Writing about you is a way of saying you should take a lens through your life and then cup out one or two sentences that best describe you.
It’s not a task anyone would enjoy doing considering we all have bowels of things to say.
But it’s a job we all must attend to at one point or another.
Browse through the internet and you’ll find all sort of about me, about us, about anything.
I think well over 90% of the about us you’d find are fashioned same style.
(1) Many people try to say too many in so little.
Here’s why: Humans by our very nature are full of experiences. An about us is an opportunity to let the world knows how thick and old our skull is.
True. But only a cup-full can go in. Which do you leave out?
Nah… Holy John won’t leave his dear daughter behind so he tries to cramp them all in. Crayfish.
(2) They go Monday style:
I am this, that, that, this.
I do that, this, and this.
Just as expected. A resume.
Holly Nora
Nora Sermez is an artist and designer. She owns a studio in Scottsdale, Arizona that works gem (sapphire, diamonds, golds…) into artifacts like rings and necklaces. If you decide to take a peep into her studio, you’ll realize the amount of artistry and thoughtfulness that goes into her creations.
Well, Nora isn’t only good with molding Diamonds and Golds, she has a strong taste for words and she uses her about me pages to burn it down.
“For generations the world has been obsessed with symbolism. Elements, colors and stories that transcend time and exist entirely in the spiritual realm. My obsession with symbolism has manifested itself in the form of handcrafted jewelry. An extension of my imagination and a library of experiences turned into wearable art. Love, Beauty, Divinity and Feminine Power are experiences and themes closest to my heart, they have become my guiding light in bringing this brand to life. I wanted to captivate the imagination through sacred creations that channel Goddesses, mysteries of the all seeing eye, and the infinite heavens; in a collection interlaced with stories that can be passed down for generations to come.”
I can imagine that a large chunk of her fans doesn’t just shell out thousands in dollars to buy a godamn ring. They buy the story.
And Nora, with every opportunity she has, gives them more.
If you ever sit to write an about us, and you want to get emotional about it, and you want to tell a story in it, and you want it more powerful than Toyota Hilux, Nora Sermez can start you in a good direction.
