Hello! How are you?
I am well, how about yourself?
I would have to answer that I have no preference on composers And I am doing well thank you
No? I can not help but answer that question by considering the fact that Beethoven's fifth stands out to me much more than anything Mozart ever did. I mean I would say that it is the greatest masterpiece of all time. But they were definitely different time periods and therefore not a fair comparison.
Oh I guess I do know that one, but otherwise, personally, I dont know much about classical music. Do you play instruments and thats why you know more? Or am I just ignorant in the subject as a human
No, not really. My mother is a very talented pianist, I took piano when I was 7-9, and we did short intro into many of the composers, but generally I think I have just always loved that one piece. I do not know any of the others
Oh thats way cool that you had a bit of the history behind the music. When I did piano, maybe for a year in high school it was just the notes
Ya, I think understanding the history really brings value and eloquence to any topic that you study. I find that I have to be passionate or learning can be so burdonsome. I seek to find somethign to love in everything I learn, and by it have that I can do very well in anything.,
That is a mature way of looking at it, and I agree. Any educational pursuits are so much better when driven by passion It helps us accomplish so much more than really anything else could
To be honest general education classes can be so burdensom, and some of them feel so irrelevant. That you really have to be able to find the joy in it. What would you say are the things you're nost passionate about?
Yeah. I enjoy learning in general and like learning anything new can be so exciting But I lose passion usually based on presentation, and not on material
I can defintely understand that.
When a professor inspires me, I really try to let them know the impact they had on me. Because I really do appreciate it And I want them to know that. Because Im sure they can get so discouraged as teachers when the general majority dont try or dont listen
I help as a teaching assistant, and I find that it can be very easy for a professor to really lose track of how much they can effect people because we all want and need that confirmation to keep going and to keep the  passion. Especially after so many years.
Oh I am sure, It is really rewarding to see in your own teaching the impact it can have on someone. I havent been disappointed with  my professors at all this semester. They really all have been fantastic. One in particular really loved to teach and you can totally tell. In the class of a couple hundred he took time to talk to the students and learn their names. I was so impressed. And he always took time to answer questions and help people understand the different topics
I think that when people care, it makes everyones experience so much better. I love when they take time to make it personal. I know how hard it is, even as a student I can not remember the 5 people who sit around me, let alone 5 classes of 50.
Oh yeah, I feel bad. Ill sit by someone all semester and talk to them. But I never actually learn their names... Im the worst with that, but I know their story!
haha well atleast you get that far I am a very participatory person, if that's even a word, and so everyone in the class knows my name by the end of the semester. But then I don't know theirs I will be walking around campus and have tons of people say hi, but I do not know them at all
Im like that in certain classes, which I dont think is necessarily a bad thing. You can have an impact on them! Who would you say has been the best influence in your life?
Greatest influence would have to be my dad. I tell you, greatest man alive. Humble confidence at its finest. He had the capacity to do anything and chose what he loved He did what he loved well and was recognized for it.  He lived his life always choosing the path he wanted over the path that would lead to more money and more prestige. He always does what is right, because it is right. Even when it is uncomfortable. And he chooses to love and accept even those he dislikes.
That is really awesome, he sounds incredible. Thank you for sharing with me!
what about you?
I would say my older sister, she is one of those people that is outstanding and super smart. She was always an example in every aspect of life and has encouraged me to achieve so much. It has never been a competition but more of  a leader. She does it first and I follow. She gets me out of my shell and gets me to try things I probably never would. Like she came to college and learned ballroom dance, and ended up doing the team. I came and I am generally very shy. She got me to do it, and it has been great
Wow. Well I know how hard it can be to get out of your shell. So I do not blame you. I am sure it is super nice to have someone to walk beside you and help you along the way. I find people often just need encouragement, even the strongest.
Definitely, I try to be there for her in ways that I can. Do you have any siblings?
I am sure that you do much more than you even imagine. I bet if I was talking to her right now, she would say that you were her great exemplar. I do, I am the youngest of 6... so you could say that I have too many siblings. It was fun, but always crazy
Awh That is a lot I just have the one, I cant imagine living with that many siblings
You probably wouldn't enjoy it as much as I assume you think you would. Siblings are like rainy days, they are only enjoyable when you are in the mood
Hahaha that is a really good description
Trust me, even when you have kids one day you will understand. They are your greatest joys, but also you greatest sorrows.
I can only imagine right now So what kinds of things do you like to do in your free time?
Free time? I am in the accounting junior core. I sleep in my free time. But I really enjoy basketball, I have been waking up early on occassion recently to be able to play some 3 on 3. It has been a blast. You into sports?
Haha I understand that, and not to much. I enjoy soccer and ultimate but I dont go too much out of my way to play
I can respect that. I played soccer growing up, like 5-18. But I guess sports get a little out of your life when you get older. What do you like to do?
I do like being outside, especially when the weather is nice. So I enjoy hiking, going on walks or runs, photography
You hiked the Y? yes? No? Maybe so?