Friday, August 29, 2008

Kate's Personal Context



One of the things that I absolutely cannot stand is small talk. However, I do not believe in immediately self disclosing my life story either, yet here are the basics of what makes me who I am.
I grew up a tomboy my entire life, so I've been treated like "one of the guys" for as long as I can remember. Because of this, it has taken me a little longer than most to evolve into my more feminine self, but I truly appreciate the way that I grew up. My dad is 100% Italian and my mom is 100% Irish, not a likely combination, yet they compliment each other perfectly. The only bad part is that I have inherited my father's temper, and my mother's cooking skills (she has none).
I live by Confucius' quote: "Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart." Living with this mind set, I have been able to deal with many things that life has thrown at me. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at the age of fifteen. I have had five different doctors and I have changed medications more times than I can even count. It has taken about four years, but things are finally getting regulated. I also attribute my new health to the book that I am reading; it is called The Secret. It sounds crazy, but I am obsessed with this book. It is basically the philosophy of getting what you want in life and I highly highly highly suggest it! Check out the website: http://www.thesecret.tv/.
Now for the corny stuff. My favorite things! I absolutely love the band O.A.R. I have been to ten concerts and I can honestly say that they have been the best times of my life. There are about twenty of my friends from home that travel around the state to go see them. Just this summer we went to Albany, Jones Beach, and Rochester. Seeing them live is amazing. Here is my favorite song called 'So Moved On.'
I love chicken wings, basketball, and sunshine. I feel like I am filling out an application for match.com or something right now, but hey, I am new to the whole blogging thing. So there is your simplified description of me! Back to Class Post.