the one where i write an introduction...
Hey guys!
My name is Soriyana - say sor-ee-ya-na together quickly and that's how you pronounce my name! I've taken a similar class before and I actually liked reading different myths and stories, so I'm sure I'll enjoy this class.
Personal photo of me.
I am a biology/pre-pharmacy major planning on graduating this Fall 2020 at the University of Oklahoma. It can definitely be intimidating and scary getting to this point of your college career...and I am feeling that. However, I think it's great that people can go down various career paths with a biology degree; many people go into the healthcare field (i.e., dentist, physician, pharmacy, etc.), some go into the research, or one can become a biology teacher, and more. Of course, more schooling and education may be needed. When I am finished with school, I definitely want to get out of Oklahoma - possibly go back to Long Beach, California or go somewhere different like Savannah, Georgia? It may not even be either of those places - we'll see!
I have a cat named Oliver (or Ollie sometimes); I took him in when he was just a little kitten. He loves playing with his stuffed animal and begging humans for food. His most favorite treats are his cat treats, shrimp, and deli turkey.
Personal photo of my cat Oliver.
Another photo I took of Oliver during Christmas. He loved his presents.
I am a big foodie. I love to eat anything savory, sweet, spicy, fried, etc. Also, I am that person who posts pictures/snaps of their food. 😜 You'll most likely find me with a snack or candy. Iced coffees are my go-to drinks year round and I have a weakness for French fries.
I love listening to music - I usually listen to all kinds of music, except country... Friends is one of my favorite TV shows (notice the reference in the title of this post?) that I could repeatedly watch or put on in the background. I've been rewatching The Mindy Project on Hulu. I like playing volleyball and tennis even though I'm not very good. I've been wanting to learn how to play the drums and to skateboard!
I love listening to music - I usually listen to all kinds of music, except country... Friends is one of my favorite TV shows (notice the reference in the title of this post?) that I could repeatedly watch or put on in the background. I've been rewatching The Mindy Project on Hulu. I like playing volleyball and tennis even though I'm not very good. I've been wanting to learn how to play the drums and to skateboard!
Hope you learned a little about me and thanks for reading!
~ Soriyana
Hi Soriyana!
ReplyDeleteIt was so fun getting to read about you. You seem like you would be a lot of fun. I think that you hit it on the nose about this time in your college career. It can be absolutely terrifying to be this close to the end. But, the nice thing about being a pre-pharmacy major is that you have a little bit more school left to figure it out! I am, also, wanting to go onto to grad school and it is a little bit easier knowing that I have to get through that program too before I am thrown into the real world. But, maybe it is opposite for you. Either way, it was super cool getting to know you!! I am a huge food gal myself and so if you have any recommendations of favorites, let me know!
With love,
Brynlee!
Hey Soriyana! I am also a pre-health bio major, and I totally agree with you that as the end of college nears, it gets a little intimidating. However I think everything will turn out just fine as we begin the next step of our careers/lives. No hate to Oklahoma whatsoever, but I can definitely see how you would want to go back to California, it's beautiful there for sure. Like you, I'm also a foodie- it seems like I'm always craving sweets. Best of luck this semester!!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana! I'm graduating this year too. How exciting. I'm a bit worried with the job market the way it is right now, but I feel with your Bio/Pre-pharma degree you won't have a problem finding work. Have you been looking around and applying already? What sort of job environment do you want to work in? I'm also from California! The city of Covina specifically. It's so expensive to live there though, don't you think? Also, as a foodie -- what are your favorite places to eat in Oklahoma? I'm a huge fan of Ludivine which is a farm to table restaurant, but I also heard that nonesuch is a good place for small plates but I haven't eaten there yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana! It is so nice to meet you! I am pre-med, and I agree. This point of college is so scary. Real life begins :) First of all, I love this purple-pink color your blog is in! Your kitty is so cute! Iced coffees are my go-to also! I don't care how cold it is. What kind of cuisines do you like to eat? I love eating different adventurous stuff. I've been wanting to watch the Mindy Project! I need to check that out.
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana :) That's awesome you're a biology/pre-pharmacy major! Anything medical or science makes my head spin, so I really admire people who can understand it, or at least have the drive to understand it. I'm really into astronomy, but it takes me forever to get my head wrapped around it, so that's why I'm sticking to my professional writing degree. Oliver is absolutely adorable, and he definitely makes me wish I wasn't allergic to cats!
