https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6 en-us 2017-09-13 14:45:54 UTC 2017-09-15 05:15:46 UTC hello@padlet.com lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187200218 My birthday is November 3 and i was born in 2001 to my Patrick and Patricia Balcer. Most birthdays I'll ask for one of my favorite dish, dumplings, and tiramisu for dessert.  It's an odd tradition, but one I love and I think is worth keeping.]]> 2017-09-13 14:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187200218 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187202662 Since I was very little Peacocks have been my favorite animal. I even asked for one for Christmas one year, which unfortunately, was not delivered ) :]]> 2017-09-13 14:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187202662 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187203726 When I was younger, I was terrified of roller-coasters. So much so, that i wouldn't even dare get on the smallest ones. However, when I was around 12 or so, my cousin, Robbie, convinced me to get on one with him - I loved it. From then on, I have been trying to make up for lost time from my younger years and get on all the roller-coasters I can.]]> 2017-09-13 14:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187203726 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187259583 Family is a word that means a lot to me. Although my parents aren't together, family is a prevailing theme in my life. Although they are all half-siblings, I have two brothers and two sisters. I am the oldest, but after me comes Finneus, who is 7. He is my mom's only other child. He is very sporty and athletic. After him comes Molly, who is 6, and my dad's oldest other than me. She is very friendly and can be super silly. Jack, who is 4, is energetic and cuddly. Grace, the youngest, my god-daughter, is only a baby. ]]> 2017-09-13 16:42:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187259583 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187402611 My family and I adore the shore. My entire month of August is centered around the Jersey shore. I go for three weeks with three different families. First, I go with my dad's family to Sea Isle, then with my stepmom's family to Seaside Heights, then to Ocean City with my mom's family. My favorite part of these trips are the boardwalks in Ocean City and Seaside Heights where I'll often buy vanilla fudge, my favorite boardwalk dessert.]]> 2017-09-14 02:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187402611 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187403760 I've been swimming competitively since I was 6, and I love it. Swimming in a race and doing my best is one of the greatest feelings I've ever known. Beating your own time that you've been working on for weeks is so much fun. I love the community and the teams I am on and wouldn't trade it for the world.]]> 2017-09-14 02:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187403760 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187819030 I have three dogs that I love and take care of 24/7. The oldest, Shannon is a 7 year old boxer and lives in my dad's house, so I don't get to see her much. Harley is a 3 year old English bulldog-mastiff mix. Bear, the youngest is still a Portuguese water dog puppy. I am responsible for taking care of Harley and Bear. I walk them multiple times everyday, brush them, feed them, and make sure they live good lives. Taking care of them is a lot of work, but providing a loving home for two sweet dogs is worth it.]]> 2017-09-15 04:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187819030 lukepbalcer https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187820303 I am a big history buff, to no one's surprise. I love learning about early American history especially. I just love the era and how it was inspired by enlightenment ideals and a need for revolution.]]> 2017-09-15 05:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lukepbalcer/r243e83hzbc6/wish/187820303