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About me:
I am a surfer, skater, and artist who was born and raised in the Bay Area. I love meeting new people and forming connections with others. Self expression in any form is extremely important to me, whether it is through my artwork and photography, or on my surfboard. I try to find inspiration in everything that I surround myself with. My hope is that through this website I can show you a piece of my inspirations and hopes.
Educational Journey:
Growing up, I went to a small Montessori school up until 5th grade. I enjoyed this way of learning because it was very different from the normal public school system. It allowed me to learn at my own pace and form very close bonds with other people. I always have had a unique way of thinking when it comes to my other peers in my school, or just throughout life in general. This made it difficult when I switched to public school. I found myself questioning why I was learning what I was learning. I always kind of felt like the odd one out. I knew that there was more to education and learning than just doing what you are told and memorization.
I started highschool in August of 2018. My first year I was in basic highschool, which I did not enjoy. Although by pure luck I was put into a ceramics class, and fell in love. Ceramics became my daily therapy. As someone who has a hard time sitting still and paying attention, ceramics was my dream class. It allowed me to express all my creative thoughts as well as release my pent up energy. Sophomore year I got into a small art school program at my local highschool, called Arts & Humanities Academy. This helped me a lot. It was a much smaller learning environment, and within it I found a comfortable and loving community. I loved my English class. I had a lot of mentally stimulating conversations, and found myself getting lost in the things I wrote about. I felt I was learning about things that really mattered. I was also put into Advanced Ceramics, which fueled my passion for the arts even more. I truly did love those two classes, but they took up only 2 hours of my 7 hour day. I found myself struggling to keep a positive attitude and stay hopeful. Through the hard times, I always managed to keep good grades. I am an extremely hard worker and was raised in a way to never give up, so I never did. But I wasn’t enjoying my life and school, it wasn’t enough for me. I knew there was so much more to life than sitting still in a classroom all day.
Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to graduate early. When the pandemic hit, and school was no longer in person, I knew I would not be able to thrive in the public school system. I took this as a sign that it was time for me to begin my transition out of highschool. As the summer of 2020 came to an end, I was in a bit of a panic. I didn’t know what to do, school was only a week away from starting and I was dreading having to do online classes and stay at my local public school. Then I found Pacific Sands Academy. The director of the school, Shauna truly helped me so much, and for that I am forever grateful. Pacific Sands Academy allowed me to learn about what I was passionate about, while also allowing me to finish up my credits and graduate early, at the end of my junior year! During my Freshman and Sophomore year, I worked really hard to earn my credits. Because of this I had a head start when starting Pacifc Sands Academy. My junior year I put in the time and effort to finish all of my credits that are required to graduate. I am very mature and feel as though it is now my time to embark on the next chapter of my life.
Interest, strengths, and passions:
My dream is to be able to find a career path that allows me to express my creative energy while also helping those in need. I believe that all of us were put on Earth for a reason. We all have a divine purpose. I hope that throughout my life I can help other people by forming connections, and spreading awareness. I want to give back to Mother Earth, and all of her creations.
Artwork is extremely powerful. It allows the artist to spread a message through symbolism and self expression. Art brings so many people together. I know that throughout the rest of my life I will never stop doing art; for it has truly changed my life in so many positive ways.
I would also like to give thanks to surfing and skateboarding. I have been surfing on and off for my entire life. I have family that lives in Hawaii, and because of them I formed a deep connection to surfing. My whole life I have always been intuitively drawn to the ocean. Its pure beauty and vastness has always brought me inner peace. In 2018 I got my first real surfboard. This forever changed my life. The ocean has brought me so much healing. With surfing I am able to do a dance with nature, working in harmony together. I am an over thinker, I am often filled with many anxious thoughts. When I surf my inner consciousness goes silent. This is the only time I can exist in pure bliss. Surfing is truly the most magical thing on this planet.
As long as I can remember there has always been a skateboard laying around somewhere in my house. Growing up it was something fun to do every now and then, and an easy way of transportation. Although I was never that passionate about it. This year I have grown an abundant love for skateboarding. When the waves aren’t very good, or I am too tired to make the long trek to the beach, I can just go skateboarding. It allows me to realise my emotions in a healthy way. When flowing through a skatepark I find myself releasing so much baggage that I carry with me all of the time. Through skateboarding I have formed so many connections, and have found a really cool, passionate community.
Short Term & Long Term Goals:
As of right now I want to spend my time traveling and learning through experience. I want to spend time with other cultures, and learn about other beliefs and ways of life. I want to continue doing the things I love, and forming new connections. I want to keep working, and began creating a life for myself independently. In the future I want to pursue a degree in journalism, so I can write about the issues that humanity faces. I want to help other people, and spread awareness. I believe that through journalism this goal is achievable. I would also love to minor in the arts, so I can continue growing and my artwork as well.