An Introduction

Hi! I have no idea who might actually read this, but I thought it might be a good idea to start with an explanation of who I am and why I am doing this.

My name is Drew. I am a 20-something year old student currently living in London, Ontario. I studied Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences at Western University with a Minor in Psychology (don't worry, you'll find none of that here). I am currently sitting on the floor of the apartment I share with my boyfriend and two roommates in the middle of researching graduate programs (more of that science stuff) after a failed attempt at getting into med school. I have been scouring the internet for any program that might pique my interest. The problem that I am having with this is that no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to find anything resembling fun in the entirety of academia. Shocker.

Don't get me wrong though! I am still pursuing a career. My parents paid for that degree and I better put it to use! It's just that I have been thinking a lot lately about what I want to do with the time I have now. What do I want to contribute to the world? And it would seem that the only thing I could settle on was this: my opinion.

I know, I know. We don't need just another white guy's opinion on anything. But when I really thought about what I love, and also what has helped me the most over the years and given me the most joy, the answer was so obvious. It's movies. And music. And the occasional book. All my life I have admired and been passionate about these forms of media, but never had the guts (or talent) to pursue a career in making them. I have spent years thinking I was outside this fantastical world of art, but over the last year I have realized this is anything but the truth. I am a consumer, an admirer, an appreciator. Some might even call me a pop culture fanatic (all this means is I follow some stan Twitter accounts). And after years of immersing myself in this world, I would like to think I have a thing or two to say about it.

You know the saying: "those who can, do, and those who can't...", well apparently they make a blog and post their opinions on it for potentially only their mother to read. My plan is to post randomly, about whatever I want, whenever I want to post it. I'm just trying to have some fun! Though I do consider myself to be an avid movie-watcher, music-listener, and book-opener, so I shouldn't have a problem there.

I, like many, love to believe that the movies, songs/albums, and books I adore were made just for me, though I will not only be posting about the projects I like. I think it is important to express my completely and utterly unqualified opinion on how "Cats" the movie could have been better. Seems like what most actual critics do anyways! I wish so badly I could be one of those Oscar or Grammy voters that gets those special "For Your Consideration" packages (obviously mine keep getting lost in the mail), so instead I have decided to put all my considerations here. For you. For your consideration.

So here's to me pursuing a passion. Doing something I love and putting work into it. God, I hope I keep this up.