Describe a trait or characteristic that has been passed along to you by your family. Tell us why you like or dislike this part of yourself. (500 character limit)

Version 1 (472 characters):
My family is fairly unique in that everyone is optimistic, humorous and loves watching and playing sports...

Version 2 (500 characters):
Being the eldest, I always took the liberty to take care of my two younger brother and sister whenever my parents would be out or away...

Version 3 (499 characters):
A trait that has been passed along to me by my dad is optimism. Since his early twenties, he has had his own business and suffered several downturns...

Version 4-1 (525 characters):
Growing up with three sisters in a single bathroom apartment, the privilege of using the bathroom...was a battle of diligence, and sometimes of hierarchy...

Version 4-2 (486 characters):
Growing up with three sisters in a single bathroom apartment, the privilege of using the bathroom was a battle of diligence, and sometimes of hierarchy...