5-5:10pm: Settle in, talk to each other about your day and your thoughts on the day itself, what it taught you.
5:10-5:35pm: Your story… what characters are in it and how will you teach us about these characters?
5:35-6pm: What is the truth to your story? And if it’s not just one, then how many? And not so much quantity, but the architecture of those truths?
6-6:20pm: What did you find out about Sedaris? And if you didn’t research him, go to YouTube now and find something. What did you find?
6:20-6:30pm: On Tonight’s Page…. Leave us with a thought on YOU, your story.
ASSIGNMENT: Start reading Sedaris…. first three chapters and type a reaction before next class.
ASSIGNMENT: Start typing a story from your life.. have four pages as the end-aim.
#professormikey 
Hello all, the weather for today is just amazing
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hello everyone
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Hi everyone. My day was a bit heavy. Started off with a difficult conversation between me and my boyfriend on our relationship (all positive outcome and good foresight) but still heavy. Followed with the news that one of my good family friends will pass away soon. His own family doesn’t even know it yet, making it all a lot harder to process. I’m about to leave from my happy place, where my horse is.
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I am thankful a line of communication is present between you and your boyfriend. I don’t know what is going on but the little I can say is your worth comes first before everyone ❤ and little i know is that all will turn out the way it is intended to be. 🙂
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Thanks Selena!!
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you’re so welcome!
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hello everyone!
today was beautifully chaotic. came back to work from my students spring break and we have changes happening such as kids returning to in person and we were not briefed on a few things that would go into effect today. So, we were adapting as we were being informed. Not being mentally or physically prepared with a plan was stressful. It definitely taught me to think on the fly and be spontaneous. Which was cool because my mind is not good on that 🙂
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“Beautifully chaotic” is a great way to describe your day! Glad to hear you learned something new about yourself today and how you handled it.
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Hello everyone! Today has been a dumpster fire kinda day.
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oh jeez, what happened?
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I got let go from my job,the glass fire damaged some of the building, which was worse then they expected it too be, so they couldn’t keep us anymore.
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Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry that’s really unfortunate. I know it’s hard now but try and find that positive! When a door closes, a new one opens! I hope things get better for you soon
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That is very true! Thank you I appreciate your kind words! it is a bit hard, just have to keep it moving.
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hello everyone, My day was okay, got a lot of work done so that’s great.
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Hey guys, I’m watching Henry right now. I’m here, just may not be as participatory as I usually am. Carry-on… Have fun!
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Hi everyone!! How you guys are doing good and had a great day! Mine was a pretty chill day, the change in weather was kind of what I needed, made me feel a little calmer and relaxed. Just worked on my homework and tried out a new recipe.
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That’s great. What recipe did you try out?
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It was this healthy baked oats recipe that’s kind of like a muffin kind of thing. I found it on tiktok. It was okay, not horrible, kind of reminded me of banana bread (there was banana in it)
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hello everybody!
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Hey, It was a good day. Did some art and went for a walk. Today has taught me to not overthink.
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what kind of art?! 🙂 such a beautiful day for some art making!
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I did some abstract art experimenting with colors for my class.
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Hi everyone! today was good but I just feel tired of doing the same thing every day nothing is new so I’m kinda sad about that I feel stuck pretty much.
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I feel you, those type of days suck!
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yes, same here. All you can do is try something new. I went for a walk today, which helped me as I was feeling the same way.
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Hey everyone! Given I’ve only been awake for my two other classes, much of what the day has taught me is Latin American history and Biology. Cat is snoring next to me, reminding me of how cute she is and how much I love and adore her. Excited for class!
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Latin American history and bio sounds so heavy, especially when compared to the simplicity of a cat curled up snoozing! What opposite lives we lead compared to our furry friends.
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This might sound odd, but do you talk to your cat? I have small cat dialogue chats with mine, like Lawson! Some cats can be VERY vocal.
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I ALWAYS talk to the animals
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Hey ya’ll
Today was all class and lots of sass. I got to break away from work to have lunch with my boyfriend. We sat at the local town square and appreciated our community but also talked about what we see for our futures. Even though our families are here and it’s incredibly beautiful, we see how limiting this area actually is for us. It taught me even more about how much love I can have for where I come from, but that doesn’t mean it’s meant for me forever.
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Good afternoon class, I didn’t do much today just worked but It was an easy day today so it gave me time to take deep breaths and relax for a bit. Made me think about how I can always find time through my day to check in with myself.
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Hey guys! Got a lot of work done. Mondays are my free days for any school work, which kinda makes it stressful but still productive.
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Today has been a really relaxing and chill day. I got to spend the day helping my mom cook some delicious pozole and helped out with cleaning the house today.
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Hi guys! Ive missed the banter…today I woke up early in my new spot and went to work! I live in a place called the banana belt in occidental and its heaven!
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I love Occidental! Congrats on the move. Sounds like some well deserved peace and quiet is on its way 🙂
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Yes thank you!
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Hello today has felt like a really long day and im sleepy so after this class ill probably nap! I couldnt sleep last nigth and i work at 730 so that explains why im exhausted today. As well as work today the kids were hectic! Im finally home here and waiting to eat as well!
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Today I did school but there was some extra spice because I have Anorexia and this week my nutrition class had it’s chapter about eating disorders and the slideshow of notes was a little problematic to say this least. It had some things right but there definitely was some things that bugged me about the way the information was presented.
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Hey everybody. I have some extremely sore arms so I’m going to try to participate but my answers may be shorter. But I had a nice day, aside from the construction outside my window. I got my schoolwork done but the construction has been giving me a headache.
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I get what you mean, I had construction outside my window for half of this semester. It gets annoying sometimes, but it’s a great alarm.
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In terms of characters in my story, outside of myself, the obvious primary characters are my friends and family. I’ve had a core group of friends for ages now, with 5 of them even living together currently. Adding in my wife and my cat, who are arguably the two most impactful characters to me currently I have a wide range to discuss. I can’t wait to get into the story of the best man at my wedding; Andy. I’ve seen that kid completely change for the better, and his journey has been incredible to watch and he has been a massive influence for me.
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Hello, sorry I am late my work got out a little late. Today my day was alright I spend the day working then had to rush home to make it for this class. A little hectic getting home but otherwise a mediocre day. A shower sounds pretty nice right now….
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In my story I have most of my characters ready and how they have influenced my life either bad or good. I decided on my parents, my siblings, my teachers, and my my current/past relationships with friends or romance. They all have taught me something and I will probably introduce them on what they have taught me and how it shaped my life.
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thats a good idea, the good and bad balanced.
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I began reading a new book and It had a quote that said ” Never Complain, Never Explain ” and I’ve been thinking about that quote this weekend. Just thought I’d share it with everybody!
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Hey everyone. Happy Monday. I bought a 9 inch fry pan from Sur La Table today because my previous one was burnt and the coating was coming off and I felt like I was eating toxic. That was the most exciting part of my day and I officially feel old but classy. Like wine paired with a charcuterie board. If we had class in person, I would totally bring a cheese board to class on our last day as an unofficial goodbye English 5. I miss social interaction. Anyway, hope everyone decided to be happy today. 🙂
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That woud’ve been great!
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The characters in my story would be my family and friends I have met. I will introduce them through what I know and see throughout life, and our relationships.
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The characters I plan to introduce so far involve my family (of course), my super small group of true friends which recently got smaller, and a few men who i consider as mentors that really pushed me passed any and all limits to achieve a goal in the face of complete hopelessness.
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Some characters of my story will definitely be of my immediate family members, we have been through a lot of highs and lows and being able to persevere some of our pasts is really humbling to witness simply because I wasn’t always confident that I would see such change happen in my life time. Some other characters would be of the two best GIRL friends I have managed to find, it has always been hard for me personally, to find other friends who are girls and two find 2 lifelong friendships has really impacted my life!
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Alright y’all…. #professormikey in the house… Characters are fascinating to me. Today at lunch overheard two guys talking about the wine industry and mentioning people I know what their opinions of those characters. The scene will always teach….
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In my story, my characters are my family, my parents, and my siblings. Maybe some of my friends (I’m not sure yet). I will introduce these characters by talking about some of there stories and how it affects my story or things I learned from them.
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I do not really know yet how I would describe the characters in my story. I wouldn’t want to butcher the descriptions of anyone in my story so I would have to spend a lot of time on each character. I would like to start to describe each character in my story by chronological order and explain how each of them came into my life and how they affect me now. I feel this would be the best way to describe each character I have met throughout the years starting with my family.
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i love the idea of chronological order! would be a fun and creative way to writing your story!
