Blog 1.5

Hey guys!  I’ve now been in South Africa for about 2 weeks, but before I continue I’m going to give you a little background information on myself.

My name is Katie Holzman and I am a student at Marymount University in Arlington, VA right outside DC.   I’m currently a Communications major but I find that I like to change my whole life plan more often then mattress covers.

It all started at age 3 when I was told, “No, Katie.  You can not grow up to be a Tyrannosaurus Rex.”  There I was at the nice ripe age of 3 crushed to learn that I had wasted a WHOLE life of aspirations on an uncatchable dream.

Since then I’ve decided on various fields including:

             -A field agent in the CIA because come on, who hasn’t seen “Kim Possible”

            -A geneticist studying the history of viral birth to predict future outbreaks

            -A monkey psychologist.  (Life as the only girl in a large family… it makes things like   

              “Monkeys” and “Petting Zoo” sound like home.)

            -A princess.  Damn it Will… you got the wrong Kate.

            -And finally, a safari ranger working on the side for National Geographic.

Though I go to school in VA, I’m actually from Massachusetts.  You know, that little place where people like to “Pahk they cah in Havahd yahd.”  Don’t get me wrong, MA is a great place, but if you say stuff like that- you’re just asking to be shot. 

When it comes to free time… I like to dabble.  I’m an author, my book, “7 Ways To Kill Yourself With Shampoo” just came out this past Spring and has made its way to many a “Banned-Book” list.   I love to run and swim- movement of any kind really but only if there is intolerably loud music in the background.  Otherwise, not possible.

Among my greatest influences in life include Chuck Palahniuk, Paul Rusesbagina, and Captain Crunch.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned. Much more to come!