Eddie had another great year of making music (he continued with piano lessons with a new teacher), playing sports (soccer, baseball, and basketball), and generally being a cool kid. He loves math, reading, and hanging out at home. He's generally quieter than the other kids and calls everyone "bro." Eddie is always, always up for playing at a playground, swimming, and making up games with DJ. I'm excited to witness all the fun he has as an 8-year-old!
Here's what he had to say:
How do you feel about being eight?
Awesome.
What new things do you
think you’ll be able to do as an eight-year-old?
Everything! Like multiplication, division,
cursive.
What are you most
looking forward to in the next year?
Learning new
strategies for multiplication.
Who are your best
friends?
Aidrick, Dallas, and
Cameron.
Who are your favorite
people to play with?
Otto, DJ, Aidrick,
Dallas, Cameron.
What kinds of things are
you good at?
Music, video games,
being awesome, baseball. Well, that’s my favorite sport.
What do you want to be
when you grow up?
A video game designer.
Why do you want to be …?
Because I like video
games and have ideas for video games.
What’s your favorite
song?
The theme songs for
Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. and the song “Prince Caspian” by Phish.
What's your favorite food?
Pepperoni, sausage, and pineapple pizza forever!
Favorite movie?
I like literally every
movie. Right now, Sonic 2 and Woody Woodpecker.
Favorite
book?
All of the books I’ve
read this year. Half Upon a Time, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Pokemon Sun
and Moon. The Chronicles of Narnia.
Favorite
color?
Red.
Favorite place to be?
Home. Or Otto’s house.
What are your favorite
things to do?
Video games, sports,
reading. I like to play with Otto and my friends, things like basketball and
imaginary games.
What is your favorite birthday present that you received so far this year?
Literally every single
present. But especially the ninja warrior stuff and Mario Legos.
Is there anything else
you want us to know about you?
That I’m awesome.
Wait, I already said that.
