Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Blog Post 1
My name is Khaela (pronounced KAYLA, if you ever care to say it out loud). I'm originally from the beautiful city of Long Beach, California, but came to Mobile, Alabama, kicking and screaming, in the summer of 2005. I attended Murphy High School and came out in 2009. Not too long before my arrival to the University of South Alabama did I decide on what I wanted to major in: English. My initial reason for wanting to attend USA was rather juvenile--"All my friends are going!" I had a more vaild reason once I learned how great the Education program was. I've been interested in Education since I was either 3 or 4, either when my mom taught me how to read, or after my first few days of preschool. Either way, I've always had this need to teach and help people.
Special interests? I don't have any worth mentioning, at least none I can use in my career (I doubt anyone would pay me for sleeping).
Personal information? Let's see what I'm willing to share: I have a mommy (and yes, I call her Mommy. No daddy, though. He died in 2006). I am the 3rd of four children--older sister, Shon; older brother, Nick; and younger brother, Chris. I have 3 nieces: Xyisha, Ariyana, and Abigale. I have a boyfriend who attends Auburn University (though my thoughts and opinions on football are not affected by this). We've been together 5 months and I've loved every minute of them.
As for my passions, I have a recent passion for college. For me, college is the ultimate test for me to prove myself to my family. I would love to show them I can make something of myself (not that they had any doubt or anything). I heard something from a teacher of mine that kind of resonated with me. She said "You're not in college for yourself. You are here for everyone who ever invested anything in you." That quote is something that I hope will keep me driven.
Now I feel I should explain my picture. You see that blue spot in between my teeth? Yes, that is gum. I LOVE gum. But not like everyone else loves gum. I can honestly say I go through a 15-stick pack of gum in a matter of 3 days (trust me, I've gotten better). If you happen to see me on a day without gum, something is wrong. I realize that as I journey on to becoming an educator, one that has to speak in front of others, gum will become less and less apart of my life. Hopefully I can cope.
Anyway, I've taken up enough of your time. This is pretty much all there is to me.
Special interests? I don't have any worth mentioning, at least none I can use in my career (I doubt anyone would pay me for sleeping).
Personal information? Let's see what I'm willing to share: I have a mommy (and yes, I call her Mommy. No daddy, though. He died in 2006). I am the 3rd of four children--older sister, Shon; older brother, Nick; and younger brother, Chris. I have 3 nieces: Xyisha, Ariyana, and Abigale. I have a boyfriend who attends Auburn University (though my thoughts and opinions on football are not affected by this). We've been together 5 months and I've loved every minute of them.
As for my passions, I have a recent passion for college. For me, college is the ultimate test for me to prove myself to my family. I would love to show them I can make something of myself (not that they had any doubt or anything). I heard something from a teacher of mine that kind of resonated with me. She said "You're not in college for yourself. You are here for everyone who ever invested anything in you." That quote is something that I hope will keep me driven.
Now I feel I should explain my picture. You see that blue spot in between my teeth? Yes, that is gum. I LOVE gum. But not like everyone else loves gum. I can honestly say I go through a 15-stick pack of gum in a matter of 3 days (trust me, I've gotten better). If you happen to see me on a day without gum, something is wrong. I realize that as I journey on to becoming an educator, one that has to speak in front of others, gum will become less and less apart of my life. Hopefully I can cope.
Anyway, I've taken up enough of your time. This is pretty much all there is to me.
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