E!!ie's B!og

Final days of Globaloria

2011-05-13T13:42:00.002-04:00

We are almost done in our Chemistry II/Globaloria class. Our presentations were Wednesday and they went pretty well. Everything is pretty much over; we just have to do a couple of final things like making a final video.

Right now...

2011-04-27T13:23:00.002-04:00

Our game demo is complete! We still have a couple of things to fix but it's coming along pretty good. As of right now, we are tweaking our team page and getting everything ready for our presentation. Hopefully it will go well.

Today in Globaloria...

2011-04-18T13:44:00.002-04:00

Recently we have had to fix many things regarding our game and team page. Our team name, "Redneck Senioritas"... will not work because it's distasteful or something.. So, we had to change our name to just "Senioritas." Our game has been a little difficult lately because the buttons are only working a part of the time. Hopefully it will all work out.

Latest Update!

2011-03-31T13:32:00.000-04:00

For the past couple of weeks we have been working on our games and trying to figure out flash. Flash is a little difficult to accomplish, but after we get done with our game I think it will look great. I can't wait to finish with these games.

Hallooooow, Globaloria...

2011-03-22T13:45:00.002-04:00

This week in Globaloria we are making great progress working on our game. We are looking up the chemicals found in everyday cosmetics and plan to incorporate those into our game. In order to get to the next level, you will have to answer a question about an element and balance a chemical equation.

Today in Globaloria....

2011-03-01T14:40:00.002-04:00

We are working on our game "The Chemistry of Cosmetics." We have completed the first few slides of our game. The title screen, about screen and information screen are shown on the wiki. As of right now, we are working on the first part of our game.

Today in Globaloria...

2011-02-24T14:26:00.002-04:00

Today in Globaloria, we are taking the parts of the game we have so far and merging them together. I made a really nice about screen, Kristen made the play screen with a really cool cursor and Bryanna made an awesome cover screen that has our title of the game.
We have been working on making screens, buttons, and cursors for the past two weeks and I must say, we are getting pretty good at it. It's a lot easier to learn how to do things when you have time to learn how to do them properly. :)

I love my fellow redneck senioritas

2011-02-16T14:19:00.002-04:00

Not only are they my fellow team members, they are also my two best friends! I missed school yesterday because of a food allergy and I came back today expecting to have to catch up in Globaloria. Luckily, my girls took care of me and already posted my about screen onto the wiki. They're the best! :)

Flash

2011-01-31T14:17:00.002-04:00

Flash is such a neat program. Today, we are all watching tutorials, while at the same time working in Flash. I get very frustrated with the program sometimes but it will be worth it in the end because we will all become Flash masters!

New bloggggg! :)

2010-12-20T14:13:00.002-04:00

The main purpose of our game is to show young people how the decisions we make now can effect us later in life. It's a lot harder than it seems to not make a game a quiz game. We will do our best to fix our game so there is nothing that resembles a quiz game. Even though we have had a lot of snow days, we have gotten a lot done. We've finished our prototype and it has been uploaded to viddler and then onto the wiki and also our blogs. :)

Viddler

2010-11-12T14:41:00.002-04:00

The redneck senioritas have been working on ideas for our game. I videoed Kristen and Bryanna talking about our game. They made up and answered questions about our game ideas.
Here is a link to our video:

Group Progress

2010-10-22T13:22:00.002-04:00

The Redneck Senioritas have been very busy recently. Last week, we had a substitute teacher and it was quite interesting.. She cut her hair on Mrs. Leef's desk..yeah! For real!! & she argued a bit with a few of the boys about politics and countries.. it was strange. On a good note- we managed to finish our bunny game. Yay! :)

Our Bunny Game!

2010-10-08T13:39:00.002-04:00

Hey guys, we have started working on a bunny game on Flash this week. I have had to guide Bryanna and Kristen because they are new at this! We have been trying to get it all figured out but it's a little difficult. Right now we are working on the wolf and how he is going to move! Well I will keep you posted on the game!

