The last week-end of January was Lunar New Year, and being Chinese-Korean-American, I found myself relieved at the thought of another new year celebration. It isn’t because I enjoy the jubilee. I mean, I do; when you’re surrounded by plates and plates of food, and when you’re given red envelopes of money from your relatives, life is pretty great. I think I was relieved because for me, it’s as if the month of January was a trial run for 2017. It allowed me to get a feel of what the rest of the year would be like with my classes, with the world, with myself. And this is where my title comes in; “not able to see the forest for the trees” is an idiom which means that one sees too many details of a situation which obscures the situation as a whole. This phrase is essentially how I live my life. I’m a detail person, and I put too much effort into that particular detail than the success of the project (or what have you) as a whole.
So that being said, if you need a second chance at the year of 2017, take it. I’m going to take this opportunity to be more vocal about the issues that are important to me, especially with the situations happening all over the world, like global warming, diversity in the entertainment industry, and politics.
Now, honestly speaking, I looked up forest idioms because my photos where taken in a forest. If you (not that you really know me) think quintessential Tiffany, I’d have to say it would be cuffed sleeves and pants. And sneakers, always sneakers. As you can see, I have very dearly adored my Adidas Stan Smiths. They are one of the most convenient and comfortable pair of sneakers that I own, and with the color way, everything goes with the pair. I am also layering a hoodie, a striped shirt, and an oversize denim button-down. The sleeves of the denim shirt are cuffed, which again is no surprise. I paired the outfit with my favorite purse, which is a vintage Dooney and Bourke bucket bag, a hand-me-down from my mother during her 20’s when she spent her savings on designer goods. Obviously I received my fondness of designer goods from her.
Although we’re a little more than a month into the new year, I think it’s beneficial to refresh and analyze our mindset of this year. 2017 is the year to just go for it. There’s nothing to lose, only to gain through our mistakes and successes.
