Sunday, March 20, 2022

Spotlight 2022: Caroline

Caroline, age 13

Tell us what you liked about 2021: I started aerials. I got Bumble and Scoot, the loves of my life. Going to Dollywood was amazing. I got to serve in the YW class presidency and that was so much fun. 


What was hard about 2021:  School and finding something to do in my free time. Making friends. Managing my time.

If you could sum up 2021 in one phrase, what would it be? Long live Bumble and Scoot.

Favorite memories from 2021:  

Getting better at cooking. 

Cat sitting for some friends. 

Seeing family on the road trip. 

Going to Yellowstone. 

Sleeping in the van. 

Tide pool exploring at Olympic National Park. 

Visiting my absolute freaking favorite place in the world, Anacortes, WA. 

Going crabbing off the Oregon Coast. 

Getting my ears pierced. 

Getting Bumble and Scoot. 

Cosplaying as Faith for Halloween. 

Getting an Oculus. 

Starting aerial silks.

Something you're good at: Following recipes. Being bendy. Being obsessed with animals.



Something you're proud of: My grades this year.

Something you learned this past year: Always make sure that the keys work if you're trying to get into someone's house to care for their animals.

Favorite recent reads: Scritch Scratch, The first three books of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Cinder, Scarlet, Heartless, The Thickety

What did you earn, win, or accomplish this year? "A" honor roll for the whole year

What do you like about being 13 years old? My parents let me start watching scary movies like Poltergeist, The Quiet Place, Woman in Black, The Sixth Sense.

Who are your closest friends? Piper, Caroline W, KK, Jazmin, Lucky

What is a compliment you receive regularly? You've got pretty eyes or you've got nice lashes.

What can usually make you smile? Cats (specifically hairless), guinea pigs, dogs, hedgehogs, ferrets... any animal, really.

How would you describe your style? I just wear what I want to: flannels, skinny jeans, hoodies, earrings, cool socks

Nicknames: Bear, Care Bear, Caroline McSweetie Sweats, Buildy

Follow-up on goals for 2021: 

Did you buy a computer? I did! I bought a gaming laptop from my brother for $400, but my parents paid half of it. I bought a nice monitor, an LED keyboard, a silent click mouse, a mouse pad, and a cooling pad.



Something in 2022 that...

*you wish you were better at: talking to people

*you wish you could buy: a cat or a dog

*you hope you can learn: how to do more drops on open silks

*you are looking forward to: going to dances at church and school

*Goals for 2022: Learn a drop on open silks. Get Minecraft again. Go on a fun road trip. Get into Penn-Griffin or NCLA

Hobbies: Cooking, aerial silks, playing with guinea pigs, singing and listening to music, reading, talking to/hanging out with friends

Something you like about school: Bestie Porter

Caroline, Lucky, and Ms. "Bestie" Porter


Something you don't like about school: Reading, Math, PE, the people, the teachers, the school system... everything about it

A job you might want when you're older: Physical Therapist's Assistant, Graphic Designer, Professional Van-lifer, Doing something in a National Park, Doing something in the animal rescue area, Teacher

A pet you wish your mom would let you have: Hairless cat, cat, dog, ferret, hedgehog, bird, rabbit, otter, fox

Things you collect: Weird earrings, guinea pigs

What do you like to spend your money on? Food, make-up/skin care, things for my guinea pigs, jewelry

What are your favorite ways to spend your free time? Playing with my guinea pigs, texting people, and Pinterest

If you could have a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Anacortes, WA

FAVORITES:

Restaurant: Toshi's

Sport: Aerial arts






Book: Divergent

Candy or other treat: Kit Kat

Color: Purple, light blue, sage green, and black

Movie:  Quiet Place and Encanto

App: Pinterest

Animal: See previous question about pets

Snack: Cheez-its and Goldfish

Shows: Survivor, Amazing Race, Jeopardy, Random Acts

YouTubers/Channels: Micarah Tewers, Mr. Beast, Tubbo, Ramboo

Season: Fall

Meal: Fried rice

Teacher: Bestie Porter

Car: Yellow Jeep Wrangler

Phrases to say: "Get it, bestie!" "Get Bingused."

Song: "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" by Tame Impala, "Misty" by Ella Fitzgerald, and "Kiwi" by Harry Styles

Game: Mirror's Edge

RANDOM FACT:   My friend, Piper, went to a Harry Styles concert.

3 comments:

  1. What a treat that you do these interviews. It's fascinating to learn all about Caroline's likes and dislikes and goals!
    She's awesome!

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  2. I just love those aerial photos! So beautiful!

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