I've never been that good at introducing myself.
Usually I start off with a joke, or a comment about the person (what they're wearing, their hair, or tattoos/piercings). Since I'm a student, sometimes I'll ask them what major they're in (I'm in Journalism, by the way) or if they're an on or off-campus student. Seeing as I've been living in the area my university is in for three months or so, I've become fairly familiar with the area and am often amused at how my classmates who are from cities like Toronto or the surrounding area (or sometimes even farther) are somewhat confused as to how to get around town. Brantford isn't necessarily a hard place to maneuver if you remember which areas to stay out of and which to frequent, and it's almost a given that most or all of my first year classmates will become familiar with the area soon enough.
Seeing as this is an introductory post, it may be a good idea to talk a little about myself.
I live off-campus, meaning that I don't really get the chance to live the 'full university life'. I prefer living off-campus because I enjoy my privacy, but I think that I may move into reisdence in the future, if I can. I have two jobs and really enjoy them both, and I'm hoping to volunteer with a few school organizations and clubs so I can stay as busy as possible during the school year. I'm a vegetarian and have been one for the entire summer, and my favorite food is Bento Vegetarian California Rolls. I'm really interested in pop culture, and I love to read gossip blogs, watch news vlogs on YouTube and make sketchy documentary-style movies on my iPod. When it comes to talking to other people, I'm usually more comfortable with it when I'm with friends, but I'm getting better at meeting new people. University as a whole is becoming a very interesting and enriching experience for me, and I'm happy that I chose a smaller campus to do my program as it feels more accessible and it's in an area I'm already familiar with.
You may be wondering about the name of the blog, Life As A Verbal Snapshot. I believe that life is a series of experiences that can be retold and shared with past and future generations through the written word and through the power of communication and speech. This section of my life is still blurry, but I'm hoping that when I graduate from school and head on into a possible career that I'll have a verbal snapshot ready for anyone willing to learn about my experiences.
