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 Hi, I'm Katie Weiss I am 15 years old and I was born on January 18th, 2006. I live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with my mother, father, and older sister. I also have 2 dogs and one cat, as I have always enjoyed helping and caring for animals. When I was younger I wanted to be a veterinarian, now I am more interested in pursuing a career in the arts. My mom was born in Pennsylvania and my dad was born in Massachusetts. They both moved here at a young age and met in college. I have always been interested in learning and have enjoyed school from a young age. My favorite subject is English and I enjoy studying literature. I have played soccer for over 11 years and I play goalie most of the time. Although I play sports I am very interested in arts such as dancing, painting, drawing, and theatre. I have painted many projects and commissions for people. I most enjoy painting in abstract and I love how art is something for interpretation and can mean something different to everyone. I did theatre for around 5 years but ended up taking a break due to covid. I joined AICE Media Studies in order to learn more about the filmmaking process as well as the many components that go into production. My older sister suggested this class to me as she is a senior. My sister is one of my closest friends and I tell her everything. I enjoy working out and going to the gym with her. At the end of last school year, I got a job at a local retro-themed restaurant. I enjoy going to work and I believe it has helped me further my social skills as well as work ethic. During my free time, I enjoy going shopping and compiling outfits that express my mood and personality. I also enjoy going on beach runs as the sunrises to start my morning. I often finish my run by meditating and manifesting. Mindfulness is something I find very important and it helps me stay focused and reduce stress.


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