5-5:10pm: Introduction, settle in. How’s the writing going? Have you touched your journal?
5:10-5:30pm: Questions about last class, the semester, the syllabus?
FOR TONIGHT’S PAGE: This experience in English 5 will decline for you if you excessively deliberate, rather than ACTUATE. Just move and create, contribute…
5:30-5:55pm: What did you choose to write about, and why? How did the writing start? How long did it take you? Did you learn anything about writing, your writing style and way?
5:55-6:20: Jenny Lawson…. What did you find? Have you started reading? Do you have expectations? Why, and what are they? If if not, what can you tell about her from your research?
6:20-6:30pm: Close…. What’s in your notes?
ASSIGNMENT: Read the first three chapters in Lawson’s book. Write and your journal and prepare to share ideas next class. Suggested…. Focus on her writing style, her voice, tone, attitude, what you think she wants us to do or how you think she wants us to react.
Aw.. I wrote about how my sister and I needed to put our sick dog down over the weekend. I wrote in my journal because I was really sad and needed to pour my emotions & thoughts out on paper. I wrote about what happened but began to write about how good of a dog she has been over the past 12 years, wrote her best traits and wrote about some of the memories I will cherish.
Sorry about your pup..
I wrote freely and whatever happened, HAPPENED
It started as just a description of the thoughts in my head and ended as a letter to Mikey about how I write. I didn’t edit or revise it but I did handwrite it first, which mad for a very interesting read when typing it up, lol
I chose to write about the band The Beatles and there lasting impact on the world with their message. I wrote about them because I throughly enjoy their music and the message that comes along with it. It started out fine and I got my message across. It took me about 2 and a half hours to write the full two pages and make sure it was coherent. I do not think I learned much about my writing from the assignment, but I did learn that when I can write about something I am more interested that I will put more effort into looking into facts to include.
To be entirely honest I haven’t explored the Lawson book yet but looking at the synopsis and her other work I think I can already tell this is going to be an intense read.
For my 2-page essay I choose to wrote about three things I currently really enjoy. I chose to write about Star Wars, Video Games, and my best friends. I chose these, because I really do enjoy each one of them in their own unique way and I could talk about them for hours. I talked about how I am big nerd when it comes to Star Wars and video games, because I grew up on both of them ever since I was around eight years old. I also wrote about how my friend group has been together since middle school and we still continue to be very close with each other even with everything going on in the world right now.
I wrote two pages about my worst job ever, and it was f/cking awesome.
I wrote about motivation, dedication, and allowing yourself enough breaks and I used how I handle school and my exercise routine as examples. I talked about how flexibility in your routine is really important too, because it allows you to enjoy life more when there is a chance instead of having anxiety about responsibilities you can do later. I brainstormed for about 15 minutes to come up with the general topic but I had been bouncing ideas back and forth in the day prior. The process probably took me about 2-3 hours. I felt a little lost without a prompt or a specific type of writing I was expected to give. I think the assignment was a bit out of my comfort zone, and I think I struggled to pinpoint what a good topic would be.
I would like an A I’m doing my own work on the side to improve my English.
First suggestion, write and read, OBSESSIVELY.
I chose to write about how I was currently feeling in that moment, which started from song melody and intuition. I began with a question which led me to various different ideas, thoughts, memories… It took me about an hour I would say with a few workspace interruptions. I learned that I need to keep momentum with my writing and not stop and overthink. Try and edit at the end, rather than try to fix phrases constantly as I go along because I find it somewhat time consuming.
Tonight I’m writing about whatever I think in the moment, I invite you to as well. Doesn’t have to make sense, or be thesis-driven. Just write everything you think over two pages… email me for additional credit!! You’re welcome. lol
FOR TONIGHT’s PAGE…. Have questions for Ms. Lawson before reading her book, see if she answers any of them.
What was your least favorite job, Mikey?
Dude… working in an insurance office for a racist. Not my jam.
Toe Jam. Yuck, glad you got out of there
Yeah. But, I did learn a lot about people, and how NOT to be. You know?
Ahhh thanks…I want to revise my 2 pager from tonight! But I accept your offer.
Cheers.
