I never really liked introductory bios. I never know what to say, or how to start. Do I open with a story? But I’m not feeling particularly Stephen King-ish today. Or maybe a quote? Maya Angelou is a great choice, but I know this because only a million students before me thought the same thing. I could tell my life story, beginning with my birth, but that’s cliché. I could also give you a rundown of the basics. I’m from Maryland. I study cybersecurity. I’m 21. I love animals, chocolate, and beaches. I hate Romcoms, dirty sneakers, and melted ice cream. I prefer to be surrounded by friends and family, but I can’t wait to travel and meet new people. I’m a roller coaster enthusiast but I have an irrational fear of spiders— when I was in fourth grade, while running from a spider, I tripped and fell and broke my thumb. I can’t forget that I love to draw and paint! Oh, and I’ve got a big ego, and I wear even bigger eyelashes. (I’m working on the ego thing, shout out to Gary Zukav and Elena Jimenez! *inserts praying hand emoji*.) But instead of rambling, I asked my best friend, Mykaela, to describe me in three words. Who else would know me, the REAL me, best? She’s been my best friend since 2007 and has seen my good, bad, and ugly. We’ve gone to the same elementary school, middle school, and high school and now, we’re tackling college together. So, in the middle of watching an episode of The Office on Netflix, I send my bestest friend a text: “If you could describe me in three words, what would they be?”. It didn’t take long before a typing bubble appeared followed by her response: “1. Strong 2. Compassionate 3. Hardheaded / stubborn” I think highly of how Mykaela characterizes me. She holds me accountable for my actions, whether I’m right or wrong. And I respect her for that because she doesn’t let our friendship cloud her judgement. I trusted her, and overall, I agreed with her. I think I’m strong. I’m competitive so I may be biased, but I know I’m strong, *el oh el*. Strong is a good way to describe myself. I’m the second eldest with 8 siblings. I’m also the first to go to college. To say that expectations were high, would be an understatement. I was given the responsibility of being a role model at a young age. My siblings mimicked my mannerisms fairly quickly. Sure it was fun teasing them, but I also made sure to show my siblings examples of being a genuinely good student and person. Compassionate? *inserts eye roll emoji* I hate to admit it but Mykaela’s right. My altruistic ways persuade a lot of my decision making but it’s also my Achilles’ heel. Sometimes I spread myself thin trying to alleviate the stresses in the lives around me. But I like to do what’s right, and a lot of time that means sticking up for others and joining in their fight. I’m a LGBTQ+ ally, intersectional feminist, Black Lives Matter advocate, pro-choice, pro-socialist, pro-body positivity campaigner. I’m a woman who believes in upholding the rights of others and walking the path of good— even if it’s the path less chosen. I fully believe that everyone has the responsibility to do what’s right. My birthday is May 14th— for all of my non-astrological sign followers, that means I’m a Taurus. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my best friend thinks that I’m “hardheaded/ stubborn”. Though I might be stubborn and stuck-in-my-ways, I like to think of it as being dependable. You can count on me to stick to my guns. (Speaking of guns, you can add gun control supporter to the list.) I don’t think my hardheadedness is a bad thing. If anything, it’s almost like a learning tool. I’m always up for a challenge and I like to learn new things. I welcome opposing opinions because I like to hear new perspectives. Let my friends tell you, and they’ll just say I like to argue, *el oh el*. I hope this short introduction tells you about myself. It wasn’t traditional and you may not have learned the hackneyed details about me like my favorite color/season/or book— yellow/summer/‘Their Eyes Were Watching God’— but I believe you learned the things most important about me. I’ve shared my passions and character. My name is Shyanne Hope, welcome to my blog. Join me as I share my experiences and how I see the world.
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AuthorHi, I'm Shyanne Dyson. I'm a senior at Hampton University studying Cybersecurity. Between being a student, daughter, sister, friend, ally, and volunteer, you can add blogger to the list. Archives
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