Is it just me, or is
writing a blurb about you a little difficult? I say it is a little difficult
because I feel like there are many little subcultures that make me, well, me...
When someone asks me to
describe myself as a whole, it makes a little uncomfortable because typically,
there’s a lot to know and I don’t know where to begin.
I hate first dates. Does
that explain a little? I hate first dates because I despise the so called ‘small
talk’ that has to be exchanged between the two parties. I know the small talk
is necessary---to get to know one another---
And I do understand that process. However, a lot of the times the ‘good
stuff’ or qualities of a person is far beyond the typical small talk questions
like, ‘what do you do’ or ‘where did you grow up.’ These questions are yes
important in getting to know someone, but am I a weirdo for having the urge to
ask questions of more depth or out of the ordinary like, what your first
childhood’s bestfriend was and why you were friends on a first date?
Anyway, I am getting a
little side tracked here, hence this is not a supposed to be a dating blurb,
but one to get to know each other a little better.
As I have been attending Antioch for a little
over a year now, I know some of you already, and look forward to getting to
know the rest of you fellow student colleagues in more depth. So to get that
process started, here are a few qualities about me. I really enjoy the sounds
of the ocean and the feeling of sand between my toes. In life, I feel that we
are supposed to go, go, go, but being by the ocean forces me to relax and slow
down. Reflect. I have a passion for sports and I love to engage in conversations
about it, whether that is a conversation about your experiences as an athlete
or just being a fan. Go Kobe!
I have lived in Santa Barbara for about six
years and grew up on the Central Coast most of my life. I have a huge extended
family. My mom is one of nine siblings, so our family gatherings can be
compared to a circus sometimes. You better believe that the chances of someone
crying, yelling, or dancing will be in the mix when we all get together.
Although I have different views then a lot of my family members, I can still
say they have molded who I am.
I genially enjoy making people around me feel
like they matter, because they do. JO, who is another professor at Antioch said
something recently that stuck with me. She said, “you are a culture of one.” In
other words, every single person is their own unique culture. I think the
previous quote is important to remember because in our society it’s normal to
associate one’s self with labels or groups. It is refreshing to know that no
one else can be you!
That’s all for now and again I am honored to
get to know the rest of you better this quarter. Cheers!
-Coop
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