When I was younger, my brothers would constantly ask for the new Game boy or gaming console; I, on the other hand, was content with just running around outside for hours. As I’ve grown, so has my desire to explore. I love the outdoors and I travel whenever given the chance. These past summers, I was given the opportunity to go to “adventure camp”. When choosing where to go, I sorted through all my options and picked a trip to Colorado, and then one to Alaska. In both Colorado in Alaska, I went on backpacking trips, which lasted for multiple days. I also slept in a tent for 21 days in Colorado, and 23 days in Alaska. Nothing makes me happier than waking up to mountains and being consumed by nature.
When I’m home over the summer kayaking and hiking are my main hobbies, but during the school year it’s a different story; my free time is consumed by dance. Beginning with jazz when I was a kindergartener, my mom placed me in the class with hopes of tiring me out; I was a very hyper child. I gradually added on classes and by the third grade I was taking tap, jazz, and ballet. By the eighth grade I was also taking pointe and acrobatics classes. The picture I included was actually taken during the rehearsal of an acro routine. I taught dance for two years within my studio as well as outside the studio at an after school program.
Contrary to popular belief, not all dancers are graceful. I am living proof. As you can see from one of my pictures, even ballerinas find it hard to balance sometimes. My klutzy tendencies never seem to interfere with my dancing, yet as soon as I exit the stage my clumsiness is overwhelming. I have fallen over furniture, my own feet, and nothing at all. Considering how often it happens, I might as well consider tripping another hobby of mine.
When I’m not able to be outside, I spend time in my bedroom, surrounded by pictures and posters. My record player is constantly playing. I swear, all I need in life is music and the outdoors.
