Christina Piper

Art. Triangles. Nails. Graphic Designer

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So, it’s a new year. Ring it in.

This article was spot on for the ones wishing to declutter their life for the new year. I am do not only feel overwhelmed by the physical montage of things I accumulate and recon to get rid of but also by an accumulation of a never ending to do lists and projects without items crossed off.

I started last weekend going through things because I  was determined to start before the new year, seeming how this has been a continuos goal and didn’t need to make an excuse to start January 1. I am always surrounded by so much stuff at my place I feel overwhelmed. I feel as though I always have that pile of stuff that I need to go through, organize, get rid of, always sitting in the back of my mind. I am that person that has four black blazers because they are all used for different occasions and the junk mail never seems to make it to the trash. I put it off, relocate it, and try to forget about it. I believe the start of creative block begins with I don’t feel a breath of fresh air when at home. 

What I love about this article is it not only touches on how we want a picturesque place, but how to sort through our lives and to truly make time for the things we love and what we want to actually be doing. Quality over quantity. Sometimes I forget the significant and richness of putting one over the other. After college something I noticed about myself is I like to be super busy. I find that if I don’t have that never ending to do list I become lazy and just put things off. I also don’t mind having a packed schedule because I love doing anything and everything, but it’s also a discrete means of procrastination. I wear myself thin. Not only did I take on a second job this year, but I also took on freelancing a little more. Still as a growing designer I take every project handed to me, whether I should or not, because I just feel I should. Going forward I believe I need to refocus on what I would truly be interested working on, give and pay it more attention then taking anything that comes my way. 

As the new year is upon us, of course I have numerous things in mind that I would love to accomplish. And it’s all just so overwhelming, I want to do it all and become discouraged when those goals are not met. I want to continue learning constant changing skills in the design field, of course getting rid and organizing things in my life, learning a language, living a better lifestyle, going to cosmetology school and the list goes on. I can’t do everything all at once, which I get trapped into thinking and end up doing nothing at all. Last year I wanted to blog about the things I do and places I go. Did not do one post. This year, I am not going to look at things I want to do or get done. I am going to focus on me and the person I want to become. And all those things I truly want to do will manifest in my life. I am a “yes man,” I say yes to everything, I never want to let people down, which can put a burden on me even if unintentional. The reality also is you can start something at anytime. Yes, the new year is a great time to reflect and refocus, but not a necessity. There’s nothing that binds us, stating we need to get something done in a fixated timeframe. Do what you want to do. It’s starts with the space, the feeling of having the openness to think creatively. 

HNY

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Saturday Morning views Come see the charming new fall decor! #getloftedsomd #theloftsalon #salon #decor (at The Loft Salon)

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Name: Christina

Time & Date: 19:52  7.8.2015

Average hours of sleep a night: 7

Last thing I googled: Orchid

Birthday: 12/12

Gender: Female

Sexual orientation: Straight

Height: 5′8″

Favorite color: black.

A place that makes me happy: the beach

How many blankets I sleep under: 1

One of my favorite movies: Catch me if you can

What I am wearing right now: yoga pants and tank top

Last book I read: The Harry Potter Series

Most used phrases: yada yada, you go glen coco

Last thing I said to a family member: love you

Favorite beverages: Passion Ice Tea

Favorite foods: Gauc

Dream vacation: A movie with Bruce Willis in it and not A Good Day to Die Hard

Dream wedding: A day with perfect weather and beautiful flowers with lots of love and dancing.

Dream pets: Horse

Dream job: Designer for a fashion|lifestyle blog

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If you don't get it // You don't get it #vscocam #washingtonpost

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mystic. #teal #turquoise #hair #bangs #hairstyles

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Fourth of July Nails! #nailart #fourthofjuly (at Atlantic Ave - Delray Beach)

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AIGA - When Lightening Strikes     my notes from a night of inspiration from legendary designers in the DC    area to talk about education, mentorship, and the uphill climb of one’s design career pecha kuacha-style 

Sam Chelton 

How education influenced career:

-First, 'Pay for education, get payed to learn' – [ My SN: This is so true! Still paying for my education, actually, but it's awesome to get payed now continuing to learn so much more.] -Second, Kinetik (business) - unexpected education Working with people has a great way of influencing you -Third, Prof. at Corcoran Art Inst.  Use design as problem solving  -Fourth education, AIGA Unexpected learning opportunities 

Pat Taylor-"The thrill of doing it your own" was the stand point he took for starting his own business

Beth Singer

This woman was such an inspiration. Truly left a mark with me. Like more than just design, with life, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?? Nontheless these are my notes from her presentation

A challenge: what kind of legacy will you leave How will the world have changed because of me Her design fantasy - design for good Wanted to work solely with non-profits How would your design be effective if nothing stood in your way? The power of design is to make it sustainable 

Antonio Alcala

Postage stamps

Learn commitment to design  Uphill climb of career - Studio A  How to be successful -- 'We live in an era where visual persuasion has never been greater. We want our work to be recognized but the value in success is what you make it - you need to build your own idea of success' Be kind, learn how to be 'Don't let society's idea of success get a hold you, create your own idea of success'

Kesler

She has designed over 329 stamps

'There used to be just design, now there has grown to be so many aspects, so many directions to choose from' When meeting Arnold Newman she described her life as "I'm lucky" his response, 'Luck has nothing to do with it'  [References the future] Just bc you don't know — other things you don't know and don't expect yet we don't freak out about that, but we freak out about the next move in our careers. Be Rezilliant.  when changes happen it makes you do hints you never expected and takes you beyond 

Rodney Williams

Skin-city-science was the make up of his career till having his design firm The next generation should give back, remember where you came from, stay humble and willing to help others Love diversity, learn differences and learn to grow from it 

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O V A L 

So, it's not the biggest secret my forte does not lie in drawing faces/people (even though I still possess an obsession of drawing eyes). But I've taken on to challenge myself to improve my skills. This is the first of the series, faces — oval. 

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F l o w e r s  E r ' w h e r e

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A L L  I N  L I N E

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E A S T E R 

—Hope everyone had a good Easter!—

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DC has Bloomed

Went to the Cherry Blossom Festival for the second time this past weekend, this time actually going to see the vision of the blossoms instead of detouring at the wharf. Love seeing the beauty of a new season

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T R A C K 

So it snowed yet again. And I decided to go out and shoot what will hopefully be the last snowfall of the season. 

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H a p p y  L u r v e  D a y 

We love because He first loved us. God is love and He lives in us. Not only should this love live inside of us, but be shown and given out, to each and every one, of us.