CJ: What are your hobbies and interests?
C: I love to write stories. I am writing a story write now that I hope to publish some day soon, when I finish it of course. I also like to write songs. One song that I wrote I thought would be great for a theme song for a show called, “Gossip Girl.” Also, I love to run! I race home with my friends almost everyday, even thought they can get annoyed sometimes. I like to sing and draw, and I play the electric and acoustic guitar. One of my favorite interests is Joe Jonas from the Jonas Brothers!!! I love to listen to the Jonas Brothers.

CJ: Is there anything that enjoy that is a bit “different” than the norm? (like: most everyone else likes hip hop and you’d rather listen to a Beethoven symphony)
C: Hmm, something different from the normal…. I like to do exercise videos with my mom. J  

CJ: Who are your role models? And why?
C: My role model is my mom and a few of my friends. My mom is my role model because she is always so optimistic no matter the situation and is so funny and can make anything interesting. Some of my role models are my friends because no matter what, they are always so positive. They’re names are Kelly and Gina. Also, even if someone makes fun of them, they just brush it away and they always make me feel better if I’m ever feeling down. The best part is that they don’t even know they’re making me feel better. It’s just their personality and I think that makes them true Tao girls.

CJ: What makes you a Tao-Girl?
C: - A Tao-Girl is imaginative - she finds ways to make the best of every situation

I’m optimistic like Dory in Finding Nemo when Marlin and her were in the whale and he said the water was half empty and Dory said it was half full. J  

 L - A Tao-Girl is loving - to her friends and family and especially to herself

When I say hi someone, I always take in their facial expressions and how they are speaking. That way, I know what is good to say at that time to them to make them feel better and try to get them to say something that is good that is happening in their life. I think that it is better to listen to your friends and how they’re feeling, and though some people may think I’m shy, that’s just one part of me. The part that listens and trys to understand because there will always be time to say what’s on your mind.

CJ: Do you have a favorite quote you'd like to share?
C: Don’t be mad or sad, get glad!