Homework report

[soc_puppet]

Honestly, this helps me psych myself up and keep on top of stuff, so I might make it a weekly thing. Just a heads up.

Homework report:

Human Services:
Read chapter 2 of textbook - done
Write 500 word paper on Maslow's Hierarchy - not yet

Social Problems:
Read chapter 2 of textbook - done
Watch 40 minute documentary - done
Write 500 word paper on documentary - not yet
Read chapter 3 of textbook - done

Ceramics:
6" tall coil construct - done
2 designs for coil and pinch projects - done


Fandom projects:
pokepodproject:
Xatu - first draft done, needs typing and posting
Sneasel - Plotted, setting chosen, needs writing
Smeargle - Plotted, setting chosen, needs writing (strictly for extra credit)

summerofthe69:
Total roundup of fest links: Done
Closing ceremonies post: Written, just needs posting (in about an hour)


Okay, looking good! I'm going to try and finish my written assignments for class tonight, and if I do so with enough time/energy left over, I may "reward" myself by typing up and posting my first completed Poképod Project draft.

Edit: Ah, frick, I forgot I still have to make tea for work tomorrow!

Comments

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> Write 500 word paper on Maslow's Hierarchy - not yet <<

For all it's famous, it's not as universal as people like to think. Consider how slaves often risked their physical security for freedom, which is typically classed as "self-actualization."

>> Ceramics: <<

That is such a fun craft.

Re: Thoughts

[soc_puppet]

Oh, it's absolutely flawed; I'm gratified to say that the professor for Intro to Human Services included that Maslow based it on Blackfoot philosophy—except he flipped the order. I hadn't actually thought of freedom as being part of self-actualization, but that's a very interesting interpretation that has a lot going for it! I may borrow it for my paper.


I'm having a decent time in ceramics so far! Shaping bread has helped me somewhat with things, and that was always my favorite part of the process. Well, with drier doughs, at any rate.

Re: Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>>Oh, it's absolutely flawed; I'm gratified to say that the professor for Intro to Human Services included that Maslow based it on Blackfoot philosophy—except he flipped the order. <<

*laugh* That makes so much sense.

The needs at the bottom couple of layers are survival needs (e.g. food, safety from violence) but that doesn't mean people will always prioritize them over other things. Most would risk their safety to save a loved one.

But the pyramid does make a great talking point.

>> I hadn't actually thought of freedom as being part of self-actualization,<<

You can see it if you consider that some slaves had the lower items, especially skilled slaves; what they lacked was agency in their own lives.

>> but that's a very interesting interpretation that has a lot going for it! I may borrow it for my paper.<<

Go for it. I like debating philosophical stuff.

>>I'm having a decent time in ceramics so far! Shaping bread has helped me somewhat with things, and that was always my favorite part of the process. Well, with drier doughs, at any rate.<<

It helps if you think of clay as alive, something to be coaxed rather than shoved around. It breathes, it flows, it has a mind of its own. Red clay has grit. Gray clay is resilient. Porcelain is an utter bitch who has to be cosseted into performing. :D

[gwydion]

You've been really productive!

[soc_puppet]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to being slightly less productive, though 😂