Blog Assignment 5

Podcast 5/6 
Word Count : 370

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

Blog Assignment 4

Homecoming Feedback
Word Count :363
2. )The writers did keep me hooked from episode to episode was a pivotal moment, and an unusual situation, and an intriguing character, and conflict, and an antagonist, change emotion, irony, and surprise, make people wonder, dread factor and keep narrative voice compelling. Episode 2, had several locations such as Belfast is in Dubai and palm trees are in Florida. serval  A wheelchair is in the bathroom. The Titanic rises. Episode 3, Heidi and Colin took a road trip. Walter asks for an explanation in episode 4.

5. )The characters remain consistent they never break out of character. from listening to first 4 episodes I knew actually who was talking. they never break out of character which is called inside acting. Walter Cruz (Oscar Isaac), therapist Heidi Bergman (Catherine Keener) and her overbearing boss Colin Belfast (David Schwimmer).The battle over the true nature of the advantage and whether their inner experiments are doing more harm than good.Their roles so far are Heidi is the employee, Colin is the boss, Walter was the patient. A lot of the tension and the drama are coming from specific interactions and ways in which power is exercised.It seems like they were doing is really focusing on the characters; letting the scenes and the conversation creates the action instead of describing the action. Some characters that didn't change from episode 2 through 4 are Heidi and Walter.

3. )Sound effects surprised me was rather than standing huddled around a microphone. Soft sound effects, such as a fish tank bubbling away in the background, and not-so-subtle ones like the noise of a busy airport, make it's more than akin to a lavish TV production than a staged radio drama.As the narrative flips back and forth from Heidi’s time as a caseworker to five years later, when she’s waitress, mystery surrounds what brought her there. it was different to me I wasn't expecting the sound effects. The sound effects actually make the podcast little more interesting. It makes you want to listen to next podcast to see what's going to happen next. Even the characters on how they don't tell too much information at one time.


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Bog Assignment 3

399 word count

Dear Best Friend,

It feels like we were just meeting yesterday. At the same time, it feels like we've known each other for our entire lives. It's difficult to put in words every thought whirling through my mind and every feeling rushing through my body. I go from feeling extremely angry that you're we leaving each other soon, to feeling a swell of pride for everything we accomplished thus far. I'm depressed, thinking about life without you, and its ecstatic, knowing what's ahead.
You see, before I met you, I didn't know how much I needed you in my life. I didn't know how empty I would feel when I didn't see you for couple days, You are madly loyal, insanely dependable, and unbelievably funny. Not to mention the fact that you're one of the weirdest people I know. You and me together? Madness. Never in my life have I laughed so much at nothing, or had so many on-going inside jokes. I can't even count the number of times we have sat in my room, rolling around on my floor with tears flooding out of our eyes, as we laugh so hard at literally nothing, that we start snorting.
However, just because we graduating, does not mean that we will fall out of each other's lives. Your dedication, hard work and ability to excel in everything you do will all work together to bring you success.
Believe me, the next phase of life is going to be a good one. While I wish we were entering it together, know that you made the most out of your time in college. I'm just grateful that I can say this with confidence: the best times, the worst times, and the crazy times were the best moments in my life. Our graduation is not the end of our story... it's the beginning.
Know this, best friend, we going to do big things someday. And when we do, we'll be right there by each other  side.

"It's not that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but it's your best friends who are your diamonds. It's your best friends who are supremely resilient, made under pressure and of astonishing value. They're everlasting; they can cut glass if they need to." - Gina Barreca

Love,

Your Best Friend

Whats Your Secret ?

Blog Assignment 3

SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN !!!

