First Post !!! Introductions

    Hello, everyone! My name is Maddie Goss, and I'm a sophomore at UAF. Currently, I am a double major double minor, studying public health and anthropology for my majors and math and French for my minors. I've lived in Alaska for five years, and I absolutely love it in Fairbanks. I enjoy hiking at night with my dog, Bobber, and exploring markets and different events around town. 

    I have a long history with music. When I was five, my grandfather began teaching me how to play the piano. I remember finishing my first music book on my 6th birthday. After that, I trained under him for almost eight years, and by the time I was thirteen, I was able to play multiple concertos and waltzes (for example) without much issue. When I turned 12, I also picked up the flute and played in marching band for a year, then moved to orchestra until I was 15. I also participated in choir during middle and the beginning of high school. Now, I have neither the time nor the desire to participate in music to that extent, but I still play the piano from time to time. 

    As for the music I enjoy, I have to say I will listen to basically every genre of music. This includes country, jazz, rock, anything. I listen to classic rock the most- anything from Pink Floyd to Jimi Hendrix to Prince, and the list goes on. Here is a playlist from YouTube Music that closely resembles my own playlist on Spotify. 

Here is the image I found online that I found appealing. I really like the contrast of the yellow roses against the bright blue sky.

And that is all! I will be back for my next blog post. Have a good weekend, everyone!