I did want to tell you guys that I will be graduating on May 14th. 7 years finally under my belt, haha!

I'll be graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Geology (minoring in Composite Science, which is a combination of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). I will still be here in town until July or so since I have one more class I have to take (Calculus) and then I intend to move to Texas maybe in August or September. I will be putting in job applications in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, and will be looking for a job in environmental science or hydrogeology.

It took me a really long time to understand that graduating is a great achievement even if you take 7 years to graduate. I had felt ashamed that I took so long, but not only did I change my major twice, I was also working for six years, so it's understandable. I'm glad to finally get done, get out into the real world, and live my dream job.


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I did want to share what I got as graduation presents too XD


Mom gave me a crock pot, cutting board, two grilling tongs, and a leather briefcase.
My oldest brother gave me a 12 megapixel digital camera
And my middle brother gave me the katana I wanted with a wall mount and cleaning case.
One of my mom's friends gave me a set of Really Useful Box storage containers (12 in total, 3 of four different sizes).
My brother's fiancee and her family gave me $30 to the Olive Garden
My aunt on my mom's side gave me $50
My aunt on my mom's side gave me $5 to Starbucks
My grandparents gave me an electric mixer and a rice cooker for my apartment
My aunt on my dad's side gave me $25
My other aunt on my dad's side gave me $25
My mom's boss gave me a set of pizza pans and a pizza cutter

I finnaly got Photoshop

I am so happy

Now I will draw draw and draw again

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I wanted to ask this, not to be in any way selfish or to post more unrelated topics, but just as a general survey from what you guys know about me.

I'm starting to wonder if the kind of person I am can be described a certain way, or if I'm simply too unique (weird) to be put into any kind of category. I find that we as human beings like to lump ourselves into various 'titles' depending on our interests, but I'm having a very difficult time trying to find any kind of clique or description of myself that incorporates all (or most) of my interests. So I wanted to ask you to look at some of the things that define me and tell me if I fall into any kind of category or description.


- I'm straight, but have no interest in physical bodies (sometimes described as 'asexual'). I'd rather get to know someone for their personality than stare at their body.
- I have a broad taste for music, and like pretty much everything including classic rock, folk/pagan metal, country, native flute, and reggae.
- I have an appreciation for art and try to support artists when I can afford to.
- I prefer to support local businesses rather than big superstores
- I am a blood donor, and also try to donate to charities when I can
- I enjoy flavorful food and like to try exotic things if I think it sounds good. I have especially become an avid tea drinker and also love eating sushi.
- I love nature and animals, and am often awestruck by landscapes.