I was born in the city of Harrisburg, the capital of pennsylvania, in 1988. Growing up in a small suburban area, I was best friends with my neighbor from across the street; we hung out most days after school. And with an older sister, seven years to my senior, I was immersed in early ninties pop culture by the second grade.

Mine is not a new story. In school, I was a good student (“conscientious” and similar comments were printed on my report card). I stayed out of trouble. I participated in extracurriculars during the school year, and worked minimum waged jobs in the summer; I got through high school, applying and visiting colleges my senior year. And now I am here at the University of Pittsburgh, enrolled as an engineering student. I recently decided on my major, Biomedical engineering, but I still unsure as of the present. Until I on that major that will effect the rest of my life working life, I am trying to get through my first year of college. It's been quite a challenge, but as kanye says, "now that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger." He is wise beyond his years.