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Response 6

For my response I chose to discuss “Freedom”, “Escape”, and “Comfort.” Freedom displayed, in my opinion, the space of many spaces, outside. The outdoors is a great environment for a space to explore. This post focuses on not only the space, but also how the space affects this person. I appreciate that because when it comes to the work we have done in the course, we have always answered the question about how we feel about the space. The post “Escape” spoke to me in a different way.  He states, “I find my space to be a good place to go if I want to escape the stresses in my life. If I am worrying about school or anything else I am able to walk across the lawn separating our apartments, and spend time with my closest friends. We listen to music and watch shows on Netflix. Sometimes we will turn them off and leaves the Christmas lights on in the apartment and chat amongst ourselves.” Compared to my space I find this to be very similar to my space because to some this space can be a religious escape. Lastly, “Comfort” displayed exactly what I think a space should provide, which is comfort.  I like how Jessica relates her space to her environment by saying “In the crazy world that has been my final semester in Chico my living room was the one area where I could escape to and relax.” I will continue to look at spaces different and redefine societal boundaries set on these spaces. Thank you.

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A Recap

Jumping back to even when I began looking for a space to choose, I noticed that the observational posts were going to have us really dive into whichever space we chose. Prior to this class I did not what that may look like, but most of that changed when we al took the time, in class, to observe the space we where in. From there we also read Boethius, which opened my eyes to not only different spaces but how being confined to a space can alter ones imagination, thoughts, and ideologies. In “Of Other Space”, Foucault says “There are also, probably in every culture, in every civilization, real places- places that do exist and that are formed in the very founding of society-which are something like counter-sites, a kind of effectively enacted utopia in which the real sites, all the other real sites that can be found within the culture.” This idea of solitude in my space speaks to many of the texts we have covered like Gaston Bachelard’s, “Corners” and the Ancrene Wisse. In “Corners”, Bachelard describes that a corner is usually where people go to be in solitude from the craziness of the world, but he found wholeness in it. 

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My response

I liked this spatial observation post because I have always grown up hearing the expression, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Through many of the posts from the course, I’ve managed to see rooms, people, animals, and even outdoors. The variety of perspectives shows me how diverse the focus of our class is. I chose to elaborate on the pictures of a girl riding a horse. I also enjoyed her view of the natural landscape. The horseback post was truly awesome because it showed the story of a person who gradually made a climb up a mountain. I just really enjoyed how open and free all of the pictures were because I love going outside and exploring the new wonders of nature.

 Sunset at the Pond, was interesting because it seems that the person who took the pictures stood in the same spot the whole time, but showed her space from all the angles of that spot. With the pictures in sequence, it looked similar to the pictures I got a chance to see online of the same garden.

 Into the creek we go, chose to show angles of the space in the same way that I chose to. It shows different spots of the creek that all contribute to the story that she is trying to tell, but stood in different places for all the five shots. I like the fact that the different angles were incorporated because, many people can view the same thing and have it affect everyone in all different ways.  

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Post 4 Response

I chose to dig deeper in to Jared’s library post due to the different way the space was represented. At first, I thought that the library would have been more occupied than what is shown his video. Just as Jared stated, “this Wednesday happened to be the night of game 7 of the world series, so chances are most of the Giants fans were absent because they were celebrating.” I also appreciated Jared’s video because it represents a different view. I have visited the library many times and have occupied many spaces in that building. Nevertheless, even though I have been in several different areas in the library, every seat in that building has a different view.  I believe he got a great perspective, and I think his posts is similar to mine due to the fact that in our videos both of our spaces look very calm and subtle, but can also be occupied differently. I also chose the walk by the river due to the scenery that she included in her post. She stated that it was not her original space, but I believe it was interesting how she included her friends in her video, and also how she used a natural setting to take us to a new place. I could relate to this post due to the fact that our videos were both outdoors, and also because the setting of our spaces did not only focus on the objects or structures in our video, but also the environment that surrounds them.

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Post 3 Response

A Different Lens

I have chosen to repost “ X marks the spot”, The Chico State stadium, and the map of a communal space.

