Viv's Blog

Senior Scaries As February nears its end, I have no choice but to become more worried and more stressed as graduation in May approaches. Lately I feel like there is so much to do and so little time left to do it. Sometimes I can't help but wonder if people are feeling the same sort of anxiety that I am feeling about graduating. Although it should be super exciting, as it is an amazing achievement, I am worried about what happens after. Additionally, there is so much preparation to do be done prior to the actual date. Although some thing are more so mundane tasks, their addition to the list of "Things To Do" does not make completing the tasks any less daunting. Some of the things currently on my list: buy senior portraits, customize and order sash, order cap and gown, buy a dress, schedule graduation photos, make plans for a post graduation family celebration (taking suggestions!). Most important on my list, GET A JOB! As someone who has not yet secured a job following gra...

I finished How I Killed Pluto a few weeks ago so it’s not as fresh in my mind, but I really did enjoy reading the book. Although this book is technically an autobiography, I enjoyed reading a more science-y book. My genre of choice is generally suspense/thriller so it was nice to read something outside of that. While I did get to learn about Brown’s personal life, it didn’t feel sappy like I feel most autobiographies are. I feel like autobiographies are usually like “omg listen to my sob story and how I overcame so much adversity”, but How I Killed Pluto was more educational. Not only did you learn about someone’s life, but you learned about why his studies and work were actually influential in academia. Brown takes you along for the ride throughout his time searching for planets. You feel as though you are there with him during his sleepless nights of searching for moving “specks” in the sky. You can also see the dedication and commitment to his craft. Brown talks about meticulously l...

Modernism Is Ugly Why Your House Is More Like an Insane Asylum Than A Sanctuary What better pastime is there than to judge houses you can’t afford on Zillow? None! But when you’re looking for your future home (imagining you had an unlimited budget), what exactly are you looking for? Certainly not something modern I hope!   As an avid HGTV watcher, I know a thing or two about real estate and architecture. Growing up watching House Hunters , I suffered disappointment one too many times as I would watch couples choose the ugliest out of three homes that they were shown. To prevent you from making the same mistake when it comes to your future home I will be telling you what kind of architecture you should definitely evict from your choices and which kinds you should open the door to.   Brutalism, a subcategory within modern architecture has been on the rise since its development in the 1950. Emerging post World War II, you could see where the style gets...