Stretch, Rehearse, Eat, Rehearse, Ice, Sleep and then repeat. That's a dancer's life.

Essay #2

Title: Photo Essay: A Dancer's Life

Web Address:

http://www.dailylife.com.au/life-and-love/photo-essay-a-dancers-life-20120911-25paj.html

Essay Topic: 
This photo story depicts and clearly outlines the life of a dancer. It shows how much time and energy must truly be put forth to achieve your dream.

Summary: 

This essay makes me think back to the days of that I used to dance. It reminds me of how much time and dedication go into one single performance. Reminiscing brings back bittersweet memories. Although there is only one photo that accompanies this essay, it says more than enough. It's the image that you see if you were to look inside a ballet class during the warm-ups. All of the girls lined up along the barre, stretching and going over basic techniques before the intricate work begins. I love the fact that the picture captures the entire class. It isn't merely focused on one particular girl. It shows the bond that they all share through their common dream. The copy that is provided to the one photo is quite a lot. It is an interview more so than a caption or little story. Being able to read the dancer's actual words, and see her personal point of view make it easier to understand her journey. 

Chocolate Kisses

Essay #1

Title of Essay: The Chocolate Hills: A Photo Essay 

Web Address:

 http://travelingvanillabean.com/1/post/2013/01/the-chocolate-hills-a-photo-essay.html

Essay Topic: 

This photo essay introduces and explains a marvelous phenomena and a beautiful sight to see known as "The Chocolate Hills".

Summary: 
The essay was amazing! The presence of copy wasn't in abundance. However, the amount of copy that was there definitely did the trick in saying what needed to be said.It was straight was very straight-forward; Providing facts as well as encouraging the degree of mystery. The Chocolate Hills are stunning, and it is very intriguing to me that the formation of them is still unknown. I am forced to use to my imagination as well as my knowledge to think of logical possibilities to explain their occurrence. 

All of the photos are landscape shots. It reminds me of the amazing landscape pictures that I love to paint. They are less focused on one particular little thing and more so make you look at the grand scheme of things. They show that there's more to The Chocolate Hills than first meets the eye.   

'Merica

This blog is totally dedicated to my undying love for my country. Although everything may not be the best that it could here, you cannot undermine the amount of nationalism displayed by our citizens on a daily basis.  America. . . the land of the free, and the home of the brave. (: or as we like to call it. . . 'MERICA!

It's just that simple!

'Merican Truck!!!!

Back -to- Back!!!

Along with all of the great patriotism that is being shown, America is also well known for the characteristics of it's people. 

And to think that this is available for our children?!  Lord have mercy. And our country wonders why most of our citizens are obese. 

The degree of laziness will never cease.

This is hilarious!!! I'm just praying that he made at least one of those shots.  If not, this is just pitiful 

It's Kelly, what do you expect?

Kelly, that's what I call him. Our adventures started on the very first day of kindergarten, and have continued through our high school experiences. He has a knack for always being the absolute center of attention. When he enters and area . . . everyone will know! Talk about being the “life of the party.” Although he talks about being from Florida, he was actually born and raised right here in our hometown. I call him an "attention seeker", "seeker" being a euphemism for another word that starts with a w. (;  He's not too fond of the label, but he never objects to it either.Considering his extremely energetic personality, I can guarantee you that he’s probably the friendliest and most outgoing person that you would ever meet in your entire life. When asked to describe himself, he made it simple, "a young, funny, loving, and nice guy." The joys of his life are modest; loving to make other people happy, even if he can't do the same for himself. Our mutual friend, Brooke, stated that "He's easily lovable. He is willing to give anyone the shirt off of his back if they needed it." He has such a kind and caring heart which is a blessing, but sometimes counts as his downfall. Sometimes, he can care too much." Unfortunately, he can sometimes get so caught up in making others happy, that he forgets that he needs to be happy as well. 

Best friends? Ha, that's an understatement, but the title will suffice.  However, with that title, come many highs and lows. If I had to describe our relationship, I would say that it is a "senseless/impractical/totally hectic/absolutely thrilling/crazy emotional/wonderful mess." Regardless of the ordeals, heartbreaks, letdowns, joyous memories, and fun-filled days, I love him to pieces, and would not trade him for the world! If any of my readers are familiar with the Nicholas Sparks novel and/or movie "The Notebook", Kelly is my very own, personal edition of Noah. (: