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My name is Harper. It has been said that I possess "spastic brilliance"-- and that's probably the best description you'll ever have of me. I'm a 20 year-old student at the College of William and Mary in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia, originally born and raised in a DC suburb. W&M is the only place I could ever imagine getting my education. As the second oldest school in the country it's full of history and is absolutely gorgeous even in the rain. My friend Emily + me in front of W&M's Crim Dell That's how people should be, too, I think. Age gracefully, and stay gorgeous even when it rains. This blog is sort of about me learning to do those things-- grow up to be a functioning and productive adult who stays positive and passionate even when things get tough-- as well as showcasing my hyper-career-oriented nature and penchant for shopping, self-expression, and media. I'm hoping that just as I enjoy learning from the experiences of others and their insights (fictional or otherwise) other people will gain something from what I have to say. I am a(n): TWAMP (aka Typical William & Mary Person aka a nerd who enjoys reading essays and critically analyzing basically everything) Psychology Major / Marketing Minor. I like to tell people I'm studying mind-control. Disney fan. And a general geek. Intersectional Feminist. This means that along with being critical of oppressive gender dynamics, I believe it's important to recognize that there are other damaging power dynamics across lines of race, sexual orientation, class, etc. that also need to be examined and dismantled. (Whoa, sorry if that's kinda heavy for an about page.) Aries. Watch out, I'm fiery and hella talented. And maybe a little too assertive. Rooster (in the Chinese Zodiac). Which means I'm brilliant but eccentric and maybe a little moody. future New Yorker. It's the city where my dreams come true! Including seeing Broadway shows, and even meeting Dulé Hill. I have: worked with MTV Insights as a Millennial Trendspotter! Other places I've worked at include Gannett/USAToday, OppenheimerFunds, and my local police department's forensic unit. a black belt in Taekwondo! Second degree! won a couple playwriting competitions in my day. As in, back in high school. Panic disorder. It's weird being a confident and outgoing person while also having an anxiety disorder. It's kind of like having a delicious steak right in front of you at all time that you enjoy eating, but then sometimes your body is like "don't you dare eat that or I'll make you blow chunks so. hard." a collection of over 25 Peter Pan books dating back about a century. Yes, I am that kind of a Peter Pan geek. a younger sister whom I refer to as Squishney, my little Squish, and my Squishster. We have a really good relationship as long as we're not together for really extended amounts of time (like living together). But then, I guess most people are like that with most of their relatives. My little Squishster and me S P O N S O R with an ad or sponsored posts and other fun by checking out my sponsorship page and emailing me at samantha.harper.y@gmail.com F O L L O W me on twitter @harperyi, instagram @harperyi, bloglovin, and pinterest @dandelionharper E M A I L me at samantha.harper.y@gmail.com - See more at: http://www.harperhoney.com/p/about.html#sthash.qhGqwSX7.dpuf