I'm not sure if everyone knows this, but when I grow up, I want to be a Marine Biologist. My intended major at Drake is Environmental Science. What I really want to do is focus on coral and maybe do something with coral conservation. Lately, I've been looking at this website because the pictures are just stunning. Here's a picture from foter.com. I'm actually super obsessed with coral, but hardly anyone really knows that.
When I was at the doctor's office (which has been a lot recently), I saw a magazine: Dive Training. I was attracted to it right away because of its oceanic qualities. There's this part of me that is terrified to try scuba diving, but then part of me loves to try new things, so I'd be all for it.
The article that I read inside was talking about using different kelp and algae to create medicines, vitamins, and cancer treatments. It was really cool.
When I was done reading it, there was an elderly man walking towards me. Fun fact about me: I don't like old people unless they are related to me or I know them. I was really nervous and I don't like talking to strangers anyways, but he asked me if I could help him put on his coat because he has carpal tunnel, so I helped him because I can't say no to things. I really just thought that would be the end of it, but he sat down near me and talked to me. Ick, I thought to myself...
He thought I was a college student, which I laughed at because I am 5'1" and have the face of a 14 year old. We talked for a while, and I told him about my future plans. It was so nice to be able to tell somebody about it and ACTUALLY, LEGITIMATELY care. No one seems to care about a lot of things that I say, but this stranger was generally interested in my future. He had to leave, so I held the door for him and he said, "You are so kind and thoughtful. I wish you the best of luck in your adventures under the sea." That was super sweet because old people say the nicest things when you get to know them; they're super wise. I've always said that I've wanted to die young, but maybe getting old isn't so bad.
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| Here's the yarn |
I was at Michael's (the craft store) because I wanted to start a new knitting project, and I could not decide what to pick because of all the yarn that they have. My sister, Kara, pointed out one that was dark blue with white stripes, and said, "Hey! This has your new school colors!" so I went with that one!
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| Making progress |
I wanted to give you an update of my college plans since I haven't really talked about it too much on my blog. I will be attending Drake University in the fall, and I cannot be more excited! My major will be Environmental Science, but I'd like to double major with Biology, so I can do Marine Biology. I'd also like to minor in French, Music, or Theatre, or maybe all three! I'm so excited to start the next chapter of my life.
I recently joined a Facebook group for the class of 2018, and I had to post a little paragraph about myself, basically so I can start to make some friends. For me, it's so nerve-wracking to make new friends at this age! I was so nervous to even post, so I didn't for about a week. I finally got the courage to put myself out there, and a girl actually liked my post! And so did another boy!
I was really happy when the girl added me and started Facebook messaging me. Then she gave me her number and we've been texting nonstop for about 4 days now. She is so cool and fun, and we have a lot in common. We like a lot of the same music, which is very important. If she wants to, I'd love to room with her, but I don't want to come on too strong, so I'll wait until she asks.
I'm really looking forward to my next visit to Drake, which is over Spring Break for an Admitted Student day. I love what Drake has to offer, and they even send out a schedule of all the things you can do in Des Moines while you're there. I know that I'll want to go shopping! There are so many options and things to choose from.
So those are my college plans, and I'm so excited that I got into my first choice and I got a great scholarship!
