Ramblings #11 (Drums and Symbols)

The First Symbol

I surround myself with media. My Psychology class is actually challenging me to unplug from media (except for school work, thank God!) Anyways, in the media so many symbols are presented to me via many sources. It is being without those sources that forces me to actually look at what I'm missing. It's like the famous saying, "You never know what you have until it's gone." Well now that it's gone, I have nothing to do. It shocked me how much free time I have. Normally, I breeze through homework like a boss! Now I realize that I am stuck with nothing to do.

The Second Symbol

Anyways, many of the symbols presented to me never cross my mind. In fact, the symbols that actually do make a difference I found through interests. The first symbol (above) is an eighth note, and it is very strong and powerful in my life. I grew up surrounded by music. I surround myself with tons of diverse styles of music and have even played music myself. I am a musician. I actually know how to play the bass and how to drum. I am an animal behind those drums. I'm like Animal! :D

My other symbol is more personal. I like the design, but also the idea behind it. The Celtic cross is a straightforward representation of my Christian faith. But I also love the origin. This is directly related to my ancestry. I have 5 different ethnic ancestors: Spanish, Dutch, German, Cherokee, and CELTIC! My elongated first name is IRISH! I have a strong sense of ancestry. I respect it and I love the cultures surrounding it.

I have a strong pride in what is mine, both in musical ability and ancestry. My symbols are not just for show. They are an integral part of my character.

~Brieanna Romero (The European mutt)