Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, I have loved&nbsp;the written word before I could read it.&nbsp;Early on, I discovered the mantra of my life: language is the index of humanity. It is through the use of our words that we are able to raise ourselves above the base existence of beasts. I always knew that I wanted to be a part of the world of words.&nbsp;<br />In terms of education, I graduated highschool with Honors from Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii where I was a writer and editor for the literary magazine, <em>Ka Wai Ola</em>, along with working at the Writing Center. I received multiple awards in English, Spanish, and Art, and played on the Varsity Volleyball team.&nbsp;<br />Currently I am studying to complete my Bachelors Degree in Literature and Pscyhology as a rising junior at Claremont Mckenna College in Claremont, California. I am also the team captain of the Volleyball team and a representative for the Student Athlete Advisor Committee.