Sense of place

Timing has always been a key element in an individual’s life. Most individuals can look back over the years and identify a place and time at which their lives changed significantly. Whether purposely or accidentally, these are the moments that with our comprehension on how time is ongoing and the collaborating events occurring around us, we are forced to retrospect ourselves and the conditions one lives. Joan Didion’s essay “Goodbye to All That” is a story about her new experiences as a young…

large family lifestyle. I take my place as the fifth child of my parents. Being the fifth child also means I am the oldest girl and am in the very middle of nine kids. Business and echoing voices are constant at my house. I never seemed to be at rest when in my own home; there was always someone running around. These circumstances caused me to search for new places of serenity. So, with this in mind, I set out in my maroon Jeep and drove, trying to find a place that would…

Client Questions How do you expect the Language Exchange Center to Function? The language center should function somewhat like a YMCA. It should open to everyone in the community. The center should be an active hub where people gather and learn, and share experiences. The community should have a large part in the way the center functions. The center should almost be able to run on its own. Since this a historic building, are there any artifacts you would like showcased in the space? Yes,…

you love traveling? Do you ever want to travel somewhere and forget about your troubles? A place where nobody knows your name. A destination where you can sit back and relax. Just imagine it.. you visiting the Tower of London one day. Then the next you are soaking your feet in coral gardens at Bora Bora. After that, you are sightseeing at Casa Batllo in Barcelona. I always imagine myself in different places and experiencing the many different cultures and architectures worlds have to offer. In…

In The Sacred and the Profane, Mircea Eliade traces the existence of sacred spaces and what characteristics each area follows to determine what defines a sacred space. Eliade has identified five elements of every sacred space. For a place to be sacred, there has to be a hierophany, cosmogonic qualities, a threshold, and where heavenly and earthly come to meet and has to have a break in the homogeneity of the space. To examine further, we explored Stonehill’s Chapel of Mary to see if it qualifies…

Changing a tire is a skill that most people do not know how to do, but need to know how to do. This skill can be as easy as learning the alphabet. If a person takes the time, has the patience, and common sense; everything will run smoothly. Most people will face the dramatic problem of a flat tire. If a person ever does, he or she must make sure they identify the tire that needs changing, elevate the car, remove the tire with the proper tools, and get the spare tire. In order to change a flat…

Aaron Jeu Tim Ballard English 1A 30 January 2015 There are a countless number of beautiful places dispersed across the Earth over a span of seven continents. Every location has its own distinct characteristics that draw the attention of many individuals and tourists. Some places are scenic, lush, and remote in beauty while other places are famous for their architectural marvels. In addition, every individual has his or her own unique palate and liking towards his or her interests. Not only do…

Good places on campus that are considered safe areas are the police for theft cases, the counselor for maybe academic problems or social problems, the clinic for someone who has been sexually victimized or if a person is nauseated, they can seek service there. These three locations shouldn’t be the only safe locations every place on campus should be a place where the students can go, because why should you only feel safe at these places. These are only a few instances of some secure places on…

perspective such as setting a trap, learning scents, and blending in the basics. There are many things to take into account while setting traps. Especially when trying to catch wolves because they are very smart animals and are hard to catch. Their sense of smell is what makes them so hard to catch, they can smell the metal on the trap their nose is so good. Using the right types of traps and materials is also important. If you try to use a little trap to catch a wolf it may not work very well.…

team of three freshmen and one sophomore, our main goal was to place as high we could as individuals which would help our team score. At State Convention, I wanted to place in the top twenty as an individual. Before you can reach the State Convention, you must place in the top teams of the region your FFA Chapter is in. To reach my final goal of making it to the National FFA Convention, I needed to get to regions, advance to State, and place first as a team. After we win the State competition,…