Assignment 8- Kaylyn Torkelson

Writing Territories

Fears: Failure, being alone, being a disappointment
Annoyances: Being late, inconsiderate people, people that talk too much
Accomplishments: I can breathe pretty well. One time in elementary school I was the line leader for two consecutive weeks, does that count?
Confusions: People. All of them.
Dreams: TRAVELTRAVELTRAVELTRAVEL
Idiosyncrasies: AS YOU CAN TELL, I REALLY LIKE ALL CAPS
Risks: I don't do anything interesting or risky enough to put here
Beloved Possessions: Stuffed animal (then), my friends (now)
Problems: I'm socially awkward most of the time, does that count?

I was born in Edmonton, Alberta. I lived in Sarnia, Ontario for awhile. Then, Swedesboro, New Jersey. Now, Lexington, Kentucky. I've lived in more places than a lot of people, but I've never been very far from the nest, so to speak. After all, I've never actually left the North American continent, and certainly not by myself. That's why I'd love to travel- all over the place. I want to go EVERYWHERE, and I want to be able to do it on my own. I want to pay my own way throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. I'd like to meet new people with interesting stories, because I feel like that's something I lack. Traveling to new places by myself is not only about discovering new things, but also about discovering myself. (As cliché as that sounds. I imagine you've heard that phrase a few million times.) This summer, my parents are paying for me to go on the Europe trip with Mr. Junker. Even though I'm not doing it independently, I still think it's a step in the right direction. I can't wait.