3-28-10 Reactions

WOW! Class Monday was really something. It was very eye opening and left me in a very unsettled place. I also feel like a new sense of openness has developed in the class as a result of the personal revelations that were shared from certain individuals. I think many have made themselves vulnerable, which is and extremely admirable quality. I had only wish I spoken during the "religious" portion of the conversation. I hope with this next assignment, dealing with personal identity, will enable me to incorporate, reveal and express my personal views on "religion" and spirituality. I am greatful for being present.

The fear experiment

Fear is...

Fear is a preventer.

Fear is a prison owner.

Fear is a opportunity not taken.

Fear is a thief.

Fear is a destroyer.

Fear is doubt all grown up.

Fear is a tormenter.

Fear is an isolator and a devastator.

Fear prevents many from pursuing their lives goals and ambitions.

Fear holds millions captive by it's tormentive ability.

Fear Kills; it kills dreams, plans, and even people (literally).

Fear is the the enemy of hope

the thief of peace,

and the murderer of risk.

Fear of the unknown prones us fear more.

fear is the robber of "what could have been".

Fear is strong in the hands of the permissive but weak in the hands of the brave.

It is your choice;

Will you let fear rule you, or will you overcome it?

The experiment:

Survey on Fear.

Questions that will be asked on the survey:

1. Do you fear public speaking?

2. If you had to choose between giving a speech in front of 25 students or 1000, which one would it be?

3. Do you get really nervous before the speech? (Sweaty palms, sweaty pits and a dry mouth?)

4. Why do you think public speaking makes you so afraid/nervous, or people in general? What do you think is that root of your fear?

5. Do you agree with this statement, "People fear public speaking more than death."

Predicted reactions:

Although I can not predict the exact answers that will be submitted, I do predict that there will be commonalities between the answers: There will be more similarities than differences.

1. Most people will be afraid of public speaking.

2. Most do get nervous before making a speech/presentation.

3. The root of fear, is the fear of being judged by others.

The Fear Experiment

Fears potential

Fear is a preventer.

Fear is a prison owner.

Fear is a opportunity not taken.

Fear is a thief.

Fear is a destroyer.

Fear is doubt all grown up.

Fear is a tormenter.

Fear is an isolator and a devastator.

Fear prevents many from pursuing their lives goals and ambitions.

Fear holds millions captive by it's tormentive ability.

Fear Kills; it kills dreams, plans, and even people (literally).

Fear is the the enemy of hope

the thief of peace,

and the murderer of risk.

Fear of the unknown prones us fear more.

fear is the robber of "what could have been".

Fear is strong in the hands of the permissive but weak in the hands of the brave.

It is your choice;

Will you let fear rule you, or will you overcome it?

The experiment:

Facing one of my greatest fears. The fear of :

PUBLIC SPEAKING!!!!

1. I plan to give a speech next week, talking about myself, and others (really people in general) in regards to why we fear this activity so much!

Prediction of behaviors from the class:

Negatives Reactions:

1. I predict some will become board and uninterested

2. I think some may not even care at all about what I talk about

(These reactions are really what my fear of public speaking roots from)

Positive Reactions:

1. They will be interested and active listeners in what I says.

2. Someone that I say will be useful to them and will help them in some way.

Ill post back again next week to put up what actually happens!!! Till then....

response 3-8-2010

I really wish I knew what class were about on monday, but I dont, so I guess I'll just have to be honest and say that. Maybe if I look and read the upcomming assignment Ill have a better idea of what was covered...hold on a sec, and ill be right back....

...wow, i just read the assignment, seems like a very interesting topic! and not to mention that it is worth 100 pts, so i really will get on it asap, i dont want to miss any points if i dont have to. And i will def try and get to next class so that i wont miss anything...

class response 3-1-2010

Seeing that we don't have an assignment this week I wonder what went on in class?? All I can think about is that last assignment and how difficult it was and what gets me most is that Im not sure if I did it right? If I really met the requirements of the assignment, BUT I DID TRY! I will go and look to some of the other students projects to see what they came up with.

I will finally be able to come to class since I got the parking issue resolved. All I had to do was charge the amount to my busar account and they are shipping me a pass for the remainder of the semester! Now ill be able to go to all of my class without worrying about having to be towed again! YES! IM really glad about it and plan on being in next class, at least for the first half : )

assignment 2-29-10

This was a hard assignment. Im not sure if I met the requirements but i tried!! LOL. If you look close at the pic it looks like both a house, the Letter E and a face...Can you see it?? Its pro too easy to spot...if this sucks im sorry i just really had a hard time with this one...

Class Response

Unfortantly I did not make it to class again on Monday due to parking. The parking situation is IUPUI is rediculous and is soo frustrating! It is so crazy in fact my professor in business law was very upset about it last week. He went and checked all over the campus and saw many of the "A" parking spots empty while student parking were over loaded and not to mention the parking lot that the constructions workers are taking up which gives us even more space to park at, NOT! lol. And not to mention those who dont have a parking pass and can nly park on the street (NOT BETWEEN 4-6pm OR VIOLATORS WILL BE TOWED!) I dont know what else to do and I dont want to get my car towed again either!

Well im off to start reading for the next class assignment, and hopefully Ill make it to class one of these days!