If I was chosen to be a part of the Corps of Re Discovery, I would pack all of my talents and skills in my luggage. I have been cooking since the age of two, and am very experienced. I have cooked all different kinds of things from manacotti to homemade macaroni and cheese, and home made stuffing muffins. I have spent several years studying food by watching people cook on television, and watching my mom bake pies for her pie business. Food would be guaranteed to be supplied at all times, even in times of struggle.
I have also been playing the piano since I was six years old, and am at an intermediate level. Piano competitions, recitals, and Guild performances have been on my schedule for the last seven years. I have once received a perfect score on musical performance from a Guild judge. There most likely would not be a piano on our expeditions, but that would not be a problem at all. I have been playing the clarinet since grade four, and also can play the recorder.I participated in my elementary school band for a total for three years, and have also preformed in front of my whole elementary school on xylophones, drums, singing, and dancing.
I have been through several art courses, and am an exceptional artist. Having learned to draw things from flowers to animals, trains to rivers, space illusions, and many other objects, I can draw maps, make games, puzzles, and or draw the outdoors.
For my whole life, I have been a really hard worker, so if any one task needs to be done, it will be accomplished by me guaranteed. I have always been complimented for doing all of my tasks neatly, and quietly when needed.
I am exceptionally brave with some things. I have experienced a class one to four rapid on the Colorado river, and can help steer any raft that we may use.
On the way through our destination, I hope to discover some new types of food, ways of cooking, old fashioned fashion sense, and art skills that were used long ago.
I hope to collect some new recipes from long ago, pictures of where we go, music, games, art, clothes, new river rafting skills that people used, and ways people used to speak.
Sincerely,
Amanda Blau
