My name is Francine-Lorraine Cruz Tongol, I am 14 years old and am a freshman in highschool. I am in a family of four with my mom, dad, and younger brother. I was born on March 11th, 2002 although not in America, but instead Philippines. I lived in the Philippines for 3 years, but then moved to the U.S. when I was about to turn 4. Somehow I've managed to still grasp the language, although I can only understand it fluently. When it comes to speaking, I draw a blank. I've moved around from Maryland to New Jersey, until finally I settled in New York. I've lived here for about 11 years and ever since then the place has been a big influence in life. However, my dad has always influenced me the most. From books, to movies, to technology, and even ancestry...I have latched onto a lot of things relating to him. I share highly similar intelligence with him, but I tend to get easily anxious and stressed when it comes to school. Nonetheless, I find the time to enjoy hobbies and entertainment.