Hippocampus. It's a word I used to confuse the people around me. I thought I would be the only one among the people I know who knew the true meaning of it. Not surprisingly, almost everyone thought it meant a school for hippos. Well almost. Until I brought it up in an arrogant way at a typical family dinner. The man sitting across from me replied, “Oh, really?” Well I actually know what that means, it's a part of your brain. Long story short, that was the day I felt extreme cognitive dissonance. But it was also the day I took my father much more seriously. My father's full name is John Doe. He was born on January 3, 1961 in Indonesia. He is the son of Peter Doe and Martha Smith. In Indonesia, people are very passionate about food. As a child, he was very active and noisy. He was considered a valiant child. Despite this, he was actually very petrified of getting lost in the crowd, especially in a market full of people. His father's name is Peter. His father worked as a jeweler. Their house was filled with a radiant, but also almost calamitous, atmosphere. It's because he has 3 brothers. His mother was the only woman in the house. She is very calm, loving and always displays a high level of energy, even until now. His father is the most influential person for him, especially through his example of diligence and loving care. During his school life at the Indonesian Methodist School, Lock was his nickname. He was one of the few kids who actually loved studying. Describing him as a student socially, he was a gregarious and caring person, while on the academic side he was ...... middle of paper ...... and was easily spotted thanks to new children's gadgets. He remembers that in the past, their source of entertainment was mainly from television. As an adult, he has an opinion on political issues. He personally admired President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He believed he was a person of integrity and a great example of a transformational leader. Currently, he would like to accomplish certain things in life that he has not yet accomplished. These include the desire to own a large mansion. Recently, he also likes to observe different styles and designs of houses. His life has been such a journey, growing from a dreamer to an achiever. When I asked him what his advice would be for teenagers, he replied: “Love the Lord, honor parents and achieve excellence in academic studies with a successful career in life..”