So, as promised I will talk about what the heck a capstone is, why I am doing it, and what mine is about. But first, I have some very exiting news.
One of my friends from the church I attend while at college is a phenomenal artist. His medium is photography and he has some excellent pictures that he has allowed me to post on here for you. So, every week, in addition to my Song of the Week, I will be posting a Picture of the Week from my friend Rob Castro. If you like his work and want to check out more of it, he has a blog filled his photos that you can access Here. He has some really good photos and seeing them everyday makes me appreciative for people like him that can do such amazing art.
His first work that I will display is "Candy Orange Kind of Love" I love the hues and the softness of this photo. I am into the meaning of the color and meaning of certain types of flowers, and this photo brings that right out. This Orange Rose is a symbol of passion, enthusiasm, and desire. The Rose signifies a special relationship between the giver and the recipient. As such, this photo is a great piece of work capturing the soft desire of a particular person. Of course, this is my interpretation, and I'm sure Rob has another, but you should really go check out his other work. Just click on the link above.
Now, onto what a capstone is, and the rest of the story. I am a senior in college, and at my particular school, they have what is called a capstone project. You are to write a paper on a topic of your choosing, using all of the skills you have gained while at school. This paper for me is 25-30 pages of work. My topic that I have decided on is a Practically-alligorical interpretation of the Song of Songs. Now the Song of Songs gets a bad rap because many people view it as "the sex book" and "how God wants your marriage to be." But that is not how the book should be taken, It does have implications for our lives, but it is a picture of how God relates to His people. This will be one of the toughest challenges I have taken on yet. I will let you know how it comes out in 2 weeks. But yes, this is has my mind on love and relationships. And so, with a plethora of songs on this topic, Here is the Song of The Week!
Here is a song that is sung by a powerful voice. Yes, I am sorry. I like this song from Adele. It is her single "I Set Fire to the Rain." This song gives a powerful picture of manipulation in a relationship, and how it fights against the draw of attraction. I will discuss this later when I have time, so check back after this week when my capstone is done.
