9/21/2013 0 Comments In RemembranceA week ago, I went out with some friends and ended up leaving my favorite ring in the bathroom; by the time I realized it was not on my finger and had rushed back to the bathroom to try to find it, the ring was gone. Despite that I quickly made peace with this incident, I decided to post the following writing piece that I had originally composed for an internship application, in remembrance of what was probably my all-time favorite piece of jewelry (I usually wear minimal jewelry; just earrings, one on each lobe). Here it is, and enjoy!
What are the first colors you think of when you hear “springtime?” Definitely not burgundy, dark brown or burnt orange, as those colors are reserved for the calm early nights of autumn. You also would not think of the subtle shades of blue and purple that winter brings. In springtime, you may think of colors that are alive and that bring out the adventurous side of you. Nectarine, the calm and sweet version of orange, makes a great choice of color for a loose-fitting blouse over a pair of dark denim skinny jeans, or perhaps even as a lipstick color. Emerald, another example, may seem strange to wear in the spring since it is a cool color; however, its light tone and ability to accentuate the warmer colors around it make it a lovely way to keep your outfit from becoming too intense. Coral, a personal favorite color of mine, is the new orange. It has warmth and yet does not excessively demand attention the way red does. Also, it can enliven any fashion item from a casual blazer to a flower shaped ring, the focus of this blog post. This ring, about one inch wide, is composed of two layers of intricately designed petals, all united by the oval-shaped center. The small petals, designed as to nearly glisten as they allow the sunlight to bounce off of them, and the center that projects into the space around it, make the flower come alive. In addition, the gold rim that envelops each petal, along with a thin layer around the center, accentuates the unity of parts. You can put this ring on when you go out to dinner in an all-black outfit, so as to bring immediate attention to the incredibly detailed piece of beauty. You can also slip it on your finger on your way out the door, when you are wearing a casual outfit of jeans and a neutral-colored top. This accessory brings many opportunities to you, most of all to find ways to make your wardrobe as lively as spring. ~~MC
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9/20/2013 0 Comments PassionAbove: Cafe Terrace at Night, Vincent Van Gogh, 1888. Among the list of paintings that have reminded me of how it feels to be passionate about something.
I recently began interning at a gallery that showcases contemporary art. Though I always knew I loved art and being in the environment of art galleries/museums, I didn't know how it would feel to do something you purely love. It seemed that everything I have done at the gallery so far has been effortless. Obviously, the tasks have been new to me and therefore I wasn't able to do them effortlessly at first; but, I noticed that things came together for me much more smoothly and quickly than I expected, and before I knew it I was performing those tasks as effortlessly as the way an autumn leaf follows the path of wind down to the ground from the branch. (Could I say "effortlessly" any more number of times?) Actually, I ended up writing a short poem to describe the feeling of doing something you are truly passionate about. Here it is: When you're Doing Something you love, or You do work In a place Infused with The pleasures of Your passion, Time seems to Stop, or, it Does its job of Moving Much slower; Either way, You know that Things are shifting, Twisting and turning, To make their way To better moments; Moments you Know you Can remember. What do you feel passionate about doing? Feel free to share your thoughts, I am all ears (not pig ears, of course)! ~~MC |
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