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WEEK 1
For the first week, I’d like to work on the platform I’ll be using for my project. It can either be in the form of slides, a website or a video as this is what will act as my base and help me begin.
WEEK 2
Highlights of each day:
- 10.05.22 Wednesday. Today I’m picking up the bow and arrow. I’ll have my father help me with my form and the basics in general.
- 10.06.22 Thursday. I’m in school, when I get home I’m going to be able to finally make my website. I’m getting help from my mom with this. Please let it be a good end of the day because I really need it.
- 10.07.22 Friday ! Homecoming game is tonight. It's a great way to unwind with friends from school.
- 10.08.22 SATURDAY! I’ll finally be able to learn the basics of archery with my dad. It’s gonna be a busy day today.
week 3
Highlights of each day:
- 10.09.22 Sunday. I don't think I'll be able to film today . I caught a fever yesterday and now I'm left with a bad cold and cough. What kind of obstacle is this?!
- 10.10.22 Monday. Yay. Still sick and no progress and to be honest, I'm extremely worried since I've been looking forward to this a lot and I know my father has been as well. Please let tomorrow be a better day.
- 10.11.22 Tuesday. Today would've been a good day to film or take photos but I felt it was better if I manage my schedule first so everything goes to plan. Apparently, this is more of a type A kind of person. What about you? Are you a type A or a type B ?
WEEK 4
Highlights of each day:
- 10.18.22 Tuesday. My family and I have been busy over the weekend so I couldn't film at all. However, the next few weeks hopefully won't be as hectic. I really want to begin and learn.
- 10.19.22 Wednesday. Nothing new, I'm still trying to manage schedules. I'll get there eventually though ! Hopefully.
WEEK 5
So this week was a roller coaster. A lot happened during the weekend that I couldn't focus on my project at all. But believe me when I say I still had it in a file cabinet back there somewhere in my brain. I was and I still am worried for this project but I can't help but worry more about my mental health.
This definitely has me stressed out but I think I'll be able to get the hang of it. I'm just now realizing that not only do I not have the certain time to film but I also feel intimidated (?) of the fact that I haven't gotten anything on film yet and I don't know how to begin it. Like Mr.Barker said, the reason you haven't started AoW yet is because of the "intimidation of the blank page".
So basically, my project is a blank page, excluding the website and weekly journals of course... I'll hopefully, HOPEFULLY, be able to start filming though. Please be a good weekend for me.
This definitely has me stressed out but I think I'll be able to get the hang of it. I'm just now realizing that not only do I not have the certain time to film but I also feel intimidated (?) of the fact that I haven't gotten anything on film yet and I don't know how to begin it. Like Mr.Barker said, the reason you haven't started AoW yet is because of the "intimidation of the blank page".
So basically, my project is a blank page, excluding the website and weekly journals of course... I'll hopefully, HOPEFULLY, be able to start filming though. Please be a good weekend for me.
WEEK 6
I did just a bit of practice during the weekend with the bow however I wasn't able to get it on film and I'm not ready to shoot arrows yet. Reason why I haven't improved yet ? I have a compound bow. And as a weakling, I can't pull the string as it feels like I'm pulling 85 pounds.
So I have come to the decision to not use the compound bow anymore considering that I'm running out of time to build strength. However, that doesn't mean I'm gonna give this project up. My dad has a crossbow and I know for a fact I don't need to use sheer force in order to pull a string. I think things are looking up for me in terms of this project, I'm genuinely looking forward to making improvements now.
So I have come to the decision to not use the compound bow anymore considering that I'm running out of time to build strength. However, that doesn't mean I'm gonna give this project up. My dad has a crossbow and I know for a fact I don't need to use sheer force in order to pull a string. I think things are looking up for me in terms of this project, I'm genuinely looking forward to making improvements now.
WEEK 7
Still no photos nor videos. This definitely has been one of the hardest things I've had to deal with so far.
WEEK 8
It's already week 8 and I thought I would get stuff done by then. I don't think I have to worry a lot about it because all I need to work on, if I'm using the crossbow, is my aim and strength. There are a lot of days off for week 8 so I hope I'll get to it then.
WEEK 9
Great news, I finally managed to film and take photos of my improvements! It was a day I won't forget. My father and I bonded over things we're interested in and he also gave me lessons about them. I haven't edited the video yet though. He taught me the basics and came to the conclusion that all I need to work on is my strength, stance and aim. I did it for week 9 so I'll post it here once I get it done.
Then, I'll film more during week 10 and the next! Things are finally going smoothly, I hope it'll continue all throughout the time period for this project.
Then, I'll film more during week 10 and the next! Things are finally going smoothly, I hope it'll continue all throughout the time period for this project.
WEEK 10
I've thought about it a few nights ago and I've decided that the video will contain my progress all throughout the whole 12 weeks (which is not much since I just started filming stuff on week 9 but still !) it's definitely better than nothing even though I know it'll impact my grade. But anyway, I'm going to film and take more photos for the final video. Stay tuned !