certain type of companies. In class, a student said something about “drinking the kool-aid” in reference to Jim Jones. I had never heard that story or that reference before but I have had some second thoughts about working at such a company now that I’ve had someone from that industry tell me their experiences. I haven’t completely ruled it out yet, but at leas I have an idea of what to expect before going in head first into a large corporate company.
Within my desire to work at a company I’m interested in specifically being the “go to girl”, in other words I want to be in a leadership positions. I would like to lead, teach, and help others along the way. Like I referenced before the movie “What Women Want” where Helen Hunt is the leader and is responsible for a team and the graphics and advertising for the company. That is a mission that I would find challenging, interesting, and really give me the benefit of learning about the industry at the same time.
Though it’s impossible for myself to decide over night what my mission is exactly. My belief in God assures me that he does have something special and particular that he wants to use me for predominantly in the field of media. I’ve just yet to figure that out. I am along for the ride and will learn through this class, others feedback, and experiences where exactly I belong.
CLASS N503 BLOG BEGINS NOW
This is my first blog for N503 DIGITAL MEDIA APP DESIGN PROC.
with Steven Mannheimer!
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