My name is Charlotte Liew. Aside from the boring things like my age and where I studied, I grew up as the youngest in my family. Despite being the youngest, it is kind of odd being, not to be boastful but I think I can truly say I am and can and must be a responsible person. Being responsible not just for myself but for my church (my family), my blood related family and for those friends around me who rely on me for support. I grew up in a quiet, peaceful and slow going place (I'm not used to the quietness anymore) that is Sabah, east Malaysia and because of that you can say I am a nature lover. I like going for nature expeditions, river hikes, hiking, going outdoors especially to the beautiful breathtaking islands. I liked playing games in my childhood that are not being played these days anymore given the fact that I was a child who grew up without technology devices around me. My playtime was usually with other kids or me making some role play up in my imaginations with the toys I had.

 

 

I studied in a girl’s school where all of us were united because of the ‘sisterhood’ but also there were unnecessary dramas around until I was 10 then when I was 11, I moved to KL and went to a girls and guys school. I still remember I prayed that I didn’t have to move but of course it still did. That time I was dumb and blunt as I probably thought and was taught that God was a genie which let me make clear He is NOT. I had troubles and challenges with politics and drama even as early as 11. I stood up for what was the right thing to do and almost everyone hated me. Primary school was fun and sure, the memories were good but that was the part that I did not like at all at that time. Maybe that experience did help me mature and understand others better.

 

 

In high school, I had the best of times ever. It was really great and I really was proud of being from my school. The people and the way how my school worked was great. The events that happen around was very happening as well. Around my teenager years was also the time I questioned life a lot and the meaning of it. I began to think more about God, creation, things and people and life itself by taking it seriously. In those same years I found it out, my purpose and the meaning behind why things happened the way it is.

 

 

Then when I was 15, it was time for me to move again. I moved to another state this time. So I had my two last senior years in a school which was very hard for me. Probably because of the change of place, school especially, the people had their cliques and the way they communicate. Compared to the last time I moved when I was 10, the move this time was the worse one I had honestly. I had pressures and stress during the 2 years plus. Half of the time I still enjoyed my last two years in a appreciative way with my friends and learning with experiences, the other half I just wanted my high school to be over and I just went through the adaptations with responsibility because after all, we all have to learn to not always want to escape in life.

 

 

I am also very accustomed to being around adults and people older than me. People say I am mature for my age but I definitely can also interact with children well and I can relate to people my age too. Now I am in college, just starting hoping to learn more and reaching out to people.