Well...Maybe it Wasn't the End.

  Hello, to whoever may be reading this. It's still Ashleigh Miller, and I'm still 17. However, I'm now taking AICE Media Studies A Level. A few facts about me are that my favorite color is black, and most of my time is taken up by the school. I'm currently Student Government President. It's presently a lot and giving me some stress... the workload is a lot more than my previous duties. I don't have much free time, but the time I do have is spent on gardening, volunteering, self-care, and driving. I have big plans for my future, though. 

  I want to attend a top school in Central Florida and get a master's degree in Hospitality Management. From there, I know I want to work on a cruise for at least five years and see where that takes me. My favorite thing to do is plan. So, I'm hoping to be in charge of the entertainment aspect of a cruise. I'm a Sagittarius, so it's my nature to yearn to travel and learn about the world as much as possible. Places on my bucket list include California, Niagra falls, and Australia. My family is from Italy, so that's also on my list. But, my dog is the most important thing to me. When I get home late from school, my rottweiler waits up for me and greets me by giving me hugs. It's our special little thing. And possibly the best part of my day.  

  I've currently been taking AICE Media Studies since August 2021. Over the last year, I've learned quite a bit about what goes into creating different forms of films. I'm looking forward to starting the projects this year and using my newfound skills to create them. I know this year will be challenging and have its ups and downs. But I've learned that's where the best ideas spark and are part of this long process. I am confident I can see the project through to its best completion because of my past experience. 



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