 First, the post “X marks the spot” gives an interesting perspective on a very common space to most of us that are students. Brea also chose to showcase this space in the form of a treasure map. I feel like this method shows the parts of her house that she values and spends time in the most as well.  Looking at the map, we can see that the outside of her home is not the usual scenic front yard. Instead she keeps her theme going by depicting the outside as islands, ships, and the ocean. Although there is much detail in the outside, once we step into the house there is very little detail, only simple indications of items such as the desk or bed. I believe that this map illustrates not only the look of her house but also the purposes this space serves for her. Due to the fact that inside looks a lot more calm I feel as if her home may be some sort of a space for relaxation or a safe haven. In her description she states, “As depicted, in it resides a simple bed, desk, and chair. To me, it provides a solitary area wherein I can escape from my surroundings and relax”. I think she has done an awesome job depicting her space. Great Job!

Next, this post stood out to me because it is a specific part of our campus but yet vague due to the many purposes that the space serves. Having visited the stadium before I have noticed the many different areas that are sectioned off for different sports. In terms of the visual appearance of the space I agree with Romero in saying, “I like this picture of the Stadium because the natural light opens up the space and at the same time it casts dark shadows. It also is very linear with the lines around the track, horizontal lines from the bleachers and the lines that make up the game. The overall shape is oval with lines as a pattern compared to the squared off spaces surrounding it”. The reason why this stood out to me was the most obvious aspect of the whole picture, which was the bird’s eye view. I found it very helpful to understand the space as a whole with a view of the surrounding areas to accompany the photo.

 Lastly, Mack’s image of his communal living space stood out to me for various reasons. I took much away from the fact that he used a pre-made map versus a drawn map. This shows me that similar to the classroom setting we spoke about in class, this living space serves a specific purpose. There is one part of the house where Mack said, “I mainly confine my space to the living room since this is a communal space where my friends and I can come together. We each have our own rooms and even separate apartments but having a space that we can share and spend time with one another is a great thing”. I appreciate his perspective.

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This is a birds eye view of my space, The Newman Catholic Center. This space is not only significant for its internal purposes, but also the purpose it serves in its surrounding area. In this instance, we occupy the "up" direction of the space. The boundaries of this space are what make this center stand out to me. The Newman Catholic Center is placed near the WREC, Cherry Street, and Ivy Street. As we know, incoming freshman migrate towards Ivy Street for parties and such. I find it very interesting that the center is placed so closely to an area of this sort, and I believe it shows how freshman coming into their college experience can choose to follow many different paths.

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What do You Hear?

I have chosen to reblog the following posts: Silence is Golden by Jessicahumn220, By the Creek by Branerhumn220, and The Sounds of my Room by eemanuelhumn220. All three posts depict differences in not only audio, but how visual observations are involved as well.

The Silence is Golden post stood out to me due to its calming nature. In the caption Jessica states, “I hear the constant buzz of the fan and it’s soothing in spite of the slightly awkward feeling that sitting in total silence leaves me with. The train makes me happy because it makes me think of trips to San Francisco”.  Being from the bay area, I can heavily relate with her. I have often spent mornings listening to the various modes of transportations, people conversing outdoors, and other sounds of the city. Although it was expected that individuals that chose their room as an observation space would not have much to elaborate on, I feel as if Jessica made great use of the simplicity of her space. While she mentions common things such as her pet, and the fan blowing and creating a soothing buzz in the room, it gives me a great representation of her space. The common descriptions made it easier for me to picture myself in her room.

I chose the post “By the Creek” due to its natural feel. We all imagine certain sounds, elements, and feelings when we think about the outdoors, and I feel as if he has depicted those visions very well. To describe his space he mentioned that the creek was a “private-public” space. This stood out to me because it shows that within nature, there are many rivers, valleys, and paths that we may overlook due to the stress an education may bring. He also mentions that chatter from the students near the creek may, at times, be able to drown out the sounds of serenity there. I could personally relate to his statement of getting lost in nature, and being caught up in the sounds that accompany it. I think as students we all look for a safe place or get away of some sort. He has stated that this space makes him feel as if “It is almost as if no one else exists and I am alone just listening to the serene sound of nature take me away”. Nature has amazing qualities, and I can appreciate this all of these elements can create a space that serves such purposes for students.

The last post I chose to reblog is called Riptide. The descriptions of the sounds were very animated. It seemed very real and I could see myself as a part of that was happening in the space. This post was louder than other posts, because of the sounds of the TV, and her friends in the background. The way she described it was very detailed and gave me a useful insight. I can relate to this post because I live in the residence halls this year, and I often run into these things as well. Great Job.

