Micro Project 2

Personal objects.

A little information: my Canon is at a friend's house so I had to use this shitty point and shoot.  Some of the shots were too abysmal to accept so I downloaded some from the internet instead.  I felt kind of dishonest so I'm just throwing it out there.  Not that you wouldn't be able to tell upon looking at the images.  But at least you heard it from ME.

This is the current book I'm reading.  I like books.  They open my mind and make me feel make me feel really accomplished.  I enjoy learning and expanding my knowledge.

Expand

I effing love chapstick.  Especially Burt's Bees because it's made from natural products and smells awesome.  It is always on my person.  Just like on the container; it's soothing, cooling and refreshing.  What's not to like?

Soothing

This is the compost bin I got for Christmas!  The Envirocycle.  It's about half my size and super awesome.  I am very environmentally conscious and like to take steps toward becoming a greener individual and reducing my carbon footprint.

Conscious

I also got this eno hammock for christmas.  It's the best hammock EVAR.  I love camping and have wanted this hammock forever.  Laying in a hammock and watching the sunset is one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had.  It's so relaxing and eye opening.  True tranquility.

Tranquility

Ignore the shoddy backdrop.  This is my hula hoop, I love to hoop dance!  It's a very sensual, centered art.  It combines physical athleticism with illusion and grace.  It keeps me fit while helping me to connect with my body.  Very similar to yoga and other forms of dance.

Centered connection

Music's ability to make a person feel is truly amazing.  I like to make life soundtracks.  Sometimes it surprises me how deep a rhythmic meditation I can enter whilst listening to my favorite artists.  

Rhythmic meditation

This is my laptop, I decorated the cover with window paint.  I'm not a huge fan of technology but I'd be totally lying if I said I didn't totally adore my Macbook.  I do everything on it from social networking to personal research to school work.  Even though I could go on and on about the things I dislike about computers and the internet, I feel that it is a vast portal to the universe that I would otherwise have no tangible way to explore.

Explore

I chose to include this mug for two reasons.  Firstly, I like to drink beverages such as hot chocolate, tea or smoothies out of it.  Secondly, I made it.  I looooove hand made things; especially if they're made by me!  It makes me feel warm and cozy.  I like the way it feels in my hands.

Warm

This is my polymer clay oven.  I use it to cure the beads that I make.  I love to create.  Beads were one of the first crafts I ever got into so there is also a nostalgic aspect to it.

Create

This is my Radiohead poster.  I chose to include it not only because I love music (and Radiohead) but it also symbolizes my love for wall decor.  My walls are literally COVERED in everything from band posters to pictures to ticket stubs and other things.  I like to personalize my space.

Personalize

This is my beloved sketchbook.  I flipped it open to one of my favorite pages.  I like it because, although I do still create art inside of it, it's not 'for' anything.  It is complete freedom.  I experiment with all different mediums in my sketchbook for the soul purpose of personal growth.  I can do anything in my sketchbook.

Growth

These are the wooden spirals I wear in my ears almost every day.  They are 1/2" in diameter.  I'm really interested in body art and self expression of this kind, especially lobe stretching and tribal traditions.  I was a body piercer for a while.  These are also handmade which I love.

Self expression

I chose to include this teapot because I love tea and other hot drinks.  I also love the homey, traditional feel of putting it on the stove and waiting for the whistle.  It reminds me of staying in on cold nights and spending time with friends; sharing a pot of tea.

Sharing

This is one of my TOMS shoes.  I love this company because they give a pair of shoes to children in need every time someone buys a pair.  They're also very versatile, simple and comfortable.  They remind me of giving and to always appreciate what you have in life.

Giving