Getting to Know Youn Kim :)
(Get to know me; you’ve heard enough about my college experience :P)
Hi I’m Youn. From my last name, you can tell I’m Korean. I was born and raised in Queens but I still love being Asian. As I have said in class, I am shy and very awkward around new people. I think that’s my complex. I envy those who are outgoing and those who seem to know everyone. It also depends on my mood. If I’m happy or excited, I get loud and talkative. When I’m felling down, I talk to no one and I mean no one. Maybe that goes for everyone. Hm…
Growing up in Queens, Woodside to be exact, helped me meet a lot of different people. From Orientals to Indians, Hispanics to Irish, you’ll be amazed to find out where you neighbor is from. Since I attended public schools, I made friends from all over the world. It’s great to live in a diverse neighborhood.
With my friends, I get to experience many new things. I think it was seventh grade when I started hanging out after school or during vacations. Before that, I stayed home and didn’t bother sticking my foot out because I was lazy. I learned how to play handball, volleyball, pool, and other sports. All thanks to my friends. 🙂
When I’m home, I am most likely doing one out of four things: eating, sleeping, watching dramas, or nail art. The summer into senior year, I started working at my aunt’s nail salon as a cashier. It started as a summer job but now that I’m in college, she asked me to work during the weekend. I was quite surprised at how many colors and bottles of nail polish there were. Luckily, at the end of the summer, she offered to give me few of them. That’s when I started with my hobby
Rather than just painting my nails, I went online to look for designs. I’m still a beginner so I look for the simple ones. Whenever I painted my nails, I remember receiving a lot of compliments about them. It motivated me to continue. I’ve drawn bunnies, penguins, tuxedos, pandas, and other designs for the holidays.
Also during my free time, I would listen to music. I would sing and dance to them, but no one can see me. I’m alone, in my room, with the doors closed. I find music to be the best way to express my feelings. Dancing also gets me to exercise. 😀
Karaoke with some of my favorite people. 😀
