I never know where to start or what to say in any “About Me”
section, so I usually just skip it. Anyway, since I can’t skip this one, I’ll
start from where I grew up… Solvang. One of the top 10 weirdest places to visit
in America. I guess it’s cute. And creepy. There’s not a whole lot to do there
as a teenager, unless you ride horses, take care of animals or live on a winery.
Most teens just drank wine from their parent’s fancy wine cellars. Luckily, my
parent’s didn’t have one. I played tennis, volleyball and pretended to be on
track & field for the pole vaulting. I even tried shot put, which is
hilarious! Clearly I wasn't made for that sport.
After high school, I went to SBCC, for way too long. My
first class was on Dinosaurs, which I took because I thought it would be an
easy A. Turns out, it included anatomy and was my hardest class that semester,
but also my favorite. After that, I changed my major from international
business [yawn, sorry business majors!] to geological sciences, something I
actually felt [feel] passionate about. I went on field studies throughout
California and Colorado, and that’s one great thing about earth sciences, you
have to get out of the traditional classroom and learn from nature.
Now, I’m here at Antioch because I convinced myself that I should
be a special education teacher, a field I’ve been working in for 6 years,
because I do love it. I was supposed to start the MAE early decider program,
THIS QUARTER, but I backed out, and am figuring out how I can still pursue
paleontology. I’d be happy even if it was just a side hobby, and take weekends
to go fossil hunting at Shark Tooth Hill. Of course, if someone is willing to pay me for that, then
that’s the perfect job! On a side note: My housemate’s almost two-year-old son
comes into my room with a huge smile saying “dinosaurs” because of this amazing
and massive picture book I have. Sooo cute!
More random stuff about me… I teach and practice yoga,
kayak, play tennis, hike, bike, garden, and travel even though I’m afraid of
planes, and get seasick on boats. I also love 80’s rock and hair bands in case
anyone wants to see Motley Crue or the Scorpions :)
Yeah, I can't imagine growing up in Solvang having grown up in LA. I can totally envision retiring there, but growing up there, I think, I would have gone little crazy.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to staying at SBCC too long. I'm still taking classes there and I think that will continue for years to come. And I work there!
Also, I now have this great image of a yoga class sweating it out to Welcome to the Jungle. Awesomeness.