These were the words my mother told me before I left for my trip to Peru last year, not the typical warnings like, "Oh, stay with someone," or "keep your phone charged," or "call me every hour". It's just read, watch, ask. I’m currently a Grade 11 student at WVSS. I like to ski, dance competitively, and play golf. I’m really passionate about dance—I do hip hop, K-pop, and contemporary, and I’m also the captain of our dance crew. I enjoy working as a team and expressing myself through movement. When I’m alone, I like to listen to music. Some of my favorite artists are Ye West, Summer Walker, and Sexyy Redd. Music helps me relax and reflect. I also love matcha lattes—they're my go-to drink and always put me in a good mood. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx