Who am I? This question could be answered simply by looking at the name at the top of this paper, but how much does that really tell you about me? A Google search could tell you that “Jack” is a male given name that is traditionally used as a nickname for “John”; this is true for me. A search could also tell you that “Howell” is a surname originating from Wales; one could infer that I’m Welsh. This is also true, but I’m more Irish and Lithuanian than Welsh. I don’t like placing myself ‘in a box’ and constraining who I am to a single statement; I am always changing, and my interests are always changing. Therefore, the culture that surrounds me is also always changing. I consider myself to be creative, open-minded, and thoughtful. I believe in treating others kindly and being polite. I also believe in respecting everybody and everything, including myself. These values make up my code of ethics. …show more content…
I consider myself to be creative, open-minded, and thoughtful. I think that the culture of my family and the way I was raised has had more of an influence on my personality than the region in which I live (Connecticut), but both cultures have both influenced me. My family raised me to be open-minded and thoughtful. I am open-minded when I meet new people or try new things. I am thoughtful when I am polite, kind, and think of other’s feelings. I consider myself to be creative, not because I am skilled at arts or other hands-on crafts, but because I think ‘out of the box’ and have original ideas. This part of my personality was more natural to me than caused by my surroundings, but the positive environment I’ve grown up in has facilitated this aspect of my