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What I can’t live without:

Telephone: I used a “go phone” last fall when I studied abroad for 5 months, and that helped me realize I can live without a smartphone. However, I still talk to my parents every day, make and coordinate plans, talk to friends who live far away, and coordinate for work which I need a telephone to do.

Tennis shoes: I have played sports or worked out for as long as I can remember, and it has become a crucial part of my lifestyle. I still play IMs, and the last two semesters I have taken volleyball at UT. I also prefer walking over any other mode of transportation (I only drive or take the bus if I have to) so tennis shoes come in handy.

Water bottle/water: This isn’t supposed to be sarcastic (obviously none of us can actually live without water). I drink abnormally high amounts of water (I typically go through at least 4 refills at restaurants) and I rarely don’t have a water bottle with me. Forgetting my water bottle when I go somewhere is almost worse than forgetting an essay that is due.

People I have something important in common with: I am very extroverted, and I love being around other people. When I was nervous to study abroad with no one I knew, I received the advice that “even if the only thing you have in common with others is that you are all studying abroad, that will be enough.” He was right, and I made some of my best friends on that trip based out of us having one thing in common and building a relationship and sharing experiences off of that.

Music: I use music in two ways. One, I teach fitness classes where my routines are synched to the music, so the BPM (beats per minute) tracks are somewhat of a necessity. Two, I just enjoy listening to music whether it is to relax me, excite me, or something in between.

Stories/Insight: If I could have any profession in the world, I would probably be a professional student and take classes at universities all over the world. I enjoy learning new knowledge and insights, and I particularly enjoy others view points and experiences. I included a drawing of my kindle because it can access scholastic articles and cases, or books and magazines I read for fun like Time or The Hunger Games.

What I care about:

Camp Champions: I was a counselor/camper for 14 years at Camp Champions, and it is a huge part of my past and present.  I made some of my best friends at camp, and my time and roles there have been very defining of many of my values and personality. 

Greek Yogurt: I am always in the mood for greek yogurt. It is so high in protein and healthy, and the brand I labeled, Siggy’s, has fantastic flavors. I can eat any time of the day, and I don't think I will ever get tired of it. 

Sun/warm weather: Summer is easily my favorite season, and I oddly love getting into a hot car when its over a hundred degrees just because I like the so much more than the cold. I grew up going to a camp on the lake and later taught ski and wake boarding lessons there, so hot sunny days are some of my best memories.

Digital Ecosystem

key: the thicker the line the more I use it

Web Search: I am constantly searching online for the class schedule at Core Power Yoga, online shopping all over the place, looking up company information, and searching everything in between. I use it because access to basically all information is at my fingertips. I also have a smartphone and a laptop so it is rare that I can’t find the information I need with just the click of a button whenever I need/want to.

Twitter, Facebook, etc.: I use Facebook the most to keep up with friends and often to communicate with groups either scholastically or in extra curriculars. Though people post a lot of worthlessness, sometimes I can learn from the information on my newsfeed as well as my twitter feed. On twitter particularly, I follow companies or brands I am interested in.

Nation TV broadcast website apps: I don’t really visit their websites, but I have BBC News, NBC News, FOX News, NPR, etc. apps on my phone that send me notifications regularly. This keeps me informed of headlines, and if I am interested I will read more into the subject. The apps are very easy to use and accessible with my iPhone.

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