1. What has been your favorite course of study in or out of school? Why?
Philosophy and Science- it was something I knew literally nothing about at the start of the course, but absolutely loved and learned so much during. It has been one of the best classes I've had because it was sort of exactly what I pictured a college class should be; fun, relevant, interesting, and new.
Philosophy and Science- it was something I knew literally nothing about at the start of the course, but absolutely loved and learned so much during. It has been one of the best classes I've had because it was sort of exactly what I pictured a college class should be; fun, relevant, interesting, and new.
2. How many pages was the longest paper you have written? Did it include endnotes and bibliography?
A research paper that was 15, not double-spaced. Wrote it for Advanced Freshman Lit, and yes it included endnotes and an annotated bibliography.
A research paper that was 15, not double-spaced. Wrote it for Advanced Freshman Lit, and yes it included endnotes and an annotated bibliography.
3. Which was your favorite paper? Please tell us about the topic in a couple of sentences.
My favorite paper I've written was my college application essay, which was an obituary for summer. In a very different and nonlinear way, it talked about all my hobbies, loves, and personality without overtly doing so and being one of... THOSE college essays.
4. Is there a particular kind of writing you love to do?
I love writing what amounts to glorified fanfiction; self-made episodes for my favorite TV shows, "better" scripts for movies I wasn't satisfied with, other ideas I feel a franchise could've explored.
I love writing what amounts to glorified fanfiction; self-made episodes for my favorite TV shows, "better" scripts for movies I wasn't satisfied with, other ideas I feel a franchise could've explored.
5. Which books have you read lately: art, fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, poetry, environmental, film? Any comments are welcome.
I most recently read Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book," which is a young-adult novel but is pretty awesome for all ages. It is simplistic but feels very genuine, and builds on many urban legends and mythologies (as most of Gaiman's work does).
I most recently read Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book," which is a young-adult novel but is pretty awesome for all ages. It is simplistic but feels very genuine, and builds on many urban legends and mythologies (as most of Gaiman's work does).
6. Which artist or writer really impresses you? Why?
Previously mentioned writer Neil Gaiman is probably my favorite bloke around right now. He has an amazing style of storytelling that is absolutely captivating, and is all the more amazing for his ability to write on just about anything and have it be interesting. His mastery of the language and his ability to turn a phrase make me endlessly jealous.
Previously mentioned writer Neil Gaiman is probably my favorite bloke around right now. He has an amazing style of storytelling that is absolutely captivating, and is all the more amazing for his ability to write on just about anything and have it be interesting. His mastery of the language and his ability to turn a phrase make me endlessly jealous.
7. What is your main interest besides writing, art, music, (i.e., the humanities)?
Uh, I don't really have many interests that aren't the humanities... I love the outdoors, and frequently hike, jog, and horseback ride.
Uh, I don't really have many interests that aren't the humanities... I love the outdoors, and frequently hike, jog, and horseback ride.
8. Please describe briefly an article in a newspaper or a magazine that got you thinking lately.
I read an awful/hilarious article in Cosmopolitan the other day about "150 things to do naked (that aren't sex!)." It got me thinking that a better title for the article would have been "150 easy ways to get yourself arrested."
I read an awful/hilarious article in Cosmopolitan the other day about "150 things to do naked (that aren't sex!)." It got me thinking that a better title for the article would have been "150 easy ways to get yourself arrested."
9. Which recent cultural event has really impressed you? This can be a museum, a concert, or anything like that, but also a sports game (if you consider this a cultural event, for which there are good reasons).
I went to a concert at Chataqua the other day which was pretty amazing; The Weepies were the band playing, a folksy husband and wife duo who are from Boulder originally and have managed to make a pretty good name for themselves out in the entertainment world. They had a set they had built for their acoustic tour which was really impressive. It had a miniature city that lit up differently depending on the song, a backdrop of tiny winking stars, a little forest, etc.
I went to a concert at Chataqua the other day which was pretty amazing; The Weepies were the band playing, a folksy husband and wife duo who are from Boulder originally and have managed to make a pretty good name for themselves out in the entertainment world. They had a set they had built for their acoustic tour which was really impressive. It had a miniature city that lit up differently depending on the song, a backdrop of tiny winking stars, a little forest, etc.
10. Is there another, non-cultural event that has affected you deeply.
The new season of Doctor Who is airing again, starting last Saturday. It gets me quite excited for life in general.
The new season of Doctor Who is airing again, starting last Saturday. It gets me quite excited for life in general.
11. Please share with us a thought or an idea that really widened your intellectual horizon. If possible, give a source for this idea so that those who are interested know where to go.
The moment when I honestly and completely understood that "things will always get better" was a pretty big revelation for me. Not sure where to possibly refer someone who wants to have the same moment... at some point, I just really and deeply realized that things literally can't stay the same, and if things are bad at that moment that means they will get better.
The moment when I honestly and completely understood that "things will always get better" was a pretty big revelation for me. Not sure where to possibly refer someone who wants to have the same moment... at some point, I just really and deeply realized that things literally can't stay the same, and if things are bad at that moment that means they will get better.
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