Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Diamonds are the hardest gemstones and also the most valuable. Their most popular use is for engagement rings, especially the clear diamonds. Not all diamonds are clear, they come in an assortment of rare colors that each have their own special signficance.
The world's rarest and most prized diamond is the pink diamond as known as the "Pink Fancy". One of these diamonds would sell for around seven million dollars! That is a lot of money for a diamond but hey, that is what they are worth. Pink diamonds symolize creativity; for example,they promote creative expression in dancers and writers.
Yellow diamonds symbolize thoughtfulness and consideration. Diamond experts say that yellow diamonds are the perfect choice for grooms that want to do something different. It is a good way for them to show their brides how much they care.
Blue diamonds are a symbol of good health and promote peace and serenity. I have never seen a blue diamond in person but I have heard of one. The most popular blue diamond is the Hope Diamond. It was found by Henry Philip Hope, from whom the diamond is named, in 1839. It is a 67 carat stone that is mounted on a circle of large white diamonds. It was donated to the Smithsonian Institution, where it is today and has become its premier attraction.
Red diamonds have a very powerful meaning. In terms of engagement, it is a way for the groom to express that not only does he loves his bride, but also everything about her personality ad what she represents. In general terms, red diamonds symbolize strength and stability in life. It is also considered to be a stress reliever; it can help with the emotional state of mind. This particular diamond promotes inspiration in everyday activities and makes a powerful statement.

Diamonds are Forever

Almost every girl loves diamonds. I know I do. They come in as many colors as yellow, green, blue, pink and the most common, white or clear. The white/clear diamonds are the ones commonly used in jewelry, usually engagement rings. There is a lot more to diamonds than just their unique shape and dazzling shine. Diamonds symbolize innocence and are said to have healing powers. They do not have specific powers but they help emphasize the powers of other gemstones like emerald and amethyst. Diamonds increase their powers of protection to their highest potential. This is why most spiritual healers wear rings or necklaces with diamonds surrounding an amethyst or emerald gemstone.
Diamond is the birthstone for the month of April and the zodiac sign, Aries. Anyone who is born in April is very lucky because they have a very popular gemstone as their birthstone. I bet a lot of people did not know that in other parts of the world, diamonds serve other purposes than just for jewelry. Well now they know and so do you. Share the info with someone.

A Lady of Fashion

"A Lady of Fashion" from "All Around the Town" relates to one of my previous blog entries about fashion. This story talks about the fashion trends that were around tens years after the Civil War. Women in this time period went through a lot to keep up with the "fashionable belle" image. The "look" at this time was all about big hair styles, hourglass body figures, and lots of make-up. Almost every woman paid a lot of attention to their physical appearance and wardrobe. I found it interesting that many women wore corsets to make their waists appear smaller because it reminded me of the movie, "Titanic". In this movie, there is a scene where Kate Winslet is putting on a corset and the maid in tightly pulling the strings on it to tie a knot. Kate Winslet is holding on to her bed post, looking like she cannot breathe but the maid pays no mind to her face or aching moans and keeps pulling the strings. This shows that women went through so much physical pain because of the pressure to be beautiful. The whole story was funny to me because I know for a fact that it is true. I have seen people, friends and family, go through a lot to live up to the physical beauty standards of society. I also went through a stage in my life when I thought that everyone had to have the same look and same style.
I am very glad that things have changed since that period of time. "A Lady of Fashion" made me realize how important being an individual really is to me. Of course, everyone has those moments when they want to be on top of the fashion trends but it is not a must to have one certain look.

Black + White = ?

As I said in my first post, everyone has a specific color or assortment of colors that describes them. Even black and white have characteristics associated with them. Although, I think that black and white come together to form gray, which is like a mystery color. I am sure that gray has certain characteristics that could relate to some people but I think that gray is more of a feeling in the atmosphere that is hard to explain like a "gray area". Gray is connected to everyone along with the other colors that are associate with them. It is when you act a certain way or say things that you normally would not. For example, if you are usually a calm, quiet person and you become upset, you might start to act out of the ordinary in ways that you have never acted before. This also applies to someone who is under the influence of alcohol. Their judgment becomes impaired, they do not think before they speak, they become out of control and start act differently.
I am trying not to make this sound like a psychology textbook, examining why people behave the way they do. I am expressing what I think the color, gray, means to me and how I think everyone is linked to it in some way. Basically, gray is that subconscious color inside everyone that only comes out at certain times.
I think that I am more conscious of my "gray area" now that I am in college. I have realized things about myself, good and bad, that I did not know before. I am not as self- conscious as I thought I was and I am not always the greatest listener. Hopefully as I get older, I will learn more things about myself that will help me to grow more as an adult. But only time will tell.

