Sunday, January 25, 2009

First steps


It was difficult and a bit scary as I stepped into the virtual world of blogging. I took some time, but I made it! I have decieded that I will need to obtain an on-line connection if I am going to survive this semester. I cannot learn the skills without access to the tools.
My next step is to research my options of connecting on-line. McDonald's staff is great and the lake view an added benefit (car racing on ice today) however I always feel like I have over stayed my welcome after 3 or 4 hours.
Makwa's journey is an on-line documentation of an urban Native taking her first steps into a new environment. The virtual environment. Reactions to techology and social interactions. Beware: humor, Ojibwe language and sarcasism found in this blog maybe offensive to some individuals. No harm or hurt feelings are intented. Read at your own risk.

3 comments:

  1. Boozhoo Makwa. What a nice start to your Blog :) Hopefully you can find some good additional places to connect to ...but I guess as long as you keep ordering the Chicken McNuggets you are good to go?

    I totally understand the part about not wanting to offend anyone. That is one of the hardest parts of e-communication - we miss so many communication cues (facial expressions, vocal inflection, body language....) that sometimes something very innocent can seem offensive. I always try to assume that if there is way to read a post "non-offensively" to go that route. Thank you for drawing our attention to this very early on :) For my part, I will use lots of happy faces :) :) :) :) Miigwech.

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  2. Yes i agree being kind of reluctant to enter the virtual world, but it seems that you are doing a wonderful job....I like your picture of your moccassin here.....keep up the good work.

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  3. Jodell,

    Thanks

    Amanda

    Just think if you get there before 10:30 you can have breakfast. The breakfast burritos are my favorite

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