I attended the Washington Journalism & Media Conference (WJMC) program hosted at George Mason University in 2021. I worked alongside other students such as myself riveted by the media and communications. An engaging conversation with Brian Lamb, the creator of C-SPAN, helped me feel inspired to focus on finding a future career path that suited my love of communication and language. Upon returning home, I created my personal blog to act as my own personal soap box. Its name “Elsey’s Word Salad” was drawn up to make a lighthearted jest at my proclivity to talk and write about anything and everything.

Whether I'm crafting research papers or poetry, my passion lies farther than just reading or writing. I love reveling in the creation process, and moreso, I am eager to understand the mechanics of language and all the vessels in which humans communicate with one another. Whether through music, books, television, or spoken language, I am interested in seeking artistic merit in every piece I enjoy, as well as dissecting whatever meaning lies far deeper than the eye can see. 

In my spare time, I (unsurprisingly) love reading, and gravitate towards thrillers and mysteries. I find books and movies that are “disturbing” or emotionally tumultuous to be the most engaging, as they often stay with me for weeks after I have finished taking them in. I am also an avid concert attendant, and connect with many of my friends through shared music taste. I am extremely excited for the opportunity to travel someday; I hope to broaden my perspective through an elevated worldview that can only be obtained in new places.

A couple of my posts from my personal blog have been linked. If you are interested in more of my posts, check them out on my website. I cover books, TV shows, movies, music, and more!