Tuesday, February 28, 2012








{{itinerary}}
'''Itinerary''' is in [[Region_name]].
==Understand==
Founded in 1694, Harwich is made up of East Harwich, Harwich Center, Harwichport, Pleasant Lake, West Harwich, South Harwich, North Harwich. With a population of 12,677 full time residents and a summer population of approximately 40,000, Harwich has much to offer including four protected harbors, tranquil beaches, historic architecture, bike and hiking trails, arts, culture, cuisine, shopping and more.



==Prepare==
Beach clothes, beach blankets, towels/chairs, change of clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, money
==Get in==
==Go/Walk/Drive/...==
==Stay safe==
==Get out==
{{outlineitinerary}}
9am- Bonatts Bakery
930am-
10am-



ENTRIES
1. Day trip for young adults Harwichport to Chatham
2. Chatham day trip
3. Chatham/Harwichport with children

Monday, February 27, 2012

wikitravel goals, non goals, rules (2/13) -

Explore Wikitravel.com. Familiarize yourself with all goals, non-goals, rules, and regulations for the site. Post self-sponsored notes and ideas to your process blog throughout the week.

Wikitravels mission is:
Wikitravel is a project to create a free, complete, up-to-date and reliable world-wide travel guide.

With my Wikitravel blog I plan on taking away many of the goals and non goals from there and incorporating them into what I am writing on. I plan on:
Not being biased in opinionated
Being truthful in my posts and information given
Provide useful information that I would seek and want to know; prices, locations, hours of business...etc
No promotion of local businesses
Provide my personality in the posts....no boring posts!

wikitravel articles-self sponserd notes (2/20) -

Continue to explore Wikitravel.com. On your own, browse through several different articles and itineraries, paying particular attention to areas you know well. Focus on writing guidelines, contribution criteria, and creating new entries. Post self-sponsored notes and ideas to your process blog throughout the week.


In my itinerary I want to include sections like 'to do with kids' and list what age range would be appropriate for what age groups. I would like  to include beach/water activities because of how directly on the water the lower cape is. I would like to include places to stay, because we are doing 4 towns over the course of 4 days. I would like to include shops becuase of the great availability of shopping around, and also bakeries...some of the best bakeries ive ever eaten at!

wikitravel explorations (2/27) -

Reflect on your explorations with Wikitravel and the other information ecologies in which you participate. Brainstorm the possible creation of a new information ecology. What would be it’s specific goals and non goals and how would it operate? Post self-sponsored notes and ideas to your process blog throughout the week.

Wikitravel helps people plot out a trip (by other people), whether it be a day trip or a week long trip, listing several different places for people to have to option to eat, beaches to go, museums...etc. There are listings for all over the world, and right in our hometown. It seems really interesting and cool because it gives itineraries and options and selections for what you can do with a spouse or with children...etc.
Other information ecologies I participate in are work, with sending out client emails, helping people over the phone, scheduling appointments, and so on.

A new information ecology could be something along the lines of;
1. fashion: being measured by people, asked colors/styles you like, matching colors to skin tone/eye color/hair color, and a computer gathering a list of different styles to look at, stores to shop at, online shopping sites to buy from, etc.
2. food: send in shopping lists and have groceries delivered
3. hair cuts: going into a salon, having a picture taken, and a computer generating colors and hair cuts that would look good on that particular person. Then a stylist cutting that persons hair based on their pick.

The idea I like most is a computer system helping a person pick a hair cut and color. The goals of this information ecology would be up to date software to prevent any outdated styles and offer seasons "it" looks, photo is easily transmitted to a persons smartphone to send to others, quick and easy process, many possible options. Non goals would be adding any additional information or tips that don't pertain to hair, not to be a magazine like application (instead have it be very straight forward and mature), or promote the salon in any way.


Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Wikitravel


The links provided were very informational and made me aware of some things I would have never thought of when creating a travel page. I have a very "fluff" way of writing you could say. I love descriptive words and connecting (or at least feeling like im connecting) with the reader. All the articles were pretty clear in that to create a good wikitravel page things need to be right to the point, concise, well written, and unbiased. I also liked the page on all of the wiki markups that can be used…very resourceful. 

Top 10 things wikitravel writers should be aware of:
1. Don't be opinionated and biased
2. Have personality
3. Be fair, but that doesn't mean be nice if a place is not up to pare 
4. Don't insert own personal agenda
5. Don't be boring
6. Don't write with all caps
7. Don't be obvious or act like the reader is stupid
8. Some words to avoid: affordable, best, ideal, perfect, tourist, our/we/us, luxurious..etc.
9. Don't list the same place many times
10. Use wiki markups from the manual when you can…makes a good wikitravel page



Three itinerary potential paths:
1. Harwichport and what to do on a beautiful & sunny day
2. Harwichport with the kids
3. Harwichport get-away with the adults


Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Credible? About me draft

As the author of a healthy recipe on a budget food blog, I need to be deemed credible and someone that has an audience built on trust. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of blogs directed towards a healthy diet and lifestyle, so what is it about mine that will draw people in and allow people to trust that I truly am aiming to create a blog dedicated to the belief that you are what you eat.
As a child, my parents would make vegetables and always have fruit in the house, but the lifestyle of organic, low fat, low calorie was never really something I was brought up with. We still had cabinets filled with double stuffed oreos, twinkies, ding-dongs, and twix bars, which in moderation are okay, esp if you're 8 years old and running around outside for 3 hours after school. But, I am 22 and even though I go to the gym 5 times a week, that "food" sits on my hips a little different than it did 15 years ago. I changed my diet, and researched myself what those kinds of foods can do to a persons body internally and externally, and found that it was really something I am passionate about.
I everyday am looking for alternatives to fatty yummy meals where calories can be cut in half. Why use oil, when you can use applesauce? Why use 3 eggs when you can use 1 egg and 2 egg whites? It still tastes great and looks great on your waist line and your body will thank you for it later. 
I think I am a credible source because this is something I enjoy and something I am passionate about. I incorporate this method and lifestyle in my daily activities. The food I will make will be food I would eat. We need to take care of our bodies now for later. I want to prove you can still eat healthy with it being great tasting AND budget friendly.


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Indulgent taste mini waist
Waist is skinny price is mini
Little waist nice price
Skinny waist nice price
Skinny waist enticing price


Welcome to         ! My name is Blake Bogue and I am a 22 year old college student with a passion for being healthy, delicious food, a skinny waist, and a brimming bank account. If those are all things you cherish, we'll get along great. 


My entire life I ate whatever I wanted, when I wanted. So when I hit my freshman year of college and my freedom increased, so did my weight. I wasnt in high school doing cross country or soccer after school anymore, I was going to class, hanging out with my friends, going out, and eating less than flattering foods. Being  sluggish, tired, and less than enthusiastic about the extra 10 pounds I put on, I decided to make a change and totally rework my diet and lifestyle. Today, I cant even eat the foods I used to eat without my body totally rejecting it, but that doesnt mean I dont still love delicious tasting food. That is where my love for cooking and changing things up a bit came into play.


I am a firm believer that you can eat healthy while it still tastes good. I hate when people say "well if it's healthy, it cant be good." That is so not true! That is why I am here to prove that theory wrong. I love my breads, I love my meats, I love my chocolate, but they dont have to cost you a days worth of calories in one sitting. I hardly deprive myself, but I try to do it in the most health conscience way possible. 


Also, there is that common misconception that healthy foods cost an arm and a leg. If I am a full time student, part time employee, and paying for books, rent, and common necessities, anyone can do it. Each recipe I have offers the nutrient values and the average cost per serving for the people out there just like me looking for a tasty, quick, healthy, and budget friendly fix! Enjoy!





Thursday, February 2, 2012

My Goal for my Process Blog


Purpose: what is the purpose or aim of your blog?
My purpose for my blog is to show that college students and college graduates who are adjusting to the real world, that it is possible to eat healthy on a low budget. Just because you're working part time, minimum wage, doesn't mean that dinner time consists of slices of cheese and canned soup. I want to show that you can eat healthy and delicious meals that aim to for fill your daily nutrient budget, no matter how much money is in your wallet.


Audience: Describe the audience you'd like to attract? What things would they like to see and read and not like?
The audience I would like to attract are health conscience people, more aimed at college students, but really anyone with a shallow pocket, that enjoy food and enjoy saving money. I think that they would like to see a step by step guide on how to prepare these dishes, what they need to make these dishes possible, how much it will cost per serving, and a breakdown of the healthy ingredients and the 'good for you' your body will thank you for.
I dont think the audience will care to see things that have no relevance, ingredients with high fructose corn syrup or excess sugar, sodium, cholesterol...etc.

Personality: Describe style you're aiming for in both writing and design
The style I am aiming for in writing is fun, enthusiastic, and excited with a lot of my personality in it to be able to make my readers enjoy reading and laugh along with me while cooking a nutritious meal. In my design I want to have lots of pictures and colors and cool looking fonts that are eye catching and make you happy to scroll through.

List 5 key words that users might use to search for a blog to look exactly like yours
Healthy
Budget friendly
College student meals
Nutrient conscience 
Inexpensive, healthy meals

GoogleBlogger..Teach Me!

Making my blogs and looking through everything that google blogger can do and offers, I have learned a variety of different things so far. I went through and edited my blog to make it look fun and cute and give it more of a touch of personality. By my background on my blog and the colors and font I use, I feel that is a good way to also draw people in and interested more because it is more eye catching and really tell someone something about the person blogging. Coming across a few dark, dreary, and depressing blogs I immediately ex out. Give me something pink, give me something fun and flirty and colorful and you have my undivided attention. I love colors and designs that put me in a good mood.
Okay, I am going off topic.
Anyways, I have learned how to edit my font text in my profile, the colors, the background, link adding, etc. It's actually pretty fun to play around with.
Also, in the readings we have been doing for this class I have learned what an Information Architect is and the process of LATCH and how important both are. I really connected with the section in the Information architect talking about the importance of story telling. I strongly agree with this, and it is something I want to use a lot in my process blog for this class. Story telling can give you an idea about the person you're reading about/learning something from/connecting with.
So far, I have taken away quite a bit of information, and I am excited to start this experience in learning how to create a blog I am enthusiastic and passionate about.