Hey guys!
So approximately eighteen years ago my parents decided it would be a good idea to give their one and only daughter a name quite similar to an Asian dietary staple. My name is Raisa but it’s pronounced (Rice-suh). The bestowal of this name has led to a lifetime of introducing myself and being asked if I like rice. And every single time I am blown away by how clever people can be. Not (in Borat voice, obvi).
Some more about me? By the time I started high school, I’d already moved eight times. As a result, I’d become accustomed to the cycle of being the new kid, making friends, breaking the bad news to aforementioned friends, and then moving and starting all over. It was hard leaving my friends each time but with time I got over it and made even better friends. High school was the longest I had stayed at the same school. For four years I grew increasingly close with the same group of friends from Freshman year. Starting Baruch was difficult because all of my closest friends were off at school in California and Montreal. Just as I had before, I’m making new friends but I’m not sure I can(/I definitely don’t want to) replace my friends from high school. Though I must say, LC15 you guys are da bomb diggity! I’m glad I have such intelligent, likable and funny people in my classes.
My interests include but are not limited to: finding awesome new restaurants, baking, exploring, making people uncomfortable, travelling, watching TV on my laptop, impersonating Mindy Kaling and in a similar vein, dazzling people with my personality.
Is this the part where I humble-brag about my musical preference?
It is? Great!
In general, I like music that is melodious, kind of funky and makes me , or more accurately: my shoulders, want to dance. I try to keep an open mind when it comes to music and I never judge people for listening to a particular type of music– though I used to. Doing that is so silly regardless of how much I dislike the artist. I find it especially bothersome when people find a sense of superiority in casting aside “mainstream” music. I’m not pointing fingers; I was guilty of this myself. Music at its root is expression; it’s the sharing or evocation of emotions. If people feel a connection or joy from certain music, who am I to hold that against them? You exclusively listen to death metal/Top 40/polka etc..? That’s cool.
Here are some songs that put me in a great mood whenever I listen to them.
Solitude Is Bliss -Tame Impala
5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale
Feel It All Around -Washed Out
