At the beginning of this quarter, I wrote an essay on the shape that I identified as part of my introduction, and I chose the rectangle. I chose this shape due to my desire to embrace what the shape stands for: Calm, Security, and Order. I still very much desire these things. To exit the stressful mindset and enter serenity sounds wonderful. Ultimately, this shape never really defined me, it is just what I desire. In my younger years I could really be defined as the creative splotches shape. I was once very spontaneous and unpredictable. I was never afraid to try new things or travel to new places. I was fearless back then.  Through this quarter I have learned to embrace the Hexagon shape as I have learned to trust the process more, improve my communication skills and balance the work loads between my classes and home life priorities.

I don’t believe that I can be defined by one shape alone. I have been defined by many different shapes over the years. Constantly changing and evolving as I have grown. Although my process through life has not been traditional by any means, I do believe that my experiences are my greatest inspirations that will help me to truly make the most out of this college education and will be the reason that I succeed. Maybe one day I will be able to know what it’s like to be the Rhombus shape as my efforts pay off and I can enjoy luxury, sophistication, and an abstract lifestyle.

Shape meanings acquired from Psychology of Shapes in Design: A Guide for Visual Storytelling