{"id":28410,"date":"2016-06-08T06:24:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-08T10:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/?p=28410"},"modified":"2016-06-08T06:24:05","modified_gmt":"2016-06-08T10:24:05","slug":"introductory-posts-are-the-hardest-ones-to-write-a-monologue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/2016\/06\/08\/introductory-posts-are-the-hardest-ones-to-write-a-monologue\/","title":{"rendered":"Introductory posts are the hardest ones to write, a monologue"},"content":{"rendered":"Hey there! My name\u2019s Albert. As the summer season sets in (also known as the season of sunny sweat) and more time is spent with air conditioning indoors, icy drinks by the water, and reading updates on the Life @ UofT blog, I\u2019ll be one of your bloggers this year. In addition, I\u2019ll also be the main curator of the @lifeatuoft Instagram, so check that out!\r\n\r\nWho am I? I\u2019m a student at University College going into my third year doing a double major in Cinema Studies and Political Science as well as a minor in History. Some of my friends joke that my mind functions like a movie; colours are brighter and mundane things appear photogenic, music runs in the background as I walk, and there is always a plot to my day. Most of this is accurate \u2013 with the exception of background music playing as I walk. Actually, background music plays as I eat, sit, sleep, and read, too. Characteristic of my program choice, I love watching films and analyzing them to no end. Personally, my all-time favourite film is 500 Days of Summer, and it has held that rank for five years now.\r\n\r\n
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This is me when I visited Vancouver this past reading week! More often than not, this is my default *movie* pose for photos.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nI\u2019m the kind of person who laughs at their own jokes, usually cracking up before delivering the punchline. My favourite ones to tell are dad jokes \u2013 which are, in my opinion, the coolest (or most cringe-worthy) \u2013 and so I\u2019ll apologize in advance for any facepalms or second hand embarrassed groans I\u2019ll inspire. When I\u2019m not making great (bad) jokes, I\u2019m working on my own photography, performing at Open Mics, staying active at Hart House gym, or seeing live concerts of my favourite bands and artists. I\u2019m a lover of the arts here on campus (specifically music and photography), as well as an amateur connoisseur of local Toronto restaurants nearby campus and around the city.\r\n\r\nI\u2019m excited to share my perspectives and student life experiences with you all. First and second year involved a lot of soul searching and understanding who I am, what I enjoy, and trying new things. I\u2019ve learned a lot so far, from what my favourite libraries are, to my preferred definition of the word \u201caesthetic\u201d, to finding the best student-budget friendly meals around town. I\u2019ve gotten highly involved with the University College Literary and Athletic Society serving as the lower-year editor for the fantastic UC Review and, more recently, as a Mid Year Rep and Literary and Creative Arts deputy on the Lit.\r\n\r\n
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At the University College Awards Ceremony, posing with the Lit. It was a great night. Photo courtesy of the University College Literary and Athletic Society<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nAnd finally, I have the honour of affectionately (not with disdain!) being called a hipster, so I figure I\u2019m doing something relatively right. That\u2019s me! I will be posting about all kinds of student life things, so stay tuned. Also, I\u2019ve spared you a joke this time, but I\u2019ll show no mercy come my next post.\r\n\r\n
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My friend took this photo of me on my birthday looking profoundly off into the distance. In reality, I was thinking about the food we were about to go get.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\nIt\u2019d be awesome learning about y\u2019all too! Who are your favourite bands? You can send me a comment below or ask me questions via the Instagram @lifeatuoft. Until next time!","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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