Multimedia Final: 50 Shades Of Being A Big Sister

My goal for this video was to show you guys what it mean to be an big sister and whats my everyday life consists of when i go back home. anyone can be an older siblings but do you play that role ?

Hope you guys enjoy !!

Self - Evaluation

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Coming into this class I didn't know what to expect. I knew I only took it because it was easy GPA booster which adviser call easy A class. Then it's a 3-hour class I knew I couldn't sit in class for that long. Keep saying I hope this teacher not boring and they make the class fun. Now its the first day of class and looking at the syllabus I thought it will be pretty good class. one unique thing about this class is instead of us just handing you papers you turned it around and made us create a blog. I was excited about creating my blog and doing the first entry. I think I was so excited because love telling people about myself and all great thing I did or currently doing now.

Blog assignment number 2 was easy for me. One reason why is because I have so many memories from when I was younger. but that specific one I would never forget. I have a love/ hate for this time of year in December but Christmas is my favorite holiday. Reading your comment was little confusing to me when you stated for future writing assignments, consider slowing down and being as specific as possible. I would like to see your grandma struggling with the wrapping paper, have a better understanding of what she was like, as well as seeing the experience the next day, with you trying really hard to pretend that you were excited when you really weren't then I realized she will be hard to please or I just have too little more effort in my work for future assignments.

Blog assignment number 3 that's when I start experiences I had struggle with certain things but I knew I had to find a way to figure it out.it was fun creating these mini-stories using on giphy.com. I was just playing around with the different effects and emojis cause it was my first time using this site.
Blog assignment number 4 writing an entry about your favorite picture I actually sent that letter to my best friend. her reaction was priceless. I didn't learn anything from this but I can say the assignment had taught me to explore more and stop trying to go the easy way out.

The podcast was one technology multimedia things I learned. also, how to walk with a partner that really don't care about the assignment or class they just want to get the work done. I'm a person that takes pride in my work. this project also taught me that I should have started the recording early so anything we didn't that needed change we could have been redone it.
we I learned about sounds effects, storytelling, storyboarding, narrating, and audio. Being in this class I finally got to use iMovie. I always use to play around with it on my iPad for fun but never did a project on there. I'm happy because if I ever have to use iMovie it wouldn't be a struggle for me because of some experiences with it. Even with the additional resources, you provided for us I will use even after this class.

It was a pressure to meet Daisy Johnson & Rebecca. As stated in a previous blog spot Rebecca was more open than Daisy. Both of them are great poetry artists.
My favorite lesson/ assignment was the homecoming podcast. Simply because it had me wondering what happens next. I can't wait until they come out with season 2. I still have some unanswered questions such as. Do I want to see where the story goes, like where is Walter, how did they really "lose" Walter? I think they should come out with tv show or movie about homecoming I would be excited to see it instead of listening to it. 

I wish we had 2 more weeks to work on our final project. The due date came little too fast for me. maybe because I was struck by topic for like 2 weeks. I know we talk about the video throughout the semester but I feel like we should spend more time talking about it and you help us in class.  this semester was a good class. I think my fellow classmates made this class because of we all this different type of talent.I feel like at Rutgers you going to luck up with one great, most laid back class with everyone that has positive vibes and that's what made this class memorable. THANKS YOU !!!!

Free Write

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Define the word:

Being a big sister is a huge responsibility. And no, I'm not talking about a sorority big sister. I'm talking about your flesh and blood, being a mentor and basically the reigning queen over your younger siblings. I speak from experience, and though I can only relate to those with little brothers & sisters. I'm sure the basic responsibilities of being the older sister are the same. Being a big sister means:

·      Being a mentor

·      Being a supporter

·      Keeping secrets

·      Being a chauffeur

It has also taught me to be:

·      Selfless – because I am an older sister, I have realized that their needs frequently come before mines. Its comes with bending over backwards just to make them happy and to please them

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·      Aware of my surroundings – once you become someone big sister you have to be aware of your friends and what you doing. I know my little sisters look up to everything I do. You have no other choose but to show them positive vibes and show them how any relationship should be

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·      A role model – everything we do is drawn from the actions of people around us. We bring in everything we see and hear to create our own spirit.  My siblings unknowingly draw behavior from me. Basically, I have to watch how I carry myself.

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·      Patient – I have gained little to no patient which is crazy. Being an older sister has taught me everything not going to at my pace and it’s not always about me.

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·      To share- As I said in the beginning of the semester I was the only child for 10 years so sharing my room & my mother was hard for me. As years goes on I learned how to share.

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·      To defend-  I would do anything for my siblings and anyone who has a problem with them automatically has a problem with me.

