Haaaave you met Jill? An introduction

     Hello everyone! My name is Jillian and I am almost out of here! That's right. In May of 2018 I am blowing this popsicle stand with degree in hand (rhyming).
     Not to say the last three and a half years haven't been great. I'm double majoring in Letters and French and I've had wonderful classes with fabulous professors (including Mythology and Folklore!). I've made friends, joined organizations, and watched a lot of Netflix. But now I am going to be a real grown up and I'm going to get to pursue exactly what I am interested in.
     I have always loved travel, and if you can't tell from the major in French, I love France. I studied abroad there during my sophomore year and it was the best experience of my life. I have applied to multiple programs that would allow me to live in France for  a year after graduation. But I have decided that even if I don't get accepted into any of these programs, I'm running away and I'll stay on some friends' couches.

Me at the Eiffel Tower. Source: Personal Photo

     I am not sure exactly what I want my future career to be, but I know it will include writing.Now, I don't care if I ever publish a book or have my name be well-known. I just love writing and that is what I want to do in any capacity. Even if it must be a hobby, writing is what I want to do in the future.

I have loved writing since before I knew how to write (seriously, I filled journal with scribbles while "writing" about far away lands). I had a knack for it through high school and I have never had to worry too much about papers for college. However, writing for the Mythology and Folklore class last semester reminded me of where my passion lies. When I was a kid I dreamed of being a writer like Gail Carson Levine (she has a great blog with writing tips if anyone is interested: Link).
     I hope that this semester I can spend my time enjoying my last bit of time in college while also looking to the future and figuring out what exactly it is I want!