Assignment #4

My Backpack

Several years ago I elected to buy and carry a backpack to school everyday.  I had not owned a backpack since I was a student many years ago.  Since organization has always been a struggle, I wanted a "home" for things I had commonly missed-placed; coffee cup, snacks, keys, day planner, loose mail, important notes, sketchbook, bible, pens and pencils, etc...

I don't buy things too often, but when I do I tend to by things of quality that will last a while.  The aesthetic of the thing (like a backpack) happens to be important to me as well.  After several trips to local stores that carry backpacks, I chose a fancy NorthFace brand backpack from Eastern Mountain Sports.  The backpack was originally $130 dollars, but I bought it on sale...40% off I recall.  The backpack was sporty-looking, and was very well designed.

The pack was waterproof, with loads of zippered compartments.  The outside of the pack had holders for my coffee and water, a weather tight compartment (and hole) for my iPod, big zippers that did't catch, a waste buckle to distribute the weight and an air/mesh design to prevent nasty back sweat!  To my surprise, the pack also had a sweet whistle....win.

I have now owned the pack for four years, and I can honestly say has become a comfort to me!  I take it everywhere, even if nothing is in it...just in case.  :)  In a weird way, my backpack is an extension of me.  We have been cross-country, on planes and trains and cars and trucks, and bikes and hikes.  I packed a full week of clothing and supplies to California, and carried-on the plane!

I knew I chose well when I was watching the show "River Monsters" on the Discovery Channel and noticed the host was traveling the WORLD with the same bag!  Is my affinity for my pack superficial?  Odd?  Delusional?  Maybe....but I do love my backpack!

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Assignment #4

My Backpack

Description:
Write a description about your backpack. The length of the writing is up to you, but it should be interesting and authentic.  1-3 well composed photographs must accompany the writing.

Due: Wednesday

Assignment #3

Collect Your Comments!

Description:

Care and thought have been put into This I Believe posts.  Comments in response have been insightful...helpful in expanding our growing aesthetic understanding.

Start a new post (Assignment #3).  Copy the list below to your new post.  Then visit our class blog: http://jdecesare.wix.com/digital-journaling- , copy and paste each comment written about your This I Believe post to this new post.

Assignment# 2

Written Feedback

Offering feedback to content that is subjective is...well...subjective!  We will be offering (and receiving) valuable written feedback through out the second semester.  Feedback is not intended to be busy work, rather substantive...helpful to growth understanding!   

Description:

#1.) Visit our DJ website http://jdecesare.wix.com/digital-journaling-  click on 13'/14'Blogs,  and read each of the diverse posts carefully!!

#2.) Please copy and paste the list of names below to a new post on your blog. 

#3.) Respond to each description with a brief, RESPECTFUL, constructive comment.               

Olivia

Jack

David

Bell

Shelby

Liam

Samantha

Ruth

Jordan

Josh

Kacie

Jonathan

John Sun

Allen

Bobbie 

Assignment #1

This i Believe

Based on the National Public Radio's (NPR) popular program, This i Believe, offer insight into what YOU believe. Write a meaningful post on your blog describing your point of view, on a topic close to you.

No less than 400 words!!!
No less than 1 photograph taken by you specific to this post!!!!

You will share your post in class.

We are developing an ability to create a positive web-presence...this presence is centered on your emerging voice. You are polishing your abilities to communicate succinct ideas that reflect your uniqueness!

Deadline: Friday, Sept. 13  3pm