week 5

This post is a week late due to the fact I had no internet for the whole duration and I am actually now nly available to write this in. I have had a backup in place which was to write a notes version in my written logbook which I have done, so after I finish last weeks write up I canget back on track with this weeks.

1. What was in your plan for this week?

I had planned for this week to slowly ease into the development stage as I was quite aware that my internet access might be limited so I could not access sources etc. So what I have planned for this week which was do-able was to design the background for the wrapper of the microsite and implement it into dreamweaver.

I also planned to design the flash menu to the best of my abilities excluding the coding for it to actually work as a menu and just as a flash image atm, but have all the proper labeling and styling so as to make it as easy as possible to add the code in later.

This week was also for the development of the exact sizes for the microsite aswell as figuiring out which colours worked well with my theme all done in the sketchbook. Among this thought I also wanted to get the layout done for the main set-up of the home page, and the others if I could.

This was about all I wanted to do this week as It was a holiday for me in a way; I have not had any real holiday for years.

2. What did you actually do this week?

This week went according to plan roughly, like the fact that I was unsure if there was internet so I planned accordingly, but as for the goals I set in such a case I achieved them all.

3. If there are any differences between items 1 & 2, please explain why.

Everything seemingly went acordign to my plan except maybe my holiday :), This week was intended to be a lazy week I just hope I can afford to let it be as such.

4. What worked well this week?


I managed to mock up the flash 'wave' menu seemingly well enough without outside help on the tricky subject for a beginner and also my previous layout strategy has came back and is very useful in the development stage.

A little bit of motivation came into play as I entered a music shop in Glasgow a young boy no more than 13 years old was playing the piano better than me, it inspired me maybe only for a few days but it did the job, thats what I feel is lacking in where I am in Telford, I like to be surrounded by people who do well and work hard otherwise its a bit depressing and it drags everyone down.

A 'superiour' human flaw. I will stick to audio it on its own inspires me daily.

5. What did not work so well this week?

I would have to say the method of trying to get my internet back left me bereft and outof pocket £30 as I bought a router only to find out I could not get a hold of the codes required to access the internet from BT.


6. What have you learned this week?


I have learned that I wish I was brought up differently and not, I seem to like the way I am as a person but as far as achievements in life I am below standard ( in my standards ).

I wonder if I should shed all restraints to reach my achievements, but then again some restraints are often bonuses and helpful human experiences so what I think I really need is a mentor.


7. Describe all the items that have been added to your portfolio this week.


Background design and sizes, Flash buttons look and layoutdesign as well as the half completed menu and finally content layout and slight design.


8. Do you have any other comments to make?

Give me strength.'


If you, anyone, would like some visuals of my planned please just ask and I will see if I can part with some of it.