WJ #8

Writer's Journal #8 - Fast-Writes

DIRECTIONS 
In this Writer’s Journal, you will have the opportunity to explore this kind of writing through a series of “fast writes.” To complete a fast write, you need to set a timer and write for the entire time period that you set (don’t stop writing!). The following fast writes will help you to think about many of the ideas and issues raised this week, and they will also give you practice writing in this fun genre. Please respond to each of the following questions, writing for no more and no less than 3 minutes in response to each question:

• • • How does your outward appearance (i.e. clothing, makeup, hairstyle, accessories, etc.) reflect your cultural identity? 
      
  • I like to wear formal suits for working and easy sweaters and jeans with a hint of little bit of rock spirit when I have a day off. I don't put on a lot of makeup, and I don't dye my hair letting them look natural. I don't like to wear lots of accessories, sometime when I feel like to wear one, I usually wear a bangle or a simple bracelet. Reflecting my outlook, I think people in my culture don't like to be outstanding or get people's attention. However, I want to loosen up sometimes, so I wear freely whenever I have chances.    
    
  • • How do your behaviors and practices (i.e. rituals, daily activities, routines, habits, etc.) reflect your cultural identity?
      
  • I am not used to speak out and stand in front of many audience. I love peace and try to avoid any conflict if it is possible. Not everyone in this culture is shy but I think relatively many of my people tend to show such behaviors.
    
  • • How do your beliefs and values (i.e. opinions, commitments, memberships, principles, etc.) reflect your cultural identity?
      
  • I value having opportunities to achieve one's dream the most. I think this is important because I am a working mom in such a male dominent society so that I am sensitive to such opportunities.
    
  • • How do your dietary and domestic practices (i.e. hygienic routines, meals and mealtimes, food choices, daily chores) reflect your cultural identity?
      
  • I really do care about what I am eating. I eat a lot of vegetables, superfoods and try to eat less carbonates and more proteins. I avoid processed foods and junk foods. I am trying to be fit as always not only becuase I do care about my appearance but also I see my daughter also eats same as I do (becuase we share a refrigerator!). I would like to leave her a healty dietary routine.
    
  • • How does your region or location in the world reflect your cultural identity?
      
  • I am living in Seoul, South Korea. This nation has been under the truce since 1953 but military provocation from North Korea is not rare news here. As we are busy living day by day and seem to forget everything about the threat, but fear and stress is always exist back in our minds.  
    
  • • Describe a time when you were judged, excluded, or misunderstood because of one of the cultural traits noted above.
      
  • When I am mingling with people from different culture, people tend to think of me as a shy or unemotional person at first. I need some time before I get used to people and open up.