Check List

2010-09-30T13:22:00.002-04:00

Today, we are breaking up in partners and going over a check list to make sure that we have accomplished everything. T-Hutz is my partner.. yaya!! I think that everybody has a lot to catch up on.. better get to work! :))

The Redneck Senioritas

2010-09-30T13:18:00.002-04:00

Last week, we had to create our team names. Kristen, Bryanna, and I decided that our name was going to be "Redneck Senioritas" and I have to say that I think it's pretty great! Did you catch the "senior" part in the name?! pretty cool! ;)

Playing to Learn

2010-09-17T13:24:00.002-04:00

Today, we are going through the list of suggested games. It's pretty obvious by what is heard throughout the room that "Drift Runners" is the favorite. Im not very good at video games so I gave up on that one, actually im not having much luck on any of these... I'll keep trying. :)

Off to a great start ;)

2010-09-15T13:20:00.002-04:00

We have got off to a great start. So far, we have taken the Globaloria Survey and watched a Globaloria Video. We have created a few new things such as, a wiki user account, a blog account, and a gmail account. We've learned how to update our profiles and learning logs, linking blogs to the GWHS wiki, uploading files to the wiki, and adding avatars. I ofcourse had it easy this time because I went through this last year.

It's Friday in Gobaloria....

2010-09-10T13:23:00.003-04:00

Congratulations to our boys last night for a kick-butt win! Considering most of us were at the game, we didn't get home until way, way, way past our bed times. Even though we are all very tired, I must say that we are being very productive. Tanner has his pants folded up above his knees (he's having khaki short withdrawals)...Bryanna has yellow fuzz all over her shirt...Corey has his shoes off---peee-uuu! (just kidding bud)...Droobie is dressed up in his camoflauge... & last, but most definitely not least.... Bryanna, Kristen, and I are jammin' to "In the air tonight" by the wonderfully talented Phil Collins. It's a great day! ;)

Why it is great to be a SENIOR! ;)

2010-09-08T13:21:00.002-04:00

Being a Senior is pretty great. We are given several special privileges. Not only do we get out for lunch two minutes earlier than everybody else, we get to jump to the front of the line. Being the upper classman, we have a responsibility to lead by example. This means that we should set a good example for the rest of the school. I am really looking forward to my Senior year of high school. It's going to be a blast!! :)

finishing up

2010-06-01T08:08:00.000-04:00

it has literally been toooo long since i have blogged on here. So, here's the latest news... i tried to put a colon, but im having keyboard difficulties..anyway, last week we had our game presentations, they went well..other than the fact that E.J and I could not succeed in getting the penguin game to work like we wanted it to...[sad face]... Today, we are uploading the lastest version of our game to the STEM site and to our game gallery on the wiki.
That's all i have for today,
-E!!ie

well hayy, it's Fridayy!

2010-05-21T13:38:00.002-04:00

Friday is finally here. The westest is finally over with, thank goodness! We have not been in class very much, due to the testing schedule..I am still working on the same thing;; helicopter saving penguins..I believe that games are due next week, so i've really got to get to work..that's all for now.
peace and love to all!
-E!!ie

enjoy the flowers while they're in bloom.....

2010-05-19T13:24:00.002-04:00

School is very confusing this week...with testing going on, our schedule is very strange...So while I have the opportunity, I am going to work on the game as much as I can. I am currently working on the helicopter picking up the penguins..and the trivia quiz..
enjoy the flowers while they're in bloom..i heard this somewhere once upon a time and it came to my mind a few hours ago..enjoy!
-E!!ie

lots to do

2010-05-17T08:19:00.002-04:00

Today, I believe I will work on the trivia quiz for the our game...I will also work on the actionscript for the penguin game...I also need to figure out how I will explain the penguin part, and how it is associated with the rest of the game. I have lots to do...so, I better get to it then...
Hope all is well!!
peace out guys! <3
-E!!ie

today....

2010-05-14T08:12:00.001-04:00

Today, I believe that we will be giving mini presentations. Here is the problem: I wasn't here on Monday; We didn't have school on Tuesday; On Wednesday, I was not in this class because I had to take an AP English exam..Yesterday, I updated my blog and learning log... I am way behind...and I am way embarrassed as to how lazy I look for having nothing to show for the past week. =\

13th

2010-05-13T08:29:00.003-04:00

Today is the first day that I have been in this class all week. Everyday, I have had something going on...so, needless to say I have a lot to catch up on.. Short term memory loss!! I don't exactly remember where I left off...uh oh! wait wait: Okay! found it! I am finishing up the final background for the penguins, and am going to be incorporating some actionscript.
That's all I have for today....so peace out guys!
-E!!ie

Busy Bee

2010-05-04T08:14:00.002-04:00

Wow, this week is going to be super busy! Prom is this Saturday, and of course I am freaking out. There are so many things that i have to do this week, it's unbelievable. Our games are due soon, and I am trying my best to finish my part. I am completely clueless about actionscript, so I will be asking E.J and Sheena for some help.
Hope everyone is doing well!
-E!!ie

nope, no title...

