September 20, 2007: Space
Space. A double entendre. Space as in distance. Space as in physical location. What creates a space? Objects, color, shape, texture, sounds, taste, smell. All of these things create a physical space. Memories - things that are beyond any designers imagination, also creates a space. Good, sad, joy filled, scary, heart warming, and heart breaking memories creates a space. How does one change a space that breaks your heart every time you enter it? How can one erase memories, good memories, from any space? Simultaneously, when I moved into my new duplex I was in the midst of beginning a fantastic relationship. The space I am in right now grew into becoming memories of an blooming relationship. In a sense, even though he did not live with me, the space became "our" space because we spent a lot of time there. Beyond my control the relationship ended. Amongst the many questions and emotions I am feeling on thing I struggle with is, how can I now change "our" space into &qu