I've got a few role models. I don't want to say hero because that implies some sort of obsession with these people which I can't say I have.
Rodney Mullen. When I first got into skateboarding I watched a Rodney Mullen video, and he immediately became my favorite skater, but I initially thought "Oh this guys a beast at skating, but he's probably just an idiot. Then I watched an interview with him, and he's a shockingly deep and complex guy, whose extremely intelligent.
My older sister. I thought listing someone in my family was necessary at one point or another, so I chose my older sister. I didn't want to put either of my parents because it's their job to give me support, and I'm thankful for that, but for siblings, I don't think it's your job give moral support and such, but my sister always has. There's a 6 year difference between us, and yet we can both relate surprisingly well. Example, sometimes we bond over a nice session of playing Fallout or watching the X-Files.
My english teacher. This guy basically takes traditional lecture teaching, and kicks it in the balls, replacing the heap that lays in front of him, with his own amazing teaching style. I feel like he's really helped me with any struggles I've had as far as writing essays goes, and I think he helped me turn into a really good essay writer. This doesn't sound that major initially, but I feel like what he taught me has helped me get a good score on my SATs, and I think it will also help when I'm applying for colleges.