One thing that I noticed about my writing style is I tend to write about anything that comes into mind, I don’t really stay with a topic but in the same time I tend to somewhat connect each section of my writings. Once I started writing everything just came smoothly took less time then what I expected.
Excellent!! Trust and enjoy your writing, and you life as a writing being.
READ INTIMATELY. Don’t rush. Speedreading is not a skill, it’s stupidity.
My 2-page writing was pretty random because I was indecisive on what I wanted to write. I began by explaining how my Saturday morning went because I had to go to work. Then I began writing about where I work and how Guy Fieri came to film an episode of one of his Dine-ins, as well as my experience working there and how stressful it can be. The paper took 1 or 2 hours and once my fingers began typing it was really easy to write about ” anything “. When Writing It was like if I heard myself conversating with someone and the flow felt natural and not forced upon me
Nice!! Can’t wait to read it!!
No way!! Omg my dad and I always watch that show! Where do you work?
Also, I LOVE her. I looked her up on You Tube and am halfway through the book.
REALLY??? Awesome!!!!! I love her too!!!
People who say whatever they are thinking without a filter are some of my favorite people on the planet
Totally. And, they’re some of the more insightful and educating humans on the planet.
Yes! I agree! They know themselves in a way a lot of us don’t.
Well said Laura.
My expectations are a new form of comedy. Yours?
my expectations are a mix between beauty, truth and comedy.
My expectations especially from research is that she will be very up front with you. In her blog she said “If you are easily offended you are in the wrong place,” which I am here for.
You’ll love her!!!
What do you look for in any piece of reading?
engagement. I usually know if its going to happen in the first page/paragraph or two. For me thats the time a writer has with their audience before a decision is made, whether to keep reading or not
Me too!!
I’m not a big reader in any way, but I when I read I usually put a little research on the author to try to understand what type of writer they are. This helps me get a better feel for the reading rather than just begin reading without knowing anything about the reading or author.
Good habit to be in.
I very much judge a book by its cover, usually if its not what I feel like a good book would look like I won’t pick it up, which is why I probably have skipped over some good books.
It’s okay to judge a book by its cover. That’s why there IS a cover.
All I know about the book is what’s on the back, but what I’m expecting is some good inspiration to find light in darkness
My expectations for the reading, based off of some of the comments already put out, is something potentially similar to how I wrote today. A bit of a more loosey-goosey style, something I also picked up on by the absurdly happy raccoon on the front. Are the chapters separated by the different titles? I had looked briefly into the book to get a better understanding of what I was heading into.
You’ll see….
From what Iv’e read about Lawson she seems like an icon. I love her energy and it seems like shes not afraid to say what shes thinking, which i personally think is a great quality to have.
Yes. TRUTH!!!
I ordered my books but haven’t got them yet. I’m excited to start reading. I think it’s going to be a great book. I did some research on Jenny Lawson and read a blog and some quotes she wrote. I really loved it, I think she’s great.
How so?
I love how she speaks her mind, and she’s not afraid of what people think about her and I love her comedic outlook on life.
I look for something to open my eyes in a new piece of reading. I want something the author says to change my life, whether it’s a one liner or the whole darn piece
based off some research that I did , my expectations from the book is for her to talk about her life but adding her own touch into her writing by including her sense of humor
In my notebook this evening I’ve done a lot of off-topic musings about relationships
Relationships give writers SO many stories!!!
Tonight doesn’t feel like stories… It feels like a long winding path I’m stumbling along while unraveling my pent up thoughts. It’s like pulling at long, knotted piece of embroidery thread.
I don’t quite know to what to expect from Lawson because I’m not familiar with her writing but the title and cover page is quite interesting because of the Oxymoron. It looks to be a funny book to me
Yes…. do a little research on her!!
My research on Jenny Lawson was surprising. She is not the type of author I’m used to in English courses, nor for personal reading. Not to say there is anything wrong with that. In fact, I’m excited about it. New perspectives are always fun. Also she has a great sense of humor, so hopefully I get to see that in the book.
Good attitude!!
I read reviews on a few of Jenny Lawson’s books. Everyone had great things to say about how freely she wrote and most comments had to do with how funny her writing is. I opened up to a random page the other day and remember being totally surprised by what I read. Not in a bad way, it was just very unexpected for something I’d be reading in school. But you warned us! Looking forward to getting started.
My expectations about the book are that it’s going to have an uncomfortable truth to it, and no better way of telling the truth with a bit of comedy
I haven’t been reading too much lately, but I have always been interested in either books based on history or interesting character development, especially for the antagonist
For the assignment due next class is there something we should actually submit or just have the reading done and have thought and journaled about it as well as be ready to discuss it?
Just have the reading done and have MANY thoughts journaled…
Great. Abundance of thoughts will do.
She emphasizes life and how all moments teach us something, and how everything is funny with the right sight.
It was pretty interesting to know where she got “Furiously Happy” from. Feel like that might come into play a lot.
I’m going to be honest I know nothing about the book and I’ve never heard of the author. I think it’ll be good, my mom looked at it and asked to borrow it once I’m done with it. I saw that it will be funny on the back so that always makes me happy, I’m excited to start it.
Cool!!
I find it interesting that Lawson takes random post cards from all over the world from her fans and people who find her intreating and responds to them well, probably the most interesting ones and no lathy ones she dose seem like a busy women.
one particular thing that stood out to me about Jenny Lawson… her book covers!!!! they made me so happy. I’m curious to the content.
I haven’t received the book yet but from the research I have done from her she is a journalist, author, and blogger. She is know for her irreverent writing style.
I haven’t gotten my books yet, so I had to search her up a little. From what ive seen and read she seems to not be afraid of being open with the world for the most part. My expectation is that it’ll be related to her in some way and she will speak her mind with the topic at hand with minimal censorship.
I haven’t done any research but I did read the back of the book and this book sounds like something I can get down to! Look forward to being enlighten by this book for sure. I am expecting to read about things that will not be talked about in a “beating around the bush” type of way. as someone who also battles anxiety & depression, I feel connected to this book already. So excited to begin reading it!
reading all these comments is making me anxious to read her book!
How so?
I haven’t done any research on her, but from seeing comments on how her writing has is unique and how she’s able to speak the truth. I also like reading books that have some sort of comedy in them that make me smile while reading because it keeps to interested in reading. also the comment about her saying “If you are easily offended you are in the wrong place,” makes it sound like her writing is amazing
I was a little terrified and amused with the raccoon book cover and title “Furiously Happy”. I felt an instant energy of mania and confusion. The word “furious” makes me think of unrestrained vibrations of anger and aggression but then the word happy comes write after? Whoa, unprecedented. It does something to my brain. Not sure why but I suddenly am thinking of a quote “pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.” Intuitive nudge…
Well said Dais…. Yes, her writing will align with these feelings.
My book is supposed to arrive tomorrow. I expect the book to be quite engaging based off the title and the comments that everyone else are posting. Her book covers are also very engaging.I am surprisingly looking forward to starting my reading.
I haven’t gotten my books yet, they’re in the mail coming, taking forever lol. But I’m super excited for the book, just by the cover seems like a very interesting book. Until my books get here I’ll be listening to it until I do
I haven’t received my books yet, so i’ve searched her up a bit, From what I’ve read she is an American journalist, author and blogger, and is known for her great candor in sharing her struggle with mental illness.
Sadly I haven’t been able to start reading my Jenny lawson book, still waiting for my amazon packages to arrive… I like the title of the book it is so different than the titles of other books I have read for my english classes in the past. I did do some research on her and found out she has a blog! I got curious and started looking around her blog and it looked so fun and honest.
Since I’m currently not in California I haven’t received my books yet, but what I have gathered upon research is that Jennifer Lawson is an American journalist, author, and blogger. She has won many awards for her work. She is known for her comedic abilities and for sharing her battles with mental illness. I am looking forward to reading more of her work in the near future
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I just got my books today! I’m excited to read Lawson’s book and find the positives in a bad situation.
YAY!!
FOR YOUR NOTES….. Examine the author’s character. Her intentions, desires, anxieties, and style.
I am finding I am picking up and putting the book down often so I can digest her words a bit before going on
That’s cool! Whatever works for you. It’s your reading practice… 🙂