ReplyDeleteYay for pharmacy, Soriyana! I'm one of those people who actually prefers talking with pharmacists than with doctors, ha ha. Pharmacists always seem so practical, and they have a different perspective than doctors do. I always learn useful new things when there's a pharmacist who has time to chat. And look at your BEAUTIFUL cat: maybe Oliver will get to make a guest appearance in a story post here at your blog too. And the Friends spirit has powered many stories and even Storybook projects in this class, so you might look there for some storytelling energy also! As for drums, I've been driving my husband crazy ever since I learned about desk drumming: since I'm at my desk ALL DAY pretty much, that means... I can drum! Be warned: it's addicting. :-) desk drumming - link
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana! I loved getting to know a little bit more about you! That is so exciting you are pursing biology/pre-pharmacy as your major! My little in my sorority is doing the same thing and she is always talking about how much she loves Pre-Pharm club. If you aren't already in it, you should check it out! Also, your cat Oliver is so dang cute! I have a cat named Leo! Finally, I was so excited to meet another foodie! I love how adventurous you are when it comes to trying new things! Thanks for sharing and I hope your semester is going well!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana,
ReplyDelete"I love listening to music - I usually listen to all kinds of music, except country... " ok, we're friends now. I'm a HUGE music fan. My husband got me a XM radio subscription for Christmas. I love that I can listen to all sorts of genres from pretty much any decade that has recorded music! I also love that XM gets musicians to do an hour of DJing now and again.
I love the title of your intro. I'm a big Friends fan, too. They have keychains by the register at Home Goods on 24th St that say "Hi, My name is Regina Filange." I almost bought it, but I was already buying a "You're the Monica to my Rachel" wine glass for my sister-in-law (she's TOTALLY a Monica!)
Thanks for sharing!
-Eden
Hey Soriyana!
ReplyDeleteIt is very nice to meet you! That is awesome that you’re graduating with a degree in biology. You’ll be able to do so many different things with that degree, so that was very smart on your part. Your cat, Oliver, looks like he’s a handful! I’ve never owned a cat, but I really enjoy playing around with them. Also, I have a weakness for French fries too!
It’s nice to meet you!
Hey Soriyana! It was cool to learn more about you! So did you say you are from California? That is awesome! I don't blame you for wanting to go back. That is super exciting that you are graduating this fall! I bet it will be refreshing to not have classes. Your cats are really adorable! You should definitely include more pictures of them in your blog. You could even make them some characters in your stories! Best of luck this semester!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana,
ReplyDeleteI totally love your reference to Friends in your title! I also really love how your text is purple! It's so pretty.
That is so cool that you are Pre-Pharm! And congrats on graduating soon! My sister is also graduating in December.
I also would like to leave Oklahoma after college, but I might stay for med/PA school... we'll see!
I am looking forward to reading more of your posts this semester!
-Libby
Hey Soriyana, I wish you the best for the remaining part of this semester, and hope you end up getting into the dream school or getting that dream job once you've graduated! Likewise, I also feel that energy in wanting to get out of Oklahoma and just go to a new place and set up shop. I really wouldn't mind going to Canada or possibly even further out of the country, aka Europe, for a place to permanently stay in, but we'll see once we get to that point! Also, one last thing, your cat is adorable and I would die for him.
ReplyDeleteHey Soriyana! I loved reading your intro! One of my roommates just got into pharmacy school, so my fingers are crossed for you as well! I also totally relate on getting to the scary part of almost being done with undergrad. At my advising appointment last week I found out I'll graduate a semester early which has added a new level of stress to my life, but we'll just ignore that for now. I hope you have a great rest of your time as a Sooner!
ReplyDeleteHey Soriyana! Your cat is precious! Haha just from reading you introduction title I knew you were a Friends fan. It's definitely one of my favorite shows of all time as well. Like you, I also play volleyball. I think its a great way to meet new friends and alleviate some school related stress. Congrats on graduating soon- best of luck this semester and in the future!!
ReplyDeleteHey Soriyana! It is very nice to meet you. I am a pre-med and think it is awesome that you are interested in the health field as well. Your cat is just adorable and I love his name. I think it is awesome that you want to go to a different part of the states and that you are so happy about going on your journey. I am a senior graduating in the spring 2021 and I know what you mean it can be scary and exciting I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavor.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you, Soriyana! I really like the pictures of your cat - he's so cute! My roommate recently bought a cat. I had never considered myself a cat person, and I still prefer dogs, but living with a cat has made me realize that they are not all evil - or maybe just that their evilness can be endearing. I am also a big foodie and I don't know what I would do without my iced coffees. If you haven't tried dirty chia yet, though, I would highly recommend it. Second Wind on Campus Corner actually has great dirty chai lattes! I hope you're enjoying the course so far. And congrats on graduating!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana,
ReplyDeleteI must say, you have excellent taste! I feel like no one else has watched the Mindy Project! I love Danny and the minister/DJ guy lol (I can't remember his name!). Also friends! I haven't been able to watch since they took it off netflix, but they are all stored in my memory:)
If you like iced coffee, I would suggest an iced maple latte with pumpkin spice whipped cream (!!) from Stella Nova. It's my current fall drink and it's 10/10. Best of luck with the semester
You had me at cats. I always thought I was a dog person but I think these past months in quarantine have made me realize that I truly just want a cat. I can't really get a pet now because I already moved into a unit with a no pet policy, but I honestly should have gotten one during quarantine, then I would have had so much time to spend!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana!
