The actions we take in everyday life have a big influence on our individual worldviews. As we previously discussed, the talents we dream of, what makes us happy, stores we would like to open, and our experiences in consumer environments help us to think about how we see the world.
Once we discover the common and diverse views of our generation, it will give us a better understanding of how others think. This will allow us to reach out to the audience in the most effective ways possible. However, in order to keep up with the changes around us we need to be in constant search for understanding.
"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding" - Leonardo da Vinci
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Quickfire Query 3
For most, what do you think is a preferable consumer environment?
Katie: When someone asks to help but then lets the customer shop. Places that have volunteer workers are the best, they're there because they care.
Neal: An environment where the customer can ask for help if they need it and aren't bothered by a million questions from associates.
Nicole: A friendly environment where service people are not pushy. A place where associates are not discussing irrelevant issues and actually pay attention to the customer.
Innocent Bystander: Somewhere that has something new and different.
Katie: When someone asks to help but then lets the customer shop. Places that have volunteer workers are the best, they're there because they care.
Neal: An environment where the customer can ask for help if they need it and aren't bothered by a million questions from associates.
Nicole: A friendly environment where service people are not pushy. A place where associates are not discussing irrelevant issues and actually pay attention to the customer.
Innocent Bystander: Somewhere that has something new and different.
Quickfire Query 2
What are 5 things you think someone in our generation would want out of life if they could only pick 5 to make them happy?
Innocent Bystander Sucked into Our Discussion:
1) Good Health.
2) Community.
3) Mobility.
4) Being able to understand or interpret the world around them.
5) Purpose.
Neal:
1) Intelligence.
2) Company-- someone to spend the time with.
3) Challenges- they make your life interesting and exciting, they keep it from being dull.
4) The ability to teach, to pass down what you know.
5) The ability to make your own choices.
Nicole:
1) Friends and family.
2) Love and happiness.
3) A job that they enjoy.
4) The ability to travel.
5) A place to call their own, like a garden.
Katie:
1) Travel the world, to see and experience and taste culture.
2) Knowing people, and being truly known. Loving people, and being truly loved.
3) To live surrounded by and in a place that inspires them.
4) A chance to create.
5) To heal in some way damages that have been done.
Innocent Bystander Sucked into Our Discussion:
1) Good Health.
2) Community.
3) Mobility.
4) Being able to understand or interpret the world around them.
5) Purpose.
Neal:
1) Intelligence.
2) Company-- someone to spend the time with.
3) Challenges- they make your life interesting and exciting, they keep it from being dull.
4) The ability to teach, to pass down what you know.
5) The ability to make your own choices.
Nicole:
1) Friends and family.
2) Love and happiness.
3) A job that they enjoy.
4) The ability to travel.
5) A place to call their own, like a garden.
Katie:
1) Travel the world, to see and experience and taste culture.
2) Knowing people, and being truly known. Loving people, and being truly loved.
3) To live surrounded by and in a place that inspires them.
4) A chance to create.
5) To heal in some way damages that have been done.
Quickfire Query
If you could open any type of store in the world, what would it be?
Nicole- travel agency and scrap-booking store
Katie- charity/coffee cafe.
Neal- habachi grill and sushi bar
Innocent bystander- specialty sweater store
If you could learn one talent, what would it be?
Nicole- become a poly linguist
Katie- become the medical MacGyver
Neal- to learn how to play the violin
Nicole- travel agency and scrap-booking store
Katie- charity/coffee cafe.
Neal- habachi grill and sushi bar
Innocent bystander- specialty sweater store
If you could learn one talent, what would it be?
Nicole- become a poly linguist
Katie- become the medical MacGyver
Neal- to learn how to play the violin
Quickfire Queries
As you can see, our little group has bonded over moonlit nights, hot cocoa, and singing to each other. Psych!
Okay, so maybe we bonded over discussions on empathy, 'The Smackdown,' and the realization that life is fragile.
However. There is always more to learn, isn't there? And the more we learn, the more we will be open and willing to discuss. The more we are willing to discuss, the more ideas and then . . .
Ideas-> Action-> Change!
(Or. We will just become frightened by the knowledge . . . Pandora's Box?)
On that lovely note: Quick Fire Questions Begin
Okay, so maybe we bonded over discussions on empathy, 'The Smackdown,' and the realization that life is fragile.
However. There is always more to learn, isn't there? And the more we learn, the more we will be open and willing to discuss. The more we are willing to discuss, the more ideas and then . . .
Ideas-> Action-> Change!
(Or. We will just become frightened by the knowledge . . . Pandora's Box?)
