Generative Research Design

Family and Friends:  Obviously these two things are very important for me.

Sleep: When I don’t get enough sleep I am cranky and often can’t get anything else done in my life.  I tend to need more sleep than the normal person, approximately 8 to 10 hours a night.  On weekends I don’t feel bad sleeping past noon, and every morning that I wake up for my 9:30am classes is a struggle.

iPhone: My iPhone is my connection to the world.  This includes keeping in touch with family and friends via text and phone calls, as well as having a mobile device to keep me up to date on news, gossip, shopping, jobs and social networks.  I use my iPhone constantly, and when I do not have it with me I feel naked.

Computer: In addition to my iPhone, my computer is necessary to perform more intensive activities.  I use the computer for regular school activities, as well as to perform online duties and errands.  It is also useful for video chatting with my family and friends.

Dresses: I love dresses.  I own more than 100 dresses and love every single one of them.  My style is differentiated by my affinity for dresses, and my distaste for pants.  I believe that I look better in dresses, they are more comfortable and easy to throw on quickly while still looking well put together.

Beach: While I grew up thirty minutes from the California beaches, beaches became a major part of my life later on.  My family has owned a home in Santa Barbara since I was 15, and my parents have lived there permanently since I went to college in Los Angeles.  They live directly across the beach and have incredible views in which I could never get sick of.  The atmosphere around the beach is always laid back yet exciting, and my fondness for this atmosphere took me to Venice Beach after school.  I lived half a block from the beach and made sure to spend as much time as possible in the sand.  The beach invigorates me, and I currently miss it every day.

Television:  I didn’t have TV for a year and I missed it terribly.  I enjoy TV as a way to turn my brain off at the end of the day and enjoy mindless entertainment.  In addition I enjoy top quality shows that are well made and take me on an adventure straight from my coach.

I use web search and social networks more than any other digital sources.  I am constantly googling anything I have questions about because with my iPhone I am able to have constant availability of information, and I do not have to wait to find answers that I am looking for.  I use social media for both information regarding friends and collegues as well as pure entertainment.  So much communication is done through social networks, as well as announcements and sharing.

During the time that I am prepping for school I use my iPhone to gain insight into my day.  I check the weather, local/national news, celebrity gossip and more. 

Lunch time is utilized to socialize as well as keep myself nurished for the rest of the day.  I spend time catching up with friends as well as checking out new restaurants.

I usually have meetings after my classes are over to take care of group projects, clubs and community activities.

I have recently put more of an effort into making time for me to work out.  It is important for my health as well as my confidence.

I end my evenings with dinner, TV and homework.  I will either cook, microwave a meal or go out with friends.  In addition, once I finish my homework for the day I like to turn my brain off and watch TV that is either thrilling or mindless—both do the job.