I'm Kyla, I'm American, and I love my country, but that doesn't mean I think it's better than every other nation, nor do I endorse everything that takes place in the US. Patriotism does not always correspond with a superiority complex.Why do I introduce myself this way? Because this is the London-Cali connection, and not all the contributors are American! So first things first, I'll introduce myself by my nationality. Specifically, I live in California. I predict that, wherever life takes me, I will always be a California girl at heart. It is a forward-thinking state, full of mountains and oceans and therapists. I don't surf and I've only seen a celebrity on the street (well, in a restaurant, actually) once. I do live in southern California, quite near LA, though I am not from here. I come from far Northern California, way up near Oregon, in a very conservative town called Redding. Yes, there are conservatives in California.
But this is not about California, not yet anyway. It's about me. Like I said, my name is Kyla. I'm a twenty-three year old student very, very close to graduating - in fact, one Latin course is the only thing between me and my degree in literature/writing. Woot! I am, first, a writer. I want to change the world through writing. I am many other things: I am an environmentalist, a feminist, an animal-lover, an activist, a reader, a student, a teacher, and a woman.
Yes, I am both a student and a teacher right now, about to graduate in just a few months while starting a teaching job at a local middle school. Do wish me luck!
Speaking of middle school, Mythili and I "met" when we were eleven or twelve, the American equivalent of the sixth grade. I was excited to have the internet for the very first time and went about looking for pen pals. And I found Myth! (or did she find me? --no matter.) The amazing thing about our friendship is that it began at such a tender age and has lasted for thirteen years. It's rare that childhood friendships last, I suspect because we all grow up in different ways. Myth and I seemed to grow up in similar ways, if she doesn't mind my taking the liberty to suggest as much. We met in person during my trip to England and Wales after high school graduation, and we clicked as well in person as we did over the net. We love to chat about just about everything - and we thought you might like to hear us chat.
So, here we are. What would you like to hear about, from Californian and English perspectives?
Welcome to the London-Cali Connection!
