I usually don't care about other people's opinion, but when it comes to the people I choose by my side (AKA almost only the 200 Facebook friends I have) I definitely care about their opinions and advice.
I asked friends and family to describe me and this is what they said (with minor editing). Each statement is followed by the relationship type (whether friendship, blood or acquaintance) then its length. Now you know me a little better! This article may be updated later. Also, super long. Enjoy!
"I see her I tickle pink. I know distance will never tear us apart. Boredom never crossed my road walking with her, I'm just myself in her presence. One of the few persons that I can trust or actually not a few, there's no one else I can trust. I really have to work on my "texting" for her, she deserves it" -friend, 6 years.
"Samaa is a cheerful, helpful person. She's funny and has a good sense of humour. Not dumb at all and not arrogant" -friend, 8 months.
"An energetic, friendly and sociable person who is not afraid to speak her mind and express her opinions." -acquaintance/ colleague, two years.
"Samaa, like any other human being, is someone with so many layers underneath. Right when you'd think you know her you realize that you still don't. At first, you'd think she's the loud, fun girl with a dirty mind. After a while of knowing her, you'd see the blunt girl who says all what's on her mind fearlessly. You'd blame her for saying something out loud though you think of it all the time. She's sort of intimidating for opinionated people. Right when you start to judge her for not being so religious you'd find her encouraging you to pray and reading about whether or not something is halal before doing it. See, the difference between her and the rest of the world is that she doesn't take any piece of information for granted. She has to check for its validation. So you'd judge her based on your shallow knowledge and you'd never think that she knows better. That cheerful girl hides so much pain in her heart that she chooses not to share except with her close friends, which are, to be honest, A LOT. She does have some negative qualities like we all do. She's too stubborn that you can't easily make her change her mind, even if she's harming herself. She doesn't always make logical decisions because of that. She may, sometimes, come out as heartless or self-centred, though I don't know how true that is. Overall she's one of her kind, which is somehow fortunate, but you'd enjoy her company more than anything else." -friend/colleague, 5 years.
"Funny and curious, it is a pleasure to talk to her." -acquaintance, 6 months.
"Samaa, like any other human being, is someone with so many layers underneath. Right when you'd think you know her you realize that you still don't. At first, you'd think she's the loud, fun girl with a dirty mind. After a while of knowing her, you'd see the blunt girl who says all what's on her mind fearlessly. You'd blame her for saying something out loud though you think of it all the time. She's sort of intimidating for opinionated people. Right when you start to judge her for not being so religious you'd find her encouraging you to pray and reading about whether or not something is halal before doing it. See, the difference between her and the rest of the world is that she doesn't take any piece of information for granted. She has to check for its validation. So you'd judge her based on your shallow knowledge and you'd never think that she knows better. That cheerful girl hides so much pain in her heart that she chooses not to share except with her close friends, which are, to be honest, A LOT. She does have some negative qualities like we all do. She's too stubborn that you can't easily make her change her mind, even if she's harming herself. She doesn't always make logical decisions because of that. She may, sometimes, come out as heartless or self-centred, though I don't know how true that is. Overall she's one of her kind, which is somehow fortunate, but you'd enjoy her company more than anything else." -friend/colleague, 5 years.
"Funny and curious, it is a pleasure to talk to her." -acquaintance, 6 months.
"Samouaa, my long-distance best friend, the hidden mermaid, I know that because she has a personality and looks of a mermaid. I love her because she's always there for me, makes me laugh, we also judge people together." -friend, 2 intensive years.
"She is different. Weird, loud, crazy, hard-headed, crazy sometimes. She's really smart. She's strong. She doesn't give a damn sometimes. She is not to be broken easily." -friend, almost 6 years.
"Samaa is an adventurous courageous girl. I met her in 2014 at the regional WRO. We've been friends since then. I knew that she is courageous when she jumped from the bridge in Russia. She is a person who loves food and likes to enjoy eating healthy food. She's also a person whom you'd like to spend time chatting with her and I guarantee that you'll enjoy every single message. You'll always meet ordinary girls with boring characters but she's an extraordinary girl with an awesome character."-friend, almost 3 years."
