1. Who am I?
By: Paul Tarabochia

2. Some background: Full Name: Paul Anthony Tarabochia
Birthday: May 5, 1987
Born and raised in Seattle Washington
3 younger siblings-Angie (19), Lisa 16) and Kevin (14)
Parents-Donna and Anthony
Both sides of my family come from CROATIA

3. Systems:
Family: raised in a very big, but shy family. Most family members are extremely outgoing, but shy in public. Always found to be odd, but can explain my behavior.
Schools: Holy Rosary, O’Dea HS, and Western.
Community: Growing up in West Seattle. Sheltered environment and lack of diversity.
Sports: Grew up in competitive environment
All of these systems have affected my life in some way and connected me to the larger system of Society.

4. Butterfly Effects:
One simple phone conversation w/ a friend put the idea of WWU in my head…and now I’m here. Would not of met many of my friends that I have today….
Getting a tattoo in High School. No idea about the Chaos this would cause for me…

5. Bifurcation Points: Graduating High School
Moving out of Seattle (only one of friends) to Bellingham (self-organization)
Finally choosing a major after 2 years of GUR’s at Western. (led to self-organization of what I am doing with my life)

6. Strange Attractors:
Diversity (did not come across it until High School)
Respect for people’s culture

7. Why Human Services? Future: Want to become a Firefighter
Saw a parallel between firefighting and Human Service Work
If it does not work out, I still see myself doing Human Service Work.
Future Paul???? Probably NOT

8. More about me:
Sports: Western, Soccer, football (turkey bowl), baseball, softball, volleyball, snowboarding
Interests: friends & family, traveling to warm places, Music, going to the movies, lifting weights, staying active, rock climbing, sleeping in, reading, video games, good food, cooking,
Favorite Movies: Gangster/Mob movies
Favorite Location: Susak, Croatia and Maui
Favorite Foods: Pasta, Sushi

9. The End