Week 4 EOC-Death Race Jeopardy

My experience from the jeopardy game that was done in class today was a good one. Although for the past 2 weeks, I already had been skimming through the terms in my book while at work and on the bus, so for the most part I was already starting to become somewhat familiar with some of the terms. But, today really got me thinking and by the end of the class I started to recognize where to find most of the terms for the definitions during the game. I'm not usually one for being up in front of the class being the center of attention for activities such as what we did today; but, I am trying to break that habit, seeing as I am trying to eventually become a successful photographer. I will have to get over my fear of being around people, and being the quiet one in the class. I learned a lot from today's lesson, not only did I have fun. But, I worked really hard on my jeopardy game and I like a challenge. Even if I don't get an A, I always do the best I can. At first I wasn't all that prepared for the game because I was unsure how it was going to be played out. But, now I think the game better prepared me for the midterm test next week. I still plan on studying as much as I can until then but, by playing the game and actually having to be under pressure to get the answers right and win, made me learn better. I definitely feel that doing something so hands on like what we did today is a better way to become more knowledgable with the criteria of the book. 

Week 3 EOC-Stolen Valor Act

In the US military there are hundreds of awards and decorations that are given to soldier's who excel in certain fields. These can be combat and non combat awards ranging from completing and accomplishing certain missions all the way up to the highest award which is known as the medal of honor. These awards once out of the military can offer solder's many different benefits and even sometimes a pension of money they receive each month. They lie and give false claims about military honors to the government and the courts so that they can get money and medals given to them, even if they didn't deserve to have these awards. In another words they are cheating the system. Even in some cases people have submitted wrong military documentation and said they were injured in order to obtain medical and educational benefits.

By committing these crimes, one may result in punishment for lying about receiving these awards and decorations; for example, time spent in jail or even life spent in jail, paying a fine, and or probation. I highly disagree in what these solder's are doing, they are taking away from the real solder's that gave their life and health to this country. Its terrible, I especially don't like that they receive educational benefits. School is extremely expensive and the fact that these people who lie about being hero's are now receiving money for school, its not fair, especially for the true hero's.  

My Voice

Hi, My name is Alicia and I am from the small town of Frostburg Maryland. Im a big dreamer, a hopeless romantic. Im indecisive and at times Im outspoken. I love music, art, food and horror movies.

When I was young, I wanted to be a singer but, the older I got I realized it wasn't the most practical dream. I then got a camera for my birthday when I was 13 and began to take pictures of everything and anything. I took my camera everywhere I went and photography suddenly became a part of me and Since then, I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

About 3 years after I graduated highschool, I found myself working the same dead end jobs; and barely making ends meet. I was very unsatisfied with how I had been living my life because in my heart I knew I was capable of so much more. I applied to college at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh in April of 2011 and much to my surprise I got accepted. I was enrolled there until January 2012. Due to a drastic moving change, I was forced to quit school. I now live in Henderson Nevada and I currently attend The Art Institute of Las Vegas.

My experience at these different art schools throughout my 5 years after graduation left me with the desire to seek even better opportunities towards my life. My mind is still open on what exactly I want to do with my photography skills in my future, but I know if I put my mind and my heart to something I love, I can do and be anything I want. This is just the beginning of my jump into the field of photography and I am hoping that in the end I will find my landing point and succeed in what I love doing most.

To me, Photography is an art of observation. Its finding something interesting in your own view in an ordinary place and capturing it. I have found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.

"I Am An Artist & I Am Here To Live Out Loud" (Emile Zola)