"If I am going to mention what I like about Samaa, then I can describe her as beautiful, energetic, funny, inspiring and friendly. However, she is also very stubborn, a drama queen, sometimes annoying (but I actually love that), very unexpected." -friend, 5 years.
"As goofy as we both can get, the best thing I have learned from her is to be my own hero; it doesn't matter how tough it gets, you must stand up for yourself and fight till the end. She is with no doubt my sister, not by blood, but by her standing by me when I most needed her and never leaving my side. The thing is, anyone that has the fortunate to have someone that astonishing by their side is extremely lucky. No matter how far she is, or how different she'll be when I see her again, she will always be my sister and one of the best thing that happened to me." -friend, almost 5 years.
"An oppressed child trapped in the body of an adult." -xxx, 16 years.
"I'm happy I met someone like her. She's so funny, so cute. I'm so happy to share some moments with her. She's addicted to taking photos and music, especially Rockabye! But she's kind. I just love her."- roommate/ friend, a month.
"She is an ambitious Muslim girl who has the courage to do whatever she wants. She's brave, loyal and funny. However, she's a bit careless and unorganised in general and she needs to be more honest with herself, her friends and her family. Sometimes it seems like she doesn't have any red lines and she says or does anything that comes to her mind. She could be a better person if she wanted and worked on it." -colleague/ friend, 5 years.
"She is a child who is fighting to grow up in a world where everyone else is fighting to come back a child. Full of dreams and enthusiasm, she has no idea about what is coming after. Anyway, I am sure she will handle it." -roommate/ friend, eight months.
"Well, Samaa is a very interesting person, although she drives me crazy with her mood swings and everything but she's very funny and she's really a positive person and I like talking to her to be honest."-friend, ???.
"One of the most humorous, sociable and energetic people." -friend/ colleague, 5 years.
"Pretty much independent; with or without anyone she'll have the most out of her time. High achiever, doesn't follow any trend but rather does her own and follows it. Wouldn't mind walking in a path different than the one everyone one else is taking." -colleague/ acquaintance, 2 years.
"Despite her craziness, loud laughs and inappropriate comments, you fail not to get attached to her in a weird way." - friend/ colleague, 5 years.
"Crazy, outgoing, she loves trying new things and doesn't care about people's opinion." -friend/ colleague, 5 years.
"Samaa has shown academic excellence, commitment and hard work since she was a little kid by explicitly being the top student in her school and scoring the highest grades. This has never deteriorated her social life. On a more personal level, Samaa has a very random, unique and amusing personality. You can never get bored from her hilarious punchlines (and sometimes pranks) when she is around. Her remarkable and sociable personality has allowed her to acquire a lot of friends everywhere (in her school, during competitions and in her social clubs)." -mentor/friend, 5 years.
"I may not be the best one to write descriptions about their friends, but what I can say about Samaa that she resembles for me a pure heart, kindness and the most spontaneous childish soul I have ever met. I do hope she keeps that charming spirit but I also want her to be careful as others might misuse these traits. and of course I wish her best of luck." -colleague/ acquaintance, 5 years.
"Everyone agrees that I was way quieter before I met her. I don't know what happened and how we became friends but I'm more than grateful that I met her, my very first true best friend. We both were in French schools, love mermaids, (we actually want to be mermaids) we are shopaholics. We have much in common (at least I think so). I guess we became closer when we travelled together to the states where all the good memories started and we became shopping partners. I threw a bowl full of ice on her to wake her up, she screamed so loud people hear outside!
She is still the same spontaneous crazy beautiful child but a more fearless lady in her 20s. It's actually a blessing to be always a child at heart and I'm more than blessed to have her in my life. Sometimes those traits get her in trouble but we get through them and honestly my life would be boring without her. She might not be sugar, spice and everything nice but she is definitely special in her own way and our life is full of spice."
I want to thank every soul who contributed with those honest words. I love you all.
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