Carrie Gottschalk

Ames, Iowa United States

Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. My name is Carrie Jessica Gottschalk, Why I use my middle name is due to the fact that I get a sort of 'Duur' look, like what did you just say, when I pronounce my last name. The 'americanized' version annoys me as well, sounding like Gots-Chalk. And no, I do not. Anywho.. I used to be incredibly shy and introverted, so when I say that I love meeting new people, I truly do. This is what lead me to fall into a vat labeled “Social Media” and I’ve been addicted ever since. The sociological aspects are what really attract me, and I am amazed how social media has reinvigorated open dialogue and the sharing o