“What was your childhood like?” The two of them looked at each other and laughed. I wasn’t expecting the couple to be taken aback by the question, but then again, I was 11 years old. In sixth grade, we were asked to complete a passion project where we researched a topic of our choice before applying it to our individualized projects. At the time, my only passions were concocting slime and strumming three cords on my ukulele.  So while my classmates began researching their future career aspirations or their favorite sport, I hit a dead end and couldn’t find a way to turn around. To read more of this column, click the link in bio. #storybylarkinbrundige #socialmediabylylaweeks #photobycarolinemartucci #photobyclarapeters