I am double majoring in anthropology and theatre arts at Valdosta State University. I am convinced that anthropology can give anyone a fresh and empowering perspective on life. My dream is to direct films, drawing from my theatre experience and appreciation of theatrical traditions, with a powerful social and philosophical message, like Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Alfonso CuarĂ³n do. I love to write and have composed several dozen poems, a number of essays, and currently have about six short stories in the works. I also have been developing some ideas for novels, stage plays, and screenplays, and have parts of them written. My biggest writing project is an examination of the mythology, culture, and philosophy explored through Joss Whedon's excellent shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," and the fan culture that surrounds them.