Popping the Safety Bubble

As we all huddle around our own private bubble in class, the workplace, or even everyday errands, we never take the time to pop that bubble and actually talk to a stranger. But why would you? We feel comfortable keeping to ourselves. It's what feels right, it's natural.

Well I had the privilege of sitting down with a classmate who proved my previous paragraph wrong. Krista Goeke was born in southern California (I just happened to be wearing a USC Trojans shirt while writing this) but was raised in Albany. She is currently pursuing an Associates Degree in journalism and is transferring to Oregon State University to major in graphic design. Now I dont know what it is, but it seems like the more people I talk to about graphic design, the more intrigued I am about the subject.

Krista proceeded to tell me a very encouraging and inspirational story about her mother. "She went through brain surgery last year," said Krista. "It's an inspiration for me to keep fighting."

And keep fighting she has. Originally Krista wanted to get into nursing, but by the time she applied for school she had a different mindset. "I was in nursing for all the wrong reasons." Krista said. Maybe not literally "fighting," but I'm a big fan of people who decide to go for something that feels like the best option at that point in their lives.

"I want to design magazines and wrapping paper, I've always been obsessed with wrapping paper," she laughed. Well Krista, you have a good head on your shoulders and I look forward to checking out one of your magazines someday, as long as it isn't Cosmo or Home & Garden.