Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?This is a silly one but when I was little we lived on the side of a hill. Down the street there was a tunnel that ran underneath the road to help with water running down the mountain when the snow melted. During the summer my brothers and I used to steal otter pops from our freezer in the garage and run and ride in the tunnel to eat them. We would then take turns trying to sneak back and grab more. A ton of happy memories hiding in the tunnel eating otter pops with my brothers.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?It would have to be my youngest sister. Coming from a family of 3 boys and 3 girls, we each have a pair. One brother and one sister that are very similar in personality and interests. I am close to all of them, but my youngest sister takes the cake.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I admire people that are hard-working and take into account the effect that they have on others and are respectful in their actions. I admire people who are caring and kind. I admire people who are loyal and good listeners, people who like to understand each other and come to a compromise.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?There are so many funny times and experiences it is impossible to pick one but there was a time when my brothers came to visit, and we were trying to think of something we could do. It was 2am and we decided it would be super fun to get tattoos. We were laughing uncontrollably at the idea of getting otter-pop characters tattooed on us. I had them designed and we passed out. The next day we went into a shop, and we decided to do a random drawing on who would get what design. We each got blindfolded as we got tattooed and revealed the funny tattoos all together afterwards. It was a funny and happy memory I will have forever.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?My dream has always been to travel and work at the same time. So, by removing the money issue I would go everywhere! I tried everything I could. I would then like to use that knowledge to create something to give back.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?When I have kids the main thing I want to pass onto them is stories. Before having kids, I want to travel and experience the world so when I do I have stories to tell. I used to love listening to my dad and grandpa tell me stories from their lives and I want to do the same.