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What seems like a lot is only the beginning of me, so here are a few things to get you started.

I am a fifth year student at University of California, Davis with one quarter left in the fall. I am an Evolution and Ecology major in the college of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Division of Biological Sciences. Evolution and Ecology is the study of the diversity and distribution of living organisms. I chose this major not only because I am interested in the subject matter, but also because it allows me to pursue several professions such as research, teaching, and environmental management. I really don't know what I would like to do after college but the above three do interest me. If you absolutely love what you are majoring or working in, I take reccomendations.

I am thinking about becoming a high school science teacher and being a dive instructor on the side, but my dream of becoming a marine biologist keeps getting in the way. So why don't I just become a marine biologist you say? To be completely honest, I know what I want out of marine biology, but I don't think that is what I will get. I would love to work at an aquarium, or something along those lines, but only a small percentage of marine biologists get to do that. Unfortunately, there are few positions available for graduates with a marine biology degree and even fewer get to work in aquariums.

But enough depressing realities. Davis is an awesome school. College is odd, but life is too so nevermind. I have learned so many things, but I think the most important thing I have learned so far is about stress. I am the biggest worrier...definitely a trait inherited from my parents...and worrying leads to stress. I realized early on in college that almost nothing is worth stressing over, including things that aren't going to matter in the future, like midterms and papers. Of course, these things are important...for the time being, but it isn't going to matter in 10 years that I got a horrible grade on my Biochemistry midterm(s). :o) Everyone sucks at something right? Besides, few people excel at biochemistry! Anyway, my point is that as long as I am trying my best now, everything always works out for the future and stressing isn't going to make anything better.

Picture: Me in the Channel Islands. Picture courtesy of Melissa.

Here are a couple more facts about me:

Hobbies - I have so many hobbies and it is so hard to find the time and/or money for many of them. I like to scuba dive, hike, rock climb, camp, rollerblade, mountain bike, ski, listen to music, go to concerts, play guitar, drive, travel, sleep, hang out with friends, and play sports (tennis, football, and soccer mostly). I have been on two IM football teams, and two IM soccer teams. We weren't very good at football, but somehow we ended up winning the championships our first year. Last year, our soccer team kicked ass with a record of 6-1, winning us the championships. So if you are ever at UCD, check out our pictures on the Rec Hall walls!

Survey - I have filled out at least 10 of these in my life, and I guess my answers are constantly changing, but here is the most recent survey about me. It is probably the most easiest way to really describe myself.

Name as it appears on your birth certificate:

  • Brianne Bernadette O'Rourke

    Nicknames:

  • Bri, Breezy, Anna, Grass Whore (don't ask)

    Parent's Names:

  • Brian and Bernadette

    Number of candles that appeared on your last birthday cake:

  • 21

    Date that you regularly blow them out;

  • October 29

    Pets:

  • one doggie (Comet!) one frog (Turtle) and one fish (Fender)

    Height:

  • 5'5"ish

    Eye color:

  • Brown

    Hair Color:

  • Dark Brown

    Right handed or left handed:

  • both...depends on what I am doing...but right dominant

    One or two pillows:

  • barely one

    Favorite Colors:

  • blue, purple, burgundy

    Piercings:

  • one hole in each ear

    Tattoos:

  • not in this lifetime (according to my parents)

    If you could have a tatoo, what and where would it be:

  • either some sort of sea creature or a design on my foot

    How much do you love your job (1 to 10):

  • Currently....probably a 6/7 for the lab and a 9/10 for the pet hospital

    Birthplace:

  • Van Nuys, CA

    Hometown:

  • Rocklin, CA

    Current Residence:

  • Davis, CA

    Been in love before:

  • nope

    Ever been toilet-papering:

  • Yup

    Been toilet papered:

  • yup...still don't know who did it

    If you could meet anyone, who would it be?:

  • God(s)

    Been in a car crash:

  • unfortunately

    Croutons or Bacon Bits:

  • Croutons

    Dream Car:

  • Toyota 4-Runner Special Edition, chrome everything, tinted windows, multidisc cd player, moon roof, liscence plate-"BREEZYN" (yes, I know I've put too much thought into that one) It'd be nice if it came as a hybrid.

    Coffee or Ice Cream:

  • not a huge fan of either....but I dislike coffee and most everything else with caffeine...so I guess ice cream (how are these two items even comparable?)

    Blanket or Stuffed Animal:

  • lots of stuffed animals

    Dumper or Dumpee:

  • both

    Salad Dressing:

  • sometimes

    Color of socks:

  • white with a slight tint of blue from washing them with my jeans...it's the only way to go

    Lucky Number:

  • 4

    Movie:

  • Contact and Amelie

    Quote from a movie:

  • something along the lines of... "Did you love your Dad? Prove it." -Contact

    Day of the week:

  • Friday nights baby

    Food:

  • Mexican and Thai

    TV show:

  • Buffy, Roswell, Dark Angel....but I never watch them anymore...tv has become a last resort boredom fix

    Toothpaste:

  • MENTADENT!!!!!!!

    Have you ever been naked in public:

  • public? no, never, not if I can help it. Changing in front of an open window is a differnt story.

    Restaurant:

  • hmm....Gump and Co. for the atmosphere...but I don't really have a favorite restaurant for the food besides In-N-Out

    Flower:

  • California Poppys, Gerboras, Morning Glories, and Honeysuckle

    Least Favorite thing:

  • steak and seafood bleh!

    Sports to watch:

  • Football

    Fast Food Restaurant:

  • In-N-Out!!!! and Baja Fresh

    Favorite Drink:

  • KBG, kamakazi, chocolate cake

    Have you ever drank bong water:

  • bong water eh? no...and anyone who does is not only on pot, but on crack too.

    What do you think of Ouija boards?:

  • not sure....never played with one

    Where do you see yourself in 10 years?:

  • ooo...toughie...maybe teaching...maybe at an aquarium....maybe working for a non-profit organization. Anything is possible at this point

    Which single store would you choose to max out your credit card?:

  • If I had a credit card...American Eagle Outfitters or Express

    Have you ever been convicted of a crime?:

  • no

    What do you do most often when you are bored?:

  • bored??? I forget what that is like. I really don't have time to be bored, but I guess play my guitar, listen to music, or watch TV or a movie

    What words or phrases do you over-use?:

  • butthead, that sucks, shit, damn, that's retarded, oh well, whatever, eww

    Most annoying thing:

  • Studying for a final, only to find my effort of at least 3 days was a complete waste because my genetics professor is a dick and decided to put the most random shit on the final. (bitter?...me? never) That and people who are narrow minded and/or lack any common sense

    Best things:

  • hanging out with friends, scuba diving at night, playing guitar, walking out of a last final, eating home cooked meals with my parents (as long as the menu includes items I like), driving to somewhere beautiful, skiing, going to concerts, being inspired, making a difference

    Best feeling:

  • hugging someone I care about, making someone laugh, laughing, and being proud of myself or having someone proud of me

    Bedtime:

  • bedtime?? what's that?

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