Lion Profile

Name: Natalie "Gravity" Tran
Major: Biological Science
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Ventura, California
DOB: May 26, 1989

What part of the lion are you?

   - Well I am an aspiring head, but for now I am but the cymbals.

If you were a lion, what would they name you?

   - If I were a lion my name would be Momo.

If you can design your own lion, what colors and style would it be?

   - If I could design my own lion, it would be dark almost midnight blue with charcoal black and silver linings and white faux fur.

What do you see yourself doing in 10 minutes?

   - In 10 minutes I see myself playing the most addicting Tetris on Facebook.

What do you see yourself doing in 10 years?

   - I see myself working as an athletics doctor/therapist for a sports team or working with kids in the NICU.

What interest you in lion dancing?

   - I'm interested in the traditional aspects of culture and lion dancing seemed to me to be one of the most interesting parts of the Vietnamese culture.

What made you come out for the team?

   - I remember watching asian martial arts movies with my grandparents as a toddler and somewhere in there is always a celebration that includes the dance of the lion. I came out for the team in the hopes of learning this intricate dance.

Favorite quotes:

"Holy inferiority complex, Batman! How low is my self-esteem that I'm the sidekick in my own fantasy?" -John 'J.D.' Dorian

"Ted: And you know what else? I quit!
Dr. Kelso: No you don't!
Ted: Well I'm leaving early today!
Dr. Kelso: No, you're not! You're coming back to my office to do busy work!
Ted: Fine, but I'm getting a soda first!
Dr. Kelso: Whatever." -Dr. Bob Kelso