Journal

As I think about what defines who I am, I come to the realization that we are defined by nearly every aspect of our lives. That said, I do believe that there are some items and concepts that make for more symbolic representations of who I am.

1. Religulous: This movie is an absolute riot. But what makes Religulous such an awesome film is that it is poignant comedy. There is something to be said for jokes that are funny but also raise sincere questions about the human tendency to wholeheartedly accept the validity of religious stories and how these beliefs affect our world. I myself am an atheist; Religulous helps to define who I am in that it touches upon concepts that are similar to those that have led me to not believe in any sort of religious ideology.







2. Pets: My family has always considered having animals to be an important part of life. I've always viewed my dogs as being members of my family. This also applies for many of my relatives as well. I was taught from a young age to respect animals and to value how they can make life more enjoyable.

3. Traveling: There are some who seldom set aside time to travel and enjoy all that the world has to offer. I can gladly say that I was raised in a family that avoided this mistake. As I was growing up my family and I would take a vacation every year. I appreciate that I was given the opportunity to experience the different regions of the United States and become more familiar with each one's distinct geography, food, and culture.                                  
                                                                                   (Yellowstone National Park Donkey)

       















4. The News: As a security and intelligence major I have always been fascinated by world's history and conflicts. News sources and analysis are representative of my desire to better understand our world which is so incredibly dark and beautiful all at the same time.