"Stop and Smell the Roses"

  When I started my new "Art is Life" class last month, I have literally been on assignment to find "art" around me. The most obvious visual example is as follows;
  As I was walking out of my apartment and go into the center of town I have to walk past Terabetas’s Street of flower venders. The sheer volume of venders and the interesting faces of mostly Russian women makes this place stand out. Plus, I will have to admit the fact that even my "manly" boys notice how "cool" the sunflowers are is nice to hear. Although I have tripped on the uneven pavement and sometimes have the unpleasant smell of cigarette smoke, this part of my walk is special. It forces me to slow down and “smell the roses” and enjoy the range of colors as well as the interesting faces of these hard working women. Although cliché, I feel more fulfilled in my life when I “try” to slow down and have a moment to be thankful.