Friday, March 25, 2022

Spotlight 2022: Whitney

Whitney, age 17

Tell us what you liked about 2021: I liked being able to have both some quarantine time (like online school) and outside time. 

What was hard about 2021: Having to apply for colleges and manage the end of junior year.

Some of your favorite memories from 2021: 

Going to Dollywood. 

Going to Oregon. 

      Going to Topsail for Spring Break. 


Seeing some beautiful sunsets at work. 


Going kayaking with the young women. 

Performing at the Music Academy of North Carolina (MANC) gala.

If you could sum up 2021 in one phrase, what would it be? Whirlwind.

Something you're good at: Drawing.


Something you're proud of: Getting a full tuition scholarship to Dixie.

Something you learned this past year: Frost tends to form on your car in the early mornings in the winter and it doesn't just magically go away.

Favorite recent reads: Michael Vey (all 7 of them), Legend, Prodigy, Tuck Everlasting. 

What did you earn, win, or accomplish this year?

 First Chair Soprano at Honors Chorus. 

Junior Major Scholar. I earned a Merit Scholarship from MANC. 

Any other changes or events from 2021? I cut my hair to be short. Went back to in-person school. I switched from traditional to digital art. I became a pet owner. (with Caroline's guinea pigs)


What do you like about being 17 years old? You have a lot of freedom. And people start taking you more seriously.

Who are your closest friends? Joya, Abigail, and Skylar.



What's a compliment you receive regularly? "I like your earrings!"



What can usually make you smile? Puppies in the drive thru. 

How would you describe your style? Lots of big sweaters and funky earrings. And anything else I like from the thrift store.

Nicknames: Whitster, Whit Whit, Dubs trubs, and Bean Bun

Follow-up from 2021 goals: 

Did you keep working? Yes

Did you get better grades than the previous year? No

Did you get some more commissions? Yes, I did get more commissions. And also got a real illustration gig.



Did you go on a date? No.

Something in 2022 that...

*you wish you were better at: Talking to people

*you wish you could buy: If I end up not taking the Corolla to Utah, I want to buy a car. Also maybe some cute art prints.

*you hope you can learn: How to live as an adult on your own.

*you are looking forward to: Starting college!

*Goals for 2022: 

Keep my grades up.

Make some new friends.

Work really hard.

Keep pursuing art.

Hobbies: Drawing, playing piano, playing video games (specifically Stardew Valley and MarioKart)

Something you like about school: I like learning and my friends.

Something you don't like about school: The teachers and online classes.

A job you might want when you're older: Dental Hygienist or Illustrator

A pet you wish your mom would let you have: A hairless cat

Things you collect: Bottles, keychains, and Chick-fil-a gift cards

What do you like to spend your money on? Earrings, art prints, stickers, and Ramune 

If you could have a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Paris

FAVORITES:

Restaurant: Toshi's Cafe. Chick-fil-A, and Poblano's

Sport: None

Book: Michael Vey

Candy or other treat: Dinner mints 

Color: Mint green

Movie: Dr. Strange

App: Instagram

Animal: Pheasants are the prettiest, but I also love guinea pigs

Snack: Popcorn

Shows: Makin It, WandaVision

YouTubers/Channels: Micarah Tewers  




Season: Fall

Meal: Tortilla Soup

Teacher: Mr. Small



Car: Lime Green Kia Soul

Song: "Misty" by Ella Fitzgerald, "In My Bones" by Jacob Collier, "Break My Heart" by Dua Lipa

Game:  One Night Ultimate Werewolf

RANDOM FACT: My vocal range is G3 to E6.

2 comments:

  1. Oh I Just LOVE THESE!! Her comment about learning that frost doesn't magically disappear cracked me up!

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  2. I love your art business, so impressive!

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