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·      To love - There is something so beautiful about unconditional love. My siblings are everything to me and there is nothing they could do that would make me feel any differently. To love someone is to want the best for them and to see them prosper. Love is not selfish, but it allows the person to grow. Every time I am asked to think about what love is

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·      How to be a best friend - My siblings are my best friends. They also taught me to be the kind of best friend that I want to be. A best friend is a support system. Someone who is always there for you and who will do everything in their power to make you better. A best friend will not always tell you that you are right, but they will challenge you and help shape you into the kind of person you are supposed to be.

Description:

Ø  Zhar is my sister; Gemini her personal is out this world. We are 10 years apart

Ø  Hadith is my brother; Aquarius I will describe him as a Greek. We are 12 years apart

Ø  Amir is my brother; Aries he is full of life because he only 1 year’s old. We are 19 years apart

Write a list of all:

1.     The streets you’ve lived on; Rose street, Riverview Terr, N 6^th street

2.     The name of your elementary, middle, and high schools; 18^th avenue elementary school, Newark vocational high school

Memory

             I have so many memories of my brothers and sister its crazy. This one specific memory is when my mother told me she was pregnant and watching her belly grow for 9 months. The day each of them was born. My reaction when she told me she was pregnant I was so mad. Especially, with my little sister, I couldn’t believe she was having another baby. I wanted to be the only child for the rest of my life. I was frustrated and on top of that, I just lost my favorite cousin. I was in 6th grade and that’s when my behavior increases and my attitude started. I used to get a phone call home every day literally. When she told me, she was pregnant with my little brother Hadith I was just over it. It was too many babies coming into my household and I didn’t understand why. I just knew I was going to be mean to these little kids when they come, and if she asked me to help her with them I will tell her no. Now, as years went on I learned how to love them and was happy I wasn’t the only child because the spotlight wasn’t on me anymore. I was able to a teenager and she wasn’t overprotecting as she used to be.

Finally, the last out the bunch Amir when she had him I was freshmen in college and didn’t really help him when he was a baby because I was away at college but when I came home for breaks I made sure I spend some time with him. My little brother is only 1 and nobody can tell me he not full of joy. I love all my sibling’s and very blessed they were choosing to be in my life.

Story Board

my story board 

The Fourth State of Matter 

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

PRE-VIDEO PROJECT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5dzR12FDrc

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 Journey by the train every day is crazy.  For regular commuter can be a typical experience and one gets so used to it that can almost predict what happens next. its people everywhere, some orderly, some pushing, some but all moving towards a destination like being possessed. All your hearing is "excuse me", "sorry", " thank you " when passing through people. Ahhh! The life of a commuter; is a real struggle every day. Daily I have to set my alarm 2 hours prior to my regular alarm time to get a class on time. If I don't set an alarm, I will be rushing to train station running with my bags dragging on the ground. The worst part is sometimes when you rushing to get on the train and it pulls off soon as you get on track. Now, I'm out of breath, feeling like my heart is about to come out my chest.

The gates are shutting automatically as the train is about to take me on a wild roller coaster ride. As the train moves, turns, we all are shoving us against each other, for the brief of a 45-minute journey we are all one unit. Our shudders to a close to each other, the brake throwing us forward one of other as if to snap us out of our mass hypnosis. At this point, you either give way or you are carried with the crowd. The only choice is to resist or evade. The morning train journey is a version in miniature of modern day life when people is sweaty, confused and it sometimes stinks but you take the ride anyway.

After being on the train for 20 – minutes now and finally have a seat and you can't really focus on your homework because of crying baby or group of friends talking loud. Now I’m questioning myself how can people invade each other’s personal space, and yet act uninterested? All I can do is breath in & out trying to balance my bags between my legs. 2 more stops until Rutgers the coordinator said on the loud speaker.

Finally, !!! off the train and walking on College Ave. It’s so many people waiting for bus at Scott Hall.  The LX comes and it’s a lot people is running to get on this one little bus now I’m thinking not this again; I just want a break. standing at bus stops all you hear is weird sounds from shuttles because half of them be broke down. They say buses run as often as every 3-9 minutes during peak periods on weekdays but they lied I have waited 20 minutes for a bus before. They also say depending on where you are going, the average bus rides ranges anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes which is another lie you will be waiting for drivers for like 10 minutes because they want to take long breaks and now you running late for class. Moral of story is I’m tired of commuting I just need to buy me a car. 

