My Personal History
Significant Events/Major Milestones
Travel
Staying with my grandparents while my parents travelled to New York
- awakened my sense of independence at a young age
![Staying with my grandparents while my parents travelled to New York
- awakened my sense of independence at a young age](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7f/a7/7e/7fa77e7504164e9480b2a003f48a88bf.jpg)
Going to New York for the first time
- widened my horizons regarding the cultures of the world
- helped to explain where "Manifest Destiny" led the U.S.
Clubs,
Extracurriculars
& Initiatives
Joining "Girls' Group" (a social activism club at my elementary school)
- opened my eyes further in terms of global issues (i.e. social, economic, etc.)
- gave me a platform at school
Running the "Marafun"
- taught me the importance of staying active
- broadened my knowledge of opportunities available to me in order to maintain my physique
![Running the "Marafun"
- taught me the importance of staying active
- broadened my knowledge of opportunities available to me](https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/young-hispanic-woman-running-track-blue-shorts-red-top-young-latina-woman-running-track-towards-camera-small-college-158517826.jpg)
Organizing a "Water Walk" (in relation to I.S.E.L.P..)
- furthered my understanding of developing countries and the incredibly prevalent inequality within our world - leading to a deepened passion for social justice at 9 years old
![Organizing a "Water Walk" (in relation to I.S.E.L.P..)
- furthered my understanding of developing countries and the incredibl](https://cdn.we.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/wwfw-img.png)
Occupationally-
Relevant Events
Being deemed gifted in fourth grade
- bettered my work ethic
- expanded my cognitive and organizational capabilities
- got me involved with the "WE Charity" (although they're a controversial topic now
![Being deemed gifted in fourth grade
- bettered my work ethic
- expanded my cognitive and organizational capabilities
- got me](https://img-www.tf-cdn.com/movie/2/matilda-1996.jpeg?_v=20180928185642&fit=crop&crop=faces%20entropy&w=1200&h=630)
Elementary School
Encounters
Meeting "Teeter-Totter Boy" in Kindergarten
- spending every day with him gave me insight on uncomplicated happiness during a crucial time of development for me
- losing contact with him abruptly helped to normalize the idea that relationships ending is natural
![Meeting "Teeter-Totter Boy" in Kindergarten
- spending every day with him gave me insight on uncomplicated happiness during a](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0074/6396/0633/products/heart_wall_3_square_1200x1200.png?v=1573865063)
Meeting Mr. Wilson - my elementary gym teacher
- encouraged me to take up every and any sport
- is the reason I'm so openly active today
![Meeting Mr. Wilson - my elementary gym teacher
- encouraged me to take up every and any sport
- is the reason I'm so openly a](https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.d689ecc7f2f6e1bff7a9779e377ab0c4?rik=ALMepr2ikAHIoA&riu=http%3a%2f%2fwww.newdesignfile.com%2fpostpic%2f2011%2f08%2fsports-icons-vector-free-download_62758.jpg&ehk=1gTu%2f6SSrZXyPcM8ElW%2ffOp9bevtjUYDghpdobDL0zI%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Being placed in Mr. Ryu's class in fourth grade
- allowed me to meet several people who shaped my everyday life for years to come
- provided me with opportunities to get involved in the community and build my own
![Being placed in Mr. Ryu's class in fourth grade
- allowed me to meet several people who shaped my everyday life for years to](https://voice.vumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/helping-hands-screen-istock-4-280x280.jpg)
Attending "Thornwood Public School"
- met almost all of my best friends and favourite people
![Attending "Thornwood Public School"
- met almost all of my best friends and favourite people](https://ak7.picdn.net/shutterstock/videos/13001867/thumb/1.jpg)
Hobbies/Pastimes
Music
- my primary source of inspiration and sanity
Sports
- an energy outlet and form of stress relief
