About Jake

Hey y'all,
So for starters, this whole blog thing has me all kinds of confused, but I think I have it figured out now.
Well like I said last Thursday, my name is Jacob Merritt, but most people call me Jake. I am 20, own my own car, and live on campus in the dorms. My mother and brother are living in Missouri right now while my father is stationed in South Korea. His being in the Air Force has been a major thing in my life, and moving every few years has definitely made me who I am today. I've lived in Missouri, Colorado, Oklahoma, Alaska, and Florida.
I've been working since I was 15, first at a cafe in Florida, then as a lifeguard, and my last job was here in Fairbanks where I worked at Sears for two years. I am currently working out at Eielson at the high school with the drama program, it is something I love doing. I am a history major, I hope to get my degree and then teach at the high school level.
After graduating I am planning on moving to New York City with a friend, at least for a few years. I would like to end up living in Wilmington, North Carolina. There is not really a reason for the particular city, but I've heard good things about it and I do enjoy the weather in North Carolina.
I enjoy watching television, reading, and driving in my free time. I consider Gene Kelly an idol, and hope to someday perform one of the shows he was in when he was on Broadway.
That's pretty much all there is to me, just a kid with a lot of dreams.
-Jake