Azalea

I’ve always had a thing for shoes. But not like someone who can never have enough pairs. No, I’m more of a carefully-select-one-pair-and-wear-it-until-the-holes-get-too-big-andmy-toes-poke-through kind of person. I could recount my entire life based on my shoes. Fifteen years ago – the farthest back I can remember My mother bought me this pair: hideous, impractical, bright red wooden things that she thought were ‘absolutely darling.’ Those shoes rarely touched the ground, but I traveled far…

Most would say they picture an incredible superhero, that embodies great leadership. One that is acknowledged for being in guard, preventing of any harm that borders its disciples.Although this image is outdated from another time.he success development has changed. Being the well-known tragic hero she is today, Britney Spears has put down big lesson to be picked up.From dating, money, along with wealth, too much fame, moreover the big recovery she's shown standing strong is all that matters.…

Body shaming has been around for decades. In the 50s and 60s, ads were filled with ways to get plumper. In the early 2000s, the desired body type resembled that of a skeleton. What’s the trendy body type today? Big butts. Early in the year 2014, social medias were hit with a wave of self acceptance. Turning away from “fat shaming” and towards loving yourself. Girls of all body types were referring to themselves as “queen” and “boss ass bitch”, taking pride in being independent if they were,…

Stephanie asked. She always seems to know when I’m wrestling with a dilemma in my head. “Oh nothing, Toasty. I’m just thinking about those stupid flowers again,” I replied, while forcing a laugh. “Dude, I thought we were gonna go with the red orange azaleas.” Stephanie’s face lit up, finally able to talk about something that she loved. “Oh right, my bad. What’s the next thing we have to decide?” “Hmmmm, well, we already have the flowers, the venue, the centerpieces, and the meal. I think we…

Kittens are undeniably adorable. Watching them figure things out for the first time, like the wonders of the litter box or the scratch post, is sure to make you feel all warm and fuzzy. However, as cute as they are, it might seem a little bit intimidating to raise one. For one, they are so tiny and soft that it often feels like you might end up breaking your kitten when you hold her. While it is true that you have to be gentle when handling young kittens to avoid causing any kind of injury,…

Frederick Law Olmsted, born April 26, 1822 in Hartford, Connecticut, is deemed the father of landscape architecture in the United States. At age 18, he moved to New York, where he worked as a scientific farmer. After this failed venture, Olmsted became a merchant seaman and traveled all over the European continent. After returning to America, Olmsted worked as a newspaper columnist, founded The Nation magazine and authored numerous books before becoming a renowned landscape architect. Olmsted…

central character, or the character with the leading role. The writer introduced Tyler in the story as “a lawyer named Tyler Scandrett sat on the front porch of a high old one-story house shielded from the street by four camphor trees and a hedge of azalea bushes” (Walter 172). The next character that the writer introduced is Tyler’s sister. The writer does not give much description about her, and therefore she takes the role of the static/flat character. A static character does not grow nor…

Even alpha m.’s user name references dominance and masculinity. “Alpha” is presumably a reference to the alpha, or highest ranking individual in a group of people. “The alpha male posturing, so familiar to young men out in public space, has been a staple of masculine behavior for decades” (Moss, 2012, p. 14). Alpha m. embraces this idea of the alpha male, but he believes that a man can be an alpha while also interested in his appearance. Alpha m.’s channel, like Studio5ive.com, a website for…

“You see, the discussion surrounding appropriation takes on so many more layers...layers that desperately need to be brought to the discussion”(Jaikaran). Cultural appropriation is the use of other cultures’ customs for one’s own purposes not belonging to that culture; often perceived as offensive. As the world changes and progresses, more acceptance of cultures unfolds. Acceptance of cultures will never fully occur if said cultures are considered separate from the rest of society. Cultural…

Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird and The Black Eyed Peas’ song “Where is the Love” both tackle the problem of racism and overall intolerance of others. Lee’s novel takes place in the 1930s and focuses on the Finch family as the father, Atticus, takes on a case where he is defending a black man from the accusation of a white man and women. On the other hand, “Where is the Love” addresses discrimination as a whole and seems to question your empathy for other people. When placed side by…