Bullet Journaling 101

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I decided to make this video because my bullet journal spread has been a major help with online classes. It has always been an important part of school for me, but even more so in quarantine. I enjoy the creative aspect of it as well as the organization.

I thought the video would be a good example of an over-the-shoulder shot and a close-up of my hands. I wasn’t able to interview anyone so I figured this would make a good video.

I filmed using my dslr camera and borrowed the tripod my mom uses for her painting easel. It was awkward to sit at the desk and draw out my spread because the tripod was in the way, but I managed.

The song I used was one I found on soundcloud when I typed in “copyright free music” I liked that it was upbeat and energetic but still relaxing.

Bullet journaling can be used for pretty much anything. I have used it to track my heart rate, my sleep, my meals, etc. I like it because it is completely customizable and everything I need is in one notebook.

A hodge-podge of shots

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This assignment was a way to practice different types of video shots. To film I used a Canon SX50 HS camera on a tripod and edited it using Oneshot.

My parents didn’t want to be filmed so I used my tripod to take the shots that required a person. For other shots, my cats were the easiest subject because one is lazy and doesn’t care about a camera in her face (fat, white cat named Olive) and the other is constantly moving and making noise (orange boy named Rudy).

For the other shots I found what I could around my house and made do.

The kids are alright; under 18 population consistent in Midwest states.

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A look at the 2019 population estimates by the U.S. census bureau shows consistent under 18 demographic, despite population differences. Each state has a 20-25% under 18 demographic.

The percentages are similar, but the numbers are very different. This suggests similar family sizes, although less populated states tend to have more children per family.

The under 18 demographic is steady throughout the Midwest. Numbers are consistent with the states population and with the rest of the country.

A workaholic without her work

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Tammy Ware and her husband Jim take a walk through the woods behind their house as a way of getting out during the Covid-19 quarantine. Monday, March 23 in Highland, Mich.
Tammy is the co-owner of Essential Massage and Wellness Center and is cancelling all of her appointments scheduled through April 15 because of Gov. Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, which shut down all non-essential businesses. “It feels really bad to cancel my clients because of this, really bad.”
Tammy goes to her empty office to water her plants after learning she would not be returning to work until April 15.
Tammy’s empty massage room has clean sheets and is ready to be used again.

Comfort in Quarantine

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For this assignment I photographed my dad, Jim Ware. It was difficult to find a window with good lighting that didn’t have a background, my parents have a lot of things on their walls. So I decided to go with the background that best showed his personality. This is their library where I have been doing all of my work. It’s peaceful and calm and was entirely decorated by my dad, who says this is his favorite room in the house.

Tess Ware: A crafty nerd

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Hello and welcome. 

My name is Tess Ware and I am a double major in journalism and women and gender studies at Central Michigan University. This blog is for my JRN 340 class, Intro to Digital Journalism.

 I don’t have a specific theme for this blog because I tend to write about whatever I am interested in at the time. This means you will read about sustainability, mental health, crafting, feminism, social commentary, rants about capitalism, etc. 

One of my favorite things about writing is research, which means you will find lots of links and attributions in my posts.

I once wrote a story for Her Campus CMich about why plants are the best home decor. I cited a study done by NASA proving that one houseplant can filter 84% of toxins from a room in 24 hours. They also improve mood and productivity.

Outside of school I listen to audiobooks and podcasts, I knit and alter my own clothes and play games like Mario and Pokemon on my switch.

If you like my writing, you can find more at Her Campus Cmich. I am the editor in chief, as well as a contributing writer.

Thanks for reading and I hope to catch you interest again,

Tess.

Introduce Yourself (Example Post)

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This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right.

You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click the “New Post” button, and tell us why you’re here.

Why do this?

  • Because it gives new readers context. What are you about? Why should they read your blog?
  • Because it will help you focus you own ideas about your blog and what you’d like to do with it.

The post can be short or long, a personal intro to your life or a bloggy mission statement, a manifesto for the future or a simple outline of your the types of things you hope to publish.

To help you get started, here are a few questions:

  • Why are you blogging publicly, rather than keeping a personal journal?
  • What topics do you think you’ll write about?
  • Who would you love to connect with via your blog?
  • If you blog successfully throughout the next year, what would you hope to have accomplished?

You’re not locked into any of this; one of the wonderful things about blogs is how they constantly evolve as we learn, grow, and interact with one another — but it’s good to know where and why you started, and articulating your goals may just give you a few other post ideas.

Can’t think how to get started? Just write the first thing that pops into your head. Anne Lamott, author of a book on writing we love, says that you need to give yourself permission to write a “crappy first draft”. Anne makes a great point — just start writing, and worry about editing it later.

When you’re ready to publish, give your post three to five tags that describe your blog’s focus — writing, photography, fiction, parenting, food, cars, movies, sports, whatever. These tags will help others who care about your topics find you in the Reader. Make sure one of the tags is “zerotohero,” so other new bloggers can find you, too.