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My favorite movie of all time is without a doubt Elf, which stars my favorite actor, Will Ferrel. Every year I look forward to watching Elf on Christmas Eve, which has become a tradition for my family. No matter how many times I watch it, it never gets old and always puts me in a good mood.

Will Ferrel is my favorite actor simply because he is a comedic genius. He's starred in and created many successful comedies including Step Brothers, The Other Guys and Anchorman, all of which I found hilarious. Whenever I'm looking for a good laugh I can always count on a Will Ferrel movie to pull through.

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My favorite kind of music usually varies depending on the time of year, but I must say, I love listening to country music during the summer. I don't know what it is, country music just always seems to relax me. As weird is this may sound, I always enjoy mowing the lawn in the summer just listening to country music for a couple hours.

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Last year, I decided to stop playing lacrosse during the spring and focus on hockey. Rather than playing more hockey in the offseason, I decided to do something that would benefit my overall life, rather than just one sport. I got my first gym membership the spring of my sophomore year and have since then developed a passion for working out and becoming healthier. Once I started seeing the first bit of results from going to the gym I became more and more interested in educating myself about weightlifting and nutrition. Not only has this hobby of working out benefited me during hockey's offseason, but it will continue to benefit my life in the long run as well.

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Out of all the celebrities and athletes in the world, Gabriel Landeskog, a hockey player for the Colorado Avalanche is my role model. In 2012, at the age of 19, he became the youngest captain in NHL history. I look up to Landeskog not only for his exceptional hockey skills, but for his success in leadership at such a young age. He proves that hard work really does pay off, regardless of how old you are.

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"Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn't work hard.

For as long as I can remember my dad has always repeated this quote to me many times during each hockey season. I have always found inspiration in this quote, because when you consider what it's saying; it's true. Nine out of ten times, the harder working team will win, regardless of skill. Someone could be the most talented hockey player in the world, but if they aren't willing to work as hard as they possibly can, they have a chance at being beat. I've always appreciated my dad reminding me of this quote particularly before a game against a team that has a better record than my own. It's always nice to know that there's a chance to accomplish anything, as long as you're willing to work hard enough.

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I am from the couch, from the television and fridge I am from the relaxing pool area in the summer (The stench of hockey equipment overwhelms the guests) I am from the cherry bush, the oak tree, whose long gone limbs I remember as if they were my own

I'm from Spaghetti Sundays and dark hair from Kim and Brendon I'm from going to bed late and waking up early and from the television volume being way too loud

I'm from "brush your teeth" and "walk the dog" and please and thank you I'm from Christmas eve at my aunt's house I'm from Worcester and Ireland Tacos and Chicken From my dad being kidnapped Which ended up being a lie Pictures of extended family all throughout the house on the shelves in the corner of the living room as we reminisce after each glance

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If there is one thing I've learned in my life, it's that family is the most important thing in the world. Nothing can compare to the importance of the people you love. I am very grateful for each member of my family. I can't thank my parents enough for all that they've done for me throughout my life so far. In addition to my parents, I have a sister (15) and a brother (13), who I try my best to have a positive impact on in return for happiness they bring me. I've learned over the years that friends will come and go, but family is forever.

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A few years ago, my family went on a two week vacation to Ireland. My grandmother came along with us, since she was born and raised there. It was really interesting to see the such a difference in the sights and culture between there and the U.S. The scenery all throughout the country seemed unreal. Going from a suburban environment in Massachusetts to the wide open grasslands of Ireland was really cool to experience. I also enjoyed seeing many relatives from my dad's side that I had never met before. It was amusing to see some of the strange food they eat there as well. Overall, I think I enjoyed this trip a lot because I learned many things from it.

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My grandfather, who unfortunately passed away last week had a huge impact on my life. As long as I can remember, my grandpa has always cared a lot about his family, which is something I've always admired about him. Even when he found out he didn't have much time left to live, he would always still manage to put on a smile and make everyone around him happy. I have learned a lot from my grandpa, particularly about traits such as modesty and responsibility. He would always tell me how he enjoyed watching me play hockey and after his passing, I am much more determined to make him proud.

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By far, my most favorite sport in the world is ice hockey. I learned how to ice skate when I was three and I began playing hockey a year later. In my opinion there is no better feeling in the world than being out on the ice playing hockey with some of my best friends. I also like the sport because it develops character as well. Personally, I have developed much better leadership skills through hockey, which I hope has had a positive impact on my teammates. The sport has also taught me to set personal goals for myself, rather than going into each game with an open mindset. These traits can definitely carry over and be helpful off the ice as well. Overall, hockey has had a tremendous impact on my life and I look forward to playing it as long as I can.