On that lovely note: Quick Fire Questions Begin
Round 3: Round-up
Equations- they help us understand the world around us or simplify concepts. In this case, we used them to help spread our message. In our next session, quickfire queries, we will discussing what moves us- our drives, interests and passions.
Round 3: E=MC2
E= MC2
See, you just THINK that this is the brilliant equation by a one Mr. Albert Einstein (you may have heard of him?)
However, you are quite mistaken.
Instead, this is the basis of the final Smackdown equation in my arsenal. It is the most epic, the most life-shatteringly simple but elegant formula you will ever see.
Everyone is safe= Making Choices 2 protect
See, you just THINK that this is the brilliant equation by a one Mr. Albert Einstein (you may have heard of him?)
However, you are quite mistaken.
Instead, this is the basis of the final Smackdown equation in my arsenal. It is the most epic, the most life-shatteringly simple but elegant formula you will ever see.
Everyone is safe= Making Choices 2 protect
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Round 2: Vote on Results
Getting closer to the gold!
“Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”- Dan Gable
Personally, I think the results will top anything ever seen in the boxing world . . .
Stay tuned, it's about to get intense.
“Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.”- Dan Gable
Personally, I think the results will top anything ever seen in the boxing world . . .
Stay tuned, it's about to get intense.
Round 2: An Ode to Rap
When you're on the road
there's a certain code,
you must follow
so you will not wallow--
in regrets
from taking bets,
with your life
we don't want no strife.
So I'm here to say
in your car today,
you should pay attention
so there will be no tension.
Your morals will be glad
when you get back to your pad
all in one shape
and your car isn't surrounded by yellow tape.
So please listen to me
to have a life filled with glee.
Make good choices,
so another day you will see!
there's a certain code,
you must follow
so you will not wallow--
in regrets
from taking bets,
with your life
we don't want no strife.
So I'm here to say
in your car today,
you should pay attention
so there will be no tension.
Your morals will be glad
when you get back to your pad
all in one shape
and your car isn't surrounded by yellow tape.
So please listen to me
to have a life filled with glee.
Make good choices,
so another day you will see!
Round 2: Do you have the power?
Can you...
Drive the drive,
Ride the ride,
and
Walk the walk?
All while trying not to talk,
or look at the sidewalk chalk?
Whether you are driving, riding, or walking, distractions can happen. How can you prevent them?
Walk the walk?
All while trying not to talk,
or look at the sidewalk chalk?
Whether you are driving, riding, or walking, distractions can happen. How can you prevent them?
Round 1: Vote on Results
Okay guys, Round 1 of the Smackdown Challenge has gone down... What do you think? Which equation is the ultimate safety ?
But wait . . . there is more! Best out of three?
May the victor be victorious!
But wait . . . there is more! Best out of three?
May the victor be victorious!
Round 1: Ultimate Equation for Driving Safety
Safety belts
+
Attention
-
Texting
-
Alcohol (and other substances)
-
Messy Food
-
Loud Music
-
Creatures in the Road
= A Safe Driving Experience!
Choose this equation, and there is the potential of the following:
- Keep yourself and buddies safe.
- Avoid fines.
- Avoid breaking the law.
- Avoid angry parents/ loved ones.
- Invest in your future!
- It is a 'win-win' to drive safely.
*For photo credits, click on word portion of equations
SMACKDOWN
Nicole, Neal, and I are going to have an epic smackdown of equations.
(To be read in a macho voice:)
Which components added together make up the best traffic safety formula?
Which equation will be the most epic of them all?
Let the games begin!
(To be read in a macho voice:)
Which components added together make up the best traffic safety formula?
Which equation will be the most epic of them all?
Let the games begin!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Can people change, really?
Where is the line between believing people can change, and seeing people change?
What really, are we fighting for? This group is meant to have us talk and exchange and share our life experiences and the past in the form of what we have learned. We are young now, I suppose, but one day 'Oh, but you are so young!' will not be a factor.
What do you think? Does your youth aide you in the things you fight for? Do you believe that you are accomplishing change. How?
In what ways have you seen people change their behaviors in regards to their own safety? To your safety? To the safety of those around them whom they may not even have realized exactly what has been entrusted to them?
What really, are we fighting for? This group is meant to have us talk and exchange and share our life experiences and the past in the form of what we have learned. We are young now, I suppose, but one day 'Oh, but you are so young!' will not be a factor.
What do you think? Does your youth aide you in the things you fight for? Do you believe that you are accomplishing change. How?
In what ways have you seen people change their behaviors in regards to their own safety? To your safety? To the safety of those around them whom they may not even have realized exactly what has been entrusted to them?
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