2010-04-30T08:35:00.003-04:00

Not to be negative, but I am so glad that this school week will soon be over. Thank goodness it's Friday! =] I'm so ready a weekend full of fun times, and relaxation. On Monday, I will crack down on the work once again. For now, I'm going to experiment a little bit with flash and see what I can do..fun fun! E.J.- you're my partner in crime, and you're awesome! Sheena, you crack me up, so so bubbly! All of my other Globaloria buddies, You are fantastic to be around! I hope everyone enjoys their weekend! peace and love,
-3!!ie

Ready, Set, GO!!!

2010-04-26T08:27:00.002-04:00

It's Monday, we do not have much time left! presentation time is approaching, and it's really making me nervous...now it's Crunch time! i really hope that I work hard enough to keep up with my team mates.. E.J and Sheena: You guys rock!
That's all I have for now, peace out guys <3
-3!!ie

happy happy happy!

2010-04-23T08:13:00.002-04:00

I am happy with the progress that I have made this week. I made the water look like it is boiling and moving, i finished the helicopter, and i am currently working on the penguins moving around on the one piece of ice that hasn't melted...it's still a work in progress...but definately going along well. =] EJ is awesome at coding, so hopefully he can teach me his mad skills..Sheena is working on the house part, from what she has showed me, it is coming along wonderfully! I'm lucky to be on a team with such talented team members, I know that they will teach me a lot!
Everyone have a splendid weekend! Be safe!
peace out <3
-3!!ie

boiling water

2010-04-20T09:18:00.005-04:00

So, I finished making the helicopter and moved on to making the background for the penguin game. I'm having a few problems with the screen being too big but other than that, it's good. Im making the background have boiling water, so that will be very cool.. If only I had the mad skills like Napoleon Dynamite to pull off such a thing!
that's all for today, peace guys! <3
-3!!ie

TGIF!!

2010-04-16T08:42:00.002-04:00

Today, Im working on a helicopter for part of the penguin game. It's not as difficult as I thought it was going to be. The good thing is that I can just get a picture off of the web and make some seriously big changes...I'm good at that, but that's about it. That's all I have to say for now.
Everyone have a great weekend!
peace and love <3
-3!!i3

=\

2010-04-13T08:26:00.003-04:00

Okay, so I am finally getting somewhere. Taking baby steps, but definately getting somewhere. I made a page for "Save the Penguins"....it looks pretty good, the only problem is that on our team wiki, it showed up different than the rest. I purposely went outside of the stage, making it easier for me..that's how I've done all of the other ones, so I don't understand why it is like that......Im not good at explaining things, but Im not sure how to tell it any other way...so if you can help, PLEASE let me know! this one is at the bottom of the Team SEE wiki page.
peace out! <3
3!!ie

Accomplishment

2010-03-25T09:14:00.003-04:00

I am so excited! I finally accomplished something! I made a killer title page, if I do say myself...=] It's pretty! the only thing that I don't like about it is that I made it too wide so the entire thing doesn't show up on the wiki page...BUMMER! It's uploaded to our team page..{Team SEE} go check it out!!.......it's at the bottom of the page, but look at the other things that my team mates and I have accomplished so far. E.J and I were talking about revising it and making the piece of coal turn into a lit up light bulb when you scroll over it. I'm going to work on that now.... so stay tuned for the new and improved awesome title page.
peace and love guys! <3
-E!!ie

Unstoppable!

2010-03-18T09:12:00.003-04:00

Unstoppable, yes that would be our Globaloria class. This word applies to many things. In fact, it is a title of a song that I heard this morning on CMT and i thought....."wow! this song is great!! the lyrics are nice, and the tune is catchy! it would be perfect for our LSIC video!" Yes, I was talking to myself.....but know one will know, well actually you all know now! oops.
Anyways, we are in crunch time with our games now, I have been keeping up with everything pretty well, we all have. It's great! We are "Unstoppable!"
peace and love guys!
<3 e!!ie

i couldn't think of a title for this one...=)

2010-03-10T09:54:00.003-04:00

So,
This past week, we have been working on a video. We are making a video for the LSIC meeting, which is in a few weeks. We film in different classrooms to show how hard our students work in a variety of subjects. While filming the students, the will hold up signs that say something about what they are learning. As I say all of the time, I'm not good at explaining things. But I can assure you that this video is going to be sooo awesome! It will be so modern and fun, like one that should be on tv. =] We're going to blow them away! I can't wait to see the finished product!
peace out <3
-E!!ie

