In a letter that a friend wrote to me during the holidays, she mentioned that what makes me an integral member of our social circle is my storytelling, as I always attracted others' attention because of the conviction of when I speak. She also mentioned that she has talked with my other friends about how they admire my creativity and dedication to dance. Previously, I had never thought deeply about the value of my storytelling or creativity, as both have been rather natural for me. However, now I understand that storytelling and creativity are incredibly valuable. They show one's ambitions, vulnerability, humor, personality, etc. Storytelling and creativity express what makes us unique and what makes us humans. I hope to share stories through collaboration with The Creative Process because I want to inspire others to engage in creative endeavors to add meaning to their lives. We thrive in creative environments, and I want to help create such spaces.

My recent projects include a TEDx speech and dance performance about making dance instruction more accessible and inclusive. I am choreographing more solo and group dance pieces with my university.

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I love watching birds fly in flocks in fields and ponds. As a child, I always enjoyed being with my family and watching ducks swimming together from my grandmother's garden. As a young adult, I still enjoy going to local parks, especially with close friends, simply to watch birds bonding together and enjoying the habitat they live in. It is such a peaceful and beautiful sight. I want to help preserve and maintain our national, state, and local parks so that the wildlife will thrive and that Earth will remain in better balance. I will work with sustainability and environmental organizations at my university to help maintain community gardens, green spaces, and habitats.