Creativity, what is it?

My own definition of creativity is when it comes from someone who is ingenious, and who can think outside the box.  An example of creativity is someone who can take a simple object, and re-purpose it using either their imagination, or adds things to it to make something that was not its intended purpose. It could range from an artist sitting in front of a blank canvas, to a small child playing with a big box.  Creativity can go a long way, as we saw in class that the three objects we had in front of us were made into several different tools to help us survive on our island.  I feel that everyone is creative, but some just don’t chose to explore it. Everyone can be creative in their own way, and some may use it differently. Some people can use their creativity for music, art, speeches, crafts, lessons, or to solve problems. I think that creativity can be developed over time and practice can make you more creative. In music, composers use creativity to rhyme words or make the notes flow together. There are many art portraits that can tell a story, or if you and a friend look at it, you can get two different ideas from it. Public speakers can use interesting facts or words in their speeches to make it more appealing for the listeners. All of the decorations you see in stores or at craft shows are made by someone who came up with the idea using their creativity. I feel that in lessons, the more creative way it is taught, the better understanding you are going to get from it. You are learning, but also are enjoying the process. Sometimes there could be different outcomes to a situation, and some ideas might be a better way than others on how to handle them.

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Hi, I am Alyson Yajko. I am from East Liverpool, Ohio. It’s about forty-five minutes south right on the Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and obviously Ohio border. I went to school at Beaver Local, K-12, and have lived in the same house since I was born. My town is one of the most boring places ever, but my friends and I make the best of it. We spend our time going to the river, riding horses, kayaking, swimming at the tubs, going to the mall, and anything else that we can find to help our boredom. Although we have gone our separate ways going to different colleges and all, I know that we will still stay close no matter how far apart we are. My family consists of my mother, Barb, and sister, Mallory. My mom is my biggest role model and my #1 fan. She is the strongest person I know and is always there for me no matter what. My sister is one of my best friends and also a role model to me. I have looked up to her my whole life and have learned many things from her including: life lessons, things about sports, ect.. Although we fought every day when we were younger, maturity and going through life changing experiences together has brought us closer. She is getting married in December to Josh Ludwig, who played football and graduated from Mount. I'm very excited and also nervous because it's coming up quick and I am the maid of honor and that's a pretty deal being the one that pretty much puts everything together. Coming from a small town and school kind of helped make the transition easier coming to Mount having the same kind of atmosphere. It defiantly is a big change and I am still getting use to it. I came to Mount Union because I thought it was a wonderful school and it was close enough to home, yet far enough away. My second decision was going to Westminster and playing volleyball. I visited with them and the team and I just didn't get the homey feeling that I got out of Mount. I plan to major in Early Childhood Education and I am unsure of a minor still. I feel as though I am a creative person, and writing these blogs weekly will help me find more and more creativity in my mind. I like to look at pictures, and see how people make things, and read people’s ideas or feelings on topics that I can relate to.