Final Project

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The story I will be telling is the life of being a full-time student vs managing being a big sister. Trying to balance both can be difficult at times. Being a big sister is fun, but it is also a great responsibility. Even when you don’t realize it, your younger siblings are looking to you for guidance. You might even find that they mimic your behavior. Though it might be a lot of pressure, you can use your role to have a positive impact on your siblings’ lives. Be a good big sister to them by building a strong bond, being a positive role model, and being kind to them.

my little brother Hadith 

 
my little brother Amir



my little sister Z'har

While in college a student can easily become overwhelmed by a schedule that is busier than he or she is accustomed to. Trying to juggle one's studies and social life can quickly become overwhelming and may eventually threaten one's grades and educational goals. This is further exacerbated by other bad habits that consume one's time, such as procrastination, for example. Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to cut back on the number of activities that make up a student's schedule. To create a balance between study and social interaction, students must learn and implement valuable time management skills
- doing an interview with my siblings and mother
- create a mini video of my college life
- show pictures of me interacting with my siblings
-  words expressions
-characters and captivating events sprinkled throughout the story to ensure the audiences sustained interest.
My goal is to make sure that each scene leaves audiences wanting more and at any given moment the audience should know what's going on. 
Some questions I was thinking about asking my siblings:
1. What are you most proud of them for
2. If you’re the younger sibling, do(es) your older sibling(s) feel like they need to be guiding you every step of the way, or do you they take a more hands-off approach?
3.  What kind of music do you both like to listen to (because it’s what your parents also listened to)?
4. If you guys could take a sibling trip, no parents or other relatives or significant others, where would you go?

Questions for my mother :
1. Do you think is a good big sister?  And do I play that role?
2. How well do you think I balance my social life and school?

I couldn't write 750 words because I'm still brain streaming on my project







                                                                                                             

Authors Response

Blog Assignment 6
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Both of the authors were very interesting.  Daisy Johnson was born on Halloween which interesting to me.  She currently lives in Oxford.  Daisy Johnson combines English folklore and a contemporary eye, sexual honesty and combustible invention to create a reading experience like no other. Doing the video skype she read her work aloud to us and her words were just flowing. One aspect of the time with Daisy I really enjoyed was when she explained her writing technique a lot of authors wouldn’t have told us their techniques. I’m thinking I should start doing some of the techniques to help me with my writing when I’m stressing about what I'd write about. Daisy referenced another author, Stephen King, and said she followed similar exercises he does as well. She told us how King will write a character, and write what he wants to happen to a character first before he comes up with a storyline. Daisy also follows this pattern which allows her to know where her stories are going to end. Daisy also mentioned how she gets comments on her unique sentence structure but said this is most likely because of her dyslexia. After talking with her, we spoke with Rebecca Schiff. Rebecca Schiff graduated from Columbia Universities with an MFA program, where she received a hen field Prize. Her stories have appeared in n+1, Electric Literature, The American Reader, Guernica, The Guardian, and Lenny Letter. She lives in Brooklyn. She was very true and very erratic, and I enjoyed that because it was different. She spoke about things most people are uncomfortable speaking about and turned it into fiction. She read us a short story about a woman who slept with multiple men, but never felt comfortable in her own body, and also never found "the one". I was wondering why she wrote this piece. Was it a personal experience or was she just connecting it to the everyday world? Rebecca was more open than daisy she showed us her new apartment maybe because we had more skype time with her.  Rebecca always mentioned things going the wrong m when writing about sex, are good.  I feel like she was saying everybody has a lesson learned from a situation they been through. 

Daisy writing assignment 

I have come back and it was just the way I remember…  I remember going to school down south for my freshmen year in college and when I came back on my breaks, my friends were still doing the same thing from when I first left for school.  I believe in change; I think it comes to a point in life where you should want more in life for yourself.  It’s more than being outside 24/7 and joking around with your friends. The older you get the more responsible you should be. Sometimes I think I have this mindset because I watch my grandmother and mother struggle to take care of me and my siblings and I want more for my family and they're doing an amazing job. I know some things come slower than others but you should always want the best for yourself.  

Blog Assignment 5

Podcast 5/6 
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After listening to all the podcast over from episode, I think they finally revealed the secret.  the plot leading up to 5 and 6 made it seem as if the cafeteria food was key to the storyline. They made it seem extremely important by continuously highlighting how high-priority it was for Walter to eat there. When they verbally confirmed the food was medicated I was surprised because I wasn’t expecting that but it made the story more interesting. Heidi went to the dining hall with Walter, in some ways it makes sense as to why Heidi forgot certain things as why she moved back in with her mom, Collin and her previous jobs she had. I’m also surprised she did this because it seemed in episode 6, she did these things on purpose. The reason why I replied that because when Collin question her actions, she was never harassed at the idea that the food contained medication. She had to know this prior to eating the food or I think she would have reacted differently than what she did.

