Essential Question 17: Calculate and explain in detail what you had to purchase to start your business and what you think will be your profits. Is this experience different then you thought it was going to be and why?

We had to buy pre-made cookie dough, icing, cling wrap and sprinkles. We spent about 37 dollars. I figured we would not make much profit. Maybe 2 or 3 dollars? No I thought this was going to be horrible. And to be honest It was was a little better than I expected. 

Essential Question 16: How did your presentation go? If you were an investor would you invest in your company and why? What is each person in your group doing to improve the marketing campaign?

I thought our presentation was horrible, because we went first and we didn't know what kind of things to look for that the judges might like. We couldn't get our commercial to work. We asked to go back and re-download it.. We weren't aloud, but all the other grounds went back and got theirs off the computer... No, I wouldn't. In fact nobody in this class deserved to get a investor to invest in their company. We will never be successful. I am improving the ads, while meagan is improving the poster and such. 

Essential Question 15: The business plans are completed. Explain in detail the process your company followed to complete the business plan what what you learned during this process.

Its was a very complicated process. And to be honest I am so glad its over with. I think the financial plan was horrible. I needed to find the prices of the franchise's cupcakes for a competition. And let me tell you it was very hard. I never want to own a business. 
I learned that being a business owner isn not as fun and easy as it seems. 

Essential Question 14: Write 3 paragraphs about things that you are thankful. One for school, one for family and one for community.

I am thankful that I am passing every class. That I am going to be a sophomore by the end of December. I enjoy school and I am thankful for all my friends that are here. I am thankful for my teachers. Their only my teachers, but they are my role models. People who have worked all their life to get where they are. 

I am thankful, for my mom being safe. Being involved with domestic violence is something I have been through for the last three years. So its a huge weight off my shoulders when I know my mom is safe. I know she is always going to be in a domestically violent relationship until she feels the need not to be with him.

I am thankful for the gas price changes.  I enjoy driving to work, but it gets crazy how high gas rices are. I am very thankful that the gas prices changed. 

Essential Question 13- Education or Technology

I think that cooking class is an inspirational class. It reminds me of why I want to be successful in life. And I love the fact that my teacher has had two different trainings.

I enjoy cooking in her class. I have learned so much, and when peeling potatoes, I didn't know I was doing it wrong all along. I think Prostart is an excellent experience anybody could have!

I know that you will learn from this experience. The only thing that you must do, or you cannot be in the kitchen is wash your hands. Take a shower, not have greasy hair, and DO NOT wear nail polish!

 Essential Question 12: Explain in detail (Not just list) 5 things you learned during the research for your business plan.

I learned that making a business is super complicated. Not only do you need money, but your need profit.

I learned that you must have factors, such as the weather that can change your business.

I learned what a financial plan is. And it is super complicated.

You need a bank loan if you don't have money, and you have to pay every penny back!

You must have fresh cupcakes, or you can get your business shut down.

Essential Question 11: Explain in detail how to add a button.
1.Make a box.
2. but text in the box
3. convert both text and box to a symbol
4. change it to a button and name it
5. drag button from library to stage. 
6. put code in actions. 

Essential Question 10: You have learned some basics of Flash. Explain in detail 3 things you have learned about Flash this week.
--I learned that you can make a character move! You can design so much stuff! Its pretty much awesome! Besides the fact that I am not comfortable with Flash yet. The last thing I learned in Flash is that if you do to this little pencil fill tool, you can put flowers all across the stage!

Essential Question 9: This week you have been working on your Photo Assignment. In detail explain what has been easy to complete for it and then explain in detail what has been difficult. What do you think should be done differently with the Photo Assignment?

 --I think the easiest part was designing the whole assignment. It was just something that I could just whip through. The hardest part about the assignment was that I missed the last day that we took picture, I didn't have very many good pictures. So i found it very difficult to find photos that matched the description. 

 Essential Question 8: Upload the 2 photos you like the best of the ones you took the last two days and explain why you like them the best.

I REALLY like these 2 images. I think just the Macro setting makes the pictures look so gorgeous. I fall absolutely in love with these 2 images because they are so self explanatory. 

9 weeks exam:

I just used the magnetic lasso tool, I took the bee and added it to the flower then I hanged the color balance and used the blur tool.

Essential Question 7: You are beginning the process of developing a company. What are some of the things you think you need to do to start a company? Explain.

--Advertise! I think if I was going to start a company I would go to places and have commercials. I would give samples of my company. Say I was a soda company, I would pass out a sampler of my soda. And if they like it They could buy a litter and I have money for my company. 

Essential question 6: Explain what has been your favorite activity during the first 6 weeks of class and how you created it. Explain in detail. Add the image to your blog.
  
I really enjoyed making the Liquify faces. So basically I just made like bugged eyes and a bug nose, I also gave myself a beard. 

Essential Question 5: What is the KISS theory? Why is it important to remember when designing logos?

The KISS theory stands for Keep It Simple Stupid, basically its saying don't make it hander on yourself. Logos are supposed to be simple, so people can memorize it. Like the pepsi logo, or the Starbucks. It just makes it easier for you. 

Essential Question 4:You were introduced to Illustrator today. What type of graphics does Illustrator create? How is that different than Photoshop? Which do you think you like better and why?

I like photoshop better, Its was too complicated to work illustrator. I had no clue what I was doing. I like illustrator because it is SUPER NEAT! Other than that, no I don't like it.

Essential Question 3: Explain what the dpi is for pictures for the web and for print and why they are different. Describe 3 Photoshop tools that you learned this week.




I learned the shape tool, which makes shapes.  The feathering tool, which fades around the image,  and the pencil tool, which I drew to trace Nathan's face..

Because if you are going to print something, or are ever tasked with optimizing images for the web, knowing a few basics will save you a lot of time, and give you the best results. 

Essential Question 2: Explain what has been your favorite activity this week and how you created it. Add the image to your blog.
--One of my favorites would happen to be making a bookmark for the forest festival. I really thought it was easy and I liked the idea of it could have a possibility of winning!

Essential Question 1: What is one of your strengths? Weakness? Why should I hire you?

I never give up, I am determined. Expect my work to never be sloppy. One of my few weaknesses is, growing up with the unfortunates of ADD, its hard for me to concentrate. You should hire me because I am a very organized person. I will always try my best.