Stories are complex, yet simple; participatory, yet controlled, and unequivocally are visceral, can trigger behavior and over time are reflective of our individual agency, our shared moment in time and the culture that we live in. Over the course of a semester, students composed 20 original photos and haikus that best represents their personal take on the theme proposed. Then collectively, the class posted as @48moods on Instagram. This is a curation of the experience.