John Kim

I think the most important thing to remember in life is to be together with your family and friends and have a good time.

My first memory in school was in Kindergarten when we were playing on the field. My class was playing soccer, and I was the first one to score a goal past te coach. I was so proud, even though it wasn't a very big achievement.

The teachers who had the most influence on me were those that really funny and caring to the class. They would read stories and play games with us in their free time.

My friends were really funny and they were always smiling. I remember the time when I fell down while running around trying to catch them and they gathered around me while I was crying so hard. Unfortunately, I do not keep in touch with them anymore because I made more friends than before.

I was not bullied in elementary school, but I was a little in middle schooI. I was not physically bullied, but since I was the shortest one in the class, people kept on comparing me to one another. Now, I just pretend to "brag" about being short. I learned that I have to stand up for myself. In spite of that, I knew what it was like to be bullied, so I treated people like the way I did myself.

My family consists of my loving parents who care for me, my fun older sister who bosses me around a lot that goes to UCSB, and last but not least, an awesome funny child : me. When I asked my parents for words of wisdom, they told me "To begin is to be half done", meaning that the start is always important and you have to take action right away.

I am the type of person that thinks every possibility before doing something. I always think "If I do that, what are going to be the consequences?" so I know what's wrong and what's right. I learned that when I really want something, I do everything it takes to achieve it. If there was something I could change about my personality, I would be less annoying and more polite and active because I usually bother my older sister and she hates it.

I learned that getting along with others takes respect, humor, kindness, and honesty. It doesn't matter whether who is older or taller, as long as the friendship stays.

My goal is to make new friends and teachers, learn new stuff, and getting the Presidential / Obama / All A award for Kennedy Middle School. I plan to obtain these goals by trying the best of my abilities while having fun.