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All the most pivotal people in my life through positive or negative situations are the main characters in my story. Many times what felt like a negative person or experience with them changed my course for the better or opened my eyes and heart and brain…
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The characters in my story are carefully selected. Anyone worth introducing has been chosen because they have made an impact on my life for the better. Whether it is them as a person making it better or maybe they had a negative effect that I chose to spin in my own favor. I think the characters at the forefront would be my mom, my boyfriend, and my grandparents. I don’t really understand what is meant by “how will you teach us about these characters.” I would think telling a story that creates a picture of what they’re like or how they act? But I’m not sure if that’s what’s meant by the question.
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Word!
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i have a few characters one being the main problem, others are family and friends. I will teach you about these characters by giving a bit background and explaining how each character will fit in into my story and how some put me in danger and some tried helping me!
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The Main Characters of my story would be my family and my past relationships how they all thought me something new or at least something for me to work on.
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Most of the characters in my story will be complete strangers that I have a lot in common with due to the circumstances but the setting my story takes place in is somewhere I do not know anyone. At the same time I know those exact characters almost better than the people they know personally.
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Isn’t it great how much you can learn from the most random interaction with people? I used to work at a restaurant where I’d come across all these fascinating people with great stories. I’d never see them again but I still remember.
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Random characters are the most intentional…
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Just got a call… when the story teaches you, you listen. Sometimes the story leads the character and not the opposite… OMG, so excited….
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Don’t forget to text me for your grades, papers and class!!!! Feeling mad generous. Kidding, but finding gems in your pages that you may not know are there… RESPECT.
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Characters are more than characters, they are STORIES…. let those narratives and [ages walk with yours.
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The characters in my story include my family and my friends/people I have met throughout my life because they have all taught me something small that I have implemented onto myself to make me a better person every day. Some characters in my story include strangers that I have met from work, good and bad encounters.
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I will teach about these characters by honoring not only their struggles but also the depth these people have beyond that
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See characters’ intentions, desires…
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In my story I may make up names jus because I forgot , most people in my life I am very selective on who I chose to remember, just because they are important in someone else story doesn’t necessary mean that they are important to mine, that being said I think people impact other people, even if it is for a small amount of time. In this point and time the characters are my three best friends and, depending on the day my family.
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Depending on the day, I like that! Everything’s constantly changing, no two days are identical.
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The characters in my story are the people in and were in my life that have impacted who I am today. Negative and positive, and I think I even learn the most from those negatives in my life, fueling the positive I want to achieve. I want to teach you guys about them the way I see them, the way I learned from them, what I gained or lost from them.
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Negative characters teach more than the positive ones…. 🙂
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The characters in my story, all have their own story. And that’s such an easy thing to say, but they all fascinate me. stories of pain, struggle, love, soooo much love! and a lot of experiences. The people in my story all have a legacy they will leave behind. All be it the memories I have of them, the lessons I have learned from them. My characters are mentors.
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When days confront characters, the character is amplified…
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some of the characters in my story are my friends and family, i will introduce these characters by talking about their background information and how they had an impact on my life.
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I’m recently doing a rewrite of my story. I’m writing out and putting in characters, either because I don’t think I need a negative character in my story, or if I need a more positive character. Its a difficult transition and I’m sure a lot of critics may review my story poorly, but the true fans and readers will appreciate it.
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Needing a negative character is not the discussion… when they are there, and they will be, you or one should study them and learn from their voices and form.
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So the conversation is whether or not, no matter the character, they should be studied and learned from? That feels a bit too binary of a decision.
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To each their own. It’s not for me. And “binary” discussions are often the most rich in thought and contemplative notes, education… but what do I know.
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Depending on the negativity presented by the character, they might need to be removed, and I believe that is what his point is. The learning taken from their voices and form could present its self as growth or self awareness, something rewarding. To say that you should study them is not a universal truth. I see that the need for them is not the discussion at hand, but saying that you should study them, could ultimately be to the main characters detriment.
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Can you intentionally encounter truth in a story, or does it find you???
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I feel my truth in my story has found me, things to me seem to fall into place whether we like it or not sometimes.
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Yes!!
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I’d like to look for my truth in a story.
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Maybe both? Be in the search of truth, and find it or possibly find a different one. Or just stumble upon some too!
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Very true! Sometimes it’s unintended! Cheers!
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My day was pretty laid back. I took my car into the shop and had a sushi dinner date with my mom and Girlfriend. (Sorry it didn’t post my comment)
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