Siobhans Introduction

Please answer the questions in a separate post, and label as "Introductions."

Also, please (feel free to) post a thumbnail picture of yourself and/or your artwork, etc.

1. What has been your favorite course of study in or out of school? Why?

Learning how to be a raft guide was absolutely my favorite thing I have ever done, It was exciting and I learned a totally new skill that I can use forever. 

2. How many pages was the longest paper you have written? Did it include endnotes and bibliography?

20 pages 22 with cover page and a bibliography

3. Which was your favorite paper? Please tell us about the topic in a couple of sentences.

My favorite paper I ever wrote was a creative writing piece about a girl that was addicted to drugs and going to rehab for it. It was grungy and I thought I did really well in the way I wrote it. 

4. Is there a particular kind of writing you love to do?

I love to do humorous writing, I have a blog of my own that is mostly based on humor. 

5. Which books have you read lately: art, fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, poetry, environmental, film? Any comments  are welcome.

I recently re read the Harry Potter books as well as The Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac and I'm starting to read Timequake by Kurt Vonegut 

6. Which artist or writer really impresses you? Why?

I'm a huge fan of Chris Moore, he does dark comedy and literally makes me laugh out loud at his books. He and Tom Robbins are the only two writers that have gotten me to go out and buy all of their books.

7. What is your main interest besides writing, art, music, (i.e., the humanities)?

I am always excited to be outside and that is a large part of my interests. Aside from that I have been going to a lot of shows and going to school, which tends to be pretty time consuming. 

8. Please describe briefly an article in a newspaper or a magazine that got you thinking lately.

I recently read an article, that my Dad pointed out to me, about the different companies that help you teach English in other countries. Simply put it made me readjust my plans for the next few years. 

9. Which recent cultural event has really impressed you? This can be a museum, a concert, or anything like that, but also a sports game (if you consider this a cultural event, for which there are good reasons).

Recently I went to Global Dance Festival. Not only am I a huge fan of Dubstep and really any dance music but the amount of people there that were all excited about the same thing. Everyone at those types of shows are always looking out for each other. The people are more impressive than the music. 

10. Is there another, non-cultural event that has affected you deeply.

When I moved back to boulder, there was a huge change in not only where I was living but the people I was surrounded by. I went from hippies with dreads hanging out slack lining in the park to frat boys and girls who actually care about what they wear. They are all great people but it got me thinking about the type of people I surround myself with. 

11. Please share with us a thought or an idea that really widened your intellectual horizon. If possible, give a source for this idea so that those who are interested know where to go.

Mumford and Sons has a line in one of their songs that say's "decide what to be and go be it." It's pretty simple but great, if you are not happy, change it. If you want to be a ski bum, go work at a ski resort. Simple and profound.