Writing
- a chance to express myself openly, honestly and truly
![Writing
- a chance to express myself openly, honestly and truly](https://imgaz.staticbg.com/images/oaupload/banggood/images/29/B6/4f90bbbd-780e-4f8d-be07-0212abfd89c0.jpg)
Achievements
Achieving first place in a Peel Scrabble Tournament
- demonstrated the ultimate potential of both my language and nerdy abilities
![Achieving first place in a Peel Scrabble Tournament
- demonstrated the ultimate potential of both my language and nerdy abili](https://img0.etsystatic.com/110/0/13222045/il_fullxfull.998583378_mj5g.jpg)
People
Family
Inner Circle
![Mom
- taught me ethics, manners & countless life lessons while showing me both unconditional and "tough love"](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/2c/4f/fc/2c4ffcc64a3211d4bf1738e76b562389.jpg)
Mom
- taught me ethics, manners & countless life lessons while showing me both unconditional and "tough love"
![Grandma
- introduced me to art, gardening and baking
- provided me with a safe space](http://www.spiritofthescripture.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Forest_Waterfall_xl.jpg)
Grandma
- introduced me to art, gardening and baking
- provided me with a safe space
![Grandad
- bestowed wisdom - historical and philosophical
- modelled the role of a decent man throughout my life
- gave me num](https://wallpapercave.com/wp/W4pUSwF.jpg)
Grandad
- bestowed wisdom - historical and philosophical
- modelled the role of a decent man throughout my life
- gave me numerous life experiences - specifically regarding mechanical and musical skills
- encouraged (and encourages) me in everything I('ve) pursue(d)
Cousins
![Alyssa
- remains a place of comfort
- acted as an older sister figure for me as a child](https://www.sheknows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/abyhzoa0kkom7exoer2r.jpeg)
Alyssa
- remains a place of comfort
- acted as an older sister figure for me as a child
![Victoria
- allowed me to see the "silver lining" in any circumstance
- supported me in all endeavours, without always knowing](http://iambackatwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Screen-Shot-2020-05-27-at-1.51.00-PM.png)
Victoria
- allowed me to see the "silver lining" in any circumstance
- supported me in all endeavours, without always knowing the purpose for said endeavours
Second Cousins/Godparents
![Uncle Ryan
- educated me on the importance of sanity and logic over the societally-correct choice at certain times
- taught m](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/06/05/article-2154839-1374DD9B000005DC-762_1024x615_large.jpg)
Uncle Ryan
- educated me on the importance of sanity and logic over the societally-correct choice at certain times
- taught me vital "street smarts"
![Aunt Sarah
- indoctrinated me into the world of the arts - mainly musicals
- deepened my passion for singing and theatrics
-](https://clipartmag.com/images/theatre-faces-clipart-14.jpg)
Aunt Sarah
- indoctrinated me into the world of the arts - mainly musicals
- deepened my passion for singing and theatrics
- provided me with sound advice no matter the issue shared
Third Cousins
Ellie
- demonstrated endless creativity as well as the simplicity of childhood and solutions to problems that feel far too complicated to be solved by an older mind
![Owen
- displayed cognitive brilliance
- gave me hope for the future of our world](https://thumbor.forbes.com/thumbor/fit-in/1200x0/filters:format(jpg)/https:%2F%2Fblogs-images.forbes.com%2Fcharlesschwab%2Ffiles%2F2016%2F04%2F1_AutomatedInvesting1.jpg)
Owen
- displayed cognitive brilliance
- gave me hope for the future of our world
Best Friends
Isaiah
- showed me kindness and support at times I was unaware I needed it
- provided an irreplaceable brightness in my life
- introduced me to one of my now-favourite musicians
- became the only one I could confide everything in
![Ahmed
- was my rock during an incredibly-rough period in both of our lives](http://media.gq.com/photos/5965abe1ae316b79758765c4/16:9/pass/the-rock-skin.jpg)
Ahmed
- was my rock during an incredibly-rough period in both of our lives
