Humans of Clark

My best holiday vacation was probably when we went across the United States, and visited places like Wisconsin and New York. All the States pretty much. There was this cheese in Wisconsin that squeaked when you ate it and I liked that a lot.

As a family, we haven’t had the opportunity to take an actual vacation, but an ideal holiday for me is always being surrounded by my family, my siblings especially, and just having fun, enjoying the holiday and being together.

I like Thanksgiving better than Christmas. We get a turkey from the same place every year and then we break the wishbone to use it for the upcoming year. My favorite thing is to eat with my parents because we usually don’t have family dinners that much anymore because we’re all busy. Usually I go see my family, but this Thanksgiving we’re going up north because I’m doing college tours. My m...

“My dad’s super into music design; using softwares, VSTs (virtual studio technology), all that stuff with DAWs (digital audio workstation) and I've been wanting to get into that for a while. So last year, he got me a copy of Reason, which is a DAW. At the time it was really nice for him to get that for me and it’s something that I do with him so that’s probably one of my favorite gifts I rece...

“My family’s always been an art-oriented family so I’ve always wondered what type of art I would get into. Writing was one thing, but then I got into music because I started writing songs. It was like poetry, but fun. I loved singing Christmas carols and I start singing them in October. I like how I can connect with some songs and imagine something. It’s that feeling of connection gives me ...

“One event that has changed my daily life is the walks that I take everyday from my bus stop back to my home. This is my most favorite time of the day. Nothing feels better then having my 70's soul in one ear, and the sound of the swift cars driving past me in the other. I also look forward to seeing the same smiling faces that greet me-- the old ladies that sit outside with their afternoon tea, the s...

“Well my childhood was spent mostly with my grandparents because my mom was going to nursing school and my dad had to work, so over the years I started to appreciate them more. Family has been a big part of my life and has mostly influenced for who I am today by showing be that the small things in life don't matter if you are happy with the way you are. My family doesn't do much for fun because they're...

My interest is engineering because of how amazing and how much vast knowledge there is in it. You can create so many things like robots and technology that can help humanity build  so many amazing things that can maybe in the future go down in history as one of the most revolutionary changes. I totally want to make this a career because you can create everything out of anything, so it’s pret...

I’m passionate about food. I love making food and different recipes because I think it’s a  good way for me to disconnect, and really it’s one of my hobbies. Food is such a cultural thing for everybody so I think it’s really important for people to experience because it’s such an integral part for cultures to have.

“Eating and food. It’s definitely the most important part of the day. From my lanyard you can probably tell that I LOVE In-N-Out, and you would be right. At In-N-Out you always have to get a double-double with whole grilled onions and fries. If you’re ever at a restaurant with a menu that has a double bacon cheddar burger, you HAVE to get it. I like all types of foods, but burgers and cheesebu...

“I love my family. They get me through everything and there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do for them. My dad influences me the most because he came from Nigeria when he was only 18 and started to get an education so that he could build a family. He and my uncle came to America alone and they almost became homeless, but they worked hard to get where they are today. My dad makes me a better person...

“For me, it has to be art and being able to have an emotional outlet and expressing your ways through creation. Specifically, I’ve been writing for a couple years, and I’ve been into theater. These two things have become really important for me, and I’m going to pursue them for the rest of my life. It doesn’t even matter to be if it’s not a profession, because it’ll still be an important h...

“Friends and family. You have their back and they have your back, and they just want what’s best for you, and you want what’s best for them. I would probably only consider about a handful of people to truly be my family, because I like to keep my circle small. That way I believe you have a better connection with them. I don’t really see myself expanding my small bubble of family because I’m ...

“Some people might think that I’m a big Oakland Raiders fan just because I like sports, but my love for them actually comes from my uncle and the strong bond I have with him and the way we share our support for the team. Nowadays, I would consider myself the bigger fan of the Raiders in comparison to my uncle because I keep track of what’s going on more than he does. I describe myself as a ve...

“My mom carried me in her womb for nine months, and to this day she still cares for me and looks after me and my siblings without showing any signs of being tired. She knows a lot, and she teaches me her ways of doing things, which I appreciate as a teen. My mom went through a lot growing up, and when I see the woman that she is now, the respect I have for her continues to grow each and every day. The...

“I was 4 years old when I started playing basketball. I enjoy playing basketball because I get to spend time with my friends. As time went by I began playing more competitively against others, and it’s a good way to get my mind off school and other problems of mine. I’m also very healthy because this sport gives me the chance to improve my technique and exercise and keep my body in shape while...

“I started my karate training, which then developed into Mixed Martial Arts, in September of 2009, when I was 9 years old, and I’ve been doing this for almost 8 years. I went to different gyms and tried them out, but once I found my current gym [Glendale Fighting Club] it was like love at first sight. The number one thing that I’m thankful for from my training is the discipline and confidenc...

“My family is what always comes first. This family includes both my actual family and my very close friends, whom I only have 5-6 of. Whenever I’ve struggled in life and needed support, they are the people that have always come through and helped me overcome the obstacles I encountered. The reason why I only have such a small amount of close friends is because over the years I have associated mys...

“Automobiles mean a lot to me because I’ve always been intrigued by them for as long as I can remember, and they’ve been in my family for generations and my grandfather’s and father’s interest in cars opened me up to them. Ever since I was young I was always interested in taking things apart and seeing how they worked, and automobiles are a perfect example of machinery and the high tech ...

“My dog Cookie is the one where no matter what is going on in my life, he’s able to cheer me up and put me in a better mood. There’s days where I come home from school and I’m in a bad mood, whether it’s from school or an argument or disagreement between my friends, and just being able to see Cookie makes me so happy. Additionally I feel as if taking care of my dog opened me up emotionally...