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SCMP Reporter

Name: Tobias Arend Tze-Hao Reeuwijk

Age: 16

City/country:  Honolulu, Hawaii (United States)

School: Punahou High School

Star sign: Scorpio

I play two sports in Hawaii, and one of them is American football. I'm all about natural highs, and for me, scoring a touchdown qualifies as an unforgettable moment of glory.

It's probably not surprising that I consider my nation's most important festival to be Superbowl night. A group of guys eating pizza and watching football - what could be more fun?

The other sport I participate in is athletics. I might  get a Division I scholarship in the sport.

My role model is my athletics coach, Gary Satterwhite. He's the most inspirational person I've ever met and he knows exactly what to say to get me motivated.

It's almost always sunny in Hawaii and so most days are good for the beach. There are rogue rainy days, when we just stay indoors and relax. In my free time, I  go to the beach or  the movies. My friends and I also like hanging out at each others' houses.

If I'm surfing, you'll find me at the south shore on good days, or if I'm feeling crazy, you'll see me at the north shore. Otherwise, I'm training for sports.

I have a younger sister and a dog. My family is very close knit. Even though my dad is away a lot on business, we still communicate regularly and keep each other up to date.

My sister and I are two years apart, so we relate well. My mother is a lifesaver - she's always there for me when I'm going through a teenage crisis, and she's the one who cooks for me.

My dog, Nala, is a black labrador. She is the cutest, most loving dog in the world. I know you've probably heard people say that before, but she is very special.

Once, when my sister was crying, she came over and tried to cheer her up.

When I grow up, I want to help people. Whether it be through philanthropy, medicine or psychology, I want to give back to the world. I would like to come up with a foundation for troubled men. Lost men are very dangerous; I think it's a masculinity problem.You can read about this in what I think is the best book ever written - Wild At Heart by John Eldredge.

Hawaii is one huge melting pot. This is what I like most about my nation - that so many cultures co-exist within it. Although sometimes America is not as peaceful as it should be, it's cool to see people from different walks of life working together. I'm proud to be an American.

Hawaii  offers a wide range of food.  That's what I spend most of my money on. I don't get an allowance, so I try to make my birthday money last for the year.

I have a credit card, but I'm only allowed to use it for food, and my parents check it. I'm surprised my parents aren't broke!

I would like to say come to Hawaii, but it's starting to get very crowded. If you come for a visit, make sure to check out the surf spots and try some water sports.

If you want to make friends with teens from other countries, send an e-mail to yp.epal@scmp.com. Young Post will forward all e-mails to Tobias.



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