Coco

There is always something different about every sewing machine, whether it’s computerized or mechanical. The way a machine operates with fabric makes that machine unique (Marie). Sewing is an activity that requires patience, it also involves stitching fabrics together by hand with a thread and needle or by a sewing machine to make clothes and even shoes that people wear today (Smith) (Cyprus). Throughout the history, fashion has changed with different designer’s unique styles. Although sewing…

I was traveling with Catherine, Jingbo, Coco, and Coco’s mom—people I had only met the week before; Dongzhou, Randing, and Luosang were our guides. Initially, our sole intention was to spread environmental awareness to the Yushu area. However, during our tree-hugging mission, we were also able to observe the local culture and lifestyle, and somewhere along the line, the strangers I explored Yushu with became my friends. The vehicle encountered every bump in the road as we drove into the…

When the woman would start to farm, she would only be allowed to grow “womanly crops” such as cassava, plantains, and coco yams not men’s crop like yams. If she were to grow yams, her fields would be burned to rejuvenate the land from evil. The gender roles that take place in the Igbo culture, not only affect their agriculture but every other aspect of Igbo women’s lives. Igbo woman are subjected to abuse by their significant other, men are allowed to beat their wives regardless of the reason.…

The ‘graffiti wars’ say about social relations of inequality and power in cities is that power of the city is in the hands of the government and those higher in power. They are the one who want to have control over what rules public space and what does not. Officials have the power to put up private corporate advertising but choose to label public graffiti as disorderly or criminal. Graffiti challenges this social order and it is those from below with lower power and faced with multiple…

Poulet Au Lait De Coco Chicken with Coconut Milk Recipe - Food.com. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from http://www.food.com/recipe/poulet-au-lait-de-coco-chicken-with-coconut-milk-372655 8. Kaou, A., Mahiou-Leddet, V., Hutter, S., Aïnouddine, S., Hassani, S., Yahaya, I., . . . Ollivier, E. (2008). Antimalarial activity of crude extracts…

One place I would visit is Cancun Mexico, because you can snorkel on the second largest reef in the world, swim with dolphins as well as other sea life, and for adults Cancun has the of the largest nightclubs on the Yucatan peninsula. Many American families visit here every year. Cancun’s white sand is made from crushed coral from the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. First and foremost, there are many things to do in and around Cancun. One of the most common “excursions” is when you go to…

At the beginning of my Christmas break, I was sitting by a smoky, hot fire with some hot coco with marshmallows in it with a warm blanket on a cold day.On the second day of break, I was riding my four wheeler drifting on the icy roads trying to go get more wood for my family's fire at my grandma and grandpa's house .But when I got there and there was a big puff of smoke in the back and it smelled like a fire so I ran back there, but it was just my grandma and grandpa making a fire so they could…

limping. I tried to clean him up but the red sauce has stained and dried up on his once luxurious black hair and he cleaned it up himself and just keep walking. I felt bad i did nothing but just watch. He saw me and smiled, “ How about we get some hot coco.” I thought for a second,ditch school, all right! I nodded and we headed for the city. As we approached our favorite cafe there was a crash. My brother didn't seem to care. He never did. Blade was always mysterious, he never let anyone in,…

The Great Depression Two sides of fashion • Poor vs very rich • Economic depression of Western world vs • 1930’s elegance, clothing trends determined by very wealthy, movie stars, celebrities, Hollywood • Combination: Simplicity & elegance The Great Depression on women’s fashion • Modesty both economically and culturally/fashionably • People felt less frivolous and adventurous with their clothing when enduring hard times; practical garments for daily wear • "Thrift is the spirit of the day.…

imagining when he painted the Sistine Chapel? Or what fashionistas of history, like Coco Channel or Elsa Schiaparelli envisioned when they first sat at a sewing machine? Was it because they studied so hard on what color contrast goes best with what painting styles or what design would be perfectly matched to a particular shirt? Michelangelo’s parents disapproved of his artistic choice and he refuted that he was a painter and Coco Channel was an orphan. It is highly doubted that these individuals…