Hi, welcome to my blog. Let me take this time to introduce myself.
My name is Benjamin Nichols. Being born and raised in New York has its advantages and disadvantages. Unlike the desert, "east coasters" are rewarded with a wonderful gift...seasons! Though the humidity is atrocious and excessive snowfall makes for a dangerous commute, New York is a beautiful state to grow.
Just after turning fifteen, my family decided we had enough with the humidity and snowfall and choose to relocate to an area just opposite of that. Bring on the dry climate! Arizona, here we come!
While attending Highland High School in Gilbert I begin to take up several hobbies. Music composition, running, electronics and film production were a few of the activities that would keep me away from trouble (though trouble would seem to find its way to me). While being addicted to the art of music, I decided to start a band. One never realizes how bad of a musician they are until starting their first band. Wow, we were horrible! Towards the conclusion of high school (and several bands later) I realized the music industry was not my cup of tea.
Sine the age of sixteen, politics has existed greatly in my life. Some would say my political ideologies lean more radical, though I prefer the term practical. Voluntaryism, Anarcho-Capitalism or libertarianism are all words to best describe my political beliefs. I live my life fallowing the "nonaggression principle" that states, "all acts of aggression against the rights of others whether committed by individuals or by governments—are unjust." Civil disobedience and activism are two of the greatest tools to achieve political change.
Currently I'm working on a degree in communications and a minor in political science. After graduating, I plan on working in a field where I can help individuals who struggle with communication.
Hopefully you now have a better understanding of who I am. I hope you all come back and read my future posts.
Hi Benjamin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great Blog. I too am from the East Coast, Raised in Maine and loved every minute of it, but I can just never see myself living there again. I don't even know how I survived our long winters. I think you have a great plan for the future. I currently work with a many individuals with developmental disabilities and communication is a constant struggle with most, so I think it's great that you want to get into a field to help those that struggle with communication.
I am eager to learn more about your desire to help those limited in communication? In what way do you see yourself assisting? I recently worked on a project using assistive technology and was just amazed at the technology available but saddened by the lack of use.
ReplyDeleteI too am "sort of" from the northeast.(My Dad was military, so we moved around) I lived in MA for three years and attended UCONN for four years. There is one thing I do not miss and that is digging my car out of the snow to make it to class on time...less weather excuses around here.
New York sounds like it would be a fun place to live since there is so much going on. The weather was a change from there to here I bet. I'm originally from Arizona but I would love to experience life some place else. I'm thinking more of a state like Colorado though. Good to read your blog.
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ReplyDeleteYou are totally right that we do not have any seasons here except HOT! It's awesome to see your willingness to learn about the therapeutic recreation field when you are majoring in something completely different. I'm intrigued to hear more about your political ideas. Hope you have an awesome semester, keep up the great blog posts.
-Robert