DOTCOM Workshops
I can bring an open and eager mind to the DOTCOM workshops. I am always thinking and analyzing, so I can help develop new and better ways to operate. I can bring the perspective of a politician, because I have been around them, and observed them in many different activites. I will be willing to volunteer my time for virtually anything. Best of all, I can be an excited and enthusiastic leader.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Home Community
Although it is a worldwide issue, the environment affects everyone's home community in an idividual sense as well. It has always been an issue that is very important to me. Recently I became the first ever student representative to the Montpelier Conservation Commission. I will be working on helping making more houses energy efficient, conveying the beliefs of the youth, and many other things. The environment is such a large issue, but I think the best way to start making a difference is to help out in my home community.
Although it is a worldwide issue, the environment affects everyone's home community in an idividual sense as well. It has always been an issue that is very important to me. Recently I became the first ever student representative to the Montpelier Conservation Commission. I will be working on helping making more houses energy efficient, conveying the beliefs of the youth, and many other things. The environment is such a large issue, but I think the best way to start making a difference is to help out in my home community.
Favorite Media
As you might have guessed from the last post, this post will be about the movie and book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. The book is about Christopher McCandless a college grad from a well off family that trys to escape society and ventures out into the West - he eventually dies in Alaska. This book/movie is so powerful to me becuase I think everyone can learn from McCandless' story. While what he did was extreme, I think it is important to remember to stick to your roots. In end, when it is sadly to late for McCandless, he realizes what really makes a person happy in life - part of it is not getting caught up in society like he did, but mostly sharing joy with others. I always love a book or movie that makes me think, and I have spent countless hours reflecting very deeply on Into the Wild.
As you might have guessed from the last post, this post will be about the movie and book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer. The book is about Christopher McCandless a college grad from a well off family that trys to escape society and ventures out into the West - he eventually dies in Alaska. This book/movie is so powerful to me becuase I think everyone can learn from McCandless' story. While what he did was extreme, I think it is important to remember to stick to your roots. In end, when it is sadly to late for McCandless, he realizes what really makes a person happy in life - part of it is not getting caught up in society like he did, but mostly sharing joy with others. I always love a book or movie that makes me think, and I have spent countless hours reflecting very deeply on Into the Wild.
Autobiography
I am a leader by nature, mostly because of my strong convictions. This affects me in every aspect of my life. This drives me to suceed in everything form school to cross-country running. If I don't do well on something, or lose out on some opporntunity, it kills me to know that someone is doing better. I think this is also why I love to run, and be outdoors. Running is a release for me - a time when I can forget about the rest of my overscheduled life and also release my inner competitive energy. As I mentioned before, I tend to be very opionated, which has led me to an interest in politics. I have volunteered for many things which I believe in as a result of my strong opinions. I like to read science, news, and sports magazines and virtually any kind of book. Recently I have become obessed with reading Cormac McCarthy, who I believe is one of the most brilliant writers of all time. I love particullary psychological books such as Into the Wild, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. I am political nerd in the sense that I get fired up by political speeches and events - this again relates back to what I was saying at the begining. I tend to be a fairly outgoing person - I like new settings and new people. I like to engage in long conversations with people - I really enjoy being intellectually stimulated. I am a super analytical person, and tend to be extremely logical. I like to play overally complex strategy games such as Axis and Allies with my friends. Usually, even when it makes sense to take the easy way out, decide to challenge myself because I think it is more fun. I hate going through the daily grind, so I am involved in as many things as possible to give a good sense of variety in my life. For this reason I love to travel. Although I like to be around other people, I can't do without some alone time. I like to go on hikes, walks, or especially hard runs by myself. I feel the best when I am getting away from it all. As I mentioned before I am a big fan of Into the Wild. I also loved the movie, and this song (society-see link) I think represents a big part of me. It will seem very ironic - I strive to be a leader in a political sense, yet I believe in what the song says. Here it is.
I am a leader by nature, mostly because of my strong convictions. This affects me in every aspect of my life. This drives me to suceed in everything form school to cross-country running. If I don't do well on something, or lose out on some opporntunity, it kills me to know that someone is doing better. I think this is also why I love to run, and be outdoors. Running is a release for me - a time when I can forget about the rest of my overscheduled life and also release my inner competitive energy. As I mentioned before, I tend to be very opionated, which has led me to an interest in politics. I have volunteered for many things which I believe in as a result of my strong opinions. I like to read science, news, and sports magazines and virtually any kind of book. Recently I have become obessed with reading Cormac McCarthy, who I believe is one of the most brilliant writers of all time. I love particullary psychological books such as Into the Wild, and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man. I am political nerd in the sense that I get fired up by political speeches and events - this again relates back to what I was saying at the begining. I tend to be a fairly outgoing person - I like new settings and new people. I like to engage in long conversations with people - I really enjoy being intellectually stimulated. I am a super analytical person, and tend to be extremely logical. I like to play overally complex strategy games such as Axis and Allies with my friends. Usually, even when it makes sense to take the easy way out, decide to challenge myself because I think it is more fun. I hate going through the daily grind, so I am involved in as many things as possible to give a good sense of variety in my life. For this reason I love to travel. Although I like to be around other people, I can't do without some alone time. I like to go on hikes, walks, or especially hard runs by myself. I feel the best when I am getting away from it all. As I mentioned before I am a big fan of Into the Wild. I also loved the movie, and this song (society-see link) I think represents a big part of me. It will seem very ironic - I strive to be a leader in a political sense, yet I believe in what the song says. Here it is.
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