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I spend many years chasing the big, exciting highs of life. However, about a decade ago I began the journey of learning to embrace and celebrate the little things in life, realizing it was those little things that brought me the greatest joy. Now having a preschooler getting to experience life and play through his eyes, I have an even deeper appreciation for the joy that the little things in life bring. One of the purest and simplest forms of joy I find is blowing bubbles with my child. There is something incredibly peaceful and fun about watching these soapy balls float in the air, but the laughter and happiness both my child and I find in popping them is bliss.
Popped by carterse paired with the song Hey! by Benjamin Tissot represent the joy I find in the simple pleasure popping bubbles. I cannot help but giggle seeing the dog in Popped attempting to burst this bubble. By pairing the image with the upbeat and happy rhythms of Hey!, I find myself provided with ample smiles, amusement, and joy. This pairing enhances the experience finding joy and pleasure in the little, simple things in this life.
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Hi Caitlin, I love the dog photo you chose for this assignment. He is so cute trying to pop the bubbles. This photo pairs really well with the happy music you chose. The bright music adds an additional level of whimsicality and shows an embrace of the simple, happy moments.
If I were to experiment with different audio, something slower and more meditative, like an ambient soundscape or soft instrumental music, might highlight the calm and serenity of the moment. This might give the creation a more meditative, thoughtful quality. But I agree with you that the playful, upbeat tune captures the energy and light-heartedness of those simple, joyful experiences.
Hi Caitlin!
Thank you for sharing your post! As a mom of a preschooler myself, I completely relate to your experience. Ever since my child started growing and exploring the world, I have also begun to see life differently—paying more attention to the simple but joyful moments that bring true happiness. Your post perfectly captures that feeling, and I loved how your image and audio work together to express pure joy. The playful moment of the dog trying to pop the bubble is already fun, but the cheerful music makes it even more uplifting.
I think it could be interesting to experiment with a different sound choice—perhaps something that captures the simple but happiest moments in life, like the laughter of children or the joyful sounds of play. These natural sounds might make the experience feel even more personal and relatable, enhancing the warmth and nostalgia behind your post.
Your post truly made me smile and reminded me to appreciate these little moments even more. Great job!
Hi Caitlin! I love how this captures the simple joys in life! The image of the dog trying to pop the bubble is already super cute, but pairing it with Hey! makes it even more playful and lighthearted. The upbeat music really adds to the feeling of happiness and makes me smile. On their own, the image is cute and playful, and the music is energetic and fun, but together, they create such a cheerful vibe. I wonder how adding bubble-popping sounds or kids laughing might make it feel even more immersive! Everything looks great technically. The image is clear, and the audio plays smoothly. Awesome job!
Hi Caitlin! I love the image you chose! The combo of this image and the sound is really upbeat and fun. Separately, the image and the sound are fun, but one is not necessarily evocative of the other. Together, they create an air of joy and fun. While I think the song you chose was a great choice, you could also really lean into the quirkiness of the photo by choosing music with a goofier sound. Overall the photo is clear and appropriately sized, and the audio plays without issue.