I love diction, and I’m a sucker for big, fancy words, but in my honest opinion, I truly can not find a word that quantifies my love for my family. Being in my family means never-ending hugs and kisses, the best/worst jokes of all time, a constant shoulder to cry on, best friends whom you can share secrets with, a safe and loving household that brings me utter joy. This all sounds really corny, and it is, but when you’re living in a home where all you feel is complete happiness, then nothing really feels corny anymore. Yes, they’re extremely annoying at times (why does my messy desk affect you, mom?), and I do need some space at times, but I know they’re always there for me, and to take my stuff without asking.
Reanne Azzam
Middle child/aka most responsible
You probably know a little about me by now, like I’m a weird teenager that loves traveling. but hates planes, etc. For now, let’s talk about the fun stuff.
Favorite food: Some good, authentic sushi
Favorite movie: Anything with Keanu Reeves
Favorite t.v. show: American Crime Story
Favorite hobby: Tie-up between dance and writing
Favorite color: Green all the way!
Role model: Vincent Van Gogh
Karim Azzam
Eldest child/aka the laziest
Now, its time for this stud muffin. Some background information is he’s a complete nerd (like me!), as he’s deputy head boy at our school and takes complete pleasure in voluntarily learning about each and every isomer (don’t ask).
Favorite food: He loves his subway
Favorite movie: Twilight Zone?
Favorite t.v. show: Saturday Night Live
Favorite hobby: He dabbles in jiu jitsu
Favorite color: Anything that blends in
Role model: Probably himself
Jumana ‘Juju’ Azzam
Youngest child/aka the chatterbox
Favorite food: Rice with literally anything
Favorite movie: The Emma Watson ‘Beauty and the Beast’?
Favorite t.v. show: Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat-Noir
Favorite hobby: Planting fake flowers in our garden
Favorite color: Something generic like pink
Role model: Peppa Pig
Meet the Parents
Basma Alwash, my mommy, my role model, my everything. She taught me it’s okay to be angry at things and have an opinion. Because of her, I found my passion, my zest for life, my happy place, like when she signed me up for my first ballet class, or bought me the whole Harry Potter series. She taught to fight for what I want (and what I don’t want, i.e. salad). And that it’s okay to be a nerd and proud.
Favorite food: Some vegetarian dish
Favorite movie: Oldies, like Sound of Music
Favorite t.v. show: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite hobby: Opera in the car
Favorite color: Green (she copied me)
Role model: Her hilarious dad
Imad Azzam, comedian of the year, my goofy dad, the best reason to smile. As a generally happy and fun person, my dad brings light into the family and reminds us all to take it easy and just calm down, life knows what it’s doing. Hilariously, he’s also sufficiently philosophical and tries to have the most random, deep talks with us, usually ending with us laughing at him.
Favorite food: Some Arabic dish that’s hard to pronounce
Favorite movie: Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile
Favorite t.v. show: Classics, like Open All Hours
Favorite hobby: Writing articles on conspiracy theories
Favorite color: Green (I know, I’m a trendsetter)
Role model: His sweet dad
Freaky Flydays 