In a Nutshell

I am trying to put into this blog what I like, what I want to do, and what I love.  I like the outdoors and adventures. Going on a hike or rock climbing or just being outside with nature gives me a sense of euphoria.  I love studying ancient history especially Greek history.  One of my goals is to travel to Greece to study.   I find it so fascinating how events in the past are very closely reflected by the present and how the masses overlook this.  Because of my interest and love of the past and my lament for a world of repetition, I want and strive eagerly to be a history professor.  I want to help people understand and respect history.  I want my students to enjoy my class and look forward to coming every day.  I understand some may find history to be boring. I used to be a person that could find no value studying the past, and found such agony in studying the course work that was handed to me.

One of my biggest difficulties is possessing the ability to get my thoughts down on paper.  Quite often it is very difficult for me to even express my thoughts.  Once I sit down to begin writing, a wall forms in my mind and I become mentally paralyzed.  This is so frustrating because I have a wealth of information that I can discuss verbally for as long as the conversation continues.  I am hoping that by taking this class I will be able to overcome this obstacle by finding a solution.  I have a very important desire, my future plan includes being awarded a Masters degree and a PH.D.

I have very strong values in respect to family, honesty, integrity and altruism.  All of these personal attributes serve well for succeeding in my scholarly career.  Your values are what drive you forward and give you purpose.  One simply lives their life based upon their values cherished.