The New Renaissance Woman

This isn't really about other women but it'll be soon. There will indeed be a follow-up =)

One of the main reasons my blog is called "Soulfully.Lyrically.Xpressive" is because I express my soul through lyrics. Lyrics in my case would be poetry. I have a very expressive point of view. I love poetry, short stories, reading, shopping, old black movies, black art, fine arts....I just love the arts! That's me, it's what I do. Being in college I had to learn that it is a business. Not necessarily a place of higher learning even though I won't knock that fact. I came to college wanting to be a doctor because that's what I told my dying grandfather when I was younger. The more I grow up, the more my artistic side shows. It shows in the clothes that I wear, the type of things I like, the way I chose to decorate my dorm room for the upcoming semester, how I do my hair, etc. I can't escape from it. I LOVE IT! 

My all-time favorite period in history is the Harlem Renaissance. At that time black people were so original. They sang, danced, owned their own businesses, wrote....they were an inspiration to everything around us now. I'm deeply inspired from it. I love black cinema. My role model is Dorothy Dandridge. She was gorgeous, strong, knew what she wanted, and yes she had her share of problems, but who doesn't. I know about some old black movies that people my age haven't even heard of. I've made it my business to let my boyfriend know about my "world." Since I use my right mind all the time, I figure why not let my future rest on my loves. Most people would think any kind of major or career in the arts would not take you anywhere. I agree somewhat. I, for one, refuse to be a struggling artist. 

However, I decided that I may try a major within Textile and Apparel Management. I would have a dual major or Apparel Marketing and Merchandising/Apparel Production and Manufacturing. Sounds good to me. I get to share my love of fashion with the world. I'll also have two minors of art and business. I will be able to open my own business and design my own clothes. Art will always be my love before fashion which is why I'm going to try my damn best to get a degree in art as well. I may be reaching but this is what I do, this is what I love. I plan to publish a book of poetry one day as well as a novel. Think I can do it? I want to make a name for myself as the renaissance woman I claim to be. I can't wait to see what the future holds for me. As long as I have God I know that anything is possible. Wish me luck!!!