It's quite possible that you clicked on this page not fully knowing what aesthete means. No worries, I didn't know either until recently as originally I was going to title this blog page, Becoming Artsy, but felt that the word aesthete describes me as an appreciator of multiple branches of art. It's essentially a synonym for connoisseur. Growing up my parents made it a point to expose me to art when the opportunity presented itself. Without knowing it at the time, my experience living in the Arts Village at NC State University amplified my appreciation for the arts.
So, get this . . . I didn't apply for housing to college shortly after I got accepted like most prospective college students. I was stoked about attending NC State, but |