Alphabet Aerobics

     Hey! I’m back and I’m here today to tell you a little more about myself, but with a twist! I hope you all enjoy!

     Let’s start with the fact that I am an athlete and enjoy playing both basketball and lacrosse. Whenever I’m feeling tense, I go outside and shoot some hoops or play wall-ball. I often find myself craving the adrenaline that you feel when you’re sprinting down the court or zig-zagging down the field.

     Besides sports, I enjoy cozying up with a blanket and a cup of tea, and watching a movie or reading a book. Some of my favorite TV shows are, but are not limited to, The Office, The Vampire Diaries, Sherlock, Breaking Bad, Stranger Things and The Flash. Every weekend, the most difficult decision for me, is choosing which movie to watch or what episode of The Office to choose that will grab my attention. My love of film has also built my love for writing! I think writing is such an excellent way to express yourself. I like to think of writing as an exquisite creative outlet and find that it’s such a significant part of who I am.

     Another fabulous way I like to express myself is through blogging! I’m so excited to connect with others who have the same interests as me! Although this is only my second post, I’ve already had a blast coming up with blog ideas. I cannot wait to build a bond between my readers and I.

     I’ve mentioned this before, but styling my hair is not a talent I obtain. I can’t style my hair at all! My very glamorous hair routine consists of washing, conditioning, brushing, and putting up into a ponytail. Ponytails truly are an integral part of my life and I wouldn’t be “Mariam” without my classic ponytail. My dad often jokes that you can tell who am I just by looking at the back of my head!

     I would also consider myself a funny person. I absolutely love making people happy and just overall spreading joy. There’s nothing better than cracking jokes with my loved ones. The light energy that comes from making others laugh is my favorite feeling ever! The people that make me laugh the hardest are probably my brothers. I’m totally convinced that even if we weren’t kindred, we would still be best friends in one way or another. Elias and Rashad, if you’re reading this, you guys have a comedy career ahead of yourselves. They make me laugh, no, CACKLE, like no one else.

     If I’m being completely honest, I’m running out of things to talk about so let me talk about my name! My name is Mariam and if you didn’t know that… well, that’s awkward. My grandmother named me and when I was younger, I ALWAYS used to think negatively of my name, but I wouldn’t want any other name :’). According to the internet, my name means a variety of things. I’ve heard “beloved,” “sea of bitterness,” “star of the sea,” and even “grace.” Some of these are a tad bit odd, but I’ll take whatever compliment I can get! 

     Something cool about me that most don’t know is that I’m an ambivert through and through. When I first meet you, I’m as introverted as ever, but once you get to know me, my extroverted ways begin to spring out. Many call me the “life of the party!” I will always enjoy staying home and keeping to myself, but I also hate being lonely and consider it absolutely quotidian to get out a couple of times a day and interact with the world around me.

     This next fact is slightly embarrassing, but I’m a complete romantic. I have a soft spot for Rom-Coms and romance novels. They truly are my guilty pleasure. I cannot believe I’m exposing myself on the internet right now, but hey, what’re ya gonna do?  My favorite series of all time is The Selection and I LOVE watching The Bachelor/Bachelorette/Bachelor In Paradise. It’s all just so sweet! I love it, however, to me, Hannah’s decision is a taboo subject.

     This post is already too long, and I hope I haven’t lost your interest yet! I have just a few more uber important facts about myself left to share so hold on tight, ladies and gentlemen. One of those facts is that my ultimate goal in life is to be extremely vivacious in all that I do. This journey we refer to as life goes by so fast; why waste it being unhappy? My one goal in life, (besides meeting Post Malone haha) is to become infatuated with every aspect of my life. 

     One of my final fun facts ( ooh that ~alliteration~) is that I played the xylophone in kindergarten. I’ve always been into music, and I figured you all should know about the start of my music career as a youngling. When I was in fourth and fifth grade, I had played recorder, and in sixth grade I played the trumpet. Mrs. Sheridan always says that she cannot “carry a tune” and I haven’t heard more relatable words. Although I also “cannot carry a tune,” one of absolute favorite things to do is throw bathroom/shower concerts.

     My final share of the day is that my mom, my best friend, is named Zarmina. My mom is my favorite human being on the planet! I only have brothers, so naturally, my mom and I are very close! I love my mom with my whole heart, but I must admit, she does have a shopping problem. Mom, if you’re reading this, I just want you to know that we do not need those succulents or those candles. Please, put them down. Love you mom!

