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Digital Essay: Eileen Myles – New York Tulips

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Vanessa

My video project relates more to the poem than my actual paper (that sounds weird). I wanted to make the video a contrast between what is considered to be traditionally beautiful and odd/unusual things that we don’t see every day. … Continue reading →

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Reflecting upon final paper & digital essay!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Vanessa

I started off really worried about whether my topic would be too general or if it would even make sense! However, when I began writing I felt much more comfortable about it. Writing papers is always a process that’s unpredictable … Continue reading →

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Digital Proposal (Revised)

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Vanessa

I had to choose a different poem than my original choice, which is making things a lot harder when it comes to deciding how to approach my digital essay. I feel like these poems have switched problems for me. For … Continue reading →

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Digital Essay Plan

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Vanessa

I have an idea, almost scene by scene of what I want my video to look like. I don’t know what instrumentals to have in the background yet, but I feel like the outcome of the video will determine that. … Continue reading →

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My First Poetry Reading 04/16/13

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Vanessa

And possibly my last. I went to Interpreting Lorca at the CUNY Graduate Center. When I arrived, I was a little optimistic and hopeful. I thought, “Hey this might be fun.” It’s New York, there can’t be boring events. The … Continue reading →

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NYC–elegant and icy

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Vanessa

I wish all of the descriptions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art were written by Joe Brainard. Seriously. His “Ten Imaginary Still Lifes” piece was so interesting that I would stay at the MET all day to read his writing. … Continue reading →

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The Beauty in Everything

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Vanessa

James Schuyler’s “February” was a particularly interesting read. I absolutely loved the poem. The way he describes everyday things is so beautiful and it makes one look at things in a more vivid color. Sometimes when I’m outside, I stop … Continue reading →

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My Darkness, My Alternate Reality – Poetry

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Vanessa

I’ve been in the darkness of which Audre Lorde speaks of. Although she sees it as a permanent darkness, I see it as dark phases. We all have dark moments, but we don’t all have dark phases. I’ve had plenty … Continue reading →

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Ambiguity

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Vanessa

In my logic philosophy class, we’re always talking about how English is ambiguous. I’m starting to see why the professor says this constantly. When you combine the ambiguity of English with the confusion of poems, you’ll have a headache. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Food poisoning….Brooklyn Bridge

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Vanessa

Due to my regrettable laziness yesterday morning, I experienced the wonderful symptoms of food poisoning. I was too lazy to make myself a sandwich, and I had decided I would buy something to eat close to the school if I … Continue reading →

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