I found the exercise in which we examined our relationships with those close to us, and a possession interesting. I chose to examine the relationship I have with my sister, and with my car key. I know that relationships are complicated, however, I have never tried to unpack my relationship, say, with my dog. Something that particularly resonated with me was the notion to stop abstracting and describe the relations that are actually there. I definitely feel as though relationships, particularly with inanimate objects, can rapidly become abstract. Going to the very root of what things and where they come from, and then how we relate to them, is interesting.

 

I am a little bit of a mess. I think there is more I want to do differently as opposed to what I have supposedly done well. However, I know I must have done something right. I did a bit of a rush job on the reading, however, I did attempt it. One of the main areas I intend to improve on is the way in which I read texts. I tend to skim read, without really understanding and interpreting information. In future, I would like to take my time more and potentially write notes so as to further my comprehension. Moreover, I would like to be greater prepared for class and in a more learning orientated mindset.