Post 1 - Blogging in Architecture

Since I was little, I have absolutely LOVED architecture. It was strange for my mom and dad when I would look at pictures of buildings, or when we would pass by the old buildings in downtown Portland. My reactions to buildings was never "Look mommy, they are sooo biggg!" as my older sister had exclaimed when she first saw the skyscrapers or the old chapel with the stained glass that I love today. Instead, I would point out the color of the brick of the skyscrapers, or talk about how I thought the stained glass made the run down church seem young, yet stil anciently beautiful. For me, architecture is so much more then just structure. I love how one small house, when designed properly, can completely light up a street, so much so that it would compel you to drive out of your way just so that you may see the certain building from time to time. I also feel even the most simply planned houses, business buildings, or service places, such as restaurants or libraries, can be beautiful in their own was, or at the very least interesting. There is a motive behind ever creation. I many times feel so curious I would love to know these motives, but I think it is the mystery that makes architecture so full of depth.

Also, since about middle school, I have LOVED blogging. Although other blogs have come and gone, my first blog I ever wrote I still keep today. It has slowly morphed into a place that I keep private so I can truly spill my guts to hyperspace. Nowadays, only my two best friends are able to view and comment on my blog. On my blog I talk about anything from my death-defying highs to my extreme lows. I find expression as one of my best means of catharsis. Sometimes I find myself completely ranting, but I always keep even the most random blog entries. I later go back and read the blogs, especially the ones from "heat of the moment" situations. I use it as a learning experience. Often times I later do not understand why I was so mad or so happy, but it is still fun to monitor my unrationalness. I enjoy blogging and I excited about keeping a blog as an online journal for this class.