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How has what you live for had an impact on the decisions you make and what you live by?

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I am reminded of who I am, where I come from, where I am going and how I will get there. My most important goals for the future are to serve an 18 month mission for the church, attend BYU-Hawaii, enter the ILP program to travel to third-world countries and teach English to kids in poverty, earn a degree in early education, get married in the temple, have my own family, and continue humanitarian work to make a positive difference in the world. Having such set goals gives me direction and momentum in life.

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What I live for gives me the courage and strength to keep moving forward no matter what happens to me. Many of those that I live for also live for me and it is comforting to know that they mean well and care about me. They are supportive and encouraging and it makes all the difference. The things that I live for have shaped my character because I get to uphold high standards and expectations for myself so that I can accomplish what I've set out to do.

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How has it helped shape your character?

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What is the importance of that matter?

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These are so important to me because they give my life purpose, meaning, and direction. Without knowing what I live for I would be lost.

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What do you live for?

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I live for my hope, ambition, and dreams for the future. I live to overcome challenges, become stronger because of them, and use empathy to uplift others and make a positive difference in their lives. I live for my family, friends, and those I haven't met yet. Above all I live for Jesus Christ.

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How has it changed your interests?

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Because I live in a desert environment where the weather is extreme, I have learned how to wake board during the summer and snowboard during winter. I have known many people who are athletic and musical and I likewise became very involved in sports and music.

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How has it impacted your school involvement?

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Because I live in West Richland I went to William Wiley and Enterprise. Even though I am in Hanford boundaries I transferred to Richland the second semester of my Junior year of High School. This experience has showed me how much my circle of friends is determined by those I am around at school and who I see every day. Now that I have changed schools my friendships have changed a lot and I more fully realize what is within my control and what is beyond my reach of control.

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I believe that people come into our lives at a certain time for a reason. Living in Tri-CIties led me to meet the guys who ended up sexally abusing me but living here has also allowed me to meet my best friends who have been there for me through everything, even when they don't understand. I have gotten to know people who inspire me to be the best person I can be and push me to improve every day. I can't imagine my life without them. There is opposition in all things and despite the people who have negatively impacted my life I wouldn't change anything because I am stronger than I ever would've been otherwise.

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How has where you lived shaped your friendships?

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How has this had an influence on your character?

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It's not a matter of where I lived as much as a matter of who I live with that I've been influenced by. However I do think that it is a good experience to move and have to get to know new people. I have four younger siblings that mean everything to me and I am so blessed to have them in my life. I love my family and try to treasure every moment with them because I know how important that is.

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Where have you lived during your life?

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I lived in American Fork Utah until I was 3 years old, at which time I moved with my parents and younger sister to Tri-Cities. After a few more years I had a new baby brother and we moved to another house in West Richland. I ended up with another sister and one more brother so we moved to a bigger house just minutes away.