![Christian
- awakened my adventurous spirit and creative side](https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.f6ac853a83cd69ae3e17fe496329bfdb?rik=ttz5pWgrq9isLw&riu=http%3a%2f%2fimg1.etsystatic.com%2f000%2f0%2f5296262%2fil_570xN.195533941.jpg&ehk=Z52k3Ds8z3oZzEUDlpIhB3JnfZRwZbQOTDThIUOhtDA%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Christian
- awakened my adventurous spirit and creative side
![Daniel
- taught me the significance of patience
- enlightened me to the fact that there truly is a soft side to everyone](https://webstockreview.net/images/pillow-clipart-cartoon-14.png)
Daniel
- taught me the significance of patience
- enlightened me to the fact that there truly is a soft side to everyone
Martim
- acted as an older brother figure
Afifah
- remained by my side when it felt most had drifted away
![Asmir
- an escape
- introduced me to the online world and a nicer way of life through his unbelievably-positive mindset and c](https://ed.wootmath.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/student-at-home-50.jpg)
Asmir
- an escape
- introduced me to the online world and a nicer way of life through his unbelievably-positive mindset and comedic sense of advisory
![Jasper
- deepened my adoration for music
- inspired me to continue learning the guitar and drums
- offered a judgement-free p](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/3a/0c/a13a0c93f6226e37ac9af4ebf7fab186.jpg)
Jasper
- deepened my adoration for music
- inspired me to continue learning the guitar and drums
- offered a judgement-free place to talk
Alyssa
- listened and communicated thoroughly through it all
![Saanavi
- offered a pure, loving friendship with no strings attached](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/64/32/84/643284019353cc8f9baa847648b0e165.jpg)
Saanavi
- offered a pure, loving friendship with no strings attached
![Sadiq
- somehow always gives incredible advice
- modelled an idealistic academic and life mindset](https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.1d455e7cbea7754de31e1671ff5f9ed0?rik=IzeFNWaMFmmcxg&riu=http%3a%2f%2fmedia.npr.org%2fassets%2fimg%2f2015%2f01%2f29%2fkidpresident-eebe63995c2ddf5fb0da03ad61e99b4ef0f25e6a.jpg%3fs%3d6&ehk=PRpJpkPvRlCoXVif3J2L5OcACKyAuL3ylUsrPGACx%2fU%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0)
Sadiq
- somehow always gives incredible advice
- modelled an idealistic academic and life mindset
!["The Squad" - and no, not four people, nine actually
- loved me unconditionally
- built my backbone
- stood up for me regardl](http://s3.amazonaws.com/s3.timetoast.com/public/uploads/photos/4748485/Sully_and_Boo.jpg?1475181079)
"The Squad" - and no, not four people, nine actually
- loved me unconditionally
- built my backbone
- stood up for me regardless of how long it had been since we'd last spoken
- are probably the most important people in my life aside from my Mom
Teachers
![Mr, Ryu
- taught me a sense of community and to prioritize others in my life while still ensuring to take time to appreciate](https://xsel-labs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Self-Awareness.jpg)
Mr, Ryu
- taught me a sense of community and to prioritize others in my life while still ensuring to take time to appreciate where I am in the moment
![Ms. Wisner
- inspired my love for running](https://www.goddardcoatings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/running-track-repair-maintenance4.jpg)
Ms. Wisner
- inspired my love for running
Celebrities
![Malala Yousafzai
- awakened me to the real, psychological issues in our world (when I first read her story in second grade)
-](https://i.etsystatic.com/16744674/r/il/29af98/2073099385/il_794xN.2073099385_6du9.jpg)
Malala Yousafzai
- awakened me to the real, psychological issues in our world (when I first read her story in second grade)
- is who sparked my passion for social justice
Joji & Hozier
- my "calm in the storm"
Jim Carrey
- the one actor/entertainer who genuinely brings me serotonin when I'm down
Media
"Bridge to Terabithia"
- really resonated with me as a child
- boosted my ability to empathize with others