My picture doesn't contain a lot of symbolism, but the symbols I do have are ones that I try to stay by. I have my hair down to show that I will stay who I am, I will not change myself for others to "like me". My hair covering one of my eyes symbolizes that I have stuff I don't want to share. One side of me is open for all to see while the other is for me and the closest people who understand me to see. I'm wearing a black and white polka dot blouse that symbolizes how I want to be more mature in the future. I don't want to be a child that doesn't know other people's limits and crosses the line too many times. I wish to be a mature adult who stays true to herself but has more control on what she does. I'm looking off into the distance because I hope to have a brighter future where I know what I want to do in my life and who I want to be, because right know I'm confused on who I am.
I will achieve this "identity" by not changing myself on how others want to see me as. I will chose who I want to be and what I want to do. I will try to act my age instead of being childish. "There the stones had been laid to form an eight-pointed star set inside a circle. Each point aimed towards a different part of Delft. I thought of it as the very center of my life." (Chevalier 13). I find that this quote explains very well how I am right now, same as Griet she is standing in the middle of this star. Eight points that will lead her life different ways. Although I have interests in subjects I don't know if I truly want to major in that subject. I have many paths to take, but I don't know which one to pick.
As I achieve this identity of mine I wish to stay true to myself and chose the right path that makes me happy and confident in what I do.I will also try to open up more, be more confident in who I am so that I'll be happy and have people who understand me more. "When I made my choice, the choice I knew I had to make, I set my feet carefully along the edge of the point and went the way it told me, walking steadily." (Chevalier 216). Griet made the choice in what she is gonna do with her life and she did it confidently without doubts. She knew what this was gonna do and she didn't regret it. I hope that when I get to that point, I'll know what to do and who I want to be so that I can make the decision that will decide what my life will be and how I will feel and act.
A connection I personally can make to this is, I don't know what path to take in some things either. I hope as I mature, when I have more important decisions to make, I will know what to do. This way I will be able to make my mind up for these decisions without regretting it after. Something that stood out to me is your hair covering one of your eyes. I think this is a clever way of showing that you have one side that's open for the world to see, yet you have another that is more private. I feel like even though some people say they are an open book, they still have something deep down about them that no one knows.
ReplyDeleteI can make a connection to you, because I also want to stay true to myself and not change so people will "like me." I'm just going to stay me, and not change in order to make someone else happy. I like that you are looking off, for a brighter future. That stood out to me.
ReplyDeleteI really like your point of mentioning staying true to yourself. It isn't easy, but it is so important. And I understand about the confusion about which way to take your life into. It is so hard to pick. I stress myself over this all the time (even if I still have several years) because this decides the rest of my life. The main thing you have to discover is if you are happy. Don't waste life because you only live once.
ReplyDeleteamber this picture really represents you and i love the thought in your eyes it really expresses your determination and i think this is also a cool edit!
ReplyDeleteI love you picture Amber! I can really relate to your senior identity. I also want to become more mature yet keep stay true to who I am. I love that your hair symbolizes the things you share with everyone and the things you keep to yourself. I want to have a bright future too! Your expression is so creative and unique, great job!
ReplyDeleteAmber, I LOVE this picture! Your serious yet funny in this picture and I just love it! I like how you have symbolism for the simplest things! You look so sophisticated and amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou are so pretty! I like your picture and how simple it is. I relate a lot to this, I want to be myself and not change for anyone. I agree with you when you said, you want to be a mature adult and have a bright future. I really like your background too!
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