Okay, so I've been absent all this while (and I'm going to for a very nice walk downhill as soon as I finish up writing this post). What makes the perfect childhood/education background (this is from my experience only):

1. Attending an excellent education institution noted for its outstanding academics. Growing up and attending 3+ international schools, enough to identify oneself as a third culture kid.
2. Going on school expeditions and partaking in outdoor activities - this is especially special and dear for me, having spent the bulk of my adolescent years in S.E. Asia.
3. Learning and sticking with a musical instrument (because I'm just that stubborn, chuckling to myself).
4. Getting excited and interested in just about almost anything worth getting excited about.
5. Self-proclaimed bookworm.
6. Knowing how to NOT kill you brain cells and insult your intelligence.
7. Likes to wander and live in big metropolitan cities such as Shanghai, Hong Kong, and New York City.
8. Goes through periodic phases of specific interests.
7. Is wise enough to say things because you 'get the theory behind it.'
8. Learning how to be nice, friendly, and likeable. It's something to admire and appreciate.
9. Finds time to be themselves.
10. Finds time to reflect and be creative and to "make moments happen."
11. Doesn't mind cooperating on sensible issues that needs cooperating to make it happen.
12. Is generally a really, really good person.

P.S. Keep up the good work!

Oh, and just because I want to share this funny thing with you:

I told a family friend of mine that my 10-year old family friend asked me why I like to eat fruit so much. He told me the answer is simple: Because I come from the tropics~

Woohoo.... =)