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The 3 Reasons Why I Decided To Join The Odyssey Team

An attempt to welcome myself into the world of blogging.

Becky Stefanyak
Jan 19, 2017
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
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Hello Internet! My name is Becky Stefanyak, and I am brand new to The Odyssey Team. I have always wanted to become a blogger, and I have decided to make my dream become a reality this year. So, to start off my article writing career, I am going to tell you all, as my readers, the three reasons why I have always wanted to write my ideas down and post them on the World Wide Web.

1. I have SO many thoughts in my head.

Being a nineteen year old female college student, I see and take note of many things that happen to me and the people that I know each day. Whether I am pondering a choice as simple as "What am I going to eat for lunch today" or wondering about a goal that is as complex as "How am I going to pass this class," a lot more goes on inside the brain of a girl like myself than one may assume. Hopefully, by blogging some of my thoughts and opinions on life choices and happenings, I can relate to many people and even maybe help a few people out. Speaking of relatable...

2. I want to see what other people are thinking and feeling.

As you will quickly learn, I am one hundred percent a people person. I love talking to people and seeing how they view the world in comparison to how I do. Conversing with others is one of my absolute favorite things to do. By becoming an Odyssey writer, I can now not only share with the world what is going on in my brain, but I can also read and explore what others have to say. Whenever I find an article that is "so relatable," I will be the happiest girl. Maybe I will even make a few of those cool internet friends that everybody seems to have... Ha ha.

3. I love to write.

Although this is kind of an obvious factor, it could not be any more true. I have loved writing ever since I could pick up a pencil. Whether it be an entry in my diary or an essay about the Civil War, writing has always been a passion of mine. Express yo self!!

I am beyond excited to finally make this dream of mine come true. I will write an article and publish it every Thursday, and I hope you read along with me each week!

Cheers to the New Year, and the new blogger,

Becky Stefanyak

Hey look, there's me! (Personal Photo)

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