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More About Me

I'm passionate about

I'm passionate about the well being of children and adults alike. I am an advocate for protecting children against abuse. I'm very passionate about life in general; there is so much to experience.

Talk to me about

Philosophy. If you're having a bad day I am always keen to listen. Education. The wonders of the world. New experiences. Dreams. Metaphors. Psychology. Language. Passion. Dancing. Culture. Finance.

People don't know that I'm good at

Public Speaking, Self-expression, Child Care, Volleyball, Writing Poetry, Dancing, Photography, and Leading.

My TED Story

I came upon this site because a friend posted the link to a video from TED on facebook. I am happy to say that I rarely utilize facebook now because I spend all my free time watching videos on TED. I love this site!!!

Comments

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• A reply on Talk: Gel: Gotta share!

  Nov 13 2011: Not necessarily. I am 19 and I don't feel the need for that fictitous, fleeting validation.
  
  I'm not snobby nor affluent. I hate that my generation shares the most trivial things. How will we ever advance as a society? There's too much time wasted in the trenches on social media sites, and as someone already commented it's a platform for advertisers to "better serve our [the consumer's] needs". In reality, over usage of these sites or their "help" only leads to more powerful big businesses. Which aren't necessarily bad on their own, but face it, their influence reaches further than anyone can really pinpoint. Myself not excluded from their influence. I imagine it can't be much different for you.
  
  Just my thoughts and opinions.
  
  Good bye, Tedders.

• A reply on Conversation: What are three things you believed as a kid, that you stopped believing as you got older?

  Oct 8 2011: Juliette!! You're so awesome!!!
  
  :)
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  A comment on Talk: Viktor Frankl: Why to believe in others

  Aug 31 2011: You, sir, are my hero. Really. I couldn't thank you enough for this talk. Thanks. [
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  A comment on Conversation: WHAT IF your top 5 personal ideas met collaborative action, write here. A TED BUCKET LIST of ideas worth spreading w/ angels in the wings.

  Aug 17 2011: 1. Inhibit my self; always seek to cultivate a deeper sense of self. I would to hope to establish really deep roots, ideally shaped and grounded in my pursuit of good character. Having good character gives me a sense of peace that little else does.
  
  2. Receive revelation and constant affirmation from God that I'm coinciding with His will. That is very important to me. Although, I don't believe this is something that *I* can really do or influence. If it is, please someone let me know how. I want to live a spirit led and spirit filled life with the Holy Spirit guiding me every inch of the way.
  
  3. I would LOVE to found a children's education center and sports complex. A place where children can get together and learn innovative ways of living; a place where they can ignite the creativity that is already inside of them, and a place where they can develop a sense of self.
  
  4. Be a storm chaser.
  
  5. Keep in shape and explore the adventures of life. I would love to have a home in Colorado, or a place where I can invest time in adventure sports. (Kayaking, Hiking, Mountain Climbing, White water-rafting, etc.) Find home where I can finally befriend a golden retriever, off road in my jeep, and just enjoy nature - my lifelong desire and dream.
  
  All of this love for myself is a renewed feat which I'm proud of, but my list for helping others and life experiences I hope to have goes on and on and on. Thank you for sparking this fire in me and reminding me of the things closest to my heart since childhood. You've reignited the fire in me by simply asking this question; it really helps to put things in perspective and comparing the desires of my heart with the desires of others' hearts on TED causes me to remember where I stand and what makes me me. Thank you :) Later TED community! ^ - ^
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  A comment on Talk: Sirena Huang: An 11-year-old's magical violin

  Aug 15 2011: Sirena you're awesome!!!! I'm ... I won't say my age here but I'm young lol, and you inspire me to try new things!!!!! I have never taken the time to fine tune my violinist skills and now I will!!!!!:) :) You inspire me to live life with passion and awesomeness. Keep shining!!!!

• A comment on Talk: Thomas Goetz: It's time to redesign medical data

  Aug 15 2011: Engagement v. Compliance.
  
  
  I like it.
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  A comment on Talk: Keith Barry: Brain magic

  Aug 14 2011: Around 11:30 when the girl is supposed to be lowering and raising the other "volunteer's" arm... the magic guy is moving his leg to tell the "volunteer" when to lower and raise his arm.
  
  FAKE