PPT......=]

2010-02-23T09:30:00.002-04:00

So, I am back at the great academy for genuises today. I'm currently finishing up my powerpoint. There's just one little problem.....it won't save! Mrs. Neal told us to save it as a "Powerpoint Presentation," so I try to, and just my luck...it will not save, it keeps saying that there is not enough room on the disk.. How aggravating! I'm starting this day of well.. GEEZ!
guess that's enough belly aching for now,
~E!!ie

$n()w

2010-02-19T11:22:00.002-04:00

As much as I like having snow days, it literally started to drive me insane. After watching it dump down for several days straight, I ended up with a severe case of...............CABIN FEVER! ( I almost ate off my own limbs! ) I guess too much of a good thing is well bad..hehe luckily, my disease has gone away..since you know--we have school today! =] I have heard that there is another snow storm coming around Monday, and that this time, it will be measured in feet, not inches. =[ so my CABIN FEVER! may come back........ahh!
well, everyone have a splendid day out cause that won't last for long...
-E!!ie <3

Favorite Game

2010-01-19T09:45:00.000-04:00

Question: What is your favorite game and why, then follow up with how your game is going to be incorporating those components

Answer:
I know that this sounds kind of weird, but my favorite game is Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. It’s actually my Dad’s computer game, and one day during the Summer, when I was about 12 years old, I became interested, and decided to sit down, and play it. This game got pretty addicting. Being as girly as it gets, my friends are always surprised that I even know what this game is, and think that it’s a little strange that I play it all of the time. I’m not really sure why I like this game, it could be that it’s generally a male type of game, and I was curious, or it could be that I enjoy doing things out of my character.
Considering that Medal of Honor is a war game that involves shooting, killing, and blowing up things, it’s not really appropriate for Globaloria. The only thing that I would like to incorporate into our game would be a task bar. On Medal of Honor, there is a task bar that you can click and it shows you what tasks you must complete to finish your mission successfully. I think that it would be a nice accessory to our game. =]

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

2010-01-12T09:35:00.002-04:00

---Oh the weather outside is frightful, being in Globaloria class sounds so delightful---
Back to school after a 3 week break, glad the first day is over, on day number 2 now, and its alot better! Today, the guys are working on the cell phone video, and i am "observing". Ha, really I am updating everything.
This snow is coming down pretty hard out there...YES! That's all i can really think about. =p

2sdaay!

2009-12-15T09:58:00.002-04:00

Time flies when your having fun! I always thought this was a stupid expression, but not now. It is quite true. Derek and Shawn have been editing the video and the rest of us have been working on our wikis and blogs. I enjoy listening to music when I work, it helps me focus, and keeps me happy..hehe =] Anyway, its beginning to feel alot like christmas...and i am thrilled! That is what i meant by the time flying when your having fun. I have tons of fun in this class, and it flies by which is the only downfall.
peace out! <3

and action!

2009-12-08T09:39:00.002-04:00

For the past week, we have been working on our cell phone video. We filmed Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday. Everything we went well, I think. Now we are editing, and im leaving that up to the guys. Believe me, they would not want editing, knowing my luck, I would accidently delete the entire video, everything that we recorded...not kool!
that's all folks!
-E!!ie

Bye Bye Turkey, Hello Santa!

2009-12-01T09:30:00.001-04:00

So, Thanksgiving break is officially over now. When I woke up this morning, I was suprised to find out that it was the first day of December. Yea, What can I say I was blindsided. =] It is pretty exciting though, Christmas is upon us...
In class, we have been asked to split into groups and make two videos. One is about the dress code, the other is about cell phones in school. I am in the group with the cell phone one....I can't wait to start filming! The guys in my group have some great ideas! Notice I said guys....Yea, Im the only girl. Which means I can bring down the hammer..Ahhhhhahah!
Welp, that's all folks!
-E!!ie <3

Long time, no talk

2009-11-20T10:00:00.003-04:00

So I am horrible, and have not updated my blog since two days before Halloween. =\
Anyway, this week, we have been working on our paper prototypes. It took us a while, but we finally got done with it. YAY!!! Team SEE Rocks!!! =]Well So Long! Everyone have a Great Thanksgiving! Don't eat too much turkey!
<3 peace and love!
-E!!ie

Almost Friday...

