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(Relative dedication) What is special about them and why do u love them?
My cousin Kim encourages me to do what I want to do. She treats me like her sister. She helps me through good and bad times. My cousin is there for me as much as she can.

What is your favorite sport? 
My favorite sport is swimming. I like swimming, because it is an uncommon sport and it is fun while getting exercise.  

What is your favorite subject and why?
My favorite subject is English/Literature, because I can express my thoughts on paper and learn how to make my writing and speech better.

What is lovely about you?
I think my smile is what is lovely about me.                           

What do see yourself doing in the future?
I se myself happy and successful after graduating from college with honors.

Where do you plan to live in life?
(After you leave the family home) I plan to live close to home in a house that suits me and makes me feel comfortable.

What do like most about yourself?
I like my ability to make people laugh sometimes, because when people are down I get the pleasure of making them smile.

What is your hometown and what do like most about it?
My hometown is Silver Spring, Maryland. I like my hometown, because there is a lot of diversity and my hometown is friendly.

How do you describe your personality?
 I’m intelligent, kind, good listener, energetic, funny, friendly, and outgoing.

What about life do you love?
I love living life to the fullest and living it with family and friends.

What are your goals in life?
My goals are to live life healthy, be happy, have a hardworking career that I enjoy, make friends along the way, and have fun.

What do you look for in a friend?
I look for a friend who can accept me for me no matter what. I look for someone who can listen and be there in good and bad. Friends have your back and make you laugh.

If you had a chance to meet any superstar, who would be and why?
I would want to meet Alexis Bledel. I would want to meet her, because she could give me tips on acting. She is also nice and could give me advice as a friend would.

What part of your personality have you improved the most?
I have a tendency to let people take me for granted and walk all over me. I have learned to say “no” and stand up for myself. 

What are your talents?
I write poetry, and take pictures for my poetry. I also act in plays and create arts and crafts. Another talent is working with children and solving friends’ problems.

What do you like most about your roommate?
My roommate is generous. Also she gives me my space to breath and doesn’t complain. 

Who is your role model and how do they inspire you?
My role model is my grandmother. She inspires me by living her life just the same as everyone and saying positive about sad things. I have a goal or wish she would go out of her way to make it come true. She is strong and courageous for her age, and teaches me to appreciate life and what god gave me. She is why I wake up each morning with a smile on my face.    

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