There's only 39 days left until we depart for Guatemala! With that being said, there's only two members left to introduce, and today, we're introducing Linsy Simanowski. Linsy is a senior biology major.
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Q: Why Guatemala?
A: I want to see and experience the world! I want to admire the beauty the world
has to offer through different landscapes, peoples, cultures, and customs.
Q: What is something you’d like to learn about Guatemala before
going?
A: Before going, I would love to learn if there are any
“secret” special places to go. Often
times, you hear from others that there can be hidden treasures to be discovered
(i.e., a small waterfall, open meadow with flowers in bloom, etc.). If there are any special places to
experience, I don’t want to miss out.
Q: Words to live by?
A: “It’s okay to not be okay.” I live by these words because I am at
a point in my life where everything is subject to change. I am learning about myself on levels
that I never knew existed. Through
this journey, I have realized that you don’t always feel okay… And that’s
okay. You don’t always have
to know what your next step will be, what you’re doing tomorrow, or why
something happens. No one has life all figured out, and it’s okay to be
confused sometimes. Just
take things day by day; keep your head up and lean on the ones you love.
Q: What would you do with 10 more hours in the day?
A: If I had 10 more hours in the day I would start reading
more. I used to love reading
for pleasure. However, the
older I get, the busier I become. It
seems that by the time I lie down at the end of the day I just want to
sleep. If I had more time
AND energy, I would snuggle up with a book and read for hours!
Q: If you were stranded on a deserted island with only one
thing, what would you want it to be?
A: This may be unrealistic, but if I were stranded on an
island with 1 thing, I would want that thing to be an emergency raft with an
abundance of supplies! Hopefully
that will NEVER happen though!
Q: What is something interesting about yourself?
A: Something interesting about myself is that I was an
exceptional athlete when I was younger. I
was a competitive gymnast, ran track, was a cheerleader, and more. Unfortunately for me, I fractured my
back in 3 places and am not allowed to do sports anymore!
Q: What is something unique you can bring to the group?
A: I have a gift (which is also a curse) of feeling for other people and understanding
them. I have been through a
lot in my life, and therefore I easily relate to/understand others. This is seen as the “gift”
aspect. On the other hand,
sometimes others’ problems weigh me down and I can’t separate myself from
them. This is the “curse”
aspect. Either way, I hope
to use this gift while in Guatemala to relate to the peoples there. I also feel like it will help me to
appreciate their way of life and culture.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: My dream JOB is to be a mom. I hope to have a successful career as well, but happiness doesn’t come
from money. I want to be
close to my family always. I
hope that I can be an amazing mom someday just as my mom was for me.
Q: What inspires you?
A: My mom inspires me more than anyone or anything in this
whole entire world. She has
always been my rock. She is
one of the most understanding, compassionate, intelligent people I have ever
been around. Luckily for
me, I can call her mama! She
is an incredibly strong woman and continues to inspire me through her personal
gains in life. I am truly
blessed beyond words to have been placed on this earth as her child.
