Background
I originally grew up in a place called Prospect Park. When I was little, I did not realize how poor of an area it was until I grew up. Living in an area like this taught me how I did not want to grow up like the people I was surrounded by. So once I moved to Garnet Valley, I set out a new path for my life and I promised myself I would grow up to be something more.
Growing up I was surrounded by sports. Being on sports teams since I was a little girl had an influence on me and the person I am today. Being on a team made me learn how to work well with others, be cooperative, and how to be competitive. I still utilize these tools in my life to this day. Being able to work with others and get along with my peers has taught me to be flexible and a problem solver. And being competitive has given me an edge over my competition because I love being the best and striving to be perfect.
Extra Curriculars
I participated a travel soccer team that was based out of Aston. For twelve years, I held a starting position of the Strikers until our team folded in 2017. While on the Strikers, I was captain of the team along with two other girls. I received the MVP Award four times as well as the Coach's Award.
Freshman year, I joined the Varsity diving team. I competed for two years and while being on this team I earned the Coach's award both times. Diving is a completely different kind of sport that I have never experienced before. Diving made me realize that I will not always be able to depend on a team to help me, because it is only me on the board.
After sophomore year, I decided to be the swim and dive team manager. Being a manager leaves me responsible for maintaining the scores for all of the events and keeping track of them. I also have to announce the events and run the scoreboard, as well as total up the numbers at the end of the meet.
Interests/Hobbies
One of my favorite hobbies is traveling. I am very fortunate to be able to travel to different countries and experience different cultures. I have visited six different countries, all being better than the last. While on vacation, I do many adventurous activities. Some of the most exhilarating things I have done was swimming with sharks, ziplining on some of the highest lines in the world, walking through an open alligator exhibit, and cliff jumping. I love seeing new people and trying new foods that I never have eaten before. Traveling will always be something I can continue to do in my life.
Another interest of mine is cooking. i enjoy trying new recipes and making a meal from scratch. I also enjoy making my own recipes and seeing how they turn out. Once I make a meal that seems to be tasty, I add ingredients to enhance or perfect the dish. Cooking is my creative outlet which always me to try new things. When I fail or a dish does not turn out right, I do not get discouraged. I just try again and learn from mistakes.
Growing up around sports forced me to love being outside. Something I enjoy doing is taking walks in the woods or in parks, especially with my dogs. Being outside is so important to me. I love biking, running, fishing, and swimming. I enjoy riding four wheelers and snowboarding in the summer, and "attempting" to surf and paddleboard in the summer.