Free Write 2 - A Little About Me

In this week's free write, I figured I would write about myself a bit. I was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. For those who don't know, Olympia is about 45 minutes to an hour outside of Seattle. I'll always have pride for my home state and where I grew up but by the time I was 18, the rain and generally miserable Western Washington weather got to me.

After a trip to Washington, DC I made a decision that a degree in public policy was a great fit for my personality! I made the move to Arizona State University for the awesome city life and constant sunshine and I haven't looked back since. I must say, it's great here. People are friendly and it's great to be around fellow students and like-minded people at similar points in their lives. Growing up I didn't have much of that, especially after high school.

I take a strong interest in politics and public administration, but my more "recreational" hobbies include sports, movies, and traveling. I am, and always will be, a die hard Seattle Seahawks fan! I can't tell you how happy I am that football season is back in full swing. Sundays have true meaning again. On a similar note, GO SUN DEVILS!

Along with sports, I'm probably one of the biggest movie nerds you will meet (no exaggeration). I love all kinds of movies in every genre, assuming they are good and worth watching. Some of my all time favorites include The Matrix, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Nolan's Batman Trilogy, The Shawshank Redemption, Forrest Gump, No Country for Old Men, The Big Lebowski, Schindler's List, and of course The Bourne Movies (The Matt Damon ones). Of course there are so many more films I love and I'm always on the lookout for the next big thing. Over the last few years I've really gotten into independent films as well.

Game of Thrones is also incredible. I am fully aware this is not a movie, but that does not change the fact that it's fantastic and if you're not watching it you are genuinely missing out.

Moving on.

I would say that my biggest ambition is to travel and see new places and to try new things. I've always enjoyed having new experiences even if it's something as simple as trying a new dinner spot during happy hour. On a more grand level, traveling to different places nationally and internationally is something I really like doing. After I return from Washington, DC I plan on scrounging enough cash together to take a short vacation in Dublin, Ireland. Maybe next summer perhaps?

While I'm on the travel note, I can't wait to finally head to DC and start my experience! Many of my future free writes will involve discussing some of my favorite DC experiences. I'm certain I will have a ton of stories to tell.