{"id":535,"date":"2022-01-24T21:55:34","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T02:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/?p=535"},"modified":"2022-01-24T23:48:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T04:48:58","slug":"gladiolus-in-bloom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/torch.cci.fsu.edu\/~lis5313\/index.php\/2022\/01\/24\/gladiolus-in-bloom\/","title":{"rendered":"Gladiolus In Bloom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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“Gladiolus undulatus”<\/a> by dogtooth77<\/a> is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Shimmer<\/a> by Airtone<\/a> is licensed under a Creative Commons License. 2022 – Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (3.0)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 As a symbol of strength and growth, I chose the image of a gladiolus flower in bloom. However, when I first started this assignment, I was looking for photos of people hugging for the last time because I felt like it was a bittersweet moment. In most cases, when you embrace someone, it is either to say goodbye or welcome them back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few months, I have had to leave the people I love behind. This includes family and friends. It was difficult to say goodbye to them while moving to the US for school. I miss being around them, and I miss being able to hug them and feel their presence. The same goes for my dogs. I wrote about my recent move to Tallahassee, Florida in my last class blog post<\/a>. So, getting settled in a new environment on my own has been difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During my first week here, I would cry and reminisce about how much I missed home. And, in the process of adjusting to life here, I’ve learned that this is a chance to rediscover myself. Things won’t always go my way but in those moments, I remember that I am strong, brave, and courageous. I am like a gladiolus in bloom. and I can’t wait to see how my life unfolds from here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I would like to add that the Gladiolus undulatus<\/a> photograph by dogtooth77<\/a> is so captivating. Every petal on this flower tells its own story of beauty and strength. I thought it would be perfect to pair the soothing and ambient elements in the song Shimmer<\/a> by Airtone<\/a> with the picture. At first, it is not easy to tell where the song is going, but as it progresses, it just creates an immersive experience. This is something I hope you will experience as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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