Focusing on AMBER

Amber Weaver is a freshman here at Guilford. She is from Monroe, North Carolina, and came here for basketball. I've known Amber for about a month now and in that month I have came to realize the type of a person she is. She's shy at first but once she's comfortable around you, she's funny, kind and a such a fun person to be around. I thought it would be interesting to interview Amber because I wanted to see what shapes her as a person. So, let's focus on Amber!

-Background:

"I'm from Monroe, North Carolina. I have an older brother and sister..yes, I'm the baby! I go to Midway Baptist Church and I worked at Pizza Hut as a waitress during high school- since I was a sophomore actually. I still work there some on the weekends that I come home from college. I make bank there!"

-Why Guilford?

"I decided to come to Guilford because I'm going to play basketball. I feel like it's a good college and I liked the feeling of studying at a small school where I could interact more with the professors."

       -What do you think about it so far?

               "It's different but I like it pretty good. I like the class sizes because I like the individual help that I'm able to get."

-Major?

"Right now i want to major in exercise and sports science, but I'm probably going to end up changing it to education so I can be a teacher."

-For Fun?

"I like to play basketball, hang out with friends and this is going to sound nerdy, but I like to read...like good books- not books for school. I also spend a lot of time with my family when I'm able to and I enjoy going to church."

-Church

"I got saved when I was 14 and I'm really involved in my youth church group back at home. I go to Lawndale Baptist Church while I'm here at school though."

-Something people don't typically know about you?

"I'm really shy when I first meet people. I like to meet new people but I'm shy- I don't like to talk a lot."

-Most important thing in your life right now?

"My walk with God is the most important thing and it always should be."

-Fast Facts:

• Favorite color: lime green
• Favorite tv show: Friends
• Favorite movie: Despicable Me
• Favorite artist: Casting Crowns and Mercy Me
• Favorite place to vacation: the beach
• Favorite number: 24
• Favorite memory: "Probably just going to the beach with family every year. I look forward to that all year."

-Quote to live by:

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to give you a hope and a future, not failure."

        Jeremiah 29:11

-Favorite saying:

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."

Lauren CATalano

When you first meet Lauren Catalano a few things may come to mind. You might notice her bubbly personality or maybe how easy it is to talk to her. Every time I have ever talked to Lauren, she has always been in a good mood. She's usually surrounded around a group of people which tells you that others enjoy her company too. I thought it would be interesting to interview her because she's so approachable and because I wanted to learn a little bit more about her. So, here's Lauren's story.

-Background:
"I was born on August 26, 1993. I've lived in Maryland my whole life. I have two older brothers, Ryan and Chris. During high school I was always playing a sport for every season and I was voted most athletic my by senior class. I love my cat, Tiger and I'm also a Raven's fan!"

-Hobbies?
"I like any type of sport really and I like to hang out with my friends."

-What sports do you mainly play?
"In high school I played basketball, field hockey, lacrosse and I swam and ran track. I'm only going to play basketball and lacrosse here at Guilford though."

-Why Guilford?
"I decided to come to Guilford for basketball. I really liked what they have to offer here and I also like the distance from home."

-Would you say that you're fitting in well here at Guilford?
"Yeah, I get along with everyone and it's such a different atmosphere than what I'm used to, but I think it's a good thing to be out of your element sometimes."

-What do you plan on majoring in?
"I want to major in exercise science because when I get a job, I want it to deal with athletes and I want to be in that type of environment."

-Hardest thing about adjusting to college life?
"I think the hardest thing would have to be leaving everyone back at home and always having a lot of work to do."

-Well kept secrets about you?
"I don't like cheese or french fries! I just never really have. I also took dance for a big portion of my life. But it took a backseat to sports once I started getting older."

-Something you couldn't live without?
"I can't live without my cat..and my family. I should probably put my family before my cat, but I can't live without either!"

-Fast Facts:

• Favorite color: "Can I say every color!?"
• Favorite hobby: Hanging out with friends
• Favorite movie: Stepbrothers
• Favorite artist: Taylor Swift
• Favorite song: Breakfast at Tiffany's
• Favorite memory: Senior Week at Ocean City in Maryland
• Favorite sport: Basketball

-Favorite saying:

Hakuna Matata

-Quote to live by:

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest, until your good is your better and your better is your best."

Eric Emerson Freeman-Esquire

OH, ERIC...

Eric Emerson Freeman-Esquire is a freshman here at Guilford. He's from Lancaster, Pennsylvania and he was born on October 12, 1992. When I first saw Eric, the first things I noticed were his tattoos.  I immediately thought to myself, "Well this guy should have a rebellious nature to him for sure." And though Eric may be rebellious to an extent, he's so much more than that. He actually has an uncanny ability to make people laugh. Or at least that's what I have observed every time I have been around him. It was hard to get serious answers out of him at times throughout the interview, but it was definitely entertaining to hear his responses. He told me to make his page as "colorful and complicated at possible", if that tells you anything about him...haha. So, let's take a closer look at Eric.

