Group Documentation

 Dearest reader, 

Please let the record reflect that I am a solitary academic. I can not recall a project where I ever worked with another being and enjoyed it. Someone will always not do their work. I can only think of one project in my sixteen years of living where that one person was me. I also was born pre-installed with high standards in everything. This fondness of all things perfect extends to my work. While it may not always be everything I could ever dream of, it will always be done well. 

I clearly chose to work alone. I adore people and social connections but I do not enjoy them when it includes someone trying to have us meet late at night (past my bedtime), a week later than we were supposed to, or on the only night for the next month that I actually have plans. I decided it would be easier if I did not risk any friendships over this project. 

Besides the inherent risk to your grade and social standing associated with working with your peers, working alone also reaps stylistic benefits. I would describe my fashion taste as colorful, pattern excessive and full of niche accessories. This is also known as the minority of public school fashion. A truth about me is that I could not care less if someone does not like my style. Due to this capability to completely ignore what is popular unless I like it, I am a target for neutral color palette enthusiasts. Since a colorful life drives almost everything I do, it is only the natural order of things for me to include them in every single artistic pursuit I endeavor. This feature does not come in a neutral, depressing, minimalist horror option.

For my music selection, I went through a rigorous screening process. I had to physically write out all my options just to choose what I wanted to do. I ultimately decided on All Too Well (10 Minute Version) by Taylor Swift.

See below a picture of how I will feel listening to my friends' horror stories about their groupmates in a month.




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