Experimental Autobiography Project: Research Essay: Documentary Assignment: 

My laptop is one of the most important objects in my everyday life because it helps me stay connected, productive, and organized. As a student, I use my laptop to complete assignments, attend online classes, and do research for my studies. It also allows me to communicate easily with my teachers and classmates through email and online platforms. Beyond school, my laptop is a source of entertainment and creativity I can watch videos, listen to music, and even work on personal projects. It saves time and gives me access to endless information with just a few clicks. In today’s digital world, my laptop is not just a device; it is…

I did my observations at Brower Park. Here are some photos that I took. some guiding post-observation questions: what happened in the park that you didn’t record? If you had to map not just where people were, but where people held emotional energy (anxiety, joy, boredom, vigilance, tension), where would the hotspots be in the park? What are some unspoken rules in your park? Imagine the park’s cultural rules were reversed for one day: silence becomes loud celebration, strangers must touch shoulders when passing, and no children allowed on the playground. What would break first? What does that reveal about the park’s real culture? If maps are never neutral, then what does your…

In my composition class, we did a timeline about our lives and chose one specific topic we wanted to write about. I chose to write about the grind and hustle of winning a baseball championship for my senior year of high school last year. For EMW we were talking about culture objects and parks that are around our own areas.

I chose my headphones as I like the feeling of being tuned into myself and it helps keep me distracted from my environment. It is one of the many things I make sure I have and make sure I don’t leave behind where ever I go.

EMW Object Assignment