Ode to Joy (Lashawn’s Monologue)

I don’t know where to start so I’ll just start by saying hi. That seems like a solid place to start. Here’s some things about me. I’m the second of three children, the only girl. I love animals but dogs and cats have a special place in my heart. I plan on getting a German Shepard, an Alaskan Husky, a yorkie or this other breed of dog that I’m not sure of. As I said before I want to travel a lot and see as many countries as I can. If anyone wants to be my travel buddy let me know 🙂 I love to read. I actually just finished a book today. I like to shop and be outside and explore. I like the smell of pine and bleach (not together). I think Taylor Swift is my absolute favorite artist but I’m open to listening to almost anything. I generally love to try new things. I always remember things after the fact so there is more but I can’t remember right now.

Before I say what how college is like I have to explain how high school was. I was pretty much good at everything when it came to classes (I was the Salutatorian) but when it came to socializing I was always scared. I don’t know where that fear came from but after a while it became part of me. Don’t get me wrong I had friends, a good amount of them but making new ones always seemed like such a challenge. Over the summer I decided to make a change. It doesn’t make sense to be unhappy if there is something you can do about it. So now I’m here at Baruch. I can’t explain how happy I am here. I’ve met such fun, nice people and I’m taking classes that I enjoy. That’s really all you could ask for. Even though I still feel that tug of nervousness when it comes to meeting new people I’m working through it. I don’t want to let fear keep me from making memories and unfolding my future. I have so many different plans for life and right now I feel like I’m in a place to make that happen no matter what route I choose.