Requite equally

Without a balance, we will not survive. Lets keep this going together. Were going to make it, I promise. Without a true sight, just follow your heart.

I have realized. Everything is better when I am with you.

A place where children can gather during story time. Something as simple as this, can be as beautiful as what is in these photographs. I believe I have a thing for Norwegian architecture.

I have been feeling a bit anxious to begin school for a couple of reasons. One, I feel like I have been reflecting on the obstacles that come with architecture school's wonderful and sometimes painful design process. This last semester I did not feel satisfied with most of the work I completed. In fact, I felt as though I was just getting the work done to complete it. However, I've realized that getting into architecture school was one of my greatest dreams for years and I should express my gratitude by putting all of my effort into creating. Lately, I've been thinking about why I was not inspired or curious enough during the design process to really make my work be something spectacular. Perhaps because it was my first semester in the program and I did not know exactly what to expect from my instructors and/or criticism. Regardless, I feel as though I am ready to start a new semester. One semester that I will feel inspired throughout and make the best of. Designing something is not simply arranging spaces or creating something "pretty". It is about engaging with yourself, what you want your work to reflect, process, change, and ultimately creating something that has a profound meaning to society and functions at its best.

I want to lose myself in design and I'm committing to this because I have a passion for it. Someday, I'll hopefully be able provide my knowledge and skills to make a difference in people's lives.