The first season ended very well. It made you want to listen more to what was going on. It ended at a point of surprise that the listener would have never thought what happens.  After listening to all the episodes, I want to continue to listen to the second season. Do I want to see where the story goes, like where is Walter, how did they really "lose" Walter? Heidi really forgot about her life I don't know how much food did she eat? I noticed there is a new voice in the storyline I really want to know how she is? Does she hold an important place in this storyline? Now, I am aware of the meaning of reorganizing Walter but I’m still curious of why this changed after him eating the medication food. I feel as if he would have just forgotten it anyway so there was no difference as to if they still decided to reorganize him again. I’m happy you choose this podcast for us to listen too I really enjoyed it. I’m ready for season two to learn more about homecoming.

Wilson Shek And Terranni Hicks Podcast Script

Fade In:

Setting: Dorney Park Amusement Park - Philadelphia PA- Friday Afternoon Summer

Linus and Lucy both brother and sisters are waiting in yet another long rollercoaster line during a hot summer day. Linus is 15 years old and Lucy is 13 years old. They both attend high school in the Bronx.  Both of them decide to go to another amusement park skipping school as a much needed day off. With the heat of the summer sun bearing down on them Lucy begins to think that waiting in line isn’t worth the hassle after all even if they’re almost the front of the line.

Sound: Roller coaster moving in background with people screaming

Lucy: Linus I think we should we go we’ve been waiting here forever.

Linus: What? Why? Were almost at the front of the line not even five minutes left.

Lucy: It’s too hot right now I feel absolutely disgusting and soaked plus I don’t even feel

like riding on Steel Force it looks stupid.

Linus: It's the middle of July, obviously it's going to be very hot right now, we’ve been

waiting in this line for almost an hour why should we leave now when we're about to go

on? Steel force is probably one of the only roller coasters that are worth going on in this

stupid park.

Lucy: Listen Linus I just don’t want to go on the dam roller coaster, let’s just go back into the park and fine somewhere to cool off.          

Sound: People Talking

Linus: What’s your problem Lucy? Are you afraid or something? Stop acting like    a baby and just ride the roller coaster, why does this have to be so complicated?

Lucy: Why do you have to talk to me like that? I’m ten years old not a baby, I'm not afraid at all I just don't want to ride it right now, why can’t you just understand that huh?

Lucy: You always have to talk down to me like I’m nothing every time we go anywhere

You have to turn something fun into an uncomfortable time and ruin it for everyone

Lucy: When mom and dad took us to parks like these they would let us do what we

wanted to do, not boss around

Sound: Summer Day

Linus: Stop trying to waste my time you always do this, every time we're waiting in line

You always want to leave at the worst possible moment just because you don’t feel like it

I'm trying to talk some sense in you, I already had to pay $40 for the each of us and your

not wanting to go on any of the rides really doesn't help that case.

Linus: Mom and dad hated taking you out because you would never want to do anything

you would rather just stand around until it was over, wasting both their time and money.

Linus: I’m your older brother you should be listening to me anyway, I don’t know why    you have to argue with me right now the line is moving and we're almost there we're going to ride Steel Force whether you like it or not.    

Lucy: How bout I just leave then, what are you going to do to stop me? It not like you

care anyway.

Linus: Where are you going to go? Home? I drove you here so as far as I’m concerned you're stuck.

Sound: Even louder roller coaster sound effect

Lucy: You better be lucky you drove me this far, you know I don’t have any way home

Linus: JUST SHUT UP AND LET’S JUST HAVE FUN !

Lucy: Silence……………...

Lucy: I’m sorry Linus

Linus: Sighs

Linus: Listen Lucy I don't like to yell like that, you and me both know that we only have each other. I don't want you to walk away because I’m afraid I might never see you again.

Lucy: You're right! I’m sorry for being such a brat.  I love you Linus… I’m ready to have fun  

Music: Heartfelt

Linus: I’m having second thoughts about this ride though, I’m feeling very nervous of all sudden

Lucy : Really Linus after all that now you're going to be scared?

Both Linus and Lucy reach the front of the line and proceed onto the front car of the roller coaster, Linus is visibly shaken.

Lucy: There's no turning back now we're already here

Sound: Clicking of the bar

Sound: Rising tension tone

Linus: Why is this going so slow I thought this was supposed to be quick

Lucy: Linus you know what rollercoasters are like, are you for real right now?

Linus: You’re right I'm acting like an idiot.

Lucy: Here we go!!!!!!!!!

End Scene