Week 1: Online Icebreaker!

Hello all! My name is Jason, and I really enjoy playing the violin in my free time and taking walks around my neighborhood.
Above is a photo of the recent 2023 SMA Concert I performed at, playing pieces such as Tango Por Una Cabeza and Adventure on Bainbridge Island. I'm very proud of the performance and the cause it supports: The Girl Up Foundation!


Four Truths and a Lie!
    - One of my guppies from 3rd grade jumped under the oven...
    - I started playing the violin in 4th grade.
    - I have a pet turtle named Bob.
    - I have lived in Australia for a while, getting a funny accent sometimes today.
    - My parents considered living in Alaska before I was born.

Take care,
Jason 3U

Comments

  1. SahilFebruary 20, 2023 at 3:36 PM

    You must be very good at the violin - that is very cool! If I had to guess the lie, I would say 3.

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  2. Neha RFebruary 21, 2023 at 6:53 AM

    Great photo and "3U" is so clever. I would like tot guess that the lie is that you started playing violin in 4th grade. I would think you started earlier as you're playing at concerts today!

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