The Influence Of Architecture In Ancient Greece

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The buildings of Ancient Greece caused an architectural phenomenon. The use of pillars to support structures was a unique and renovating design. This architectural design is now easily distinguishable. If I compared myself to these exceptional buildings, what would be my pillars? What supports my whole life? What makes me recognizable and unique?
Though there would be hundreds of pillars to my building of life, there are four that I consider the most influencing; my passion to create change, my dreams to succeed, my need to be part of something, and wanting to experience everything I can.
The first thing that makes me easily identifiable is my desire to change the world, which anyone could see by just visiting my Facebook page that is full
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I’ve always been fixated on a book, movie, musical, or TV show, whether it is Hamilton or Sherlock. I’ve never been able to figure out why I do that until recently; it’s because I like being able to be a part of something bigger than I am. Through these “fandoms” I’ve engaged in, I’ve made friends from all over the world and have found people that I can cry, laugh, and celebrate with. Having that makes me feel like I finally fit in.
My last pillar of life is a calling to be where I’m not. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a bucket list or wasn’t dreaming of some far-off place. This wanderlust might have been born because I have grown up in such a small town, with limited diversity and opportunities. I want to explore the world and see and experience things I never have before. Whenever I travel I feel a euphoria and amazement from the new things I get to see and explore. I hope that moving to a bigger city soon will give me those opportunities more often.
Everybody has things that make them who they are, pillars that hold them up. Though I’m still discovering all of my pillars, I have been lucky enough to build a few already. My desires to change the world, succeed, be part of a community, and experience new things have made me who I am and will continue to influence my

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