Learning Journal Activity - Introduction

Hello, my name is Kathryn I am 18 years old and I am from Bedford Nova Scotia. I am in my first year at Memorial and am currently taking the prerequisites for the Social Work program.

I have lived in Bedford all of my life, until September 2nd that is, when I moved to St. John’s. I decided to make the move mostly for a change, but also for the positive feedback I have received from current and former students of the university and really, who can beat the cost. From my first visit to Newfoundland almost a year ago I fell in love with the town and the people and knew that this was the place for me. It was weird leaving behind my parents, my brothers and my cat, but I am adjusting and so far love it.

I have been asked the most dreaded question about 10 times since I moved into residence and that question is: What is the most interesting thing about you? Well let me tell you, my life is not all that interesting, so I will try not to bore you.

Growing up I always loved playing basketball and soccer, having two older brothers I grew up to be quite the tom boy. My focus started to change in high school when I started to really get a feel for what I enjoyed doing. I started taking art class in grade 10 and I kept with it for the three years of high school. I went through multiple stages where I loved it and I hated it, but came out of school with a hobby that I enjoy and hopefully will continue with.

I have been an avid reader most of my life and still enjoy books from when I was a kid. Throw me anything Dr. Seuss and I will have nothing to complain about (this may be the reason I enjoy babysitting my cousins so much, I have an excuse to read children’s books). Harry Potter has been my go to book since I started the series in early elementary and I have read each book at least 4 times. Over the last 4 years, Ellen Hopkins has become one of my favourite authors. Although her novels can be dark and in some cases especially disturbing in portraying certain struggles, they are extremely engaging and you really feel like you are inside the story.

Back home I work at a walk-in medical clinic as a receptionist, starting out I always thought I wanted to be a doctor but that changed as time went on. The different personalities and situations I had to deal with on a daily basis helped me decide I wanted to go into social work, and ultimately help and try and improve certain situations people are in. It was an interesting job with a lot of responsibility and I learned a lot about myself and people in general.

Ultimately what people should know about me is that, I love my friends and my family. I am easy going and like to have a good time. My hobbies include reading, doodling and various other arts and crafts, and occasionally still playing sports.

I sincerely hope I did not bore you to death, and I look forward to whatever awaits us all in the next couple months of English 1080.