Have any plans for St. Patrick's Day?
No. I really don't celebrate it. I'm from Costa Rica; it's not a big day for us.
What sight, song, sound or person makes you feel sentimental? Why?
"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. It just brings back lots of memories.
What is your favorite thing to do in Cape Girardeau? Why?
The riverfront. Just going down there and walking around, and the old bridge is pretty cool.
Use five words to describe yourself at age 16.
Crazy, stubborn, independent, fearless and dumb.
Have any plans for St. Patrick's Day?
No. I'm going home to Memphis, Missouri.
What sight, song, sound or person makes you feel sentimental? Why?
"Les Miserables" because it shows a real cool view of grace.
What is your favorite thing to do in Cape Girardeau? Why?
I really like to take my hammock to Capaha Park and just hang out. I can be alone, but there are people all around.
Use five words to describe yourself at age 16.
Lost, confused, searching, dramatic and emotional.
Have any plans for St. Patrick's Day?
Next week is spring break, so I'm planning on going to LSU to visit some friends.
What sight, song, sound or person makes you feel sentimental? Why?
I'm not huge with sentiments, but anytime I read scripture, more specifically the gospel, I don't get emotional, but slightly sentimental.
What is your favorite thing to do in Cape Girardeau? Why?
I really like Dynamite Coffee, so I go and hang out with Katie Britt for, like, two hours a day.
Use five words to describe yourself at age 16.
Lazy, immature, ambitious, introverted and idealistic.
Have any plans for St. Patrick's Day?
I'm going to a funeral. It's all right, though, she was 91 and lived a good life.
What sight, song, sound or person makes you feel sentimental? Why?
Sarah McLachlan. Anything out of her mouth. She just has a very soothing voice.
What is your favorite thing to do in Cape Girardeau? Why?
Go to Independence Place. It's fun, it's accepting and everyone has a good time.
Use five words to describe yourself at age 16.
Scene, flamboyant, over the top, dramatic and ambitious.
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