Welcoming the World Wide Web

Hello World Wide Web, it's me!

Who's me?

An average 17-year-old girl with a lot of opinions and thoughts that until now, have only found an outlet through passionate discussions with friends.  I'm growing up in a place where so many adults and kids alike are disingenuous; it's hard to stay grounded in your beliefs and feelings when the people around you mimic each other's empty words and mannerisms.

I'm not here to rant or rave, yelling about things I dislike to the empty, cold vastness of the Internet.  I know the world needs a lot less angry people and that positivity is the best medicine for that.  I'll do my best to share my thoughts in a positive, productive way and if anyone reads this and decides to further discuss the topics I write about, I hope they do so in the same way.

Here are some of the many things I like and enjoy sharing and talking about:

1. I like photography and film!  Here are some photographs I took this week.

I like flowers and all things beautiful; after all, beauty often comes in unexpected places.

2. I like music, and especially live music.  I spend a lot of time (and money) attending and looking for upcoming concerts with my favorite bands.

This is me waiting for the lead singer of Walk the Moon to come outside after his show to meet him for the second time!

3.  I am a strong proponent and advocate for social change in our society in order to combat many of the problems the members of our global community face each day, including poverty, lack of education, discrimination, and violence.  I like to remain informed on these issues in order to be a positive contributor to advocacy for radical social change.

I took this picture on a trip to visit the homeless in my city.

4.  This list could keep going.  And going.  And going.  I like a lot of things, and I couldn't possibly ever make an exclusive list.  Film, photography, social justice, music, sailing, fashion, art, and education are all intrinsic interests and passions of mine that I will explore through this blog.  

To be honest, I'm not sure where this blog will go.  But by writing this first jumbled, rambling post, I've taken the first step.  Hope you (if you are even out there) enjoy reading.  Welcome to the calamity that is my life.  

Until next time,

Catie