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Tiana McMann

Expos Comp Per.1

March 6, 2014

Why do people even have an interest in traveling? What about it makes it so interesting? Through much research through blogs, Huffington post writers, and world renowned travelers, I have come to know the positives and pitfalls of traveling. Many people have discovered that traveling has changed them greatly and has evolved them into something they wouldn't have expected, for the better. But how is this possible? Like all things that make us happy, there is always the question of how.  Of course, there are situations where people have to travel. In this digital age, it can be mandatory for jobs, family, etc.. In 2008, only 30 percent of trips over fifty miles were done for business. New science papers have found that getting away is actually essential. It can truly clear your mind by simply putting yourself some miles away from your own reality. I am interested, along with many others I am sure, as to why people travel, and what better way to know why this is none other than doing it yourself. I was quite fortunate enough to recently embark on my own solo journey so I feel I can add my two cents to this subject! 

RESOURCE

If you are looking to travel, and to do so for cheaper then normal, a good place is to start is by looking for naturally cheap countries. This site I came across presents readers' with 6 of the world's cheapest destinations and tells you how! Check it out at:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/28/worlds-cheapest-destinations_n_4170896.html

Resource YO

http://nomadicsamuel.com/motivation/how-to-create-a-successful-travel-blog-in-your-first-year-of-blogging
This guy started a blog with failure not being an option. With this in mind, he came to become successful with it. He then created a page telling his reader's all about how he did it.

LITERATURE ANALYSIS

FICTION ANALYSIS

1. Briefly summarize the plot of the novel you read according to the elements of plot you've learned in past courses (exposition, inciting incident, etc.).  Explain how the narrative fulfills the author's purpose (based on your well-informed interpretation of same).
In the book Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen, two best friends, Scarlett and Halley's friendship is put to the test. While Scarlett is the more popular, outgoing one, and Halley the sidekick, things change when Scarlett ends up pregnant. Now Halley steps up when Scarlett really needs her and acts as the main go-to girl rather then just the sidekick.
2. Succinctly describe the theme of the novel. Avoid cliches.
The them of this book is you never know who is going to step up and be the solid foundation in your life. That is my interpretation of this novel but I feel like there were many more that could easily fit.
3. Describe the author's tone. Include a minimum of three excerpts that illustrate your point(s).
The authors tone was meaningful and cheerful when speaking of the girl's friendship, yet serious and heartfelt when speaking of Scarlett's recent life mishaps like the pregnancy and her boyfriend dying. 

SUPER 5

Brooke Saward

Samantha Brown

Anthony Bourdain

Alden Jones
Aaron Smith

All 5 of these people, with exceptions the the last two, I have known of for awhile and have come to greatly admire. Brooke is probably a person I can look to most because she is still young, and has started the same journey as what I wish to do. She became very successful and is now traveling for a year straight. How amazing is that? The last two people on this list, Alden Jones and Aaron Smith I have just found and look forward to getting to know. Samantha Brown and Anthony Bourdain are world renowned travelers that have their own show. That is the ultimate success. I can look to them as professionals.

MY TEAM

• Get to know everyone in the room and discover what they're working on.
• Find ways to share content, experiences, contacts, and skills.
• Identify five people as your "go to" support system (Note: you will eventually include Members in all 608 classes, but start with people in your class today)-- this will become the core of your peer network.  Besides providing immediate help and reinforcement, it will give you a foundation to work with as you expand.
• Consider what/who else you need in your network
• Take notes on it all so you can do the HW easily (or simply write your notes on a device and upload in a post to your course blog)

In my team, I find that by looking on the list of what everyone is doing in 0 period and 1st, I see that some people in 1st period which would be of great help to me. In this class however, I would say Jared, Maria, Shane, and Gabi. These people can, in some way, help me. Even if it is just another person's idea, I know that would be valuable. In my network I really need a photographer or videographer. 

WELCOME TO MY NETWORK

In this project, I am pursuing my dream of traveling. While I travel, I would like to document what I am seeing, doing, eating, and learning. This is why I want to start a blog about traht of enriching myself culturally along with many other things while truly enjoying myself!While I travel, I would like to document what I am seeing, doing, eating, and learning. This is why I want to start a blog about traveling. If anyone has this same passion and wants to join this process, let's do it.