Blog Post #2

word count : 614

       The day I learned there was no sure thing as a Santa Claus.  I was in 3rd grade, and one day after school my grandmother asked me to write my Christmas list. At this time, I was still the only child.  I still remember this day like it was yesterday, it was snowing outside. I was watching my favorite childhood TV show that's so raven. So, I'm brainstorming about what I want for Christmas. My wish list was Wii& games, baby doll, bike/helmet, board game, card game, books, children music CD( Disney music), doll house/furnishings, telephone set, clothes etc. I was so excited about counting down until the big day and to see Santa give me my gifts. My grandmother used to give story's every night about how Santa will be coming to town.
      Now, days have gone by and I see some gifts under the tree but I didn't see any Santa Claus. So, now I'm wondering why my grandmother always wanted to go in the house first and I had to wait 3 minutes later until I can go in. When I asked my grandmother why she said: "Santa was bringing more gifts in". She knew how to make me excited. It's 5 days until the big day and I'm getting more excited. It was last day of school before winter recess and one of my friends told me Santa is not real she caught her mother putting some of her gifts until the tree.  I told her " yes it is he was just at my house yesterday putting gifts under my tree" she laughed and walked away. As days go on and the countdown is almost over and it's now Christmas eve. I was so excited couldn't even eat all my dinner that night.
      It was midnight, I heard noises in my living room. I felt around the bed and my grandmother wasn't there. So, I decided to get on my tippy toes and go to the bathroom. Lucky my room was next to the bathroom so I didn't have to walk far. Went into the bathroom and I looked out the door can see in my living room and I see my grandmother wrapping the rest of my gifts. I couldn't believe what I was seeing " my grandmother lied to me " which I keep saying to myself. Kamari was right about Santa Claus. I went to my room and cried my eyes out but not loud enough so that my grandmother can hear me. I didn't even care about Christmas anymore. My head swam with half-formed regrets. My heart felt as if my blood had become tar as it struggled to keep a steady beat. My melancholy mood hung over me like a black cloud, raining my personal sorrow down on me wherever I went. Opening my gifts acting like I was so excited and happy about Christmas but I really didn't care about anything. Had to act happy so my grandmother couldn't tell my mood. she was so excited to see me so excited.
     Two days later I asked my grandmother to tell me the truth about was Santa Claus real? She looked at me with a really stupid face. All I could do was laugh. Her reply was "no " I was just trying to make your Christmas experience exciting and memorable as possible " I finally told her I saw her wrapping my gifts and my friend told me Santa wasn't real. Really couldn't be mad at her just because the replies she gave me it made me feel loved.

Life Of Queen

FIRST BLOG ASSIGNMENT !!!
501 words count  
Hey, everyone, my name is Terranni Hicks. I'm currently a junior at Rutgers University New -Brunswick. My major is Social Work. I always wanted to be either a social worker or register nurse. I feel as though social work job is a unique profession rich with meaning, action, and the power to make a difference. Social workers can pull communities together, help individual and families find solutions, advance changes in social policy promote to social justice and fast human and global well-being.  I love to help people to make their lives better.
    I think about presenting myself I always refer to one aspect of my personality is to grind hard. the reason I grind so hard because I'm the first person in my family to go college. I have younger siblings that are looking up to me. I must set the bar high as possible. I'm from Newark, NJ where its killings every day and people getting car jacked. My goal is to graduate college and move my family out of Newark. I refuse to let my siblings grow up around the same mess I had to grow up around.  You can't even walk to stop without thinking they going to start shooting or seeing crackheads and people fighting. Where I live we be scared to park our cars on street because of their always somebody stealing cars and doing a hit and run. We have been living in the same area for about 5 years now and it been several accidents and cars flipping over and hitting our house. I grew up in the hood I saw it all and more. I'm from where on 4th of July you don't know if they shooting or its fireworks. Scholars come on for college summer break and get killed.People don't mind hitting you just because they driving like they're in a race car.

  Some fun about me is I'm the oldest for 4 sibling's. my birthday is February 24. I'm a very own Pisces. Alumni of Rutgers Future Scholars Program which is a pre-college program which introduces first-generation, low-income and academically-talented middle school students from four Rutgers home communities (New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, and Camden) and they promises opportunities of a college education. Students who successfully complete the pre-college initiative and are admitted to Rutgers will receive a scholarship covering the cost of their tuition for four years funded through a range of grants and donations. While being in this program met my best friend Charisma. Now I work at my pre-college program when I'm a mentor for my amazing scholars. There are few things I love to do on my free time which is go shopping, go partying with my friends, go eat and just enjoy life.  Freshmen year I attend a HBCU Shaw University in North Carolina one of first black school in the south. I'm a good friend, lovely, caring friend. still to this day, I'm still friends with people I grew up with 20 years of friendship.