Ways of Knowing An inquisitive nature leads one to being curious, be it by observation or participation. Interest in a particular subject induces an eagerness to seek more information and have a better understanding of it. The insights procured from internalizing the satiation allows a more lucid perspective to be shared by the individual. My ways of knowing stems from observation and participation (or vice versa), as I tend to perceive and act upon it accordingly. This has helped me to be adept at efficiently managing time, exploring new places, and finding comfort in the different cuisines around the world. Punctuality is one of the most important traits for human functioning. Undermining the value of time leads us to assert our disregard for it and ultimately, be tardy. In this case, I’d like to admit that I wasn't the best with handling time. My innate participation in being chronically late had a myriad of negative effects on my life, and this led me to reevaluate my daily routine. Consequently, I observed my standing from a third person view, allowing myself to unlearn the hardwired patterns of being late. I understood that all activities required a “buffer period”. A prime example would be catching a flight. Parameters such as travel time to the airport, check-in, and security needs to be factored in and a disruption in any of the aforementioned would affect the boarding of the flight. Thus, time management requires careful planning and actively participating in it to achieve a high level of efficiency. Cultivating an adventurous mindset ever since I was young, traveling to unfamiliar places and trying new foods were the highlights of my childhood memories. My earliest solo excursion was at the age of 17, where I decided to go backpacking to Japan. Although I had travelled alone in the United States, foreign travel was like the wilderness. Firstly, the