Getting to know Olivia

This blog post is going to be an interview I had with one of my classmates asking her about a bunch of different things in her life, and getting to know her better than before. From what I gather Olivia D ‘April is a very dedicated and kind person. She immediately made me feel like I could trust her and feel comfortable around her. She had a certain vibe to her that made me want to get to know her and become friends with her. This might be because she is a people person and loves talking and interacting with others. She told me she was not always an outgoing and a “go with the flow” sort of person. She used to be really shy and didn't speak much but then one day she just started talking and she hasn't stopped since. She has a lot of passion for animals, including her dog. She once watched a video about someone who bought hundreds of dollars in dog beds and donated them to a local shelter. In the video it showed the dogs excited and happy faces when they were given their beds. She then told me from that moment on it was her dream to do the same. Olivia also talked about wanting to rescue a special needs animal when she gets older. She says that most people don't give them a chance because they are different but she wants to be able to give them the life they deserve. She always likes to be doing and being a part of something, she partakes in many school clubs and activities. Olivia loves dancing; she spends four to five hours everyday rehearsing at her dance studio. And as if that wasn't enough she goes back and works and helps the younger dancers learn their routines and perfect their skills. This shows the amount of dedication and passion she has for dance. I asked her if there was anything that she wanted to change about herself or her life and she said that she was sometimes too stubborn and a big perfectionist. Whether she is working on a project for school or a routine at dance she won't settle for ok, it has to be perfect. This can be both good and bad for her, sometimes the need to be perfect can make everything come together but other times it just gets in the way. We were talking about role models and people she looks up to and she said that her grandmother is always there for her when she needed it. Her grandmother is the type of person that no one ever has anything bad to say about, she is an all-around good person. Olivia said that she hopes that when she gets older that she is viewed the same way. She is very thankful of her whole family who support and love her no matter what. She doesn't know what she would do without them and would do anything for them if needed. Olivia loves working with children and plans on having a major in elementary education and a minor in special education. She is a patient person and doesn't mind taking the extra time to help a child or make them feel accepted. She is obviously going to go far in life and help a lot of people, she just has a caring personality. It was such a great experience to get to know Olivia better and make a new friend.