George Lakoff and Mark Johnson

Area 1: Lakoff and Johnson make it very clear that most of our perceptions, if not all, are very heavily influenced by several factors that influence how we actually view, interpret, and even recall things. It seems that this is highly natural, as most of our experiences need to be interpreted in a way so that we can comprehend our world with minimum discomfort. It only logical that we would find small baselines to cling to that could help cancel out or act as a lifeline during moments of high stress or potentially traumatic events. Many people have things that they do, whether it's prayer or uttering a nursery rhyme under their breath, we all have a mantra that we can draw upon from time to time. The concept of metaphors and how they compliment and are likewise complimented by language and descriptors regarding mood is very apparent to me, as I tend to look at things in a highly creative way that is reliant upon metaphorical contexts. A favorite line that I rely on often is from "If" by Rudyard Kipling. "If you can fill the unforgiving minute, with 60 seconds worth of distance run". type text here

My name is Dan Salinas. I am a DTC major with a background in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Art Education, and Human Resources. After a few years working with directly with the Developmentally Disabled, and also in administrative roles, I decided it was time to seek out more creative career options. I like to paint and sculpt, and also enjoy working on building custom furniture projects and learning new tech. Having grown up in the 80's, I find it difficult to sit still and concentrate when I'd much rather be outside making a huge mess of things. I seem to be the only one in my family who enjoys firing up a chainsaw or digging in the mud, but it is quite comforting to know that they are willing to tolerate my less admirable qualities. I have a 2 daughters (20 and 10), and a 15 year old son whom I affectionately call the baby sasquatch. I look forward to sharing my adventures in school with them, whether they like it or not. My wife is awesome, and she likes me sometimes. My dog is the only one who really gets me. Maybe we're just too similar.