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introvert,dear.
This article was a November 2023 edition pitch to the website Introvert, Dear which is an introvert say-and-do platform, open to express and build a trusting introvert community
I n t r o v e r t
To move and settle in a new bustling city is always a challenge. With the unseen flashing city lights and the hustle culture of a new town, it is not easy, especially for an introvert, to feel at ease quickly While it may take some time to understand and adapt to the new culture, as an introvert, getting acquainted with the new customs seems more like a prolonged process.
Being an introvert, my shift to the Big Apple, New York, was truly a testimony to my survival instincts The city itself is an epitome of wonder and befits the title- larger than life. Yet the massive skyline and towering Manhattan streets intimidated my positive attitude All my life living in a metropolitan city, a change like this did not scare me; initially, however, the fright was after the latter. The simple subway system looked like a new language, while the ‘judgemental’ glares from my peers for not knowing about simple transactions or the city culture belittled me. From navigating through the gripping fear of unknown faces to social anxiety to a lot of ‘me’ time, there are profound ways to survive with just your introspective instincts.
1. Phones Are Your Best Friends
As a non-social media enthusiast, it is troubling for me to state that your phones do become your savior It is hard and confusing to adjust and not look like a lost soul in a new city; however, a little help from your multi-functional tech piece should get you to your destinations. Conversations and drama are two things I religiously avoid as an introvert, and honestly plugging in my earpods became part of my extended body functions.
Introverts tend to live in their head, and that’s exactly how I shaped my first few months in this new jarring environment. While music became my best friend, navigating through maps became my soul food Maps, maps, and maps! Asking for directions is not a cup of tea for all, and for an introvert, it makes sense to rely mostly on your maps There has not been a single day where I have not checked my phone for the weather and the routes I would have to use that day.
Take Your Time to Enjoy the City
Most of the time, introverts succumb to the dread of moving and become so engaged in the hustle and getting to know the new place that we often don’t give ourselves time to fall in love with the city. Introverts like to live in their heads, and solitude ‘me’ time is always our fave, so a new city, despite its fast-moving urban life, should be the best place to enjoy this. Of course, living in a new setting comes with its perks and challenges, but that shouldn’t stop us from exploring and enjoying what the city has to offer So, fellow introverts, the next time you have to face the hustle of the urban city, maybe try to enjoy your slow-paced ‘me’ time by grabbing a cup of coffee from the cafe or even spending some time gazing at the city skyline all while, you restore your energy to dive into the hustle all over again.
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rethinkingthefuture.
This article was part of the RTF Editorial work which focused on delivering architecture and design-strategized content to their community
Architecture is the definition of a city’s origin and culture; the essence of any city is hidden in the evolution of its architecture. Humans are said to be adaptable and ever-changing; we move and adapt to the kind of environment that engulfs us. Comparatively to the anatomy of how a painting or sculpture structures the culture, architecture provides a functional purpose to the desires and needs of its patrons (Raffel & Mann, 2020)
American architecture evolved under the notional movements of renowned architects each signifying their styles. One significant contributor to the American style was Frank Lloyd Wright. He turned into the organic style now seen and bought this style under the limelight during his time. His style was an influence seen from Japanese architecture and pre-Columbian art that mostly translated into state-of-the-art designs
One of the Biggest Influences an Architecture Style Sees Through is Art Movements and Culture Appropriation
By the mid-twentieth century, art and culture became a massive trend where many movements and uprisings were publicly vocalized. Art Deco became a style adapted from these movements. The Chrysler Tower is one of the famous products of this kind of movement
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S t o r y t e l l i n g
Stories are all around us, making us a part of the wide extent of history and its pragmatic future. Stories are the essence of imagination that displays as an alternative reality before our eyes, whether in terms of a movie, book, lyrics of a song, or even a visual piece of art Echoes and Visuals of The Evolution of Culture, History, and Modernism are Best Displayed in Architecture That Withstands the Sands of Time
The person’s imagination becomes a narrative that gives a unique perspective to the mundane life we have Hence it becomes quite necessary for us to have stories to keep us enthralled. Every experience, memory is etched into the mind as a fragment of a tale, this leaves an impression, the one that could be shared and would help better connect. Stories represent these fragments drawn from imagination and perceptions
Similar to other creative fields, the story becomes the main narrative to guide the audience throughout the journey of what the storyteller wants to share and synchronize with the audience Architects are known for their concepts and ideas through visual aids that help viewers analyze and understand the spatial representation much better. (Wallace, 2007)
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Art of Architecture is Hinted Through Scenes Placed Sequentially That is Embroidered Together in Subtlety
Architects need to be great storytellers; their views and perceptions are usually easily translated based on the type of narrative they are often able to describe This is quite similar to the process of method acting, a technique that actors use to interpret the character’s motives and mindset. Most of the creative fields depend on narratives to express their emotions and psychological and analytical thinking processes.
The art of narration is periodical progress that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats for every big plot twist that the storyline creates. This with context to architecture relates to the experience that the user feels while exploring the spaces designed, that truly interprets the designers’ thoughts. Charles Correa usually spoke about such concepts that he defines as “episodic architecture”. An inimitable term used by him was briefly to orate his conceptual process The idea is to gradually unfold the spaces in sequences in a series similar to the prologue and then the chapters in a book This amplifies the illusion of the space, and the activity, creating a better and more intricate connection between the built environment and the user.
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screenrant.
This article was published on the website in 2022 which was a part of many other pop culture articles published as a series. Screenrant is pop culture online platform which engages to new and latest media content tailored to its dynamic audience
T h e o r y
After 12 seasons, The Big Bang Theory ended on a high in 2019, with Variety reporting 18 million viewers tuned in to say goodbye to the much-loved characters The series begins with a simple storyline of a socially-awkward physicist trying to improve his social skills when he comes across an attractive neighbor, but that later evolves into a gang of friends facing complicated situations in their endeavors to find love and happiness.
While the plots were situational and (mostly) wholesome, some moments confused audiences. The show could have done without these confusing plotlines, as, for the most part, they added little to the overall journey of TBBT. But despite these baffling moments, the show remains high on fans' re-watch lists.
Tampering With The North Pole Experiment:
'The Monopolar Expedition' was one of the few episodes that showed the gang's scientific experience outside their labs at length Despite this episode being significant in Leonard and Penny's relationship, the overall plotline was slightly hazy, particularly around how the experiment failed.
Leonard, Howard, and Raj claim the main reason for tampering was that Sheldon's failures were making him impossible to live with, so they gave him false success. However, it's hard to understand why they would do this when they would surely know of its consequences Considering Leonard was used to Sheldon's personality and tantrums, it was puzzling for the audience to think of Leonard going to such lengths as to tamper with the experiment This was not one of Leonard and Sheldon's best bromance moments.
However, the most confusing aspect of the show and its plot is perhaps why Leonard would want to stay friends with someone as annoying and condescending as Sheldon for all those years Granted, Sheldon did save Leonard's life but tolerating him and being bound to the "roommate agreement" seemed far-fetched
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