What's In a Name? Abigail was originally a popular name for the Puritans around the Protestant Reformation. It was consistently used, then gradually died out, and was reintroduced around the 20th century. Abigail is most popular in Austrailia and has a consistent meaning Hebrewism , the Bible, and American culture as "The father's joy". Being the only girl on my dad's side of the family and the only daughter my dad has, I believe that the meaning of my name is significantly important to my self-identity. I resonate more with the shortened, less traditional version of Abigail, which is "Abby". I personally believe that the name Abigail is much too sophisticated for my life currently, but I do find the name to be elegant and prestigious. Possibly later in life I will identify as an Abigail rather than an Abby. The Responsibility of Being a "Two" There is a sense of obligation in being "two", due to the responsibility that comes with...
TED TALKS! WOO! BEST. DAY. EVER. Let me just say right off the bat, I. LOVE. TED. TALKS. I would most definitely campaign to make TED a tv series with a talk once or twice a week. If this dream of mine did come true, you would absolutely see me sitting on my couch, dachshund pajama pants on, a smoothie in hand, simply mesmerized by the speaker and their message. There's something about the way in which each speaker has such diverse perspective and purpose, yet deliver their speeches in such similar ways. The commonality yet versatility is continuously grabbing my attention, so much so that I have the TED app on my phone. And yes, instead of watching Grey's Anatomy, The Walking Dead, Pretty Little Liars, and all the rest of the popular teen shows, I watch TED talks. Out of my love for TED talks, I am hoping for at least a 90, as I got an 89 last time. Grades smades. Happiness is the key! Moving on. You see why this blog post is the most exciting one yet. Emily Esfah...
My attempt at being a British artist. The actual artist's exquisite work of art I appreciate art to a great extent. I love the way that it opens up such diverse interpretations and ideas through its presence. For as long as I can remember, art has been a huge part of my life. My father and I are constantly exploring new art galleries and museums near and far from home. This common love for art and the malleable understanding that comes with each piece is a significant part of our relationship. The piece above, has no actual title, but is portrayed as "Portrait of a Young Man, Probably Robert Devereux (1566-1601), Second Earl of Essex, was done by artist Nicholas Hilliard, an English goldsmith, in England in 1588. This piece is a "miniature", which is a piece of art that is less than 100 cm and is made of brass with a Vellum laid on a card. The miniature is a rather small oval with dimensions 15/8 x 13/8 inches. There isn't a true style or technique o...
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