Hi there! I am a high school student who hails from the Grand Canyon state. I am working to pursue a career in architecture and design. For now, this blog is dedicated to my interests, goals, and ect. Personal PostsGoalsTumblr (3.0; @jessicajaski)http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/<p>I have recently gained the opportunity to take classes here in the valley at ASU during July. I will be exploring different types of architecture as well as elements of design.</p> <p>Time to see if I love the field just as much as I think that I do. </p> <p>I could not be more excited. </p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/23643345280http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/23643345280Wed, 23 May 2012 18:04:11 -0700blog<p>Lately I have been reading a lot of books that have existentialist themes. I am very intrigued by the concept. It seems as though humans have a natural deterrent. We have a tendency to over complicate things and think negatively rather than enjoy our existence and make the best of it because it is so much easier to give up. However, no one reaped impressive benefits this way.</p> <p>I have been taking something from these books and been making better plans to do better in school, relationships with friends and family, and overall enjoy life more. It&#8217;s a progressive process but it has been going great so far. </p> <p>Little changes can go a long way.</p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/20261551930http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/20261551930Sat, 31 Mar 2012 19:06:07 -0700blogexistentialismbooksmans search for meaningthe wisdom of insecuritythe alchemist<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/24715531" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>Food for thought.</p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19658334794http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19658334794Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:41:31 -0700ira glassvideo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0txd3tIO21qgfujto1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0txd3tIO21qgfujto2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://archiphile.tumblr.com/post/19245871777/como-shambhala-resort-in-bali-more-summer">archiphile</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>como shambhala resort in bali | <a href="http://archiphile.tumblr.com/tagged/islands">more summer getaways</a></p> </blockquote>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19656146408http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19656146408Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:08:42 -0700photointerior designarchitecturepoolbali<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0yagaZD2q1qgfp5wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://thearchtivist.com/post/19369260874/one57-tower-nyc">thearchtivist</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.one57.com/">One57 Tower NYC</a></p> </blockquote>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19633774104http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19633774104Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:25:41 -0700photoone 57new york citycentral parkarchitecture<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo12_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172vi0QMK1rr2abpo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Here are some more pictures of the schools we visited, as well as some tourist attractions we were lucky enough to fit into our busy schedule.</p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19632553149http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19632553149Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:50:00 -0700Blogphotoprincetonswarthmoreindependence hallliberty bellu of pennLincoln memorialcentral parktimes squaremartin luther king memorial<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m172hnTDPT1rr2abpo10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>The pictures above are from my recent Ivy League school trip. This is the majority of the photos taken, but it looks like I will need to create another photo-set to include some more. I spent the last week with amazing students from all around Phoenix touring the nation’s top schools. </p> <p>Not only was I impressed with each and every school, but the trip in itself was a wonderful learning experience. I was lucky to meet and spend time with alumni from several of the schools and talk about my interest in architecture/sustainable design, the admission process, and the school itself. </p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19632271291http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/19632271291Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:41:00 -0700blogphotoMITHarvardYaleWellsleyBrownColumbiaarchitecture“If you’re not failing every now and again, it is a sign that you’re not doing anything very innovative.”<br/><br/> - <em>Woody Allen </em>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18772511245http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18772511245Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:26:36 -0700woody allenquoteinnovation<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/29532876" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><br/><br/><p>I have always had a love for hand lettering.</p> <p>This video is of Dan Madsen the creator of <a href="http://dustysigns.com">Dusty Signs</a>. I was lucky enough to talk with Dan about his mutal love for hand lettering and he had me write down the name of several books I might find interesting or helpful about this lost art. </p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18735399547http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18735399547Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:50:43 -0700dan madsendusty signsvimeohand letteringvideo<iframe class="tumblr_audio_player tumblr_audio_player_18734389857" src="http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18734389857/audio_player_iframe/jessicajaski/tumblr_lyzythgDBN1qec9if?audio_file=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Faudio_file%2Fjessicajaski%2F18734389857%2Ftumblr_lyzythgDBN1qec9if" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" scrolling="no" width="500" height="169"></iframe><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://amandakayhughes.com/post/17219955837/im-obsessed-with-this-song-right-now-the-video">amandakayhughes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I’m obsessed with this song right now. The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY">video</a> is pretty sweet too.</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>Somebody That I Used To Know</strong> - Goyte (feat. Kimbra)</p> </blockquote> </blockquote>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18734389857http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18734389857Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:33:38 -0700goytesomebody that I used to knowmusic<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytpzwuSvN1r1e2hio1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytpzwuSvN1r1e2hio2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytpzwuSvN1r1e2hio3_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytpzwuSvN1r1e2hio4_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lytpzwuSvN1r1e2hio5_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pedalxpush.tumblr.com/post/16976731108/architect-ray-kappes-california-home-i-dont-post">pedalxpush</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Architect Ray Kappe’s California Home<br/><br/>I don’t post much of anything besides menswear anymore, but when I come across something as beautiful as this I feel as if it’s m duty to share. So enjoy!<br/><br/>”<a href="http://the189.com/design/joao-canziani-photographs-the-family-home-of-architect-ray-kappe">OEN</a> uncovered this fantastic photoset from João Canziani. A look at the home of American architect Ray Kappe, an expert in sustainable design and lecturer in Southern California. The incredible surroundings are framed by huge windows and complimented by a whole lot of wood and multiple levels. This isn’t one of those polished show homes full of Barcelona chairs and obtrusive lighting. This place is lived in and clearly loved. Beautiful images showcasing this knockout house.” <br/>-Selectism</p> </blockquote>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18734264816http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18734264816Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:31:28 -0700architectureray kappecaliforniasustainable design<p>This blog will be dedicated to my interests, thoughts, and goals. It will serve as my inspiration/motivation to explore my interest in architecture and various types of design. </p> <p>Enjoy. </p>http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18707644403http://jessicajaski.tumblr.com/post/18707644403Sat, 03 Mar 2012 21:28:29 -0700schoolcollegedesignarchitecture