2009-10-29T09:23:00.001-04:00

This week we worked on our mini games....not done yet but the bells gonna ring so i've got 2 go...so long! =]

Let's Play A Game Called Catch Up...

2009-10-20T08:29:00.002-04:00

Sunday, I went to Roanoke to visit the "Coughlin Clan". Monday morning, I felt horrible and stayed home from school. This morning, I could barely crawl out of my bed....But, I pushed myself to come to school...BAD IDEA! I should've just stayed home. Now that I'm here, I realized that I am too ill to work and everytime I start to do something, I get a lump in my throat, and well.......you can only guess what is coming up. I just need to go home.....or.....Maybe I'll feel better soon and will be able to focus.

Monday's are the worst days of the week

2009-10-05T09:05:00.002-04:00

Saturday:
I helped my mom with the bluegrass and barbeque at western. It was an all day event just setting up the tables and things for an event that lasts 3 hours. My favorite part was that Mandy was there! For those of you that do not know Mandy Tincher, you guys are missing out big time!

Sunday:
My mom practically drug me out of my bed to accompany her to Walmart. I actually talked her into going to Beckley. We went to get some food for the house. (Taco Bell and Subway everyday are getting old){I'd be happy with Ramen Noodles!} We went to Sams, and i almost fell over. We got a new computer. YAY! its touchscreen and awesome! I LOVE IT!

Monday:
The assignment was to look @ student's blogs, and comment on them. I commented on two students from Capital High, hope they dont think im weird....

have a great day!
peace out <3!

Cyber Protection

2009-09-25T08:36:00.002-04:00

We had to watch 2 videos about Cyber Safety. So, going to my critical side of the many dwarfs....haha
1st Video: The overall message was that you don't need to take extreme precautions to use the internet; however, you do need to be careful of what information you put out on the internet, and which things that you should and should not click on. Here comes the second part of my evaluation.....the actors had this weird thing going on, kind of like napoleon dynamite.

2nd Video: This was basically a rule book, but in a video. This is good if you like straight forward rules, and no story to go along with it. I'm still confused about one thing............................................
.................What is the 'Grandma Rule'? is it that never look at or do anything in which you would not be proud to show your grandma?

Anyway! There's my input on the vids. Everyone have a great Rainy day!

Peace Out! <3

Ketch--Up

2009-09-24T08:24:00.004-04:00

It is Thursday, and I haven't blogged since.....Monday. So here is what i did. Tuesday, I was a couch potato, had a virus or bug, both me and my little sister. Wednesday, I was happy to be back in my 1st and 2nd periods, {Globaloria} with Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Leef. A few laptops are like mentally impaired or something, so i got to use the desktop, which is ALOT faster...woot woot! I looked over a tutorial and played around with Flash...it was Awesome! and today, im gonna play around with Flash some more.
Have a Great Day Anybody who is bored enough to read this, sorry Im not more entertaining! =]!

Monday...September 21, 2009

2009-09-21T08:13:00.001-04:00

Well Im gonna make this one "short and sweet". I hope this week flies by!

TGIF! Thank Goodness It Is Friday!

2009-09-18T08:48:00.002-04:00

YAY!
This week has been soo long!
The past 5 days, we were in the lab in the library. We went through a list of genres and played several games, which was awesome considering we are in school and were told to play games...HOW FUN IS THAT?!!
Anyways, had a great week, very long, but still pretty good..

Peace Out <3

Tuesday..the 15th of September

2009-09-15T09:13:00.002-04:00

Today, we are working on our wiki. We are also playing as many video games as we can, and commenting on them. I'm suprised how much fun that they are. I never really play video games AT ALL! And oh! i just shot the terrorist.hehehehe

Games....Games....Games

2009-09-14T09:18:00.003-04:00

So I just got on the Wiki site and began searching for a game to try out. I suck at like every game that was ever made...except for Medal of Honor: Allied Assault- one summer, i got addicted to it....Which is kind of funny considering it's a war game that my Dad plays.haha
But anyway, I played a few games. My fave was called the Cartoon Quiz, i failed the first few times though, but it was pretty fun!

New to the whole "Blogging" thing.

2009-09-11T08:20:00.000-04:00

Okay! So I'm not very good at writing, well maybe if it's a research paper, or an essay....but definately not blogging. This Summer at GSA, I had to blog each day, but I just made it "short and sweet," and said whatever, cause I felt awkward. But anyways, I'll try it. I'm sure once I get a little more comfortable, it'll all be good. =\
Peace Out! <3