Caution!!!

I had a new experience with my dance team recently. I am a member of the Caution Dance Team on campus and after being on the team for a semester, I realize that my decision to join the team was a good one. About a week ago, the president of the organization asked us to perform an African dance for Project Hospitality, which was hosting an AIDS awareness day at a local church. I was excited about the opportunity because I had not been involved in that type of dancing before. It was cool to choreograph as well as perform African style dances and learn about African culture along the way.
Another thing about the experience that I enjoyed was everything that I learned from the information session on AIDS awareness. It was an eye opening time for me, honestly, because it was helpful information that I feel everyone should know and be aware of. The information was not only for people that already have HIV/AIDS but for anybody that is willing to listen. At first, it was just an African performance but then it became a learning center as well and I am glad I got the chance to take part in it.

Fashion Trends

Do you ever notice how the looks of manicans in store windows are constantly changing? That is because "the look" of the season is also constantly changing. It is amazing to see how people are always trying to keep up with the look that is "in" and stay away from what is "so last year". The popular fashion trends are actually former trends that have died in the past and are making a comeback.
A popular trend that is around now is skinny jeans. It is very likely that you will see someone wearing skinny jeans while walking around campus or anywhere, for that matter. Some do not agree with fashion trends because it makes people want to look alike and decrease their individuality. On the contrary, I love fashion trends because it is a way for people to take a popular trend and make it their own. Fashion is the product of what people perceive it as. It is not what magazines or fashion designers say it is, it's what you interpret it to be. I think fashion trends are just there to guide people on how to take popular looks and make it their own.
That is why fashion is so important to me. It is something that is very versatile and can always be worked into any person's sense of style. I always try to incorporate new styles, looks, and trends into my daily personality and I am happy with my style and sense of fashion.

Super Bowl Madness

For as long as I can remember, the Super Bowl has always been a big deal. People would bet loads of money on their favorite teams, buy huge big screen TVs and host big Super Bowl parties and gatherings. I never bothered to care much about it because I did not understand football that well. Now that I understand the game more and have knowledge on the teams playing this year, I was really anticipating this year's Super Bowl. I still do not know the game of football like the back of my hand but it was still a great game to watch.
This year, I became a part of the madness of Super Bowl Sunday. I was jumping and screaming at the top of my lungs at every field goal and touchdown. I finally understand the intensity of watching a game and never knowing what can happen. It is like watching a horror movie and being filled with suspense and action.
I was rooting for the New York Giants because they are from New York and also because many people were doubting their ability to beat the New England Patriots. I do not want to turn this blog into a sports report but this game will go down in history because the Giants went against all odds and beat a team who had a very good season. Super Bowl XLII was not just a football game to me, it was a new experience that opened me up to a world that I never knew anything about. I have a new respect for all football players and their ability to entertain their fans. Lets go Giants!!! Super Bowl XLII Champions

Colors of Everyone

Everyone has a favorite color. A color that always catches their eye and intrigues them. Why does everyone like a specific color over another? Why do some people have the same favorite color? Simply because everyone is different and their favorite color defines them. According to the Color Wheel Pro, the following colors are associated with these meanings. Most likely, if you look at your favorite color it will have a meaning that describes who you are as a person.
Which COLOR are YOU?

Red: Energy, War, Strength, Power, Passion, Desire, Love, High physical activity
Blue: Trust, Loyalty, Faith, Confidence, Truth
Purple: Royalty, Luxury, Extravagance
Pink: Romance, Love, Friendship, Feminine qualities
Orange: Enthusiasm, Creativity
Yellow: Happiness, Joy, Intellect
Green: Growth, Harmony, Fertility
White: Light, Goodness, Innocence, Purity
Black: Power, Elegance, Death, Mystery

I think colors describe the way people feel, act or just their tastes in general. I like all of these colors and they each have at least one word that describes me as a whole. I love bright colors not only because they stand out but because they show my diversity and interests in everything. I also wanted to share my interests with anyone who comes into contact with my blog, which is why the name and theme of this page is associated with colors.