Work Room - Week 23

[clauderainsrm.livejournal.com]

The new topic has been posted http://therealljidol.livejournal.com/555757.html, and I'm sure the field is split between those going "Neat. But how do I work this into an entry" and those going "WTF?"

Which is perfect, because how often do you have to approach something that leaves you more than a little unsure of how you are going to handle it? You can research it and figure out exactly what it is, wrapping concepts around concepts. Or, you can tackle it from where the words themselves take you. It's really your choice, and there are no wrong answers - just eliminated contestants! ;)

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You are coming out of two weeks of working with people, how was the experience for you? What did you like/not like about coordinating with someone else?

Comments

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I'm very "whaaaaa?" at the moment. It's almost like an open topic.

I loved doing the intersections. My favorite parts were collaborating to come up with ideas and seeing how my writing changed when I worked with someone else. The hardest part was working around different schedules and time zones.

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I do too! I'm scared to go back to coming up with ideas all on my own now. :)

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I love working with partners. I was kind of hoping to do it again after this round. I like how they bring out different ideas and everything. It's a blast.

This week... I'm thinking. I have a couple nonfiction ideas I wanted to bring out, maybe I can make them work. I love fiction, but I'm almost missing nonfiction this week. Not sure why.

I'll see if I can form some ideas that fit the topic :)

[roina-arwen.livejournal.com]

I wonder if there will be any Star Wars references? ;)

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

I've always loved intersections.

:sigh:

Right now I physically feel like a weak force :p

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

and time zones.

Sorry about that XD

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I'm not really scared either, just... more or less what you said.

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

Heh, I think we did pretty well with the time zone thng!

[mstrobel.livejournal.com]

Yeah, we were actually online at the same time to chat! THAT was kind of new, usually I'm email-while-other-is-asleep only!

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I've been missing nonfiction too. Though I'm scared of what a doozy next week's vote will be.

[n3m3sis42.livejournal.com]

I guess it helps that I'm an early riser and my schedule is sort of stupid. Anyway, yay team us!

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I just googled the topic and now my brain hurts. So who knows what I'll do :p

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

Oh Gary... I always struggle when you do physics related topics. My brain isn't that of a physicist.

Anyone care to explain in easy to understand terms? I always delve into the overly complex and my head hurts.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

I have always considered myself to be smarter than the average bear; however, I just read the first four paragraphs of the wiki page on this and I have no idea what it said.

What I did get out of it was surprise that no one has ever used the term "Quantum Flavordynamics" in a commercial for some juice drink or power drink of some kind.

::Waiting for the smart folks to break it down::

::hoping "break it down" is at least a little punny, since that might have been in those first 4 paragraphs somewhere::

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

This comment totally cracked me up :)

I'm a bit of a science geek, but physics is not my area. I'm getting bits and pieces, but trying to figure out how to create an entry out of this? I'm bad at taking things literally, but we shall see if anyone chimes in with some help here.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Happy to amuse. :)

I know we have a couple of Idolers who can grok it. I just don't know if they hang out in the WR.

Also, as with any topic, it could be interpreted loosely, as in describing the 90 pound weakling going up against the bully in a David/Goliath thingum.

[xo-kizzy-xo.livejournal.com]

Here's a somewhat simplified explanation, I think:
http://emandpplabs.nscee.edu/cool/temporary/doors/forces/weakforce/weakforce.htm

I never took a physics class, but I kind of think what it's saying.

[kathrynrose.livejournal.com]

Yeah, um. No.


I need someone to explain it with less sciency words. I'll call my brilliant friend tomorrow. He'll 'splain it to me.

I'ma go feel stoopid now.

[marjory.livejournal.com]

I dropped Physics right in the middle of the GCSE and did Spanish instead.

I also once got 25% for an Art exam.

This goes to show that I am an all round Philistine and will meet the challenges of the topic accordingly.

Bow before my crapitude.

[yachiru]

All I could think of was dirty SW fanfic. >_>

[pixiebelle.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking of interpreting it loosely... I wonder if my idea would work.

[alien-infinity.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think I feel the same way. :/

[alien-infinity.livejournal.com]

My icon is making me think "the weak force" refers to decaffeinated coffee which is an, erm, far weaker force than regular coffee with its delicious, delicious caffeine. This idea brought to you by my caffeine-deficient brain and the fact that it's way too late for more caffeine!

[ecosopher.livejournal.com]

I really enjoyed working with partners! The whole collaboration thing is exciting and I think some amazing stuff can come out of it. When you're writing, it's often so solitary, so the chance to create something with others - especially with others whom you respect and who are of a high calibre - is a unique opportunity.

That said, I really found the time zone thing exhausting this time round. Trying to stay up at both ends of the day to catch my partners was hard work (not their fault, just because I'm so tired anyway) and I'm glad we're having a week "off"!



I don't intend to do anything to do with physics* but I'll be happy to read about anyone who does. Out of all the sciences, it's my favourite.


Hmm. Or do I? Now that I've written that, I feel an anedcote coming on...

[ecosopher.livejournal.com]

I'm now drinking decaf because I can't stomach coffee anymore! Weep!

But I used to be such a coffee fan, and my roommate from school actually gave me a little embroidered picture when we finished our final term that said "Decaf won't do it!".