I was raised in a semi-strict learning oriented environment. My family consists of my father, mother, eldest brother, and younger brother. We all lived in Ewa Beach on the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. The neighborhood was very lively with kids in almost every household along the alleyway. Growing up academics was a huge priority as it is for many students today. Although, I have always had an enormous passion for swimming.
The guiding light of my journey as a swimmer all began with my older brother, Aaron. Similar to myself Aaron began swimming at a very young age. He was also very good at the sport. This inspired myself to try out the sport. I began swimming when I was four years old, and I soon had a newfound passion. The adrenaline rush of racing was a feeling like no other. So, I continued the path of swimming up to the current date. Now it almost seems like an essential part of my life.
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That characteristic is determination. Determination resoluteness in achieving your purpose. Willingly getting up at five in the morning every day even when you feel like quitting. Perhaps even pulling an all nighter just to finish the perfect english essay. That is the display of determination and I will always show it. Most people go to college for the simple standard, or a false vision of a simple