About Me

An explanation of my "about me" section:

Every time I try to write an "about me" paragraph, I end up deleting everything I type. I can't explain this...but I think it's because of my strong aversion to cliches. So, when I sit down to write an "about me" section, I'm constantly frustrated by the fact that I can't communicate or explain who I am in one or two paragraphs without sounding cliche or arrogant.

Does that make any sense at all?

Let me give you an example of what I'm talking about:

A typical "about me" paragraph (exaggerated for effect):

Hey! My name is Sarah, and I just graduated from the University of Idaho with my B.S. Ed. Woot! I love to camp, hike, kayak, rock climb, swim, hang out at the lake, hang glide, snowboard, raft, bungee jump, sky dive, scuba dive, backpack through the alps....in general, I love to be outside. And more than anything, I love to laugh! I am a pretty laid back person, and I get along with EVERYONE I meet. Most of my friends say that I'm one of the sweetest people they know. I try to keep that in mind, because the modeling business can really turn you into a mean person!

So here's what I hate most about these silly paragraphs.....they sound like sales pitches. The typical "about me" section just seems so self-absorbed. People always sound so wonderful in their paragraphs....but if they were honest, their "about me" sections would start something like this:

I pretend to like the outdoors to impress boys on myspace and old friends from high school, but I really prefer getting my nails done at the mall and shopping for shoes. Also, I spend most of my time on Myspace, so there's really no time for being outside.....

Ok, my rant is over. But just know that I will continue to refuse to write an "about me" section.