~Cats, Crime, and Culture~

 

  "Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy" ~Momma Taylor

Hey ya'll! My name is Vanessa but everyone calls me Nessa. I am 23 years old and currently a senior at Ball State. My major is Criminal Justice with a minor in African American Studies. One fact about me is that I love cats! They are the elite animal, honestly. I have two cats named Rajah and JC, both of which I adopted. I also enjoy anything crime related (obviously, I'm majoring in it!). I spend most of my free time watching Criminal Minds or listening to podcasts. Another thing to note: I am a proud Black woman who loves her culture in every aspect. Growing up, Black people were unfortunately not (and still aren't) educated enough regarding our history and culture. We learned what we know from family, friends, and our own lived experiences. The option to minor in A.A.S gives Black people the chance to gain more knowledge and sense of self, and I love that. I chose blogging as a journaling method because it allows me to write like I normally do while also being creative and artistic. My goals this semester are to write more concisely and develop better research skills. Both could use some work!