Karrah Bates

Major Mental Health Counseling

Hometown Diamond Bar, California

What year is this for you in Spectrum Project? 1

What is your first memory of being really excited? My fifth birthday - I cut my bangs without telling my mom and was very excited to show her!

What three board or card games would you take with you if you were on a deserted island?

Game #1 Taboo

Game #2 Balderdash

Game #3 Cards Against Humanity

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If someone said, "Let's go watch a game!" What kind of game would you hope to go watch? Quidditch (I've always wanted to go!)

Have you ever been on a team that played games (e.g., volleyball, swimming, quidditch)? What team was it? Nope! I am very bad at The Sports.

What are some small things that make your day better? DOGS

When you were younger, what was something you'd LOVE to play and could do for hours? Writing! I used to write a lot of poems and stories.

What games did you or do you play on long car trips? "I spy"

Which do you like better? Hide & seek or sardines? Hide & seek

What do you want to be when you “grow up”? Counselor!

Tell us a funny story about play? Every time I see a baby I try to make eye contact with them and make silly faces to play for a bit. Their parents usually notice.

What’s the best single day on the calendar? Friday. Yes, I know what I said.

Favorite video game of all time? Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild

If a genie gave you three wishes, what would they be?

Wish #1 No more war

Wish #2 A healthy planet

Wish #3 A dog (for me)

What are you looking forward to in this year's Spectrum Project?Making music with some awesome kiddos!!