-Why did you decide to come to Guilford?

"I came to Guilford because it seemed like the right place to be. It felt like a good fit I think the trees are amazing!"

-Background

"I came from Lancaster, I grew up mostly alone except until my little brother was born. His name is Aidan, he's 10 years old. I took a year off, I hated high school but I loved taking that year off. I was in a band for a year. It was called "Cop Drama" and I was the lead singer. I also interned with photography with Matt Lester Photography and then I got a lot of tattoos."

-Tattoos

"So the first tattoo I got was my brother's name. I didn't even think I was going to get a tattoo but after I got that one, I became immediately addicted and I'm so obsessed with them now. I have a giant squid on my forearm because I'm obsessed with them. I got a purple flower on the inside of my arm for my mom. And then I got the Sugar Skull before I left for college with my area code in the teeth so I never forget where I'm from."

-Do you plan on getting anymore?

        "Yes, countless amounts...too many."

- What do you like to do for fun?
"I like to listen to music, I like to watch movies, I like to take pictures. I like drinking water and making microwavable products. I also like to cuddle."


-What's something people don't know about you?
"I have a black belt in Tae Kwon Doe. I went to an inter-city high school and I love fashion, not even joking."


-What do you plan on majoring in?
"I want to major in film." 

-Why? 

       "I don't know, I guess it's just something I fell into. My uncle was a screen writer, who I was named after."

- What did you want to be when you were little?
"I wanted to be a hospital clown. I was really good at making people laugh when I was a kid and I thought it would be something therapeutic.. and plus I wanted to be a nice guy."


 -FAST FACTS:

• Favorite color: Purple
• Favorite hobby: Making friends and having fun
• Favorite movie: Donnie Darko
• Favorite band: Vampire Weekend
• Favorite song: "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by the Beach Boys
• Favorite memory: "I think my favorite memory would have to be coming downstairs on Christmas Morning when I was 5 years old and seeing all the toys."

"I'm not religious but I'm spiritual lol text me later, hmu."

-Eric Emerson Freeman-Esquire

Mary Heisey

It's ALL about MARY!

Mary Heisey is a freshman here at Guilford. She's 18 years old and was born on December 14, 1992 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where she has lived her whole life. "It's got a small town feel to it, i guess you'd say." I really enjoyed interviewing Mary. She's a beautiful person and she has this positive and happy ora that surrounds her which makes it really easy to talk to her. When I told her about this blog project, she was really eager to help me out. She is the first interview of "What's up Guilford?" which makes her SPECIAL! So here's the real story behind Mary Heisey. 

-Why Guilford?
"I applied to Guilford on a whim. I have a friend that goes here. I felt like the whole vibe was interesting and the environmental aspect was a plus. Guilford has good academics too and I felt like North Carolina would be a good place to spend the next 4 years of my life. I almost went to Depaul University which is in Chicago and it's like the complete opposite of Guilford. Its a major university and its in the middle of the city. I just felt like Guilford was a better fit."

-Background
"Well, my mom is Filipino and my dad is white. He was in the Navy and that's where he met my mom. They got married and my mom moved to Pennsylvania with my dad and my half sister. He adopted my half sister and then they had me. My sister is 10 years older than me and now lives in Indiana. Growing up, I went to an all white Catholic school up until 8th grade. The Filipino aspect of my life wasn't something I embraced in my life until my high school years. I went to a public high school and it was more diverse than what I had been used to."

-Just for fun?
"I like writing...just for kicks. I like writing poetry and I like to write letters to friends from back home. I also like acting and I like to do plays- Shakespeare mostly.

-Major?

"Right now, my major is psychology. But it's still undecided for the most part."

-Travel hopes for the future?
"I want to travel to the Philippines and I want to learn the language of Tagalog. My mom never taught me the language but I hear her speak it when she's mad sometimes."

-Something random that people don't typically know about you?
"I wanted to volunteer at an elephant orphanage when I was younger. I don't know, I just really like elephants and I found a place in Arkansas. Don't ask me why Arkansas. I'm also really into old school rap-especially Notorious B.I.G."

-One thing you couldn't live without?
"I can't live without my iPhone.... and post-it notes.

FAST FACTS:

• Favorite beverage: Apple Juice
• Favorite color: Blue
• Favorite movie: Dead Poets Society
• Favorite song: Curs in the Weeds by Horse Feathers
• Favorite food: Chinese food, can I say that? I also like cereal....& ice cream...at the same time...jk
• Hopes to travel to: Rome & Spain
• Favorite number: 7
• Favorite memory: "The summer of 2011. The memories are very near and dear to my heart."
• Favorite band: The Avett Brothers

-Mary's quote to live by:

"It's all good baby babyyyy"

-Biggie Smalls

"I like to brighten up people's days. Send them a little good cheer. It's all about the simple things, ohh yeahhhhhh."

-Mary Heisey