If you had to explain yourself to someone new in 20 words or less, what would you say?
I'm happy as long as I have my dogs, my friends, family, music, caffeine and a bed.
Why did you start writing for Odyssey?
My friend Dani was building a team of writers in the community and asked me if I was interested. I tend to hate when people read things I write, even for school. So I thought that this could help me get over that.
It’s one thing to sign up for an opportunity like this, but it’s another thing to stay committed and give it your all. What has kept you writing for the team?
I have come to love seeing how many shares my articles get each week. It means that people enjoy my articles and that makes me very happy. I consider this a little job and it keeps me busy and helps with due dates.
What would you tell someone who is interested in writing for Odyssey? Any words of wisdom you have? Any warnings?
Write down a bunch of ideas first so that you have a bunch to choose from instead of struggling to come up with ones each week. Try and get them done earlier in the week, it is less stress for you and your editor. Shout out to Dani. Sorry mine are always last minute.
What’s your favorite article that you’ve had published?
I have two favorites, they are the one I wrote about my school and about working in an ice cream shop
Would you ever let someone in your life design a tattoo for you, and would you get the tattoo done without knowing what it was? If so, who and why? If not, why?
I would let my mom design a tattoo for me because I like the way she draws things and I know she knows what I would be willing to put on my body. If it were by someone that I knew very well yes or even by a tattoo artist. Any of my friends that can draw decently sounds bad but I say this because I trust them not to
Which TV show or movie cast do you wish you could be a part of?
Lie To Me because I would love to have a job where I tell if someone is lying. Being a psychology major I love everything that happens in that show. I say this as I am re-watching episodes for the fifth time. I love the idea of reading people's emotions and telling if they are lying or not.
If you could live in any time period, when would you choose? Why?
I would love to live in the 50s. I choose the 50s because that's when comic strips were still a cool thing to read like the peanuts comic strip. The clothing style I am in love with from the 50s like the bathing suits and regular clothes. I always see pictures of people going on dates in the 50s and I wish it was something that still happened the way it is in the pictures.
Which fashion trend of the past or present makes you cringe the most? Which one do you wish stayed around or became more popular?
Knee high converse make me cringe so do the same colored jumpsuits. I wish I knew what trend I wish stayed around.
Would your five-year-old self be happy with your current career choice? Or did you have a different idea of what you wanted to do when you were younger?
I think my five-year-old self would be a little upset that I am not working with animals or being a vet. I had my heart set on being a vet until I got to my psychology class my junior year of high school.
What are you most looking forward to in the next year?
Being at school with my friends. As cheesy as it sounds I can't wait for some classes next year. I am so excited to go to dinner with my group of friends and out little movie nights.
