without existence, I would be nothing.......

For more things I cannot live without please
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FAMILY:

the reason for which I live, it has stemmed from a

collection of memories and lessons from all the

people that care so much.  they have watched

over me and seen my development as an individual

and as I reflect a rush of memories comes forth,

from all the gatherings, to the laughter, which in

most cases if at the Owen dinner table ends with

people in hysteria and tears rolling down their

faces.  it's these moments that keep us together

and for which I love them all.  it has also been an

amazing experience watching my younger cousins

develop and grow, as I feel like their parents did

when I was growing up.  as for my parents, they

have given me a life I could have only dreamed of

as a child and allowed me to pursue all the

opportunities that have been presented and for

this I thank them dearly.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

[just another way of saying sports] I cannot function

unless I'm extremely active all year round.  I usually

have tons of energy [except after intense days of

rigorous study] and this is the best outlet for me.

the ability to take out my aggression and have

freedom does wonders after long stressful days.

typically I'll jump on my bike and head out of the

city to get away from all the hype and just enjoy

being outdoors.  it lets me forget about my woes

and clearly think, later on allowing me to be more

productive with my work and think critically.  soon

enough it'll be winter and I'll be back on the now

ripping around the mountains of vermont.

HUMOR:

I have always been one to laugh and think my world

would be quite boring if I didn't.  it definitely has

stemmed from my father, trickling down to my

brother and myself.  though his humor at times is

only funny to him [as my brother and I always give

him crap for the bad jokes, usually in mockery] he

has shown us that life is too short to take everything

so seriously and you might as well laugh along the

way.  this has been imbibed in me [definitely using

that word in my next crit] and will continue to be a

part of my daily life because this life is just too

funny to be serious all the time.