An Introduction of Sorts

 It's been quite some time since I've had to write a diary or journal of sorts, but I'll give it my best effort. 

I'm majoring in English Education, with the goal of eventually teaching high school English. I am a sophomore here at Mercyhurst, and absolutely love it. I always thought it was a joke when they said "Hurst is home", but now I feel it very deeply. 

I am 19 years old and come from a very small town about an hour form Erie. I live with my parents and my brother, who is two years older than I. I have two dogs and a kitten. I also have a lot of plants. Gardening and tending to houseplants are two of my favorite hobbies. From the time I was little, I watched my grandmother cook, bake, and care for plants. I'd like to think I take after her with these hobbies, but I can absolutely attest that I am no where near as good as she is at any of these  activities. 

My favorite animals are sharks and owls. Sharks are often misrepresented and are extremely beautiful creatures. My favorite colors are teal, lilac purple, yellow, and forest green. I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, and exploring new places and ideas. Fall is my favorite season, and my birthday usually falls on the winter solstice. I'm very bad at writing introductions about myself, so I hope this entry ends soon with enough information. (Sorry Dr. Reed). To be fair, I do look forward to the other journal entries and other projects within this class.