Music and Performing

Music and singing makes me so happy and relaxed. This is a medal I won singing at Disney World in the Epcot Park. I was involved in some sort of choir program for 7 years of my life, so it has provided a lot of really great memories for me. Performing has pushed me out of my comfort zone (in a good way!) and taught me how to express myself and become a little more comfortable with my abilities. I have met some of my best friends through my high school choir called East-side Voices, the top choir of the school. In order to make this group I had to work all of my high school career, and was an important lesson to me on determination and sticking with what I love until I reach my goals!

Running/working out

If I had to pick one exercise that will actually get me motivated to stay fit it would definitely be running. I have always loved running, and have always liked to think I was good at it. I did cross country and track for about 4 years, then had to quit due to medical reasons. I was always afraid to get back into it once I had stopped, for I felt like I was always behind or ashamed of the progress I could have made if I wasn’t forced to quit. This first semester at Ohio State has really pushed me to be healthier, and I started working out again, including running! I’ve even pushed people in my hall to start working out regularly as well. It is my main stress relief, and I now run over 10 miles a week.