infancy + toddlerhood
Where was Manu born?
Hayward
What afterschool activity did Manu quit first?
*BONUS* Name three other things Manu quit.
Ballet
About what was Manu's average mile time?
7 to 8 minutes
Who are Manu's biggest opps?
*BONUS* Why are they her opps?
Sai and Mahir
...because they swiped her rightfully earned choreo captain position because they were threatened by her and Tanmayi's mad choreo skills (especially since they were the only dancers there).
What dance did Manu and her two favorite people dance to for her baby cousin's function in the motherland?
Tum Tum + Kasu Panam
What limb did Manu fracture in preschool?
Her left arm
At what time did Manu go to sleep on the dot?
8:00 pm
Who did Manu escape from in 8th grade?
Mr. Rachid, her scary piano teacher.
At what age did Jaishree stop hating Manu?
Age 13
What is boba to Manu?
LOML
Which year did Manu move to Dublin (not Ireland)?
2007
How many times did Manu break her collarbone?
*BONUS* When did these instances occur?
2 times
Both were in 4th grade.
What was Manu's favorite piano piece to play?
*BONUS* Who was the composer?
Rondo-Toccata
Describe Manu's hair transformation in 10th grade.
She entered her straight across front bangs era.
What is something that Manu is often unable to use?
Her phone (because it's either out of power or lost).
At what time was Manu born?
6:24 am
What type of haircut did Manu have in preschool?
A mushroom cut
Describe Manu's hair in this era.
Side bangs
How many times did Manu dye her hair?
*BONUS* Describe all of them.
3 times
Highlights, dark purple, highlights again
What is Manu's room?
A biohazard
In which language did Manu learn the song, "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes" in preschool?
Mandarin
Where did Manu go after school?
Rec
What career did Manu seriously consider in this era?
Gourmet Chef
What kind of competition did Manu win her senior year?
A video game design competition.
What did Manu kick a hole in?
Her older sister's room door...