What defines me? To be honest, I am not completely sure what defines me and I am not sure where to go with this blog. I would like to say my family is the major factor of defining me. But I would say the activities I enjoy doing such as running and being with my friends help define myself as well. Recently, I have learned to love being on the farm. Before, I would describe myself as the town girl who never would go near anything dirty, but I have developed the love for being around animals and actually willing to help with anything and everything. The farm has taught me that there is not only physical hard work; but farming can be mentally stressful as well.
My family has influenced me to go after anything I put my mind to. Even though I am the youngest of four, it still feels like I am the only child in my family. It has definitely worked in my favor over the years!
Since my family has influenced me in doing whatever I put my mind to, I put my mind to running. I love running, it helps me relieve stress and just clear my head. Not only do I love to run for fun, I also loved running competitively. I ran cross country all throughout high school and also in junior high. It has shaped me into not only being competitive, but just to have fun and only worry about myself.
Since I went to a small high school it was easy to get along with anyone and everyone. I would consider myself as an outgoing girl and love to be around people. I would say that my friends definitely brought out the best in me and I loved being surrounded by them. But, I have definitely learned that being in a new place has made me the quiet shy girl. I hate the fact that I do not know anyone being at USD and wish I could just show people the real me without being the quiet shy one.
I have thought of many different ideas that would kind of describe who I am, but I am still not sure if I did a good enough job of defining myself.
Jill,
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job of answering the question. No need to sweat it! I really wanted you guys to examine yourselves and things in your lives that give you meaning. You did that successfully here. The transition from city to farm girl is quite interesting.
I would love to hear more about the events that led to this change in you! Maybe we will be able to explore that in a future prompt.
I too graduated from a small high school. The switch from that mode to a college setting, especially one in which you know virtually no one, can be a bit humbling. I struggled with being "The Quiet One" as well. It will all clear up! Nice post, Jill.
I like what you did with your background too.