The Birth of Venus Sandro Botticelli, 1848 - 46. It's strange to revisit some parts of my past, because I try to close and then lock the doors completely shut. I tend to run away a lot. Two days ago, a friend of mine reminded me via phone call to send him some tips to … Continue reading Past & Present / Physical Appearances.
The Glass of Beer (Portrait of the Poet Sabartes) Pablo Picasso, 1901 - 2. There are instances when silence slits and slashes better than a sharpened knife. This is not one of those times. The current case is simple: my words are as scrambled as the fleeting clouds; my thoughts are erratically stabilized. I wish … Continue reading Hanging by the Thread of Silence.
Automat Edward Hopper, 1927. Note: Oh goodness, this is the wordiest title I've ever written for just about anything (including research papers for my psychology classes), but it's relevant - I swear. I've managed to complete a goal that I labeled as impossible for the past five years. I ran my first half marathon (21.0975 kilometers / … Continue reading Achievements: Expectations vs. Reality and Dealing with Initial Fear, Imagination & Potential Disappointment
The Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci, 1495 - 1496. The gist of The Last Supper was that Jesus invited his twelve disciples for dinner on the first day of Passover. He stated that one of the disciples will soon betray him; one by one, all of them denied his claim (including Judas). We all know what … Continue reading (Dis)honesty: Intentions & (In)significance.
The Scream Edvard Munch, 1893. "I opened myself to the gentle indifference of the world." - Albert Camus, The Stranger I can't even imagine the colorful language I'd throw at myself if I were to have the ability to get pissed off now. Okay, cross that. I can curse at myself now, but it won't be effective … Continue reading (In)action, (In)decision, (In)difference.
