I won a gold award at nationals for a black and white photograph. It was taken in Santa Fe, as I was just trying to finish a roll of film. When I got back to school I developed it and used it for our "destructive creativity" assignment. I took the negative, and using sandpaper scratched all around the bike.

I was surprised it had even placed at state level, but I was blown away when I found out about nationals. Odd thing is, it's not one of my favorite pieces.

I get to go to New York for the awards. I've never been to New York, it'll be nice.

And to get to go to Carnegie Hall for the awards makes it all the better.

My free time is my creative time. I paint, sew, draw, do it all. Of course, along with those I'm crazy about photography. I won't shoot digital and I can't stand photoshop. I will never be a fan of either. I believe you shouldn't get as many chances as you do with digital. If a picture is good on it's own, it doesn't need photoshop.

I try to use alternative techniques for my photography (polaroid transfers, holga photography, toy cameras, anything.) I try new things, and if they don't work, i try it until they do.

WIth my work, all I want is to be satisfied with it. I don't try to suit other people's expectations. I work on it, until I'm at least slightly happy with it.

I'm a vegetarian. I have been for several years, and am probably not ever going back. I'm into movies and music. I like those funky films that no one else seems to ever be into.

I try to be optimistic about everything. Turns out, it's impossible.

But i like to say that I believe in having hope.

I don't believe in mayonnaise. And I don't believe in love at first sight.

I like to pretend everything grows on trees. When the time comes, I pick it.

I'm not big on religion, but I love spiritual beliefs. I don't have too many myself, but I enjoy learning about them.

I go to a lot of shows when they're in prime season. Punk, Electronic, hip-hop, pop, it all keeps my boat afloat. I'm really into a huge variety of music. Except mainstream. My one true dislike of music, is mainstream.

I can't cope with dramatic people. My group of friends is limited, but I like it that way.

There's not really much else to me.

If you like candy, we'll get along just fine.