Newspaper Article

The newspaper article that I chose in class on Monday was about an American author who is from Russia. He uses the history of his homeland to come up with stories. The way this defines who I am is that I also like to learn about my ancestors, and learning about them helps me to learn more about myself.

Something I Enjoy

Something that I enjoy doing is solving Rubik's Cubes. It gives me something to do when I get bored. I have fun playing with them and making different patterns. It takes me a little over two minutes to solve a regular 3x3 cube. There is a pattern to solving it that my friend taught me a few years ago. Start by solving one side, then put that side on the bottom and work up using the steps in the pattern.

Wall painting

The wall needed painting, so my mom had me find a picture and paint a mural on the wall. It took a few weeks at least, but it looks good. After I finished painting the wall, we decided to take pictures.

Cause and Effect moment

While I was painting the wall completely blue, I started to crouch down so I could paint the lower part of the wall, but my back bumped the counter, which made me lose my balance and lean forward, which then made me bump into the wet wall. Good thing I had my paint clothes on. The sleeve on that shirt is now blue instead of yellow. I also got paint in my hair and on my face. It was pretty funny.

My purpose in life

I want to become an artist, but I also want to get married and have a family. I might not ever become a famous artist, but at least I will be able to share my art with those around me. What matters to me is being able to brighten up people's days and living a good life.

Classes so far

I just posted my first comment on our first online discussion for English. We finished learning the first form in Tai Chi. Math gets a bit boring, but it can be interesting at times. My cousin is in my Institute class. I've done two easy paintings so far in Color Theory. Last, but not least, I'm excited for our cube project in 2D Design.

All about me

My name is Chelsea Newman. I am from Riverton, Utah. I like to read, do art, and be outdoors. I have five brothers and two sisters, and I am in the middle. My major right now is in general art. I hope to have a good year at college.