Mythology and Folklore: Introduction

Hi Class,

My name is Gabriela, I am a sophomore speech pathology major and have my minor in psychology. I want to be able to use my degree to work with kids with autism and help them with their speech impediments. I have always been interested in mythology and have been wanting to take the class for a few years now, so I am very excited to finally be able to take this class. A little fun fact about me is that I was born in Bogota, Colombia and we moved here when I was five years old. I am a complete workaholic and when I am not at school or doing schoolwork then I am more than likely at work.

Last month for Christmas break my family and I went on vacation to Washington DC and it was such a fun trip. I am a complete history nerd and getting to see all of the monuments and go to several museums in the National Mall. My favorite part was getting to go to Mount Vernon. We got to see George Washington's house on the Potomac River and it was the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. They had slave burials and we also got to see Martha and George Washington's tomb. The tour of the inside of the house was also lots of fun and I was amazed at how well they have preserved it.

George Washington's estate on Mount Vernon in West Virginia.

Source: Wikimedia Commons

I also love dogs. I go crazy when I see any kind of dog, but I am completely and utterly obsessed with my two Shih Tzus. I only had one up until 3 days ago when I decided that my dog needed a friend, so I had to go get another one. These dogs are my whole life and by far the most important thing to me. My oldest is one year old and his name is Skye. The newest addition to the family is Mylo and he is 11 weeks old. They love to play and are extremely spoiled. I am completely in love with my two baby boys. To be honest, my camera roll is filled with more pictures of my dogs than pictures with me in them.