Thursday, September 15, 2011
Poem by Maya Angelou
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a feeling of control over her destiny...
how to fall in love without losing herself..
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW....
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more..
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...
EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Society and Technology
Monday, May 23, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
Design Statement.
“I think everything in life is art. What you do. How you dress. The way you love someone, and how you talk, your smile and your personality. What you believe in, and all your dreams. The way you drink your tea. How you decorate your home. Or party. Your grocery list. The food you make. How your writing looks, and the way you feel. Life is art.” And I think that is something not everyone thinks about. That quote in itself, inspires me to find the smallest aspects of life, and make it a creative experience. I think it is a beautiful thing how we all view the world differently. We are united in our differences. Art and design are all around us, whether it be plain to see, or hidden deeper beneath the surface. There is a meaning and rhythm and feel to everything in life, and I feel that it is my job as a designer, to translate that to those who are unable to see that at first glance. Art is a passion, and it is a strong passion I have chosen to pursue in my life. I am looking forward to making it into a professional career, and it is something that I am eager to get to do, not something I have to do. It’s what I love.
Design has become a huge part of my life. I find myself in public, critiquing small posters, or ads in display windows, more so than I ever have. Being continually involved in the creative department, it has helped me to grow as a better designer. Curiosity as well, has developed my designing capabilities. Always knowing what is in trend, what is not, and knowing when to make a bold new move. I believe it takes the right “eye” to see past what may lay straight ahead. That is something I feel is unique about myself. I am always looking for the meaning behind things; there is always more than what is on the surface.
As far as my work ethic goes, I am not okay with “just getting by.” I believe that if you are not putting forth your best efforts, then there is no use in trying. I have carried this mentality throughout my designing and in any work I do.
With the strong work ethic I have, I hope that it will begin to prepare me for the future and my professional career. I hope that what I design exudes my passion for the arts and that people will see that clearly in all my work. I plan to continue doing what I love and that what I see will be shown throughout my design in a way that will move people, and help them to also see the beauty that is beneath everything.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
My journey...in a nutshell.
Monday, February 7, 2011
There goes the fear.
"Stop putting things in boxes. You will become an educated fool if you stop listening. Don’t stop listening."- Jacob Dobson