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BISTRO GIRLS
Title
BISTRO GIRLS.
Creator
Blakeslee, Vanessa, Rushin, Pat, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
"Bistro Girls" is an interconnected collection of short stories focusing on characters whose lives intertwine in the affluent Floridian town of Bellamy Park. In "Bistro Girls of Bellamy Park," a senior at a privileged college struggles to confront an old friend who has slipped into addiction. In "Bobby Blues," two women's stifling situations with live-in boyfriends give way to a small hope as Valerie casts aside her illusions and leaves to find a new apartment, temporarily freeing herself...
Show more"Bistro Girls" is an interconnected collection of short stories focusing on characters whose lives intertwine in the affluent Floridian town of Bellamy Park. In "Bistro Girls of Bellamy Park," a senior at a privileged college struggles to confront an old friend who has slipped into addiction. In "Bobby Blues," two women's stifling situations with live-in boyfriends give way to a small hope as Valerie casts aside her illusions and leaves to find a new apartment, temporarily freeing herself from the pattern of relying on a man. In these stories people wrestle with flawed concepts of personal identity that create outward limitations in their interactions with those they care about most. In "Disconnect," an eccentric millionaire struggles with spirituality and a romance spoiled by his inability to find satisfaction. In "The Coffee Shop," the emotionally removed Don leaves Valerie in the inevitable position to find contentment through self-reliance. Through trial and error, the obstacles of insecurity and disillusionment can at times be overcome. In "Scout's Honor," a young woman marries under the spell of fateful disillusionment, with tragic results. An annulment is the catalyst for her maturity, yet the road before her promises to be a long, painful one. As the characters come closer to acceptance of the imperfections and possibilities in themselves and the world around them, there is almost always some hope, no matter how difficult the means to get there.
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Date Issued
2005
Identifier
CFE0000745, ucf:46576
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0000745
MINDFULNESS AND AUTHENTIC CREATIVITY: DEVELOPING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Title
MINDFULNESS AND AUTHENTIC CREATIVITY: DEVELOPING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
Creator
Cockrell, Brittany, Congdon, Kristin, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The contemporary society of the United States of America is becoming an increasingly stressful environment to live in. Our rapid advances and developments in virtual, electronic, and high-speed technology have led us to a lifestyle that operates more quickly. However, our attachment to such a face-paced lifestyle has unfortunately led us towards an increasingly stressful lifestyle. This research focuses on identifying our current society's perceptual outlook and illustrating how the practice...
Show moreThe contemporary society of the United States of America is becoming an increasingly stressful environment to live in. Our rapid advances and developments in virtual, electronic, and high-speed technology have led us to a lifestyle that operates more quickly. However, our attachment to such a face-paced lifestyle has unfortunately led us towards an increasingly stressful lifestyle. This research focuses on identifying our current society's perceptual outlook and illustrating how the practice of mindfulness can help reduce the anxieties, struggles, and mental flaws which cloud our perception. The intent of this thesis is to show how the practice of mindfulness is beneficial towards our mental health. The practice of mindfulness originated within the Buddhist tradition and has evolved into a new area of interest in the fields of mental health, psychology, philosophy, and humanities. Also, the connection between the practice of mindfulness, and the practice of authentic creativity, as demonstrated in playing the piano, is illuminated within this research. Authentic creativity thus serves as an enlightening metaphor for the elusive practice of mindfulness, and creates a more vivid understanding of the concept of mindfulness. For this thesis I have conducted a literature review in the areas of philosophy, religion, aesthetics and cognitive science. Also, I am actively participating in my research by personally practicing mindfulness and piano. Part of my methodology involves critical thinking on the personal level as I am writing journal entries about my views and thoughts concerning these processes.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0003842, ucf:44698
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003842
Historical, architectural, and archaeological survey of Orlando, Florida
Title
Historical, architectural, and archaeological survey of Orlando, Florida.
Creator
Florida, Carr, Robert S., Werndli, Phillip A., Florida, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description
Report of a survey of historic and archaeological sites conducted to provide an inventory to be used as a resource for preservation planning.
Date Issued
1978
Identifier
AAA7981QF00010/16/200308/12/200430945BfamIa D0QF, BN2433 - 54590, 1236109, FHP P CF 2003-10-16, FIPS12095, FCLA url 20040812, CF00001662, 2574952, ucf:16022
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001662.jpg
Time to keep
Title
A Time to keep: history of the First United Methodist Church of Oviedo, Florida, 1873-1973.
Creator
Adicks, Richard, Neely, Donna M., Evans, Clara Lee, Jones, Ben H., Lawton, Kathryn, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description
Brief history of the church from its beginnings to 1973, including photographs of early members, changes in the church structure, the new church, and the first wedding performed in the new church. Also includes a list of pastors and other officers of the church.
Date Issued
1973
Identifier
AAB9017QF00007/26/200511/14/200620916Bfam D0QF, FIPS12117, FHP C UCF 2005-08-03, FCLA url 20060601xOCLC, 75968729, CF00001726, 2585000, ucf:19840
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001726.jpg
History of development in Orange and Seminole counties
Title
History of development in Orange and Seminole counties: growth patterns of urban form in the Orlando metropolitan area.
Creator
Orange-Seminole Joint Planning Commission, White, Arthur W., East Central Florida Regional Planning Council, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description
A brief history of Orange and Seminole counties chronicling development from the colonial period to 1965, illustrated with period photographs and facsimile advertisements.
Date Issued
1965
Identifier
AAC3711QF00001/25/200704/17/200721155BnamI D0QF, FHP C UCF 2007-01-25, FIPS12095, FIPS12117, FCLA url 20070404xOCLC, 123193386, CF00001738, 2702791, ucf:21515
Format
E-book
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001738.jpg