D'Lo's Five Senses Writing Exercise from Peter Howard's Story Circle class, Day 6, I-5
I realize that me being dark, brown, bald, hip hop, boi, gay, silver jewelry n nose rings can be a combined look that intimidates. I understand that my smile can shift people out of their intimidation in a snap.
When I think of I5, I smell mayonnaise, theatre, sweat, coffee, perfumes. I see white women, open hearts, expertise, Andres and love. I hear ernest-ness, laughter, white folk talk, thoughts, yawns. I taste coffee, sadness, sweat, hot sauce, plastic pen. I touch hands, sweet faces, white girls hair, sweaty skin, eyebrows.
Story Circle Questions: I-5 Day 6
We had an informative class on the process of leading story circles with Peter Howard. These are the questions that arose from the class in the process of creating our own story circle about our I-5 experience.
Talk about a moment when you learned something about yourself that you had not been aware of before.
Tell us about a time when you connected with a specific person, place or object.
What is the oldest thing in your home?
Moment of great joy with this community?
Since you have been here, what experience have you had that has put you our of your comfort zone?
Describe a time when you felt supported by this community.
How do you think you will respond to your first disappointment with Cornerstone?
What were your fears coming in?
What was the most exciting canvassing moment you've had?
Tell us a time where you shared a sense of community?
Tell me about something that happened to you during mealtime (or when not working).
Moment when you wish you had a video camera?
How has your perception(s) of LA changed since being here?
What do you envision as a moment of potential or possibility that could happen tomorrow?
