In which Virginia introduces herself...

Hey hey, you you my name is Virginia (yes like the state, my mom is from there) and I'm an 18 year old music major from San Diego, CA.  This is going my first year at the University of California, Los Angeles which basically means that J. Lo and Orlando Bloom will be my neighbors for the next four years.  When I'm not on the internet or busy being my cat's personal scratching post, I enjoy doing all the music things.  I can play the piano, ukulele, and trombone, but also dabble with the recorder, otamatone, melodica, bass, and various percussion instruments (including the ever fabulous rainstick).  In addition to learning any instrument I can get my hands on, I enjoy composing, in particular film scores, which I consider to be my dream job.  Having had a childhood during the golden age of disney movies, I grew up listening to the classic sounds of Alan Menken, but I also greatly admire the works of Phillip Glass, John Williams, Joe Hisaishi, Wendy Carlos, and my favorite, Danny Elfman.

Outside of music, there are still many subjects that interest me. I've always found psychology fascinating, in particular abnormal behavior and social psychology, and am considering it for a minor.  During my time at university, I would like to study a bit of cognitive science, eastern religion, film, and german.  It would be spectacular if I could study abroad for that last subject.  

In my spare time, I vlog on occasion, read (everything except the romance novels with shirtless cowboys on the covers), and draw (cartoons are my specialty).  I'm also a bit of a TV junkie.  A few of my favorites: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, The X-Files, Merlin, Battlestar Galactica, Veronica Mars, Doctor Who, Daria, Supernatural (the list could go on but I promised to only put few).  Some of my happiest moments have been spent wrapped in a blanket drinking hot cocoa while watching the Tennant seasons (DW).

Things I Dislike: Pickled foods, soap operas, ASPCA commercials with Sarah McLachlan singing, the guy that replaced Billy Mays.

Fun Facts: I like cats, longs walks on the beach, grey weather, and the smell of Lemon Pine Sol.

I look forward to getting to know you all and hearing about your adventures.  DFTBA!

-Virginia