Blog 1: I'm Ahmed

My name is Ahmed (Ackhmed) Hamad, I am from Sudan, was born in Saudia, and grew up in America. Some of my academic goals are to make this my third straight year of getting a B in English(not impressive for most people, but I ain't most people), I’m also gonna learn how to carry a conversation in German, verbally and on paper.

 For the last two months I was in Sudan (the hottest country ever), having a blast and talking to and "remembering" my 3000 cousins and their names. Instead of telling you my most meaningful point this summer, which I'd rather not discuss since it's a little to close to the heart. I'll say the best and worst things of my summer. The best part of the trip was meeting for the first time(that I can remember) my aunt Iman and her children, the most adorable of which is Shoody, her daughter of 9 months. If anyone wants to see a photo of her or a picture of another little person I met over there, just ask I'd love to share. The worst part being that I couldn't ever go running because I would inhale to much sand and dust( I didn't even know this was a legitimate concern, but it is!) and I'd be roadkill.

That reminds me of the most important thing I learned while over there (excluding all the language, culture, and religion stuff) which was learning how to lose all fear of getting my ass run over. It was essential to know because there's no such thing as traffic laws over there. So if you want to cross the street you've gotta grow a pair. When we first got there, I didn't like to cross the street, I would hesitate. And one time that almost got me killed, the lunatic driving had his lights off, and turned from behind a building. That was terrifying and made certain I would commit, no matter what.

So that was my spiel about Sudan, but when I'm over here in 'Murica the one thing I love more than anything in the world is playing my cello. Admittedly my love for the cello creeps to the edge of obsessiveness, but I don't care. I love cellos, but I get geeked about reading and biking. 'Cause you know, they're both awesome things to do, and books put you in a whole nother world, while bikes move you through this one (I put a picture of my books). While I love books, if it has the cover on while I'm reading it, than that will ruin part of the experience. I don't understand why it would, but it makes it harder for me to focus on and enjoy the book. I also hate when I don't have a bike available for use, like right now and until I find one or fix my broken $2.50 bike (gotta love garage sales).

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