Three minutes with… Natelie Workman of Hermiston

Published 4:15 pm Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Your mom says you are a “typical teenager.” Do you think she is right?

I’d say I’m in between being a typical teenager, I do some stuff that most teens do, but sometimes I can act like a 20-year-old.

Have you ever gotten into a physical fight with anyone?

I never have got into a physical fight, but if I ever do, it will always be self-defense.

Why do you think people fight?

I think they fight because of drama and being posted on social media talking stuff about them.

How do you prefer to resolve conflicts?

My way to solve or prevent a fight is probably speaking to someone like an adult so they are aware.

What are your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies are probably having friends over, going on car rides at night, being on my phone and playing games late at night with my family and some friends — mostly card games.

Could you explain TikTok to me? I don’t get it.

TikTok is an app you can make videos, watch other people’s videos that they post publicly. You have a choice to private the videos so certain people can see or post it publicly.

How do you feel about the end of mask mandates?

Free. I feel free after wearing a mask for at least two years.

Will you continue to wear masks anywhere?

If I come back to school after being sick, I might wear it a few days or around someone that possibly just came back from having COVID.

What have you learned during the pandemic?

I don’t know. Maybe after for so long about being in a pandemic, it doesn’t feel the same anymore.

Could you tell me about your family?

I love my family more than anything in the world, some of them can be annoying but it’s OK.

What do you like to do with your family?

I just like family gatherings mostly, only if it doesn’t turn into a disaster.

What do you like to do with your friends?

Just mostly hanging out with them, I like it mostly when we like go places in a group or something.

What do you think you will be doing when you are an adult?

I don’t know for sure, but I really want to be an artist when I grow up, I love painting and drawing now so I feel like when I’m older that’s the only thing I’m going to want to do.