conversation partner: will
life story: born/raised in Corona, loving parents, younger sister, found community in sophomore year via water polo, visiting Japan with a friend from polo; currently content with life
happiest memory: fishing w/ dad
perfect day: traveling somewhere nature-y with family & friends
best advice: as a leader, demonstrate humility and empathy for the people you lead, especially those at the "lowest" positions (piece of advice from grandmother when discussing actions taken by uncle)
proudest accomplishment: captain of water polo team
meaning of life: depends on the person, but he derives meaning from religion (Christianity)
advice for past self: join polo, apply yourself
advice for future self: stay true to God's plan
regrets: none
proudest character trait: good at communication; routinely receives compliments from adults about ability to communicate
note: this was a theme throughout the conversation
special notes: happy demeanor, genuine contentment clear. much more depth of emotion communicated than expected. very polite, incredibly sweet.
exceptionally high openness; allowed a stranger to look through his camera roll.