Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?Going to visit my grandparent's hobby farm. Playing with the animals, going fishing, and helping out with daily chores. My mom and dad used to drop my sister and me off there a few weekends out of the summer and it was always exciting! As a kid running around the farm and woods with the dog was the definition of fun.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?My mother, we have the same personality and little quirks. If you look at my mom and me, we are basically the same; as is my dad and sister. My sister and dad are the analytical and intellectual ones, and my mom and me are the creative and social ones.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire somebody who is easy going with a sense of humor, a positive attitude, and a strong sense of self. I am really attracted to and connect with people who are laid back and like to have fun. I feel life goes by so fast and I don't want to waste it complaining about things.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I took a bet once to go break dance for 5 minutes on the dance floor of this bar which no one was on. So I went out there and made a fool of myself for 5 minutes but it was funny.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?Rome, I would love to see all the artwork and history that came from that area. I've always been amazed when I see the things that were built and created by the people there. I feel I really cannot appreciate it unless I see it all in person!
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would want to teach my children to enjoy life and not to take anything for granted. Life is a series of experiences. We can make the most of those experiences if we go into them with an open mind and a good heart.