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Lukka's Birthday Interview // 15


Happy 15th Birthday, Lukka! You are becoming such a wonderful young man. This past year you had a part-time job (and now a nearly full-time summer job!), got even more involved in volunteering at church and youth group, and have honed your stand-up comedian skills. 

You still love music just as much as you did when you first started, and take it very seriously. You've excelled in so many things and have made great strides academically. You're a hard worker and are excited about your summer internship (and the first week was great). 

We love you, and we can't wait to see what's in store for your 15th year. 


Lukka and his calabi yau made completely of meringue!

 
What is your favorite color?  Blue


one of the little buns we got to spend time with from our friend's litter!

Who are some of your friends?  Matthew, Joshua, Mattias, Kate, Cole, Jeremy, Gabe, Zack, 


Lukka showing off some co-op coffee bean artwork

What do you want to do when you're an adult? some sort of science or technology related job


working on a stained-glass art piece for Socials class


What is your favorite animal? dog

What is your favorite thing to do with Anikka? fight (haha!), talk about Minecraft


too cool for the backseat 


What is your favorite thing to do with your friends?  play Minecraft, go on bike rides, talk 



looking sharp for his first formal event



What do you like to do outside?  take the dog for a walk, play ultimate frisbee, ski, fly my drone

What do you like to do inside?  play Minecraft, play piano and violin, read, debate, 

his 'secret sauce' hot chocolate mix (it's amazing!)



What is your favorite food? lasagna or steak + mashed potatoes...or pasta

What is your favorite drink?  anything carbonated!


a 3-D printed Calabi Yau manifold model 


What is your favorite restaurant?  Chipotle

What is your favorite subject in school? Science


new boots, new skis, who dis?


What is your favorite thing to watch?  Minecraft (youtube), Loki, and Stranger Things

What is your favorite song to listen to?  Dawes' "Easy, Lucky, Free" or "Everything is Permanent" 


a family hand-made violin for Christmas from Grammy 




What is your favorite item to work with? computer

What is your favorite way to exercise? biking with friends, skiing, and swimming


working with two friends at his co-op coffee shop 


What makes you happy?  silent sisters (as they're laughing...), Copper, friends

What makes you sad?  I don't know


Lukka LOVES Minecraft


What is your favorite thing to do with Mom?  argue (FOR REAL THO), 

What is your favorite thing to do with Dad?  video games


Renaissance Festivals were a Socials highlight!


What goal did you accomplish this year that you're proud of?  made a good meringue (see science project above), got a job

What is a goal you have for your 15th year? learn Chopin's etude Opus 25 #1 that I'm working on


a Hawk Walk! So fun!

Anything else you'd like to say about the past year?  no





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