Haworth in Cookronte Perspective

Haworth was a combination of dark and quaint to me. The museum seemed typical and had a lot of unique information about the Bronte family, although most of the artifacts that have been collected for the museum were either Bromwell's artworks or Charlotte's belongings or artworks. I expected the museum to be a more even spread of information about all of them but non-the-less I can use the information that I did learn about Charlotte and apply it to the lives of the other siblings. The gift shop I also felt concentrated on Charlotte as an artist a little more than the other siblings. The gift shop help visitors perceive life of the Bronte's and their surroundings by showing a bountiful amount of photographs from their time. It was really interesting to compare all the changes that had been made to Haworth looking back at the old photographs.

The gift shop tries to be authentic and sell things like, quill pens, prints of old photographs and miniature maps of old day Haworth. Having not been in this study abroad group I would have bought a souvenir but after climbing the moors and knowing that I experiences something that might have been close to their own was affirmation enough for me and having authentic photo's of the experience will help it stay fresh in my mind.

There is definitely an eeriness of the surroundings described in Wuthering Heights by Mr. Lockwood and Nelly. When I visited Emily's inspiration I could see that it was all beautiful in a very dark way. The old photographs of Haworth showed to be a melancholy place. A place that could freeze the soul. The death rates were so high I can only imagine why Emily placed so much pain and suffering in her book. It was her out. Something to elevate the heartache. A tool to tell people about her fears. Then again I saw the beautiful things that she spoke of, the moors, her safe place. The one physical reality where Heathcliff and Cathrine could be happy and free. High up, looking over the green pastures gave them their own power. They could perceive all things small and all at once. I find that this was Emily's hope. I can look back on the novel and find it's brighter side over the melancholy just from being up in the moors and seeing all the beauty and purity of the land. A place I will never forget.

Macadamia Nuts UK (#2)

The word palace comes to mind when I think about Harlaxton with all it's fabulous arch- itecture. The ceilings are so intricate and gorgeous! Harlaxton is a sort of a hodge-podge of different cutlers and time periods because of the different owners it's been passed to over the centuries. There decorations and furniture look like Greek/Roman influenced ornamentation, medieval, Victorian etc... Somehow, it all works together to create this overwhelming grander that I can't quite stop looking at. It's kind of like mixing macadamia nuts, white chocolate, raisins and cookie dough to get the greatest tasting cookie (ever)!


Grantham is a quaint spot to visit. There are lots of little shops and local spots that make it so unique. Not being able to visit other towns this early in the trip I have concluded that, Grantham is the British version of Northside Cincinnati. There are a lot of thrift stores and local businesss that add culture to it's streets. Something that really sticks out, as I have been walking around or riding the bus is that I have not seen one truck or sporty, muscle car. The streets are filled with all kinds of smart cars and Eco-friendly cars. The "smoking kills" signs on the cigarette boxes are very different as well. Referencing back to the thrift stores (which there are countless numbers of) I observed that they are extremely aware of pollution and preserving the atmosphere. They concentrate on protecting the environment by enforcing the shame in smoking, creating easy access to pass down unwanted items and redistributing used goods, and driving smart cars, riding bikes or walking.


The biggest realization for me at this point on the trip is I imagined that England would be just an old polite version of the US that has a Queen and a lovely accent that I am extremely jealous of but they are so much more advanced in the way of being green, protecting their environment and appreciating our earth. All their effort really shows and I can almost notice the lightness of the air. The different air that I feel here is a threshold that is hard for me to describe. It's like an ocean side air but for green pastures.

Culture Check UK (#3)

Harlaxton is a grand place. Our study abroad group was in aw at the sight of it. It was interesting to see every one's responses to the sights, sounds and smells of Harlaxton. I hope I will always remember those first impressions. One thing that will stick out to me as a perfect bonding moment and memory was sitting by Thelma on the rock wall in front of Harlaxton sketching while the sun set. The air was chill and the clouds spread dusty, thin, lines in front of the malty, orange sun. Being here, in that minute became a dream that I had once had.Enjoying people and their differences I guess would be considered a hobby of mine. I love the company of everyone in our study abroad group and I look forward to spending the next 3 weeks getting to know them better. It's was nice to find that all the girls are free spirits and that we all have some common interests. Unusually for most large groups of girls we all get along and have made so many memories together. Unfamiliar situations can either make a person or break them and at a time when we're all thousands of miles from home with no loved ones and no familiar destinations we used that as an opportunity for good energies and sincere bonding. Our group described in one word, optimistic.
During the brief time I have had here so far I have noticed that the natives of the UK seem to be much more reserved in public than Americans. I hear our group over any other groups of people walking around. The British have been extremely polite and respectful. Not that I'm a disrespectful person but I, in return want to be overly polite. Today as I watched their body language and mannerisms in town I noticed the women don't cross their legs as regularly as American women do. Another slight realization was the cashiers in the grocery store were all sitting down as they rang up the items. I'm not certain of the significance of these minor things but I do sense a more laid back feel, less nerves energy coming from the general public. It something that I really enjoy (all though that could be my laid back nature talking). With these things in mind I think this place is refreshing and I completely enjoy the change of atmosphere.

Let Me Introduce You

New blogger here and I have 22 years of experiences to blog about as of right now. I guess I have a lot of catching up to do. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio under a December sky to the best mother a being could ask for (human or not). I have lived a simple life in my opinion but I have had a lot of experiences that make me a very open minded person.

I look at things so objectively that sometimes I don't even have my own opinions which I am bitter sweet about. I was home schooled until 9th grade, went to a Christian private school from where I received my diploma and I presently attend the University of Cincinnati, Raymond Walters. My focus is in Communication Design which is graphic and web design. I fear that I might have wasted a lot of money. I don't care about the technical of anything really, I think I'm more of an organic person but that will be a different blog.

My theory about life in short would be to love people and to let everyone that I come in contact with affect me for the better. I love to understand people, religion, emotion and freedom. I enjoy history, art, music and movies. I consider myself a learned photographer but not fully developed and I hope to never reach that point in my career. I also work in the camera department for a film company called CutThroat Entertainment. It's incredibly exciting and is a dream job. I have been very busy this week trying to do my not so fun job as a nurse aid, go to school and then drive to Columbus 3 days out of the week to work on our new film (which is premiering in August). I am also leaving in less than a month to do a study abroad trip with my school to the UK. This will be one of the greatest experiences of my life and I have been such a mass of adrenaline.

Traveling is one of my life passions. I have an intense burden on my shoulders to travel. I have been to Mexico twice which changed my life dramatically and I hope to travel the rest of world in my little time here called life. There are so many things in life I want to do, I already feel pressed for time. This is me in a tea cup and as I go on through this blog telling my experiences and emotions you'll hopefully get to know the keg of me.