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Spatial observation 2

The Sound of Worship

In this observation I was given the opportunity to just sit and listen to the people, teachings, and music of the Newman Catholic Center. As I was sitting in the pews of the Church I was welcomed and greeted with warm smiles and inviting faces. Complemented by the breath taking art, sculptures, and paintings, the sounds of this space came from the Priest opening the ceremony. The choir, full of talented students, began with a piece entitled, “Open the Eyes of my Heart”. The space subliminally demands complete silence from all who join the service, and the focus is entirely on whom is speaking. With the chance to observe the sounds within my space, I was able to see how this space is being used, and what this space offers its inhabitants. 

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Our short video depicts our unique view of Chico State. We showed how Chico state is full of different people all on their way to different opportunities. (Starring actor Corey Sparks)

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Response to Spatial Observation Post 1

Similar Spaces

I have chosen the posts “Got Books?” “Rose Garden”, “One-Five Oasis”. “Got Books” was taken in the library, and this space represents the life of a college student.  The “Got Books” post got my attention because of the way it was taken.  I really liked that it represented what a library looks like very well.  Many people see a library as a quite place with many books, not to mention students studying and preparing presentations with other classmates. Since our time is spent reading books, analyzing articles and obtaining research, I find that most students have learned to call this place home. The library shows how much we are all connected as college students. The library brings about commonalities of college a student. Simply looking at this image, we see hundreds of books, stories, and sources of information. I understood why this space would be chosen over others, due to our similarity of spaces. I feel as if my church space closely resembles a library space, because both places carry a deeper meaning. Also, like a church, a library serves many purposes for others, but also can serve as a place of concentration and reflection, which is similar to Foucault’s writing, where he talks about spaces and how they are interpreted. Also, Foucault explains how spaces can be the result of a combination of spaces, and I think this image depicts that perfectly.

Next is the One-Five Oasis, which is a picture of a backyard scene. This scene captures the beauty in nature. It is a relaxing, non-distracting, and calming environment that will help with ideas. When I fist saw this scene, I felt relaxed by the pool in the back. The trees let the sunlight shine through ever so eloquently and add a natural feel to the scenery in general.  I favor this image because is depict the simple fact that we may not always have to go to a scenic place to experience the beauty of nature. Some of the greatest things are right in front of us. Also, compared to my image, I found little commonalties. My house of worship and this backyard only share a couple attributes, one being that they both bring about a mood or feeling when entered, and also the fact that more than one person can experience this space. Unlike the backyard, my image showcases a space that demands a certain attitude or behavior. I appreciate the simplicity and beauty of this image, and acknowledge the scenery.

This last post depicts the Rose Garden here on our Chico State Campus. With walkways throughout the entire garden, it is a great place for students to experience nature in a new way. I compare this space to the backyard that we talked about earlier; because of the role that nature plays. I also see a large amount of freedom in these images due to the fact that they both reside outdoors. This space contrasts my space by not having the boundaries that the church has. I find that all three of these spaces have the similarities and differences, but all depict spaces open for multiple purposes and interpretations.

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This is called “Got Books?”. This was taken in the third floor of the Meriam library. I study here because it’s the quietist floor. This space represents the life of a college student. Much of our time is spent reading books, analyzing articles and surfing the web. The library shows how much we are all connected as college students. The library brings the body of college students together.

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Observation Post 1: One-Five Oasis

For my spatial observation, I selected my backyard. This view captures the beauty in nature that I have easy access to at home. It is a relaxing, non-distracting, calming environment that will help me develop ideas and give me the space I need in order to be able to concentrate on the future tasks I will be given in this class.

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Rose Garden 

Hanging out, doing a little studying before my next class starts. Seeing a magnificent view of the rose garden here in Chico State. Simply an eye gazing experience that happens when you walk through the rose garden. This space is an extraordinary because it is a beautiful garden on our campus.

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Newman Catholic Center

Going towards downtown Chico, on Cherry Street specifically, you will find a catholic house of worship sitting on the corner of the intersection with an inviting aura. Although, marked with a sign that reads "Newman Catholic Center", this building serves many broader purposes than merely a building where people may gather. Although this space serves many purposes, similar to the classroom setting, the set up on the common areas suggest a preferred behavior while visiting the center. I found this space interesting due to the fact that this one building can be several different spaces dependent on interpretation.