Going above and beyond my comfort zone was the aim that I had for this project. I wanted to think outside of the box and interview someone whom I have not known for a great amount of time. After brainstorming about which person I should seek to interview, the thought finally occurred to me. Over the past few weeks, I have downloaded an app from the Apple iTunes store onto my iPhone. The app, Stigma is a social networking app that allows you to anonymously obtain pen pals. You have the option of self-selecting who you want to be your pen pal along with sharing the gift of getting to know someone different from you. I recently became pen pals with a male who was given the name “Lovely Panda” by default. (I will be referring to him as Panda).
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Q: When were you born and how old are you?
A: “I am twenty-three and was born on May 19, 1993.”
2. Q: What is your sexual orientation?
A: “Straight.”
3. Q: Where were you born?
A: “Kearney, NJ USA. My parents were born in USA too. My great grandparents immigrated to the US from Ireland.”
4. Q: What is your race?
A: “ Caucasian (white).”
5. Q: Can you describe your family?
A: “Two brothers ages 26 and 25. I also have a sister who is 12 (names kept private).” I grew up with my parents together. My parent’s relationship has always been very good. My mother is book smart and my father is street smart. I have an open relationship with both of my parents who are still together.”
6. Q: Do you want to get married or have kids eventually?
A: “Yes. I plan on it with my girlfriend of almost 4 years. It would seem ideal to have at least 2 kids.”
7. Q: Have you ever had any pets?
A: “I’ve had cats, dogs, birds, and more cats. I currently have a dog and 4 cats.”
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I was very engaged and interested in the interviewing process. I was able to find some similarities/dissimilarities between Panda and I throughout the interview. Panda stated that friendships are highly valued in his life. I also hold this answer to be true for myself. I found it very interesting that he is part Irish as well. Prior to the interview, I assumed that Panda would be a Democrat or Republican. I also assumed that his parents might have been separated since most of my close friends’ parents are. Evidently, both of those assumptions were indeed false. I learned that making friends completely out of your “comfort zone” is something that I would like to do more often. I am also pleased to have found Panda from the Stigma app. I believe that Panda and I will become great friends and I am looking forward to learning more about each
Q: When were you born and how old are you?
A: “I am twenty-three and was born on May 19, 1993.”
2. Q: What is your sexual orientation?
A: “Straight.”
3. Q: Where were you born?
A: “Kearney, NJ USA. My parents were born in USA too. My great grandparents immigrated to the US from Ireland.”
4. Q: What is your race?
A: “ Caucasian (white).”
5. Q: Can you describe your family?
A: “Two brothers ages 26 and 25. I also have a sister who is 12 (names kept private).” I grew up with my parents together. My parent’s relationship has always been very good. My mother is book smart and my father is street smart. I have an open relationship with both of my parents who are still together.”
6. Q: Do you want to get married or have kids eventually?
A: “Yes. I plan on it with my girlfriend of almost 4 years. It would seem ideal to have at least 2 kids.”
7. Q: Have you ever had any pets?
A: “I’ve had cats, dogs, birds, and more cats. I currently have a dog and 4 cats.”
8. Q: What is your religious …show more content…
I was very engaged and interested in the interviewing process. I was able to find some similarities/dissimilarities between Panda and I throughout the interview. Panda stated that friendships are highly valued in his life. I also hold this answer to be true for myself. I found it very interesting that he is part Irish as well. Prior to the interview, I assumed that Panda would be a Democrat or Republican. I also assumed that his parents might have been separated since most of my close friends’ parents are. Evidently, both of those assumptions were indeed false. I learned that making friends completely out of your “comfort zone” is something that I would like to do more often. I am also pleased to have found Panda from the Stigma app. I believe that Panda and I will become great friends and I am looking forward to learning more about each