Even More English (Eng. 101)

      English 101 has definitely been a different experience for me. It was the most challenging class I had this semester, but I appreciate how it was organized. At the beginning of the semester when I got the syllabus it was not misleading. Everything was well organized, and I was prepared for the oncoming workload.     The blog page was a huge adjustment for me. I enjoyed the weekly writing and reading all of the articles that were provided. I feel like where I was writing so much, my ability to just sit down and write improved. My typing skills were very boosted, I taught myself how to type without looking at my keyboard which I thought was a huge flex. My abilities to research and turn my research into a well-formed essay were tested many times and I realized it was an area I needed to improve in, but the multitude of assignments gave me plenty of practice. I hope to continue to better my writing, I know there is always room for improvement. This course rea...

       An article by James Lucas called “The Unreal Details of Mind-Bending Paintings” is about how the fine details of older paintings are commonly overlooked. Those small seemingly unimportant details are what give the paintings their soul. It is how the artist breathe life into the paint through quick brushstrokes or a simple small dot. This article explains the illusions created by the artists through small details that give their artwork life.     Many artworks are used in this article as examples to the details included in these masterful works. When you truly stare at these paintings and analyze them the details truly stand out. They give the painting more depth than ever thought possible. It also makes you start thinking about the time spent on this painting. I have always been curious about the process of these paintings; such detail has to be ruminated right? Or does the artists just include them as they paint their original idea. Are they inspi...

        An article by Valeria Li called “Cuteness I: How Feeling Fuzzy Helps Your Mind” is about how humans perceive cuteness. While the term is commonly used for something that is visually pleasing it has a deeper meaning. Something that is "cute" has a greater effect on the human mind than some might realize.     This article discusses the psychological happenings of when a person sees something cute. Li states, " Cuteness, in general, is connected to the release of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters responsible for feelings of elation and satisfaction. Additionally, cuteness triggers activation of brain areas related to reward processing, which are also triggered during other rewarding events such as receiving food (Stavropoulos & Alba, 2018)." Meaning that the brain releases these hormones and that in turn affects how the person acts. Another study showed then when seeing something cute a person's motor skills increase. Babies are used a...