Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?I remember almost drowning. At a church pool party during a lunch break, I took it upon myself to try and swim without my floaties, and found myself staring up at my pastor from the bottom of the pool as he reached down to pull me out.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I most closely identify with my father. We are both very kind and happy, and we both will go out of our way to help those around us in need.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?I appreciate a high level of emotional intelligence, and logical outlook on the world, and a healthy sense of humor.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?One of my cousins in Ireland once informed us of the proper inflection when saying the word "fart". Its a terrible story to retell because its not very entertaining, but everyone in the car laughed so hard we cried and my mother had to pull over to avoid crashing. To this day we still remember and laugh about that.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I would go to Ireland. I have been many times before, but I have many family members there and Its one of the happiest places in the world to me. I have so many wonderful memories and stories there, and no place else really pulls at me like Ireland.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I would like to pass on the knowledge that happiness is worth more than anything else. All the money and fame in the world can't compare to a loving family and friends that care about you. Too many people learn that too late in life.