StrikeAPose-ch.4--175-184-194-211

Chapter 4 was a good read I must say, and also very helpful as usual. I enjoyed reading about finding a focal point and learning how to map a space and all those things. But my favorite little story was on page 206 titled Strike a Pose, by Karen Downing. The story, in a weird way, sort of motivated me. Karen comes to realize that her and Darlene maybe have more in common then she thought. When Darlene describes her idea of fun, Karen instantly thinks otherwise. But still, Karen wants to help Darlene find happiness, so she gives her the brochure she originally had. Karen thinks to herself that "Photo Phantasies" is a horrible idea because you pay money to get dressed up and be somebody you're not when it doesn't last but a night. At the very end of the story it shows Karen thinking of what Darlene said about Photo Phantasies and about how she is buying flowers that won't last but a week or so(not along time, anyways) It's ironic because she was just saying how it is stupid to do something that doesn't last for along time, but in the end if it makes you happy it could be worth it. Karen found herself buying flowers that in the end will die sooner or later. I really liked this story for some reason, it was very moving. I also liked the reflection afterward that talked about certain points in the reading. It made points clearer and it made it easier to organize the story in different ways. I wish every story or reading I read had something after it to organize my thoughts in several different ways. That would be very helpful.