ReplyDeleteI love the friends reference in your title. I miss watching friends ever since they took it off of Netflix! It was a show I would watch when I wanted to feel better with all the stress school brings. I used to not be a coffee fan, but lately I love iced coffee! What are your favorite places to get coffee? Wishing you the best of luck on your journey to become a pharmacist!
Hi Soriyana!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you one hundred percent about the scariness at the end of your college career. I'm graduating in the spring, and I too am kind of dreading the thought of having to go out in the "real world" and do actual "work". Your cat is a cutie! Before we got my dogs, I grew up having a cat (Ollie looks much more kind than our old cat though!). I'm also a big foodie! I love watching Food Network and trying all sorts of new foods. If you like savory and spicy, you should really try Thai food if you haven't yet! My brother introduced it to me a few years ago and I freaking love it- I actually took my aunt to a Thai restaurant earlier this week because I really wanted her to experience it.
Hey Soriyana! Congratulations for being at the finish line for your degree!! I'm also graduating this semester. It is definitely scary to think about, there are so many ways to take your career and life from here. I can understand wanting to get out of Oklahoma. I think living in a big city or on a coast would be super cool. Your cat looks like royalty in that first pic! Super Cute!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana! I love your cat Ollie! I also have a cat that I call Ollie! His name is Ollivander but I mostly call him Ollie. I am also a graduating senior this semester and I definitely agree with you about feeling the pressure! I have absolutely no idea what I want to do with my life!
ReplyDeleteI also immediately noticed the way you titled this introduction and loved it, by the way!
Hello!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I love that your title is a reference to Friends! It's truly one of the best shows! Your major is sounds amazing and is broad enough for you to make your own decision on what to do next. I love volleyball as well. I love your cat. Also, I have cat named Oliver. His an orange tabby cat. I've always loved the name. I might've selfishly named him after the Disney animated movie Oliver and Company where there is an orange cat as well as the main character from the tv show, Arrow. He loves human food too, especially when it comes to ice cream.
Hi Soriyana,
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you! Your cat is very cute and adorable! In my Chinese home, there are three cats, and I miss them so much. Also, I want to say you major is so cool. In my mind, the theory in biology is complex and hard to understand. Congratulations on finishing your studies!
Hi Soriyana! Congrats on finally making it to your last semester. I definitely understand what you mean by it getting scary when you reach the end, I am set to graduate in May and am not ready. I would go back and do it all over again if I could. I also love watching Friends because you can pick up on any episode and jump right in while also just having it playing in the background. Good luck with your future in Pharmacy!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana
ReplyDeleteIt is so cool that you are almost graduating and it is really cool to see that you are going to go into the health field I think that we need a diverse group of people with different experiences to go into the different fields and I wish you the best of luck on the rest of your semester and year.
Hey Soriyana, you are so close to graduating, how exciting! Major congratulations to you for making it so far in what seems like a very challenging career path. I have so much respect for those who go into the medical field. I see that you love music, so do I, but I really think you should give country another chance. i used to not like it either but it grew on me. I hope you have a fantastic rest of the semester and i look forward to reading some of your stories!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on getting to the end of your college career! I am also in my final semester. It feels good but scary! I loved reading about your kitty Oliver. He is so precious and looks like he likes to have fun! I find it interesting that you are in the medical field and taking a class on mythology. I wish I could jump into STEM that easily. Ha! But alas, I am terrible at math, so that is really great that you are so into what you do. I also love Friends and the Mindy Project, and now I feel like I could also do a rewatch on that too, so thanks!
Hi, Soriyana! Congratulations on making it to the end of your time here at OU. I hope it was everything you had hoped college would be. Although, judging by your desire to get out of here, I suspect it was missing a few things. Your cat is adorable. As someone who very loosely plays the drums and skates, I highly recommend the two! Good luck on your future outside of OK.
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana, it's nice to meet you. My best friend went in for biology and though I think she's crazy, you're right there is so much to be done with it. She would love nothing more than to be in a lab though. I love your cat! I have three but they've all gotten very fat and lazy so they don't like to play as much. I miss watching friends, it's only on HBO but I miss when it was on Netflix!
ReplyDeleteHey Soriyana! Congrats on graduating in just a few short weeks! I am almost there (graduating in Spring) and yes, it is slightly terrifying. I really hope that you figure out what you want to do with your degree, and I am confident that whatever you decide will be great! I also love Oliver, and am a proud cat owner myself. Good luck in all your endeavors!
ReplyDeleteHi Soriyana,
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making it to the end!! three weeks to go! college absolutely flies by, its crazy. pharmacy is a great career path, and you're so right about how versatile biology is- i have a ton of biology friends that are going all sorts of directions. i'm also a foodie as well- cheese is my weakness even though i'm lactose intolerant oops. good luck with the rest of the semester!