I was able to interview Aisling via Skype. She was the first person in our family to be interviewed and while we did experience some technical difficulty, I think the interview was a success. I tried my best to jot down everything word for word but their were some answers that were so long that I had to go off of memory. Sorry Ash! But I tried... I'll post a picture of Ash on the sidebar when I get one. So, here you go..
What's your name (maiden name - sorry didn't get the middle name)?
Aisling (Beattie) Kahumoku
How did your parents come up with the name Aisling and what does it mean?
My Mom was looking through an Irish baby name book and liked that the name means 'dream' or 'vision'. I was a miracle baby since my parents tried to have kids for a long time.
Where were you born and raised?
Scotland, in a town called Alexandria, and lived there for 21 years
What's the biggest difference that you notice from Scotland and the USA?
People in the states don't have time for each other. In Scotland, everyone was so friendly and always made time for one another, even complete strangers.
When were you born?
August 16th, Yup Kolu and I were born in the same month, just a week earlier (Ash is younger then Kolu by one year)
Do you believe in the Loch ness Monster?
Yes! Absolutely!
What are your hobbies?
Swimming and martial arts such as karate and judo. I took 1st place in karate when I was 11 years old.
Was martial arts the start to your interest in physical fitness?
It was actually competitions like strong man (or iron man) that got me into fitness.
What is your greatest accomplishment?
Graduating college with my Fitness Degree
Favorite event in your childhood?
Going to Ireland once a year in the summer's to visit family.
What countries have you visited?
Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Dubai, Spain, Australia, France, Austria, New Zealand (I might've missed some, sorry Ash)
How did you have the opportunity to visit all of these countries?
Vacations, work, high school trips and backpacking with friends
Wow, that a lot of traveling! How many languages to you speak?
Just one, English
With all that traveling and backpacking through different countries, would you consider yourself a hippie?
Yes, a part of me because I like moving around and doing spontaneous things. Before I was married, if a friend were to call me up and ask me if I wanted to go traveling with them, I'd say, "Yes!"
What kind of people are you most drawn to?
Outgoing people who are chill and willing to experience new things, people who aren't hyperactive but are willing to break out of their comfort zone.
What is your motto in life?
"Accomplish great things...must have a dream in order to act."
Who is the most influencial person in your life and why?
My Mom because she is a strong, independent woman who doesn't give up.
How would you describe yourself?
Spontaneous and free spirited and I don't like to be tied down.
Are you a morning or a night person?
It depends because right now I'm working morning shifts as a personal trainer so I have to be a morning person. But I could be a night person too if I have to work late.
What do you do for work?
I'm a supervisor (we had technical difficulties, so this is all I heard for this question)
What are you best at?
Fitness
If you could attempt anything in life and knew that you wouldn't fail, what would you do?
Become a swimming coach
Who is the cook in the family?
It's in the middle for Kolu and I
What's your favorite food?
Anything local. I like making chicken katsu!
What's your favorite color?
I have two of them, purple and green.
Do you like to read/what's your favorite book?
I don't like to read. Well, I like inspirational book's but not fiction. For example, I just read, "How to have confidence and power in dealing with people" by Les Giblin
What do you like to do in your free time?
I normally run errands in my free time, but mostly I like chillin', relax and watch tv.
If you had a million dollars what would you do with it?
Pay off my debt, go on a vacation around the world, maybe visit some orphanages for kids, go see elephants because they're my favorite animal.
What's your dream job?
Help adolescents overcome obesity so that I can help reduce obesity.
Ideal retirement/location?
Sydney, Australia at 50 years old, or maybe even Hawaii. Just so long as it's warm because after living in Scotland, I'm real tired of the cold. I need a little of the city, beach and country.
What's your favorite movie?
Dirty Dancing
Do you like to take pictures or be in them?
Take pictures
Any pets?
I had a dog when I was a baby, a gold fish when I was little and I currently have a dog named Kavika.
How do you want people to remember you?
As a 'Go Getter'
What kind of music do you like?
Everything except classical
What's the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
It was Kolu who did the kindest thing for me actually. Kolu upgraded my families airline tickets to 1st class from coach.
How did you and Kolu meet/what about the proposal?
We met at work (Kailua-Kona Airport). Our 1st date was a dinner down at Alii Drive and we were going to go to the fair, but we changed our minds and played games at the arcade. The proposal was kind of like, "Hey you wanna get married?" and I said, "Yeah, I'll marry you." But now I'm like, "Dude, you should've got down on one knee!"
When we come together at the reunion, what do you want the family to remember or know about you?
That I come off as shy when you first meet me, but once I warm up to you, I'm a big goof ball. (I can attest to this because all Ash and Kolu ever does is laugh! It's a riot!)
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