| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | One of my favorite childhood experiences was getting Final Fantasy 7 as a kid. We didn't get to do much since my family was pretty poor, but we did have video games. I credit them with teaching me how to read so quickly since I played role playing games. My siblings and I used to bond a lot over video games. It might not seem like a big thing, but it was a really big deal to me. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I identify with my dad the most. He's a really hard worker and he has a drive that most other people don't. He never gives up and always tries to have a positive outlook when times get tough. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | I admire people that are empathetic to others and can take a moment to step in other's shoes. I like people that care about their family and put other’s needs ahead of theirs when necessary. I admire people that are driven and keep going despite the obstacles placed in front of them. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | I was in an area with a creek with really cold water with my wife and friends. I got wet in a slick spot, and my wife said, “You never learn from your mistakes, there you are getting wet again!” Later, there was a log in a deeper part of the creek. I told my wife “Hey, you remember how you said I don't learn from my mistakes? I'm going to walk over this log.” I was confident I could cross since it was pretty wide, but I slipped off right away, and as I tried to get out, I slipped back down like a waterslide and got completely submerged. I learned from my mistake to be careful with slippery spots after that. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | I would want to do an extended trip throughout Africa. There's a lot of beauty in the cradle of civilization, but it's expensive! For ease of access, I think I would prefer Latin America in general though. I love being able to go to Spanish speaking countries and communicate. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | I would like to pass on the idea of having integrity towards others, to not cheat others, and to live an honest life despite how others may live. I hope to pass on to them the ability to really love and care for others and make a difference where they can in the world. I would want them to know that they are enough, and that if they work hard and persevere with what they care about, everything will be alright. |
