Observation #6

Date observed:	10-26-07
Date entered here:	10-26-07
Context (choose one):	individual
Activity:	Reading class textbook
Observation:	The content of the first box simply states what a mediation consist of; most of it apparent knowledge if you think about it. So in return, I agree with the information presented in the first box. The one statement that I am really drawn to is the last one. It states how the extent to which mediation can be achieved is dependent upon opposing parties desire to find an adequate solution to their stalemate. This is of interest to me because of the situations that I have witnessed and the historical events that have taken place in which one or all parties were not sincerely interested in finding a solution. The entire second box is also of interest because it presents the questions that need to be answered in order to arrive at a valid conclusion that will satisfy all parties. Without the answering of these questions the mediator will be lost and have no idea how to go about mediating the situation.
Teacher’s comments:

Observation #5

Date observed:	10-12-07
Date entered here:	10-12-07
Context (choose one):	individual
Activity:	arguing with self
Observation:	I should make Clemson's basketball team because I am a good player that can be used in any system. My attributes and skills make me a unique basketball player. I have the size of a small forward or maybe a power forward. My intended position is small forward. Although I may appear to be just another player on the court, with my size, I have the dribbling ability of a shooting guard. I have the shooting touch and range of a shooting guard also. I have the post moves of a talented power forward or center. Some may say that these talents are good but not necessary for my intended position. Little do they know, this is the exact reason why I am a significant threat to the opposing team's defense. I pose mismatches all over the court; too quick for most big men and too powerful for most guards! So what about my defense you say? I play great off-the-ball defense; my man defense is good also. I am a very versatile player that any coach should be reluctant to have!
Teacher’s comments:

Photo Essay

Clemson takes great pride in its football team!
Here is a link to my photo essay.

Photo Essay overview

http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1626519,00.html

This was an interesting photo essay on the different types of food people eat around the world. It simply consists of a combination of photos with a few lines interesting facts at the bottom. It provided the viewer with a visual conception, rather than the same literary essays. After viewing this photo essay, it made me wish that we, as students, were required to do more essays of this type instead of writing. I got the general feeling that the world is truly bigger than what happens and goes on here in the U.S. It also gave me a visual perception of the different cultures and preferences of others. Some families consume so little, it makes me realize how blessed my family is.