Category Archives: On the Go at Okanagan College

Conversations Waiting for the Washroom

Sometimes, waiting is necessary for hope to make its way into our lives. Hope that there is still prayers to be said, hope that people can connect with each other and share a moment that impacts our lives forever. I am surprised by the conversations I had with strangers waiting for the washroom. I wasContinue reading “Conversations Waiting for the Washroom”

Experiment Drama – Gas

Gas by Jose Rivera, Page 353(CHEO starts to pump gas. As he pumps the gas, he notices something horrifying. He pulls the nozzle out of the car. Blood comes out of the gas pump. CHEO stares and stares at the bloody trickle coming out of the gas pump.) BLACKOUT. Characters:CheoRoman (gas attendant-who happens to beContinue reading “Experiment Drama – Gas”

One Student’s Story – Impact of Domestic Violence During Pandemic

What is domestic violence? The Cambridge Dictionary describes domestic violence as “The situation in which someone you live with attacks you and tries to hurt you.” Violence is often seen through the victim’s eyes; however, the mind, mouth and other senses fail because abuse is not defined by others or by the state’s history.  ItContinue reading “One Student’s Story – Impact of Domestic Violence During Pandemic”

PLATFORM FOR PROMOTING MY BLOG

https://prezi.com/p/3xhilmdikpqu/blog-post-4/ In the beginning I began thinking and reviewing concepts in my mind of what kind of blog I wanted. I had this idea of a art piece on canvas filled with news and graphics. I reviewed the top five website builders for 2019: WIX Squarespace SiteBuilder Site123 WordPress The only one I did tryContinue reading “PLATFORM FOR PROMOTING MY BLOG”

Reflections on the Tools for Design

lumen5.com/v/jzhmt/ http://step.works/index.php/show/two-hours-with-you?sheets=1_wRB1UxQLcr8NLPr-0efrPU7pa3uew83B8dxzBOU368 As you can see from the above links, I used a few tools. In fact I went tool crazy trying to figure out which one I would like, and frankly I didn’t like many of them. If I had more time to learn the mechanics of the applications, I believe I would enjoyContinue reading “Reflections on the Tools for Design”

Events Coming up to watch for:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-of-mine-mental-health-forum-2020-tickets-88519499205?aff=efbevent My Sociology Professor shared an event that Mind of Mine Foundation is putting on a Mental Health Forum on January 29th. There are wonderful speakers and it is well worth attending. Student Services has tickets. I am going to try to attend! http://www.usandthemthefilm.ca/ My Digital Media Instructor shared a documentary movie showing here inContinue reading “Events Coming up to watch for:”

You Touched Me!

I wonder, how you would react if this happened to you? I drove to school, the traffic was light and I parked my car with ease. After my first class I was walking towards the library from the courtyard, then something extraordinarily strange happened. A student slipped his hand in mine and walked with meContinue reading “You Touched Me!”