I raise a glass to you

An old friend taught me the importance of communication. Had I listened to him from the start my life wouldn't be where it is today, and that is okay. My stubborness has caused me to teach myself some very hard lessons, but in the end I've come out a better, stronger, and more honest communicative person. I've made new friends, had new experiences I never would of dreamed of having, and have learned to re-enter the wonderful world of love again. Life is...it's hard. It's so disappointing. People aren't who they say the are or act as they say they'll act. But it's all part of the lessons. We learn and we grow, and that's okay.
Today I am fasting. At first I was fasting for a worldly reason. I wanted to do this fast through World Vision so I could have a reason to make a difference. But I realized you do not need an organization to be a guiding light. On a personal level this fast will help me grow and give me time to reflect on my life and what toxins I need to get rid of. I am going to start with not being so materialistic. These things only provide such minimal happiness. They do not communicate with you. I want to talk to a few people during this event. First and foremost, God. God is a huge cornerstone in this endeavor and he will be on my mind the whole fast. Secondly, I'd like to talk to myself. Socially awkward yes, but you cannot set yourself straight if you do not stop to see and talk to yourself and figure out who you really are. Finally, I am going to talk to the people in my path. Who I see and come in reach with. They should know and I hope they support me through this.

In reference to communication, it is important I think to communicate with those who you haven't communicated with. My friend from earlier, I decided he deserves a taste of what he was trying to teach me. He and I do not speak regularly, there are too many factors as to why we don't and for now that's okay. However, I extended our connection and made it personal by thanking him for teaching me communication. If he didn't wake me up and show me why it is so important I would not be the person I am now almost 3 years later. So in honor of that, this post is dedicated to both him and all other people who have helped me realized the importance of dedication. I raise my glass to you sir, job well done!

two words describe tomorrow nigel. barker.

okay seriously. does anyone know how to post files haha i don't think that's an option currently. stand by while i go through the long process of changing my files to jpegs so you may view them :D in the meantime, please enjoy some of my photography. i promise to have some graphic design work up as soon as i figure out how to post them.

"You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows" -Bob Dylan

What's in a name

The name of my blog, and hopefully future company, holds a lot of meaning to me. 3twenty-one is actually a date; March 21st. This is the day that God gave me a second chance at life. When I was a baby I was diagnosed with the genetic disorder Alpha One Anti-Trypson deficiency. It is basically a protein disorder. If you carry the gene for this disease it will either effect you at a very young age or in your early adult life. The gene effects either your lungs or your liver, depending on which one you carry. I carried the gene that effected me as a baby, and it was killing my liver. I needed a transplant or I would not survive. God blessed me with a new liver and the shot at a new life on March 21st, 1992. Two days before my second birthday. Even with a transplant my chances were not great in surviving. There is the fear of rejection and my body just not being able to handle such a surgery at a young age. I have defeated both odds and am still going through life! I have a very medically involved life still but it does not slow me down. I hope that through my art I can eventually create a line that helps promote awareness for Alpha 0ne and transplant patients of all ages. I shall post soon what I am currently working on and things that I have created in the past.
" great many people think they are thinking when they are really rearranging their prejudices."
- William James

Welcome

Hi! My name is Hannah. I'm joining the blogging world in hopes to get my love of art and the creations I've made out in the open. I will be adding things I've created in the next few days. I am a college student, I attend the Art Institute. I am pursuing a degree in Graphic Design but I also have a passion for photography and art in general. With my degree I hope to work for a large publishing company for awhile so that I can learn the insides and outs of working in a company. After putting my time in at a corporation I hope to open my own store. I have a passion for charity and helping others and through my company, 3 twenty-one designs, I'd like to turn my profits into money for charities. In another post I will explain the history behind the name of my "company." As for now I hope this suffices, feel free to comment, browse, leave tips or anything else that you feel is necessary :D With that I bid thee all Good Day, or Good Night. As my way to sign out from here and then on out I will sign with a quote.
"First thought in art is best" -William Blake