Hi everyone! My name is Olivia and I have a sideways avatar because this is my first time using a Mac and I’m also just pretty clueless in general. I’ll fix it eventually, but I think this gives you all a good preview of my ditzy and weird side.

I’m also getting really stressed about how to write this post, so I’ll do what I always do when I’m stressed and make a list:

• I’m from Long Island.  I lived in Lindenhurst, which is a typical suburban, south shore town. It’s not the nicest or most exciting town ever, but it’s still something like paradise to me because of the people and the proximity to the beach. Anywhere near the water is my favorite place in the world. I’m a mermaid.
• My parents emigrated from Poland in the 80s. I went to Polish school on Saturdays from kindergarten to eighth grade, so I guess I’m fluent in that language or something.
• I have an older brother named Dan and a younger brother named Raffy. We adopted Raffy seven years ago when he was just three months old. He and I share a birthday!
• I’m somewhat adventurous. This summer, my friends and I would pool gas money and drive somewhere random on Long Island. I’m very excited to be living in the city now because there are many more interesting places to see.

And since everyone included their favorites:

• I think this is my favorite song but I’m not sure.
• My favorite movie is Love Actually.
• My favorite TV show is The Newsroom. Everyone should watch it.
• I love the color sea green but I realized I own nothing in that color.
• I eat sushi at least once a week.
• I like to laugh.

Can’t wait to get to know you all!

This is Raffy. Did I fool you?
(Sideways again. WHY?)

One of the happiest moments of my life was just laying on this beach.

Nerdy friends and me at graduation.