I’ve
always appreciated my last name; Diamond. While it appears to be
flashy at some points, on the back of a sports jersey or written on the top of
a paper, I’ve found that it also illustrates my personality. But before
we talk about me, lets get into the history of this rare jewel. Almost
immediately upon discovery, diamonds were seen as something divine. Diamonds
were used to ornament religious icons and temples and only kings were allowed
to collect the most exquisite variety of these “divine gifts.” Their
properties were something man had never encountered before. Diamonds had very
hard characteristics as well as a high dispersion index, and very high thermal
conductivity. Because of these properties, ancient Indians (since it is
believed that India was the first country in which diamonds were
discovered and harvested) used diamonds as ornamentation, making them the eyes
of Hindu religious statues.
Diamonds are the hardest natural
mineral substance known to man. For me, this has significance because I like to
think of my self as strong-willed and hard working, comparing
myself to the diamond. However, despite common belief, it is not the
hardest substance known to man. When I learned this information
I immediately connected that although I am strong willed I am
not indestructible. I have weaknesses. Like the diamond, I am
transparent; my emotions are visible to the ones around me and I allow light to
shine through me. Diamonds are very
intricately cut, they are multifaceted with many different sides. Like the
diamond, I have many sides to my personality as well; As you get to know me you
will find different sides of me. Diamonds are also able to take white light and
break it into all of its colors to appear like a rainbow. In the same way, I can take something
that is seemingly complex, and break it down to its logical components. I
believe I have analytical intelligence while in arguments and understanding
other people. Not only am I honored to be associated with this divine jewel,
but I also believe that it is very appropriate to who I am as a person.
this was very interesting! i love the way you stared the post off with some history of diamonds. like the way you kind of showed us who you are relating to facts you know about diamonds i thought that was really cool. and who doesnt like diamonds! great post!
ReplyDeleteI really liked the background on the history of diamonds as MacKenzie said. You also smoothly tied the link between the history and your own personal qualities quite well. The writing wasnt choppy at all and had a fabulous flow to it overall. Unlike other blogs that i have read in your particular post i really enjoyed that you took a much more serious and philosophical standpoint versus using blunt sarcasm or humor. Nothing against using humor, i condone it. But because you didn't, it made your post stand out to me and it really held its integrity and your purpose of the post. Overall, fantastic.
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