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Transformation #6-Adopting Pets
From Adopting to Bonding: How My Two Persian Cats Helped Me Through Tough Times Previous Next Since I adopted my two adorable Persian cats, Lord and Brullete, it has been a life-changing journey. From the moment they first came home to me, they have shown me unconditional love, acceptance, and companionship that I hadn’t known before – even in the darkest times of my life. With their sweet purrs and gentle nudges against my skin when they need attention, these precious creatures bring peace into my home far beyond what one can put into words. As any pet owner knows, adopting furry friends is an enriching experience that gives us purpose and…
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Process Post #6
Sephora’s Home Page-February 2022 Hello everyone! I hope you’ve all enjoyed this week’s lessons on design principles and strategies as much as I have! Our guest lecturer, Mauve Pagé provided us with some valuable insights into how to create engaging and effective designs. In this process post, I’ll be sharing my personal analysis of Sephora’s website with reflections on this week’s lecture and reading materials…Let’s dive in! Design Principles and Strategies: Our guest lecturer, emphasized the importance of design principles such as balance, rhythm, proportion/scale, contrast and unity/harmony. These principles guided me to create engaging and effective blog that consider the user’s experience. Besides, In addition to typography rules, our guest lecturer also touched…
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Transformation #5 First-Time Solo Travel
I’m excited to share with you my first experience of solo travel. I hope that by sharing my stories, I can inspire you to take your own solo journey. Travelling alone can be a truly transformational experience – it’s an excellent way to learn more about yourself and the world around you. So, if you’re feeling even the slightest bit curious about solo travel, I encourage you to join my journey and read this post! Darreye Setareha-Qeshm Taking a refreshing stroll in Persian Golf transparent water Persian Golf Sunrise Our tour guide capturing a special moment! Local southern seafoods A Camel called ‘Afshin’ amazing tour mates on the boat Fresh fruits on the boat setting up for a fishing adventure…
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Transformation #4 Overcoming Avoidance Coping
We all have moments in life when the fear of failure becomes too overwhelming, and we often find ourselves resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as avoidance. Avoidance allows our anxieties and worries to linger, hanging over us like a dark cloud that doesn’t seem to disperse. Until recently, this is what I was experiencing – contemplating new opportunities felt scary so instead, I avoided them completely which ultimately held me back from living my fullest life. In this step of becoming Roj, I want to share my story of facing those fears head-on, and overcoming avoidance to cope with positive outcomes. By processing the emotions attached to taking risks and…
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Mini Assignment #3
http://rojansroadtoroj.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/export_1676279811292.mov Taking on a challenge can be hard, but I stepped up to the plate and created my very first TikTok video! In spite of the intimidating start without any text or explanations, I ended up creating a lasting memory of our Galentine’s Eve! Watch it on TikTok!
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Process Post #5
Editing plays a crucial role in the publishing process, shaping the final product that reaches the reader. This week, I gained a deeper appreciation for the art of editing during a lecture, realizing how each of us, consciously or unconsciously, is involved in the process of curating our online content. The lecture opened my eyes to the multitude of creative opportunities that come with the role of editor and curator. From evaluating content that aligns with a publisher’s goals and standards, to checking grammar and spelling, and adding alt text for accessibility, editors are instrumental in creating polished pieces that resonate with readers on both conscious and unconscious levels. I…
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Peer Review #1
“Ashley Chia’s Two A.M. Thoughts: My Personal Review” Hi everyone! This week I had the chance to read Ashley Chia’s blog, Two Am Thoughts. In this post, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and personal review on Ashley’s blog. Thanks for reading! Two A.M. Thoughts/Home Page Introducing Ashley and her blog, “Two A.M. Thoughts” The About page of the website “Two A.M. Thoughts” is a great introduction to its author, Ashley. The page details that Ashley is a third-year Communication student at Simon Fraser University and that their best ideas often come to them at 2 A.M., though they know not all may be the best. The page goes on to say that Ashley loves…
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Process Post #4
This week I read about the concept of a personal public and counter public, and it really got me thinking about my own audience. Who have I been imagining as I write my blog? How has that imaginary audience informed my blog decisions? It’s been interesting to reflect on how my perception of my audience has changed since I started writing this blog. At first, I imagined an audience of people who were seeking personal growth and self-affirmation, just like me. But as I’ve continued writing, I’ve realized that there is a much broader range of people who might be interested in what I have to say. So, going forward,…