Hello! My name is Ben O’Meara and this is my first blog post I’ve ever made! I’m a first year computer science major who’s really enjoying it here at Dayton. My hometown is Bloomington, Illinois where I lived with my three siblings and three step-siblings and went to Central Catholic High School. I’m lighthearted, funny (I hope), smart, and very very caring. I’m always thinking about others, not just because it comes easy or naturally to me, but because I enjoy caring for and caring about people. Sometimes it takes a lot of consideration and work to always be there for people, but I see the sacrifice in my time as completely worth it to make fruitful and strong friendships. That is of course if the friend is willing to reciprocate as well. Some other things that I am proud of include swimming for three years in high school and getting All-Conference in the 50m free, interning in a tech position at State Farm last summer, and being in the Colleges Against Cancer club at Dayton!

In the way of writing, I think I’m an okay writer but really only just okay. I can pump out a decent paper or essay in a day, or I can spend a couple days to a week and make something that I’m really proud of. On the other hand I know that there’s things that could greatly improve my writing which can’t be reached by simply putting in more time. Effectively relating to the reader, using appropriate rhetorical devices, developing a tone, and cultivating a more unique or personal voice are all aspects of writing/speaking that I would love to learn more about. I’m looking forward to this class!