Essay Questions

What is your most memorable childhood experience?On my 5th birthday my mother gave away my toy to some crying girl. Never really enjoyed birthdays since until I started spending them for myself and sometimes by myself.
What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why?I identify most with my uncle. He’s the youngest of his siblings and for a time I was the youngest of my generation. We watched similar movies and television shows and have similar humor. As we grew up together our bond grew stronger and it was built on brutal honesty and love.
What character traits do you admire in an individual?Social and emotional awareness.
What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you?I ran into a pole during a game of tag when I was in daycare. I was covered in blood and everyone freaked out and screamed. I didn’t see the big deal.
If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why?I can’t pick one place over another until I see them all, but probably Italy first. I like Italian food.
When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them?I'd like to pass on my sense of humor.