: About Me

I write about things. Pretty things, thoughtful things, whimsical things, difficult things, me things.

I sing in the shower, from the radio and my own little songs. I forget my little songs after I towel off. I guess they're like little salamanders, dead without the water.

Experts say I sing like a flute, skilled and pretty but uninteresting. Perfect for choir soprano. I consider having larynx surgery or smoking, just to be fascinating. Altos get all the fun. I want a voice like a cello, or at least a kazoo. I would sing forever, for free, if I thought it was anything but boring. But it is.

I dream well and often. I only have nightmares of betrayal and of shame, and rarely. My favorite: I dream of running quickly then hopping, believing, and flying on the strength of my belief. I ride it through the clouds and through the years of my youth. I'm not sad when I wake up. I have an overpowering need to try it.

My first sentence I ever said was "I can do it myself". But I lied. I can't. Nobody can.

My passion is ...

characters and their little stories

I know too much about ...

video games

My parents always told me ...

I could do anything I put my mind to

My childhood ambition ...

was to be an astronaut-president-rock star.

Education > College Life College orientation: How to assess your strengths and weaknesses

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As a former college admissions counselor, I've talked to hundreds of high school students about their skills and ambitions. I always emphasize the need to keep an open mind and hold off on specializing until you have truly explored your limitations and your talents. Self-assessment can be tricky for anyone, but in some ways it's hardest for bright, ambitious youth. It's not easy, but with a little work, you can arrive at a realistic yet motivating understanding of your skills. * Don't let high school experiences rule your life. The typical college freshman arrives on campus with what they ...

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