week 2 Jose M. Cortes


Whenever I want to relax from a stressful I turn to my computer for relief. Oddly enough my eyes are sensitive to lights so even though I have a lamp next to me I don't turn it on unless I'm writing or reading something. I love how dim my room is only using the light coming from the TV and the small led light from my computer because it is just enough to see and find things I need like snacks or more snacks. It reminds me of the blue work light we would use in high school to help the stage hands move stuff around. Sometimes our neighbors have their light turned on and it comes through my window. I don't mind because it is feint and a really warm light.

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  1. karyndlawrenceSeptember 1, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    It's nice to see/read how different lighting can affect a person's state of mind...for you, relaxation means dimmer light in a more natural setting...we need darkness to recharge, rest and come back the next day. Shadow and the absence of light on stage is just as important to composition and story-telling as light!

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  2. UnknownSeptember 12, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    It's incredible how one little light in a dark room can get your attention.

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