Lecture Notes

Introduction to Art

• Personal expression through art.
• Preference for art over music.
• Enjoys seeing others express themselves through their art.

Importance of Art Classes in Schools

• Art is subjective; basic theories are necessary (e.g., color theory).
• Creativity should not be constrained by specific concepts.

Favorite Artists

• Favorite musician: Rihanna.
  • Music impacts mood positively.
  • Enjoys sharing music experience with friends.

Animals and Pets

• Owns two cats named NI and tuti.
  • Describes personality similarities with NI (lazy, introverted).
• Past experience with ducks; hopes to get ducks again in the future.
• Preference for cats over dogs due to cultural background.

Reading Habits

• Used to read frequently in middle school, carrying books everywhere.
• Currently reads about once every two months.
• Recommended book: "All the Bright Places" (relatable to teenagers).
• Prefers physical books over eBooks for the tactile experience.

Photography Interests

• Enjoys taking pictures of friends, family, and surroundings.
• Likes to show others perspectives through photography.
• Has not framed any photos but finds the idea interesting.
• Prefers sending vacation photos via WhatsApp over postcards.

Writing Influence

• Interested in meeting Jane Austen, author of "Pride and Prejudice."
  • Fascinated by Victorian language and lifestyle.
  • Enjoys the complexity of Austen’s writing.

Reading Trends for Children

• Uncertainty about current popular children's books.
• Nostalgic about reading Dr. Seuss.

Factors Affecting Children's Reading

• Parental influence on reading habits (screen time vs. reading).
• Importance of encouraging reading at home.

Speed Reading

• Believes speed reading is useful, especially for demanding jobs.

Fiction vs. Non-fiction Reading

• People prefer fiction to escape reality and stimulate imagination.

Impact of Online Bookstores on Physical Stores

• Closure of physical bookstores seen as negative; misses the experience of browsing.

Daily Routine

• Typical day starts at 8 a.m. with work and ends with relaxation.
• Weekends are more flexible for personal interests (meditation, writing).

Dreams and Their Significance

• Dreams may reveal repressed emotions or stress.

Work Emails

• Receives numerous work-related emails; prefers to respond after completing tasks.
• Generally indifferent to promotional emails unless from favored brands.

Exercise Preferences

• Exercises infrequently; prefers yoga and swimming over gym workouts.
• Noted that exercise preferences have shifted from childhood activities to contemporary trends.

Visiting Family and Friends

• Recently visited friends in Taiwan; values deep connections.
• Enjoyed catching up over food and wine.

Family Gatherings

• Celebration of occasions like Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival.
• Some people feel stressed about family gatherings due to personal questions.

Importance of Family Dinners

• Family dinners are crucial for connection and communication.
• Sharing chores is important to distribute family responsibilities.

Art and Photography Discussion

• Interest in cinema and music rather than traditional art forms.

Animal Preferences

• Likes dogs as pets and appreciates friendly land animals.

Bag Preferences

• Prefers larger purses for practicality.

Birthday Celebrations

• Childhood birthdays involved unique dress and candy sharing at school.
• Now prefers low-key dinners with friends and sentimental gifts like handwritten cards.

Friendship Dynamics in Childhood vs. Adulthood

• Friendship quality is more important than quantity.
• Parents might need to intervene in friendships for safety reasons.
• Making friends becomes harder with age due to established routines and barriers.
• Children easily make friends compared to adults.