A very random collection of curiosities. Yes, that item in the upper right hand corner is exactly what you think it is.
I'm a member of the United States Naval Institute. If you value free and open discourse about the state of American seapower, I urge you to join.
I hold few framed physical photographs. These two photographs, one of my time as a midshipman and one of my students and myself taken last December, are among my favorites.
My Great Grandfather's ring (circa 1910), my Grandfather's ring, and my own UT ring. While Granddaddy's ring is far too big for me, I have the exact same ring size as Great Granddaddy. I rarely wear it given its age. I also inherited my Great Grandaddy's Knight of Columbus cufflinks, but the rosary on the Infant of Prague (as well as the pin I wear) were mine at my own Exemplification of Knighthood. I am a Third Degree. And that's as far into religion as I will ever go on a style and living blog.
Completely unabashed about my love of certain Japanese animation shows (to the point, early mentioned, of being considered the foremost expert of Kimagure Orange Road in the world outside of the creator), I have here a bookmark of Hongo Yui from Fushigi Yuugi, a figurine of Kagami from Lucky Star dressed as Hatsune Miku from Vocaloid, and a figure and drawing of Tenjou Utena from my third favorite animation show, Revolutionary Girl Utena. Not shown is my own copy of the Utena rose crest ring, which is prominent among the student council of her prep school in the series.
Interesting glimpse at various aspects of your personality...Did anime lead you to Japan?
ReplyDelete@Terri, you know, not directly. It made the transition significantly easier. I often joke that I didn't get hit with culture shock going, but rather, I got hit with it coming back!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting peek into your hobbies and background! I feel like my life is still spread between NYC and Asia as are my belongings. But is interesting to show things that represent me if I actually gathered them up!
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What someone chooses to display - not always the most efficient way to truly see someone, but definitely a telling peek into the image they want to put out there. An interesting collection of some pretty sundry items.
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I love displaying mementos to personalize a living space; in my case, it's mostly photos, travel souvenirs and kitschy trinkets.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
This is one very cool post, it shows so many different facets that are part of you. Plus, I am always partial to anyone who was/is USN, my father and many relatives were/are. And my husband is a *huge* anime fan, has been almost since I've known him, and that's a long time.
ReplyDeleteBTW, Scooter-the-Wonder-Cat very much appreciated your comment about more kitties being needed in the New Year's graphic!
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