Introductions

1. What has been your favorite course of study in or out of school? Why?
Chemistry would be my favorite course of study in high school. i found the course very challenging, yet extremely interesting and i learned a lot. I like learning about how the world is composed and the reactions that make stuff possible.

2. How many pages was the longest paper you have written? Did it include endnotes and bibliography?

The longest paper i had to write was a research paper for theology class. it had to be 8 pages long, double-spaced. We had a choice of endnotes or a bibliography and i choose a bibliography.

3. Which was your favorite paper? Please tell us about the topic in a couple of sentences.

My favorite paper i wrote was a research paper on Pablo Escobar and the Colombian soccer team. in the paper i discussed how Pablo Escobar rose to power through illegal drug trafficking and how he used the money to help build up Colombia's economy. I also touched on how the soccer team collapsed in the 1992 World Cup and how the drug trade got worse in Colombia.

4. Is there a particular kind of writing you love to do?

I like all kinds of writing equally. I do not prefer one of another but i feel i lack creativity so i do not like poetry as much.

5. Which books have you read lately: art, fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, poetry, environmental, film? Any comments are welcome.

I recently read the Last Lecture again and i still am amazed at the strength that Randy Pauch showed and how amazing his life was.

6. Which artist or writer really impresses you? Why?

I am really impressed by Jane Tuckerman's photography. I like how she depicts people in everyday life and her images just speak to you. you get a sense of pain, solemness and humanity.

7. What is your main interest besides writing, art, music, (i.e., the humanities)?

I really enjoy and love watching/playing sports. I find playing sports as a way of relieving stress and watching them is entertaining.

8. Please describe briefly an article in a newspaper or a magazine that got you thinking lately.

I read an article about Steve Jobs in the Wall Street Journal and how he is stepping down as CEO because of his health and i found that admirable. He knew he couldnt't perform all of his duties and decided it was in the best interest of Apple to allow someone else to run the company. He also agreed to stay on as a creative adviser
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9. Which recent cultural event has really impressed you? This can be a museum, a concert, or anything like that, but also a sports game (if you consider this a cultural event, for which there are good reasons).

I was impressed how every team in the NFL and ESPN did something special for 9/11. They held special moments of silence as well did a documentary series honoring all the heroes and victims of 9/11. They took time and possible money/income from commercials to dedicate time for those individuals that lost their lives and that was impressive.

10. Is there another, non-cultural event that has affected you deeply.

I can't really think of an event that has affected me deeply recently. The only thing i can think of is losing my cousin and that happened about three years ago.

11. Please share with us a thought or an idea that really widened your intellectual horizon. If possible, give a source for this idea so that those who are interested know where to go.
GM and LG are working in collaboration to produce a new concept of electric car. i find this interesting because i think it is about time a car company worked with an electronics company to produce a car that has a battery that can last longer and work more efficiently