Hello everyone, as you can see my template is a soft cherry blossom pink; while hummingbirds and plants are silhouettes presented in a darker shade of pink. I have chosen this template for a number of reasons, but the first reason is simple. I did chose this one because it stood out to me the most due to the previews of the templates being small and hard to see. After I got to see the detail in the template, I appreciated the calming effect it had on me considering pink is known to have calming psychological effects on the brain. The monochromatic background with a complimenting baby blue added in the middle is the perfect combination of style, and creativity while remaining subtle.
My third reason for sticking with this template is the hummingbirds, these tiny, fast flying flashes of emerald green and magenta are special to me. They are special to me for a number of reasons and one is heavily influenced by my culture. I am Mexican and I've been reading about the history of Mexico ever since I was in elementary school. Learning about the rich cultures of our indigenous peoples has been a subject I made sure I knew almost everything about; the Aztec empire has been the one I've read most about and hummingbirds were of great significance in Aztec society. One of their main deities was Huitzilopotchli, the god of the sun and war, (weet-zee-lo-potch-lee) who's name translates to "blue hummingbird on the left". Hummingbirds were also believed to be the reincarnations of fallen warriors and when they died became a part of the sun.
As for my fourth reason for choosing this template, hummingbirds are again the reason I've chosen to stick with this template. It is not a reason motivated by culture, but by my spiritual beliefs. I believe in being connected to Mother Nature and that all animals are sacred in a sense that they help to guide us in life. I believe to have four spirit guides in my life and a hummingbird is one of them; I see them everywhere I go on a daily basis. Hummingbirds are here to help us to enjoy the little things in life, as well as keeping ourselves in the present moment. They also symbolize love, happiness, endurance, perseverance, resilience and flexibility which I feel are all positive influences to have in any space whether it be online or in the physical world.
My fifth and final reason for sticking to this template is again because of the hummingbirds. In high school, my boyfriend was walking me to my art class and all of a sudden he saw a hummingbird hovering next to a bush filled with flowers. Knowing how much I love hummingbirds he pointed at the bush to show me but forgot what they were called and he just yelled out "it's a flying jalapeno!!". I looked at him confused, but then I saw the hummingbird and just laughed at the fact that they do look like flying jalapenos because they're small, slightly curved and green. Now every time I see a hummingbird I can't help but smile and laugh a little, but who can resist a smile when coming across such a beautiful and sophisticated bird ?
My third reason for sticking with this template is the hummingbirds, these tiny, fast flying flashes of emerald green and magenta are special to me. They are special to me for a number of reasons and one is heavily influenced by my culture. I am Mexican and I've been reading about the history of Mexico ever since I was in elementary school. Learning about the rich cultures of our indigenous peoples has been a subject I made sure I knew almost everything about; the Aztec empire has been the one I've read most about and hummingbirds were of great significance in Aztec society. One of their main deities was Huitzilopotchli, the god of the sun and war, (weet-zee-lo-potch-lee) who's name translates to "blue hummingbird on the left". Hummingbirds were also believed to be the reincarnations of fallen warriors and when they died became a part of the sun.
As for my fourth reason for choosing this template, hummingbirds are again the reason I've chosen to stick with this template. It is not a reason motivated by culture, but by my spiritual beliefs. I believe in being connected to Mother Nature and that all animals are sacred in a sense that they help to guide us in life. I believe to have four spirit guides in my life and a hummingbird is one of them; I see them everywhere I go on a daily basis. Hummingbirds are here to help us to enjoy the little things in life, as well as keeping ourselves in the present moment. They also symbolize love, happiness, endurance, perseverance, resilience and flexibility which I feel are all positive influences to have in any space whether it be online or in the physical world.
My fifth and final reason for sticking to this template is again because of the hummingbirds. In high school, my boyfriend was walking me to my art class and all of a sudden he saw a hummingbird hovering next to a bush filled with flowers. Knowing how much I love hummingbirds he pointed at the bush to show me but forgot what they were called and he just yelled out "it's a flying jalapeno!!". I looked at him confused, but then I saw the hummingbird and just laughed at the fact that they do look like flying jalapenos because they're small, slightly curved and green. Now every time I see a hummingbird I can't help but smile and laugh a little, but who can resist a smile when coming across such a beautiful and sophisticated bird ?
Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteThe initial visual of your blog struck me before I even read it, and by the end of it I found myself with a big smile on my face.
Thanks for sharing a bit of your personal reasoning behind the selection! Your description of the subtle, complementary tones was perfectly accurate, and it helped to be educated on the inherently calming nature of the color. I share your spiritual belief on the sacred nature of animals, and the explanation of the hummingbird's guiding role in your life added an unexpected layer of metaphysical meaning to your template choice. Being from a foreign country myself, it was refreshing to hear someone keeping home close to their heart, even if only in a digital way. Hilarious story about the flying jalapeño too!
All in all, I was compelled after reading this post for the multi-dimensional relationship within your choices. Not only does your writing style match the visual tone of the page, so do the spiritual and storytelling elements behind it. Keep it up!
Thank you Zack for such kind words! I am humbled to know that my words can inspire others. I wish you nothing but luck in your academic endeavors!
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ReplyDeleteI picked the same template as you! I thought it was super cool and loved that there was use of the humming bird! I also find humming birds super spiritual and whenever I see one I feel blessed. Good job on explaining how much you liked the template! Keep up the great work!
Hello Kate! thank you so much for reading my blog. Yes! hummingbirds are beautiful, as powerful as they are they don't let their size stop them. It is always a blessing to catch a glimpse of these amazing creatures! Much luck to you in your academic endeavors!
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