a little about me.

Who is she?
My name is Acacia and I’m a 20 year old, second year, international student. I’ll tell you more about where I’m from soon, bare with me. I love the ocean and would trade almost anything for it to be entirely clean, I hate almost every form of pollution more than anything in the world (I can tolerate noise pollution to a minimum), and I absolutely love dogs. They’re my favourite domestic animals, as for wild, and in general, pumas have my heart, by a landslide. However, whiles we’re on the topic of dogs, this summer I lost the love of my life to the Parvo virus. His name was Lobo and I got him for my 20th birthday. I’d love to tell you more but my heart still hurts so maybe we’ll get into that at a later date, maybe.

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A Brief History of the Girl You See
I was born and raised in The Bahamas, the most beautiful island ever (if I might say so myself). I have 5 half siblings and 1 whole sister. My parents separated when I was about two (2) and since my dad had no other responsibilities, he took my sister and I and raised us all by himself, he’s kind of my super hero. Over the years my mom and I became best friends so now I’m really close with both parents and I love that. My dad basically forced my sister and I to partake in sports (I played soccer, she played rugby), which now I’m thankful for, but back then it was a pain in the butt. I ended up on The Bahamas’ national soccer team (he brags about it to this day) and was captain of my high school soccer team when I was in grade 12. I’m a little bit ashamed to say that because I think I’m the most tired person I know right now. My daily routine consists of sleeping, eating, coming to class, doing homework, and sleeping again. I’m working on that.. slowly.
Back home I’m the biggest extrovert, but coming here showed me I really don’t know how to make new friends, it’s probably because I hardly ever feel comfortable enough to talk to people first. Hence, I’ve settled into my new role of being an introvert, and all of my friends back home have noticed it. Apparently, I’m much more.. “quiet.” I didn’t make it any better with my newly found love for sleeping every time I’m not occupied so, as a “New Year’s Resolution,” I’ve decided to work on that too. It’s not exactly failing, but it’s barely working, if I’m being honest. So I’ve decided to either start the gym or get a job.
I started working as a summer student when I was sixteen (16) and have worked every summer since. I’m actively looking for Canadian employment so feel free to offer any suggestions.

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The Ideal Me
I’m currently enrolled in BMOS, specializing in Accounting. I want to be a lawyer and an accountant. I intend to study Law in Buckingham after I take my CPA exam. Eventually, I’d like to partner up with another amazing lawyer, and have a partnership law firm, I’d also be able to oversee all of our books, just in case.

Extras
This term, I’d like to get at least a 3.6 (I double major and honestly I have no clue why). Also, I’ll like to make new friends. I’m not sure how I’m gonna do this yet but I’ll figure it out soon enough. I like to talk about pretty much everything. I’m not very transparent but I’m an amazing listener. I love being a “diary.” I always feel like my friends have to be able to confide in me completely, without judgement and that they need to be able to feel 100% comfortable around me. Not to be a Debbie-Downer, but I know how sucky feeling completely alone is, so I never want my friends to feel that way.
It’s not always rainbows and butterflies though. I’m extremely impulsive, very blunt (which sometimes comes off as “insensitive,” I hardly take my own advice, and sad to say, I’m almost always right. I’m not built for soft people but once I love you there’s absolutely nothing I wouldn’t do for you.

Overall, I’d like to think I’m a good person with a good heart. I’m far from perfect and I’ll be the first one to admit that, but we’re all a little broken one way or the other, what matters is what we choose to do with the pieces, and I’ve chosen to put them together as best as I know how. So, that’s all I have to say about me, I tried not to leave too much out. If I did, and you’re curious about something, please feel free to ask me about it!


All photos used are mine.