Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I remember my great-grandmother taking me to floral parks and the sea. On the sea we had plenty of hermit crabs running along the shrubs. The ocean had a thick layer of white coral washed up. It was fun picking up the weird shaped coral.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my mother and sisters, mainly because they are always near me. It is also very easy to tell that we are related. It is a little bit funny every time I go traveling with my sisters, because most people I would speak to would think that I am a very young father. My sisters are sometimes a handful, but they are my cute and lovely sisters that I care for greatly. I identify with them because they are dear to me.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Kindness would be one, but also patience and the ability to love others in good times and especially in tough times. I admire those who are able to fight for long periods of time in order to achieve their dreams. Loving is also an admirable trait that I like, I see mothers and fathers loving their children, no matter what happens. The love that most parents show is something I would like to aspire to have.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I used to have two poodles that would sit next to me when watching the TV. Whenever I had sherbet with vanilla ice cream, while watching the tv, every time I looked to the side, my dogs would bite off a bit. I also remember the first time I got a puppy as a gift. My mother and I share a birthday, so it was the same day my father took me with him to get my mother a new car as a present. Anyway, the new puppy was within pile of stuffed animals, and I was shocked when I touched the bed. The sleeping stuffed animal moved.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would travel the world to experience the food, people, and places. In the future I also want to create my own kimono brand, that displays the cultures of different parts of the world. I would like people from anywhere to wear kimonos. I would also like to start businesses that can bless people. I would also want to get some singing coaching, to better develop my voice. I would want to become a singer, pianist, and an inventor and a creator.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to build businesses and organizations that help people with what they need. I would like to experience and learn, pass that knowledge and let them build and form their own paths. All that said, I do want my children to speak fluent Japanese at home, and make sure they have developed a strong character that they can be proud of. I would like them to be able to stand strong and be diligent even in times they face hardships. I want them to be able to stand their ground and to do what they said they would. I want them to be like a samurai, where they are true to their word, they keep their promises, and are honorable. Money wise, I will most likely not give much, I believe that if I could give them the push, and guidance, they will be able to make the impossible possible.