The morning started off with my mom and I getting ready for my interview bright and early. My interview was in Culver City. I was REALLY nervous and excited at the same time. When we got there I filled out some paperwork asking questions about me. Then, they took my picture and I had to leave my mom behind. I walked into a room with 18-20 kids and we all sat down at tables. The lady from Jeopardy explained to us how everything works and what we would be doing. First, we played a pretend game of Jeopardy just to get the feeling of the game. We all got to at least answer one question. Next, we did a written test,with 30 questions,which was kind of hard and easy.Then, when we were done the people from Jeopardy collected our information and tests and left the room to grade them. After they came back into the room we played another pretend game of Jeopardy with actual buzzers! They called up three people at a time to play. I did really good at that part,it was my favorite thing we did. After that we got to talk about ourselves for about 5 minutes. I told them all about my family and what I like to do.Then they asked us what we would do if we won $10,000.00.Alot of the kids didnt have an answer but I said I would use it for college,alzheimers research,breast cancer research and helping to rescue abused animals. When we were all done they gave us a pen and a frisbee with the Jeopardy logo on it as a souvenir. The total process took about 3 hours!! I was relieved when it was all over and I am now hoping I made it on the show!! It was fun and I'm so grateful to all of the people that helped me get to this stage in my journey. They said if I made it that they would contact us by the middle of February. So we will keep everybody updated.
We left California yesterday and none of us wanted to come home.I have always loved California and one day I hope we can live there because I think it will be easier to go after my dreams of modeling,acting and becoming a doctor.
Everybody please keep your fingers crossed, I'm ready to kick butt at Kids Jeopardy!!
Love,
Moana
