Normally, while I study or do homework, I play instrumental music in the background to help me focus. While I was shuffling between playlists today, I stumbled on an ocean sounds white noise video on YouTube. (Ok? And? … just keep reading. this will make more sense when you read my assignment) While I was… Continue reading I will follow the tide
End of Pringles Can, Please Rewind-TDC
Today’s daily create asked if we were at the end of a microfilm reel, and we wanted to rewind. What it is that we would be rewinding. I envisioned being at the end of a Pringles can and wanting to go back… Have you ever curled up on the couch watching TV with a pringles… Continue reading End of Pringles Can, Please Rewind-TDC
Refreshing my email all morning -TDC
I had to do a double-take when I got this email. I thought we got a snow day but it was more of a “snow-morning.” Which didn’t affect me whatsoever. My classes today start at 2 pm and only classes before 11 am were canceled. Even though I didn’t get a snow day, I still… Continue reading Refreshing my email all morning -TDC
Mama Medusa- TDC
Magic Realism Bot Tweeted, “A depressed queen receives an unusual gift from her mother: An eel covered in pearls.” The first thing I envisioned when I saw this tweet was a medusa-like woman giving one of the “eels” from her head with pearls on it to her daughter. I thought of this because of the… Continue reading Mama Medusa- TDC
Biggest Book in the World-TDC
For today’s Daily Create, my answer was simple. There was a huge book. It needed a title. The only possible title that came to mind was Words Unspoken. I believe the thoughts we keep to ourselves and the words that remain unspoken are so vast that all the pages of this huge book would not… Continue reading Biggest Book in the World-TDC
BlockChain Shcmock Chain -TDC
The daily create for today was why a block of chains was important. The first thing that came to mind was friendship bracelets and necklaces that my best friend and I used to make as kids. My best friend and I have known each other since the 3rd grade. We’ve been through a lot together… Continue reading BlockChain Shcmock Chain -TDC
Week 1: Got My Uggs Muddy in Bootcamp
This week was a crazy rollercoaster ride. I am so SO SO glad, the Canvas page was posted before the start of the semester. When I first saw the Canvas page I was actually still on my trip in Ethiopia so I used the things around me to start my blog post. I am really… Continue reading Week 1: Got My Uggs Muddy in Bootcamp
My goal for Spring 2022 in DS106
I am so excited for digital storytelling this semester! It’s only been the first week of classes and I have learned so much and I am looking to learn so much more. This class caught my eye for a couple of reasons. I am a biomedical sciences major, as such most of my classes do… Continue reading My goal for Spring 2022 in DS106
Purple Mountain Range
I had the pleasure of tuning into Season 26 Episode 10 of Bob Ross’s Joy of Painting show: Purple Mountain Range. His positive vibes never fail to bring a smile to my face. I did not paint anything while I watched this episode but yet I still enjoyed watching it. Here are some of his… Continue reading Purple Mountain Range
Hello, or should I say Selam!
Welcome to Taytu Star, meet your Blogger! I’m currently blogging from my birthland, Ethiopia. “Selam” is how you say hello in my language: Amharic. Get to know the different aspects of what makes me who I am, through the lens of many different social media sources!! The monument that stands tall in the middle of… Continue reading Hello, or should I say Selam!
