| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | My most memorable childhood experience was when I fell into a pond in Hawaii while riding my scooter. I wasn’t paying attention, hit the edge, and went straight in. At the time it was embarrassing, but now it’s one of those stories I can’t help but laugh about. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I identify most with my mom because she’s the person who’s shaped me the most. We think alike, we handle situations in similar ways, and I see a lot of her values in myself. She’s always been supportive and honest with me, and the way she deals with challenges is something I’ve learned from. When I look at who I’m becoming, I can tell a lot of that comes from her. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | I really admire people who are genuine, kind, and honest about who they are. I like when someone can be confident without acting better than anyone else. I also respect people who work hard, stay positive, and know how to treat others with respect. Those traits stand out to me the most. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | One of the funniest things that ever happened to me was when I was helping my friend fix his mom’s toilet. We were trying to be all serious, acting like we knew exactly what we were doing, and then this important part slipped and fell into the toilet—not once, but twice. We just stared at each other for a second and then completely lost it. We were laughing so hard we couldn’t even finish the job. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | If time and money weren’t an issue, I’d travel to Switzerland. The landscape there is unbelievable—the mountains, lakes, and little towns all look like something out of a movie. It just seems like the kind of place where you could relax, explore, and just take in how beautiful everything is. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | If I ever have kids, I’d want to pass on kindness, confidence, and a strong sense of who they are. I’d want them to stay curious and open-minded, to work hard but also take care of themselves, and to know they’re loved and supported no matter what path they choose. |
