About Me Blog (World Lit)

What is your major and why did you choose it? I am a junior, majoring in English with an emphasis or minor in Creative and/or Professional Writing. At the end of all that, I plan on getting a certificate to teach secondary education. I choose English because I am absolutely drawn to words! I’m compulsive about editing. I can’t help but count the grammar and spelling errors in everything I read. I choose Creative Writing because I enjoy painting a picture with words. I choose professional writing because… why not? Best job in the world, to write for a living. Lastly, I choose high school English teacher because I want to try to make those classes enjoyable and fun for the students. For every type of personality, for every interest, there is a book. Everyone should love reading. Where have you traveled in the world? In 1997, I lived in a small town near Wiesbaden, Germany, on the Rhine River. My husband was getting his International MBA from Pepperdine in California, and his second year he went to The Business School in Oestrich-Winkel. We lived in Eltville, a town with famous vineyards up on the hills behind the old castle and church. We took walks down by the Rhine River, which borders the south. In the morning, we would walk to the bakery and buy fresh pretzel rolls, called Laugenbroetchen, or just broetchen. Before leaving for Germany, I took a seven-week course on speaking German, which helped a bit. We attend church there, and though I didn’t understand but a few words, the music was lovely. Also, for vacation while in Germany, we traveled to Venice, Florence and Rome, Italy, and Prague, CR. What country would you like to visit and why? I would love to visit Norway. The fjords with small towns look amazing. My husband lived there for two years, and he is passionate when he talks about it. We look forward to taking our kids to Europe, to see where we lived and visited, and to make new memories with them in new places. My son went to Mexico City last summer with his school, and I would love for him to show me around there someday. What area of the world would you like to know more about and why? I am open to learning about any location, really. I enjoy the history (if it is taught by a passionate teacher or tour guide,) the food and the culture. If I had to choose one place, I would love to know more about the regions and small towns of Italy. Walking around the tourist areas of Venice, for instance, is lots of fun, but cutting through back streets and alleys where laundry is hung out the window and children play in the streets holds my attention much longer.