     Well, I hope you learned a little more about me! I’m so excited to share my experiences with you all throughout the course of the challenge! Thank you so much for visiting! Comment down below if you share any of the same interests as me! I’d love to hear! Come back soon! Until next time…

 

All About Mariam!

Hi! My name is Mariam Tafwed and I am an eighth grader at River Bend Middle School. Here are ten fun facts about me!

1 – I am a huge Marvel fan! I have seen every movie and can announce to the world with pride that Captain America and Black Panther are my favorites, followed closely behind by Scarlet Witch. My brother and I have this tradition, where we preorder our tickets months in advance before the next movie comes out, and we attend the midnight premiere. My all-time favorite Marvel movie is Captain America: The Winter Soldier, however, Avengers: Endgame holds a special place in my heart as well. :’)

 

2 – Speaking of my brother, I actually have two! I am proud to declare that I am the youngest of three children! I have two older brothers who both attend George Mason University. Go Patriots! Elias is nineteen and is a sophomore majoring in biology (he’s still fun, I promise), and Rashad is eighteen and a freshman majoring in business. My brothers and I are very close, (although not in age), and I’m sure their names will appear in my blog often. 

 

3 – I am a crazy Office fanatic! To say I’m obsessed, would be an understatement. I have watched all nine seasons seven times and am currently on my eighth run. After school and on the weekends, you can usually find me watching The Office. My favorite character would have to Jim, however, Stanley and his sassy comments always get me. “It’s Pretzel Day.”

 

4 – My next fact is that I have a huge fear of snakes. Ever since I was young, something about them was always unsettling to me. I immediately tense up just at the sight of one’s picture. My substantial fear of snakes also means that I have to close my eyes during the zoo scene in Harry Potter. You also won’t catch me speaking Parseltongue anytime, ever.

 

5 – Another more FUN fact about myself is that I have memorized all three High School Musical soundtracks and can rap all of Alphabet Aerobics, by Blackalicous, in a heartbeat. (The clean version, of course). I cannot sing for the life of me, but I love music so much. My favorite song off of the High School Musical soundtracks is probably Bet On It. Troy is amazing in every way possible. Go Wildcats!

 

6 – As mentioned in my previous fact, I love music! One of my favorite singers is Sabrina Carpenter. She is my idol and her most recent album, Singular Act II, is such a BOP! (Not that the others aren’t). In March of 2019, I attended my first concert EVER, and you guessed it, I saw Sabrina Carpenter. While in line outside of the venue, her tour bus was parked right next to us. Her mom came out of the tour bus, and get this… WAVED BACK TO ME! Months later, I’m still not over it. If Sabrina Carpenter is reading this, I just want to say that you’re incredible and that in the least creepiest way possible, I love your mom.

 

7 – Unfortunately, I cannot style my hair. I wear a ponytail everyday, and I have been wearing ponytails to school for the past nine years. I will always have my hair up in a ponytail with a scrunchie. They have become an integral part of me and my life. Ponytails have kind of become my thing, ya know? 

 

8 – I’m trilingual (kinda)! I speak English (as you can tell), Farsi, which was actually my first language, and I’m learning Spanish! I am currently taking Spanish II in school. Learning a new language is so cool because while learning the language, you also learn about the culture your language originates from, and to me, that is incredible. Do you speak another language? If so, leave a comment down below! I’d love to hear!

 

9 – My next fact is that I have a scar under my chin from a biking accident. When I was six years old, I was learning to ride a bike with no training wheels. Being as clumsy as I am, I rode straight into a fence cutting my chin. The accident left a scar and a lifelong lesson that I need to be more careful. The one good thing that came out of the accident was that I learned to ride my bike. I love going on bike rides with my family and friends!

 

10 – My final fact is that I am a travel enthusiast through and through! One of my favorite feelings on the planet is getting off the plane in my vacation destination. The perfect word to describe me is wanderlust. A few of my dream travel destinations are Italy, Bora Bora, Greece, and Bali. By far, my favorite trip has to be my trip to Moscow in 2016. I have been to Russia twice now and it is the most beautiful place EVER. I also took a trip to Los Angeles, California in 2017. The highlight of that trip was visiting Universal Studios and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It is with great delight that I call myself a Gryffindor and a happy Potterhead. 🙂