Jillian Acri's Media 160 Blog

I decided to make my project about what brings me joy or peace during such stressful times. Taking time to take in what you have, or still have, has always been very important to keep me humble and grateful for the life I live. Even when I'm not in a mandatory quarantine, I spend the vast majority of my time in my room, as I appreciate my alone time immensely, and usually find joy and solace in my solitude. These pictures show some of the elements I wanted to showcase, like my bed, where I play all my video games, my makeup desk, my books, and my water fountain and candle. Without all of these things, I would be lost right now.

I have taken multiple classes online. This was the first time I had to take them involuntarily. Also the first time I've taken classes during a worldwide pandemic. Needless to say, I went through various stages of grief. First, I was upset that my life as I knew it was taken away so quickly, but then I felt guilty for feeling bad for myself, so that ended rather quickly. Then, I grew very bored and tired of having to care about things like homework and tests when the world around me was falling deeper and deeper into this pandemic. I had to find different ways to motivate myself, and I ultimately came to the conclusion that since this is my last semester, I don't want to ruin my GPA with laziness. So like every other student, I charged on, no matter how reluctantly and forced it felt.  This class has been a major relief compared to my other classes, where some have little to no communication with their students, or feel no sense of empathy for what their students are experi...

"My Peace" showcases what brings me serenity and joy during these uncertain times.  https://vimeo.com/418557478