I have decided to do book binding. It has always been an interest of mine to be able to take my poetry and and other writings, and put them all together in a book (final product). I feel that this would be a craft I can learn and then recreate every year as a teacher so that I have a memento of the students that I have had (future use). I enjoy being able to use my hands and my mind, as well as being able to incorporate aspects of my writing into what I am making (play). I already know the basics of sewing, and from what I imagine will happen, this knowledge will be useful, and I have also formatted books on Word (prior knowledge). I am very much aware that this project may end in total disaster. I often imagine something greater in my head, and strive to achieve it, but when what I create falls flat when compared to my expectations, I often become discouraged and feel defeated. My goals will have to include a desire to maintain a positive outlook (opportunity of failure).
It is important that this project incorporates five concepts: opportunity for failure, includes aspects of prior knowledge, play, can be useful for future use, and making a final product.
I have decided to do book binding. It has always been an interest of mine to be able to take my poetry and and other writings, and put them all together in a book (final product). I feel that this would be a craft I can learn and then recreate every year as a teacher so that I have a memento of the students that I have had (future use). I enjoy being able to use my hands and my mind, as well as being able to incorporate aspects of my writing into what I am making (play). I already know the basics of sewing, and from what I imagine will happen, this knowledge will be useful, and I have also formatted books on Word (prior knowledge). I am very much aware that this project may end in total disaster. I often imagine something greater in my head, and strive to achieve it, but when what I create falls flat when compared to my expectations, I often become discouraged and feel defeated. My goals will have to include a desire to maintain a positive outlook (opportunity of failure).
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James Truong
3/1/2016 07:55:59 pm
Your last thoughts really resonated with me. I used to (and sometimes still do) get hung up on anxieties for a particular outcome not matching up with a vision I had for it. As a result, it was just easier to not try or finish it to completion. It has been my internal catch phrase all year, but I keep reminding myself "Done is better than perfect" when it comes to a lot of the work I expect out of myself. Keep up with the positive mindset! I know it will get you far!
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Trevor
3/7/2016 01:59:10 pm
This project sounds like it will be really interesting as it goes on and provide a good amount of personal growth. I think that it is easier to not try when you think that a project will be a disaster (compared to the high standard you have pictured for yourself). I'm guessing that, even if you fail, you will learn quite a bit in the process. More importantly, it sounds like you will enjoy the process of binding books just as much as the finished project. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress!
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