Welcome

Hi everyone! I am a freshman at the University of Maine. I am currently studying journalism and exploring different areas to minor in. With journalism, I would like to work for a magazine, specifically a fashion magazine. I enjoy journalism because I can learn something new everyday by talking with different people and being exposed to different places. I have lived in Maine for most of my life. I lived in Southern California when I was very young. I wonder every day what it would have been like if my parents hadn't moved to Maine. My life would have been so much different. Although, I would love to live in California now- I prefer to live in warmer weather and a place with a faster pace environment. Maine is nice to have a family; but while I am young, I want to be near a larger city. I grew up in the town of Brewer and participated in cheerleading for most of my childhood. Now, I enjoy working out, eating healthy, making jewelry, fashion, reading, and traveling. Nutrition is a large part of my life, and I think everyone needs to take a chance to learn more about it or try new activities, like yoga or pilates. For work, I am a hostess and food runner at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant here in Orono, and I blog for the University of Maine's undergraduate website for University Relations. I am in the process of applying for internships at local magazines and newspapers for this summer, so that I can gain some experience and see if I like working in the field of journalism. As of right now, I am starting off the semester, planning on trying my best and excelling in my classes, and trying out new winter sports. I have snow-shoeing down so far; next on my list is skiing, since I have never tried it! My friends and I are going to take a trip to Sugar Loaf and tackle the task of trying it for the first time. It will be an adventure, and I will make sure to write about it. To wrap things up, I am excited to join this blog and include myself in CMJ 236. I look forward to learning more about writing and solidifying my writing skills. Best of luck to everyone else, as well!