Introduction: Hufflepuff, Starbucks barista, Lover of Music and all things Yellow!

Hey y'all! My name is Terrica (pronounced like Erica with a T) and I hail from the great state of Texas, Austin to be exact. This simple fact has caused a lot of people to give me the side eye and ask, "Why didn't you go to UT?" or "What made you come to OU?" The answer to this question is simple, my family has never been a big fan of UT and I wanted to go to college away from home. As soon as I visited the OU campus, I knew that this is where I needed to be.

 

(Me at home taken by my mother)



 

This summer, I did absolutely nothing but go back home and soak up all of the music I could. I know that probably sounds cliché but, I absolutely love music! I spend 98% percent of my time listening to music and doing music related things (the other 2% is eating ha-ha!). I love everything from pop-punk to country music but, I find myself being completely obsessed with bands. My purple headphones are literally glued to my ears 24/7. Music is a huge part of my life and I honestly don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have it! I swear there is nothing better than an impromptu road trip to a concert. Another genre I’m super in love with is musical theatre! My two best friends and I often find ourselves belting out Disney songs and Broadway tunes randomly throughout the day.

(Music is Life!)

 

 

Aside from music, I’m obsessed with binge watching TV shows. There is nothing better than sitting down with my best friends and stuffing our faces with junk food and watching every season of a show over the weekend. I have no idea why we wait until a show is 3 seasons deep before we decide to watch the show instead of watching each episode one at a time on its scheduled  day and time but, there is something strangely satisfying about watching a TV show until your eyes bleed (no literally of course). Along with TV shows, I love movies. My favorite type of movies is comedies (both RomCom and non RomCom). The conversations between my friends and I are often made up of movie quotes and references and song lyrics.

 

Social media! Sadly, social media has taken over my life. Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube are my best friends. I love connecting with other people from all over the US and the world. It is amazing how many friendships you can form and how many cool and interesting things you can share with people. No matter how you feel about our generation’s dependency on technology and social media, you have to admit, there are some seriously funny people and videos online. If you need a laugh, just hop on YouTube or Twitter or Tumblr and I guarantee you will find something hilarious.

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 The last thing I want to mention is my involvement in Alpha Phi Omega. Alpha Phi Omega, better known as APO is a co-ed community service fraternity. APO has been a huge part of my college career and I know that if I hadn’t of made the decision to join, my college experience would not have been the same. I met 2 of my best friends through this organization and I have made countless memories with brothers that I will treasure for the rest of my life. Some of the service projects we have done, for example, Soonerthon, changed my life and gave me experiences I will never forget. So, here is my shameless plug; if you are in any way interested in Leadership, Friendship, and Service, please do not hesitate to ask me about APO! It is a great organization to be a part of!

(Alpha Phi Omega- Delta Beta photo taken by Matt Rom)